Camille Engel Art

[camilleengelart]

🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel 😊 I thought I finished this commissioned painting of the Naples, FL pier, beach & ibis shorebirds. THIS PHOTO IS NOT THE FINISHED PAINTING. The client says “too much pink, more golds in the clouds & reflections”… done, then, she asked me to smooth out the reflections on the beach… I’ve made the adjustments & will post A photo showing you the changes as soon as I have approval.🎨 - 👉Aug. 7, 2021 MEDICAL UPDATE: Immediately after Tuesday 7/20 chemo, My blood pressure was dangerously low & my throat closed almost completely, I was struggling to breathe. Thank God🙏🏻 I was still at the cancer clinic… they called an ambulance & gave me a shot for an allergic reaction. The hospital monitored me w/ electronic tabs. When my heart rate was safe, they allowed me to go home. - We made it home before midnight… I vomited 5-6 times until I was empty, & finally dozed off to sleep. - It's surprising, I have different allergic reactions each chemo. These past few weeks are the first time I’ve felt truly bad, like I have cancer. My doctors are concerned about giving me another chemo treatment with the same medication. - I’m doing fine now, doing my best to stay positive and looking forward to my 8/11 pet scan and my 8/13 oncologist meeting to explain it.🙏🏻😊 This incurable cancer affects my tumors, lymph glands & bone marrow. - 😢 BACKGROUND: On 3/25/21, I learned that I have stage 4 follicular lymphoma CANCER (no cure). I began monthly chemotherapy treatment 3/30 which gives me some relief. 🙏🏻 - - #NaplesFl #ocean #pier #sunset #ibis #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress #cancer #lymphoma https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTGpBcMcKA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[camilleengelart]

🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel 😊 I’m doing my best to finish a commissioned painting of the Naples, FL pier, beach and ibis shorebirds. 🎨 👉JULY 9, 2021 UPDATE: my June chemo took me to the hospital ER with very high fever, low heart rate, extreme chills and vomiting. I don’t remember the ER at all… My husband, Todd, said I was saying funny things like, ”Did you remember to put the car in the freezer?” 🤦🏻(Of course, in my delusional state, I was still making to-do lists.) 🙏🏻👉 Happily, a week afterwards, I was back to “normal” and able to paint 3–4 hours each day. This photo shows my progress. 🎨 I’ll begin working on the birds today… birds will hopefully only take 4-6 days to paint the proper detail, highlights, and shadows. 🎨❤️ - 😢 On 3/25/21, I learned that I have stage 4 follicular lymphoma CANCER (no cure). I began monthly chemotherapy treatment 3/30 which gives me good relief. 🙏🏻 - - #NaplesFl #ocean #pier #sunset #ibis #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress #cancer #lymphoma https://www.instagram.com/p/CRHzYdRLZtz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[camilleengelart]

😢 On 3/25/21, I learned that I have stage 4 follicular lymphoma CANCER (no cure). I began monthly chemotherapy treatment 3/30 which gives me some relief. 🙏🏻 My belly was filled with tumors and inflamed lymph nodes and extended 10 inches larger than normal. My legs had enlarged so badly I could barely stand, I couldn’t bend my knees, and my calves were beginning to split open because my skin won’t stretch any further. 👉JUNE 18, 2021 UPDATE: I’ve been so busy painting 🎨🥳 I forget to post on social media. I’m doing good this week, And the inflammation has greatly subsided. CHEMO is next week 6/22, I always feel almost back to “normal” the week before chemo… the week during chemo is typically rough on me & I spend about 4 days in bed. The doctors say my labs look great, they will do another CT scan after my August chemo treatment to see what the tumors/lymph glands/cancer look like. I have a great chance of being here for the next two years at least. 🙏🏻 I am able to stand for longer periods of time without nerve pain and I can even go to the store these days. 🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel 😊 I’m doing my best to finish a commissioned painting of the Naples, FL pier, beach and ibis shorebirds. 🎨 🎨 I’m considering an art auction of my existing paintings and prints to help pay for my medical bills. each chemo treatment is 17K + Doctor visits & labs. (We are so grateful insurance pays for a lot of it.) My husband, Todd, and our neighbor brought my easel up into the dining room so I wouldn’t have to climb the stairs to my studio up and down (The bathroom trips would wear me out). 🥳🎨 I am blessed to have a husband who is patient with this dining room disruption… and an amazing daughter, Audry, who comes and helps me each week!🥰 - #NaplesFl #ocean #pier #sunset #ibis #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress #cancer #lymphoma https://www.instagram.com/p/CQSLYTdnUq5/?utm_medium=tumblr

