Annette Compton has been painting in oils for over twenty years. She is greatly influenced by the work of the Post-Impressionists such as Bonnard, Derain and Vuillard. Her painting trips to Scotland introduced her to the work of the Scottish Colorists such as Peploe and Ferguson. The work of Joan Eardley is particularly influential in these recent paintings. The first six are on exhibit at the Bucks Gallery in Newtown, PA through September 18, 2009.

Some have also seen influences of Munch and Hopper in her early work. "Painting in oils is the most engrossing for me. I enjoy the luscious play of color to produce a readable form under the influence of light."

Dinosaurs
Drinking by the River
Oil on Canvas, 37" x 31"
2009

First Day of Kindergarten, 1964
Oil on Canvas, 18" x 36"
2009

 

Paris Underground
Oil on Canvas, 20" x 36"
2009

 

 

 

Prices available upon request

Should We Be Afraid?
Oil on Canvas, 16" x 12"
2009

Peonies Turn Fifty
Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"
2009

Prices available upon request

Door to a New Life
Oil on Belgian Linen, 16" x 20"
2009

This commission is for a property owner in Oahu, Hawaii. "Annette took an unusual approach as the house has an ocean view. Only the owner who designed and built the house would be looking at this intimate corner of the property."
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Quechee's Green Monster
Oil on Pane, 18" x 24"l
2006

Painted on location in early June, the lush greens of Vermont contrast with the sunlit faces of these well-worn Vermont buildings.
Price available upon request

Light on the Ottauquechee
Oil on Panel, 9" x 12"
2003

Working on location in Northern New England encourages broad strokes of confident color. "I am influenced by the quality of the day. The moisture in the forest air creates subtle changes in tints and shades that are fascinating to mix and apply," says Compton.
Prices Available Upon Request for both paintings

Hemlock Forest
Oil on Panel, 9" x 12"
2003

Longing to be a Mother
Oil on Panel, 31" x 36"
1999
Price Available upon Request

These three images are from the series, "Women Turning 40 at the Millenium" a solo show of 40 paintings at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Late Night at the Office
Oil on Belgian Linen, 31" x 36"
1999
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Ann
Oil on Paper, 12" x 16"
1995
Price Available upon Request

These three images are from the series, "Barbie's Influence" a solo show of 65 paintings on paper at the School of Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY in 1995

The Babysitter Arrives
Oil on Paper, 12" x 16"
1995
Price Available upon Request

Dance School
Oil on Paper, 13" x 16"
1995
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