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We can achieve a sense of well being just by surrounding ourselves with things of beauty, things we love - which is our own form of self expression. It is joyful to me to use color and design with a distinct sense of rhythm and texture - with vibrant, saturated colors. My studio provides a solitary space to work in - but I love to paint outdoors en plein air. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by such inspiring beauty. |
Framing is an important part of the finished piece - I can providing framing at a reasonable price - I like to see my artwork framed well! I can also enhance my giclee reproductions with paint to add to the texture. My current offering of paintings and giclees is listed below. |
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These images and the items they depict are copyrighted and the exclusive property of Marla Mullaney and
Marla Mullaney Art and Design. Do not copy or save these pictures for any use other than viewing and ordering on this site. |
Harmony Oils Limited Edition Giclees As soon as I set up to paint this scene, it started to rain. I persisted through the rain, and painted the buildings and street. As soon as I had done that, the sun came out and people emerged from the buildings. The interplay of light and shadow was gorgeous and the colorfully dressed people going about their daily routine. |
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Charmed Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Charmed" has a simple, peaceful feeling with upbeat colors and energy. Reminiscent of a warm sunny afternoon - friends gathered on the sidewalk and a couple walking hand in hand toward the beach - a relaxed, happy piece. |
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Peaceful, Easy Feelin Oils Original also available 23"x 23" Limited Edition Giclees "Peaceful, Easy Feelin" named itself. I painted this in a magical spot with the sunlight streaming through the trees and the vibrant happy colors of the gardens and the buildings creating such harmony - the song was running through my mind as I painted... |
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Oh Happy Day Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees A gorgeous seaside setting, with a riot of tropical colors - created a peaceful, happy feeling. Then to top it all off, a musician came and set up next to me and played wonderful flamenco music. It was just heaven for me. |
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Summer Buzz Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Summer Buzz" is a plein air painting that captures the relaxed yet uplifting spirit of an outdoor restaurant. Lots of people with lots of gestures - interacting and enjoying a beautiful afternoon together. |
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Boathouse on St. Albans Bay oils on canvas Giclee reproductions available This peaceful scene had to be painted, even the egrets gathered there. It is both serene and colorful.... |
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View from the Nanny's Loft oils on canvas Giclee reproductions available Looking down on this active part of the lake. with the hussle and bustle of the boaters, really created a peaceful, happy scene. |
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Such a Bond Oils on Canvas Limited edition giclees available. The bond between horse and human is palpable - and profound. This painting depicts that close, unspoken connection. |
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It's for the Birds Oils on Canvas, plein air Giiclee Prints available. Watching the birds and their playful antics brings me a lot of joy - As a a bird house landlady, love the daily theatrics - |
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Wonder Oils on Canvas Such a delightful sense, wonder. The beginning of life long learning creativity. |
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Swappin Lies Oils on Canvas Limited edition giclees available. I set up my easel in a city park with lots of activity going on. These two characters sat quietly and intently sharing through stories. The young boy chasing his dog symbolized the commotion going on around them. |
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Golden Arches Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees My very first plein air painting - and one of my favorites - such wonderful rich tones and textures to work with - setting up for market in the center of town. |
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Downtown Excelsior Oils on Canvas Limited Edition Giclees Vibrant and colorful, downtown Excelsior has a busy friendly sense to it. Water dishes for the dogs, sidewalk placards and wonderful flower pots line the sidewalks. It's a well-loved hub of activity, for sure. |
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Bay Watch Oils on Canvas, plein air Breathing in the charm of the lake and the peaceful setting. |
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Sunkist at the Beach Oils Sunkist at the Beach, are oil paintings, on the left, a family deeply focused on the business of playing in the sand and on the right, a delightful image of 2 boys racing after the sea gulls. |
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All's Well Oil on Canvas Limited Edition Giclees While visiting a nearby vineyard, I felt this wonderful energy among this group. Towering trees seemed to dwarf them. The painting has a dreamy feeling to it. |
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Tommy's Trolley Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees One of Excelsior's wonderful features is Tommy's Trolley. Vibrantly colored and set on the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka; it is a feast for the eyes for the palette. The upbeat energy and colorful setting is a delight. |
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Cottagewood General Oils Limited Edition Giclees A delightful gem resides in the heart of picturesque Cottagewood. It is the pride and joy of the residents and evident that it has been well loved for many generations. |