[camilleengelart]

🎨🎉 DELIVERED! “Best Friends” 24 x 18 inch oil painting commission of two beautiful Owls for a collector. 🦉 🎨 If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! 😊🎨❤️ I am self-taught and this is my intuitive way of painting. I don’t paint like other artists, however, my technique works for me. I’ve learned that I paint in the indirect painting method of the Dutch masters – my paintings look strange until the end. Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #Owl #BarnOwl #owlsofInstagram #Owlpainting #OwlArt #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress https://www.instagram.com/p/CQSJjTZHvM1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[camilleengelart]

🎨 FINISHED!!! #WIP #OnMyEasel 🎨🎉 Painting a 24 x 18 inch commission of two beautiful Owls for a collector. 🦉 🎨 These 10 Photos show a series of progression on how I painted these owls... Several have mentioned that you like seeing my artwork in progress. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! 😊🎨❤️ I am self-taught and this is my intuitive way of painting. I don’t paint like other artists, however, my technique works for me. I’ve learned that I paint in the indirect painting method of the Dutch masters – my paintings look strange until the end. 👉 I always paint my backgrounds first, then I paint my main subjects so the feather edges will look natural and soft against the background. The past 3 days I’ve been painting the tree stump... tonight I’m beginning the owls. (I tend to paint through the night while most of you are sleeping.) 👉 It’s been a challenging, crazy 2 years and I haven’t painted since July 2019. Plus, i’ve spent 2020 sewing masks for healthcare workers and nursing homes, and My husband and I just recovered from COVID-19 (because I couldn’t resist hugging and kissing my family 🥰). We count our blessings that it did not hit us hard, in fact, very mild for us. 👉 I’ve been eating healthy since June 20, and have lost 65 pounds and take vitamins every day… I know that had to have helped my recovery. Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #Owl #BarnOwl #owlsofInstagram #Owlpainting #OwlArt #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmKjXvHAhK/?igshid=wpg1o4xrr0id

[camilleengelart]

🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel 🎨🎉 Painting a 24 x 18 inch commission of two beautiful Owls for a collector. 🦉 🎨 Here I am blocking in the feather pattern on the owls... Several have mentioned that you like seeing my artwork in progress. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! 😊🎨❤️ I am self-taught and this is my intuitive way of painting. I don’t paint like other artists, however, my technique works for me. I’ve learned that I paint in the indirect painting method of the Dutch masters – my paintings look strange until the end. 👉 I always paint my backgrounds first, then I paint my main subjects so the feather edges will look natural and soft against the background. The past 3 days I’ve been painting the tree stump... tonight I’m beginning the owls. (I tend to paint through the night while most of you are sleeping.) 👉 It’s been a challenging, crazy 2 years and I haven’t painted since July 2019. Plus, i’ve spent 2020 sewing masks for healthcare workers and nursing homes, and My husband and I just recovered from COVID-19 (because I couldn’t resist hugging and kissing my family 🥰). We count our blessings that it did not hit us hard, in fact, very mild for us. 👉 I’ve been eating healthy since June 20, and have lost 65 pounds and take vitamins every day… I know that had to have helped my recovery. Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #Owl #BarnOwl #owlsofInstagram #Owlpainting #OwlArt #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKumSjnXd7/?igshid=ccl6jrd1ib59