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Amuse Me Oils and Gouche Limited Edition Giclees From 1925 to '71, the Excelsior Amusement Park graced the property that is now Maynards. It was truly a child's dream come true. (at least for me!) The colors and the energy were kinetic and the experience was exhilarating! This scene was painted from my memory of it, vivid in my mind... |
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Timeless Oils Limited Edition Giclees Timeless has a sense of time as well as place. From generation to generation the practice of father teaching child to fish has gone on. This is a very peaceful image that has rich color and lots of texture. |
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Let the Festivities Begin Oils Limited Edition Giclees This romantic image bring nostalgia and the holidays into focus. It depicts bringing home a Christmas tree in the back of the reliable old pick up truck with heaps of snow all around. |
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Dashin' through the Snow Oils on Canvas Limited edition giclees available When I was a chlld, one of our Christmas traditions was for my Dad to take the family on a sleigh ride over hill and dale. He took pride in having a beautiful matched pair of horses. Sleigh bells ringing, it was a blast. |
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Popsicle Toes Oils on Canvas This is straight from my memory card - growing up in Minnesota it was almost obligatory to skate after school, always with popsicle toes.... |
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Simple Pleasures Oils - 3 sizes of Originals Limited Edition Giclees can be ordered A sunkissed scene that reminds us to enjoy simple times...clothes on the line, preparing the table for a guest your puppy playing by your side...ah quietude... |
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Sunkisst Oils on Canvas Limited edition giclee available. An end-of-season wicked snow storm prompted this painting - from my imagination. It was a wonderful sunkisst fantasy...it worked for me... |
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Taking Time to Play Oils Limited Edition Giclee can be ordered Inspired by the simple notion of taking time to play, I wanted to capture those times of enjoying our company and sense of place. And sitting by the shoreline does that pretty well... |
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Just Explorin Oils Limited Edition Giclee can be ordered On the beach with all the endless discoveries, these kids are in a beautiful lakeside setting with lots of playful energy. |
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Peace plein air Giclee reproductions available As I painted the bond of the two horses was very evident. They were besties....it was a wonderful summer day, not too hot, bees buzzin and flies too. |
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Horse Whisperers Oils Limited Edition Giclees A silent connection between these pasture buddies is obvious. In this peaceful setting, the warm tones of the bay horse and the cool tones of the grey, complement each other and emphasize the graceful contours of the horses. |
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Morning Has Broken Oil on Canvas Limited Edition Giclees Early morning light washes over these equine friends and their pasture. The warm peachy tones and the tranquility of the scene has a very peaceful effect. The day promises to be a good one. |
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Grazing in the Garden Oils Limited Edition Giclees It's easy to feel the warmth of the sun and to hear the birds singing in this peaceful work. Although taken from my imagination, it could easily have been set in Tuscany. |
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Feeling the Bond Oils Limited Edition Giclees There is a mystical feeling to this painting, set in a forest, it reflects that unspoken bond between horse and rider. |
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Bold and Sassy Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Bold and Sassy" was such a dramatic scene responding to the surf with such spirit, that I was compelled to paint it from the coast line. It was hand built by a father and son, and their careful craftsmanship was very evident, even from a distance. |
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Tired but Proud Oils on Canvas Limited Edition Giclees Inspired by the expression on this woman's face, I had to paint her. It seemed to be a well worm expression of pride and love for her craft. We should all be so lucky |
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True Companions Oils Limited Edition Giclees Warm sunshine, calm and a solid connection between these equine friends are depicted in this oil painting. It's easy to imagine this scene in present day, or early in the past century. Rich warm tones create a settled, homey sense. |
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Morning on Horseback Oils Limited Edition Giclees Feels like a brisk, chilly morning - setting out with two frisky horses. |
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Blooms to Go Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Blooms to Go" was inspired by a vintage flower shop in Annapolis. It shows a flurry of intent shoppers going about the delightful task of choosing flowers.....has a happy feeling about it. |
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House on Nicollet Island Oils Limited Edition Giclees I set up my easel early one summer morning on Nicollet Island - birds chirping, the temperature rising - just as I was packing up, a cat strutted by, begging to be included. |
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Morning on Nicollet Island Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees
Captures the contentment and serenity of a sunny summer morning on Nicollet Island - cat on the roof, overseeing it all. |
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Garden by the Depot Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Garden by the Depot" is a plein air painting that I did right outside the quaint old train depot in Wayzata, Minnesota. It feels like a place that has witnessed a lot of motion as well as emotion. I found the gardens to be gorgeous and peaceful overlooking Wayzata Bay. |