[camilleengelart]

‼️😊🎉 🌟 EXCITING NEWS!!! “Daddy’s Home” chosen as finalist in the International Artist magazine “Favorite Subjects” competition!! 🏆 One page feature in the December/January issue. Thank you #InternationalArtistMagazine – I am very honored! 🎨🎨🎨 “Daddy’s Home” 40 inches x 30 inches is the newest painting from my popular “Trespasser” series of paintings. This painting is a clever trick-of-the-eye with complicated shadows, intricate detail and passionate colors. “Daddy’s Home” depicts a male Northern Cardinal flying up to a nesting female. - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - #Cardinal #songbird #Cardinalpainting #CardinalsofInstagram #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #painting #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #finearts #artlover #newpainting #artdecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHhdZsnXLp/?igshid=1ueh10b72em35

[camilleengelart]

🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel 🎨🎉 FINALLY back at my easel, in my studio. Painting a 24 x 18 inch commission of two beautiful Owls for a collector. 🦉 🎨 Here are some Progression photos on my owl commission... Several have mentioned that you like seeing my artwork in progress. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! 😊🎨❤️ I am self-taught and this is my intuitive way of painting. I don’t paint like other artists, however, my technique works for me. I’ve learned that I paint in the indirect painting method of the Dutch masters – my paintings look strange until the end. 👉 I always paint my backgrounds first, then I paint my main subjects so the feather edges will look natural and soft against the background. The past 3 days I’ve been painting the tree stump... tonight I’m beginning the owls. (I tend to paint through the night while most of you are sleeping.) 👉 It’s been a challenging, crazy 2 years and I haven’t painted since July 2019. Plus, i’ve spent 2020 sewing masks for healthcare workers and nursing homes, and My husband and I just recovered from COVID-19 (because I couldn’t resist hugging and kissing my family 🥰). We count our blessings that it did not hit us hard, in fact, very mild for us. 👉 I’ve been eating healthy since June 20, and have lost 65 pounds and take vitamins every day… I know that had to have helped my recovery. Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #Owl #BarnOwl #owlsofInstagram #Owlpainting #OwlArt #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife #PaintinginProgress https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHfix2nV6A/?igshid=vd0w7forc621

[camilleengelart]

🎨🎉 FINALLY back at my easel, in my studio. Painting a 24 x 18 inch commission of two beautiful Owls for a collector. 🦉It’s been a challenging, crazy two years and I haven’t painted since July 2019. My husband and I just recovered from COVID-19, counting our blessings that it did not hit us hard. I’ve been eating healthy since June 20, and have lost 65 pounds and take vitamins every day… I know that had to have helped my recovery. Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #Owl #BarnOwl #owlsofInstagram #Owlpainting #OwlArt #birdsinart #bird #birdsofinstagram #wildlife #nature #art #NashvilleArtist #femaleartist #AnimalArtist #NatureArtist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #fineart #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #Instaart #luxurylife 🎨 #WIP #OnMyEasel #PaintinginProgress https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrioJZn139/?igshid=5afx4jnjnwz8

[camilleengelart]

🏆🎨❤️ International Guild of Realism awards my painting, “Fish Tale” as 2020 “Best TROMPE L’Oeil!!” 15th annual International Guild of Realism juried exhibition hosted by the beautiful Principle Gallery in historic Charleston, SC. - Camille’s Painting number 311 - “Fish Tale” is a brilliant trick of the eye combining surrealism with trompe l'oeil. Engel skillfully suggests that an instructive, coffee-stained card has been taped to a weathered board. In truth, the artist has painted every last stain, crease and nail hole in this appealing rendition. The artist cleverly teaches us how to identify the Smallmouth Bass while stirring the viewer’s imagination when the tail of the fish seemingly comes to life and begins to flip up from the artwork. - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & #InternationalGuildofRealism @PrincipleGallery - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #ArtShow #NashvilleArtist #CharlestonSC #AnimalArt #TrompeLoeil #PrincipleGallery #ArtExhibition #ArtAward https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4ppGNH90n/?igshid=eue2x9pvohdc

[camilleengelart]

🎉🎨EXHIBITION– My oil Painting “Rough Around the Edges” is selected by “Art of the Heartland” to exhibit at the beautiful Mena Art Gallery in Mena, AR. 👉 August 29 – November 1, 2020 @MenaArtGallery - * Article Quote: “‘Rough Around the Edges’- 18 x 24 inches, oil on panel is created in the ‘indirect painting’ technique practiced by 17th century Dutch masters, ‘Rough Around the Edges’ is a richly colored painting depicting a solitary artichoke a little past it’s prime. Using glazes — thin transparent washes of paint which allow light to bounce off the underlying opaque paint to create luminosity— gives my painting an illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on the flat surface.” - Fine art prints and original art in my website shop, 30 per cent summer savings! - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & #InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #TrompeLoeil #ArtShow #MenaArtGallery #Arkansas #Artichoke #DutchMaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQBOySnaqo/?igshid=1tv2kys7z7i9w

[camilleengelart]

🎉🎨EXHIBITION– My oil Painting “Little Rascal” is selected by “Art of the Heartland” to exhibit at the beautiful Mena Art Gallery in Mena, AR. 👉 August 29 – November 1, 2020 @MenaArtGallery - * Article Quote: “‘Little Rascal’- 24 x 24 inches, oil on panel is a sweet, painted characterization of a friendly raccoon curiously popping through the artist’s crumpled canvas. His eyes, though masked, shine with playful innocence.” - PROVENANCE: 2017-2019 SOLO MUSEUM TOUR "My Tennessee Home: The Paintings of Camille Engel" depicting the Tennessee State Symbols. • Parthenon Museum, Nashville, TN: September 14 – December 31, 2017 • Ellen Noel Art Museum, Odessa, TX: February 22 – May 20, 2018. • Customs House Museum, Clarksville, TN: October 16, 2017 – January 2, 2018 - Fine art prints and original art in my website shop, 30 per cent summer savings! - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & #InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #AnimalArt #TrompeLoeil #Raccoon #MenaArtGallery #Arkansas #ArtShow https://www.instagram.com/p/CDm6WGinH5S/?igshid=udq1uwtxu9tv

[camilleengelart]

🎉🎨THRILLED! My oil Painting “Circle of Life” is selected by Society of Animal Artists to exhibit at the beautiful Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Oradell, New Jersey. 👉 August 29 – November 1, 2020 - * Article Quote: “‘Circle of Life’ is a brilliant trick of the eye combining surrealism with Trompe l’oeil. This painting skillfully suggests that an instructive, coffee-stained card has been taped to a weathered board. In truth, Engel painted every last stain, crease and nail hole. It is her clever way to teach us The lifecycle of the elusive cave salamander while stirring the viewers’ imagination when the salamander seemingly comes to life and begins to walk away from the artwork.” - Fine art prints and original art in my website shop, 30 per cent summer savings! - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #InternationalGuildofRealism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #AnimalArt #TrompeLoeil #Surrealism #CaveSalamander #salamander #amphibians https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcChYtnC3c/?igshid=tzc0nqejsib6

[camilleengelart]

This is Alice, standing in front of my oil Painting, “Colored by Time/Red series.” She absolutely loves her face masks that I make, telling me she had purchased others online but my masks are comfortable and the only ones she wears now. 🎉😷❤️ Makes me so happy!! (simply Google “Camille Engel face mask”.) - I totally enjoyed my visit with Alice! She came to my home to pick up a collection of 10 stretched canvas paintings she had ordered, One each of my popular “Literary Roost” Collection Paintings, 10 in total... taking advantage of my summer deal. - Whoot! 🎉🎨 I love you Alice! Thanks to all of you who are supporting artists during this crazy time. 😷😊❤️ - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #InternationalGuildofRealism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #BirdArt #Books #FaceMask #Bookstack #Library #ChildrensBooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcAbYOHUO0/?igshid=cqr6a7o1u086