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Sandy Beach Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Sandy Beach" is a treasure in and around the town of Cottagewood in Minnesota. It is secluded and tiny and a peaceful, playful place. I had a lot of fun painting there and soaking in the sun and the good feelings. |
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Off the Rack Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees There is a very sweet area along the lake in Greenwood where some canoes and kayaks are stored. This scene was especially beautiful because it was an idyllic summer day, with the stream of sunshine dancing through the trees. This couple was out for an afternoon of relaxation. |
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Paddling Excelsior Bay Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees A warm sunny day on the Lake - cool tones of the water contrast with deep warm tones in the background buildings. A mix of warm and cool tones create texture in the lakeshore rip-rap. Two kayakers making their way through Excelsior Bay. |
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Hangin by the Shed Oils "Hangin by the Shed" - I painted this surrounded by the sounds of horses, ducks and chickens and a little black puppy that kept taking my paint brushes. The setting felt ancient, but the playfulness was very much in the moment. |
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End of the Arches Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees Rich, warm tones are the palette for vendors set up in a cavernous marketplace. |
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Suzanne's Shed Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees This century old cabin is an unexpected presence on the lakeshore. It has been lovingly cared for, and has a certain calm and dignity to it. The colors and textures, contrasted to the lake were fascinating to me. And the purple door just sets it off. |
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Smelling the Posies Oils Limited Edition Giclees This structure has presence, and it has for a very long time - rich deep colors with a happy, self sustaining garden in the foreground. |
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Morning at the Hacienda Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees Situated on a private estate this charming scene had an age-old presence, welcoming to all. The warm tones and lush foliage were enchanting. |
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Putting In Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Putting In" was inspiring because it was such a peaceful spot and the people were intent on keeping it that way. It was a slow and steady, as was the painting. Very enjoyable. |
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Day Dreaming Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Day Dreaming" - I watched on as the fellow in the hut seemed to be utterly lost in reverie, observing the paddle boarder, but not really. Seemed to be lost in his own day dream. |
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Picnic by the Bay Oils Limited Edition Giclees "Picnic by the Bay" it's fun for me to see people interacting and enjoying each other and the environment. It was an early summer day and perfect to picnic. |
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Feelin Freeeeeeee Oils Limited Edition Giclees
"Feelin Freeeeee" is playful and simple, children swingin high and fearlessly while their faithful canine guardian watches on. |
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Green Car Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees A vibrant, upbeat painting that captures the energy of a colorful, kinetic city scape. |
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Morning Market Oils - plein air Limited Edition Giclees Vibrant, loose brushwork captures the vendor as she displays her produce and prepares for her days work. |
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Flower Vendor Oils Limited Edition Giclees Flowers everywhere! This woman becomes part of the riot of color and texture with the flowers; a joyful street scene. |
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Feeling Festive Oils - Original Limited Edition Giclees An easy, breezy light hearted painting; with fresh, pure and vibrant color tones. It feels like an outdoor gathering is about to happen. |
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Smitten Oils Limited Edition Giclees Enjoying the warmth of the sunny day and each other, this pair is simply smitten. |
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Labor of Love Oils Limited Edition Giclees Lost in the beauty of her creation - this vibrant painting has a meditative, serene sense of peacefulnes. |
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Dash Toward Dusk Oils Limited Edition Giclees Late day shadows and the red glow of a setting sun against a wide open sky set the scene for this galloping horse and rider. |
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Waiting to Play Oils Limited Edition Giclees A familiar backyard scene set in a lush garden; the gardener is intent on her flowers while her canine companion waits patiently for her attention. The warm sunny tones of the house and the vibrant colors of the flowers create an upbeat scene. |
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On the Pond Acrylic Limited Edition Giclees This art is taken from a portion of a large mural - happy, colorful, whimsical. |
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Garden Path Acrylic Limited Edition Giclees This whimsical art is a portion of a larger mural. Feel the summer sun and the deep shadows and smell the fragrance. |
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These images and the items they depict are copyrighted and the exclusive property of Marla Mullaney and
Marla Mullaney Art and Design. Do not copy or save these pictures for any use other than viewing and ordering on this site. |