[camilleengelart]

🎉🎨EXCITED! My oil painting “Fish Tale”* was selected (from over 475 entries) for the 15th Annual International Guild of Realism Exhibition hosted by the beautiful Principle Gallery in Charleston, SC. 👉LIVE Exhibition October 2-30, 2020. 111 artworks from 107 realist painters from around the world. Congrats to all the exhibiting artists! * Article Quote: “‘Fish Tale’ is a brilliant trick of the eye combining surrealism with Trompe l’oeil. This painting skillfully suggests that an instructive, coffee-stained card has been taped to a weathered board. In truth, Engel painted every last stain, crease and indentation. It is her clever way to teach us how to identify the smallmouth bass while stirring the viewers imagination when the tale of the fish seemingly comes to life and begins to flip up from the artwork.” For fine art prints and original art visit https://camille-engel.com Contact me for summer savings! - Proud member of #SAA #SocietyofAnimalArtists & @InternationalGuildofRealism - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #paintingsforsale #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #homedecor #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #AnimalArt #TrompeLoeil #Surrealism #fishing #Fish #SmallmouthBass https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPHzuSH0if/?igshid=mb58ty0eg51d

[camilleengelart]

Honoring Mother’s Day ❤️🌸 this was my 35th Painting created in 2004🎨“Sunflower at the Old Factory” 24 x 24 inches / Oil on Canvas / # 035-04 🔹Original SOLD, reproductions available. 🏆American Artist” Magazine 2007 Cover Competition WINNER. 🌻 3-yr MUSEUM TOUR: Compared to a Vincent Van Gogh sunflower in ““The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century.” 2009-2011. 👉EXHIBITED in six museums. My mom passed away September 2019. I was always an artist, (since I could hold a pencil according to my aunt Rae), but Mom wanted me to be an accountant. (Numbers are not my gift.) When I began painting, Mom was shocked that I could create realistic paintings, and she apologized for trying to stop me from being an artist. She loved my paintings. So this week, to honor her, I’m going to share some of my earliest paintings. - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #PrivateCollection #paintingsforsale #homedecor #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #FloralArt #FlowerPainting #sunflower #yellow #patina #rust https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-qELYnBR9/?igshid=uu99i9z3j4w2

[camilleengelart]

Honoring Mother’s Day ❤️🌸 this was my 26th Painting created in 2001 🎨“Bathed in Sunlight” 24 x 18 inches / Oil on Canvas / # 026-03 A still life floral oil painting depicting a gerber daisy against a green wall with rusty hinge and weathered wood. 🔹Original SOLD, reproductions available. A still life floral oil painting depicting an antique pitcher of yellow roses and red rose hips on a white iron filigree table. My mom passed away September 2019. I was always an artist, (since I could hold a pencil according to my aunt Rae), but Mom wanted me to be an accountant. (Numbers are not my gift.) When I began painting, Mom was shocked that I could create realistic paintings, and she apologized for trying to stop me from being an artist. She loved my paintings. So this week, to honor her, I’m going to share some of my earliest paintings. - - - - - #FineArt #ArtCollector #ArtCollection #artcurator #ContemporaryArt #artinvestors #ArtLovers #artgallery #PrivateCollection #paintingsforsale #homedecor #NatureArtist #femaleartist #realism #realismart #oilpainting #paintings #finearts #Instaart #artlistr #luxurylife #NashvilleArtist #Nashville #FloralArt #FlowerPainting #gerberdaisy #orange #patina #rust https://www.instagram.com/p/B_v2blqHSpr/?igshid=150mfr40yivss