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Vicki McFarland explores the emotional response evoked by colour, texture and form. By eliminating the brush from the painting process, Vicki allows her intuition to guide her as she encourages the flow of paint across the canvas. She draws inspiration from nature, from patterns and textures and from music. The final aesthetic of each piece is the result of many layers of paint which interact, obscure and build upon each other. The freedom, emotion and optimism in Vicki’s creative process is reflected in the finished product.

“There is nothing more rewarding than expressing feelings and emotion in a piece of art. My journey is ongoing and my paintings reflect my passion”

This Dream of You

Yes, inspired by another Diana Krall playlist. This dream of you was painted to the song by the same name and was originally recorded by Bob Dylan
There’s a moment when all old things become new again
But that moment might have come and gone
All I have and all I know
Is this dream of you
Which keeps me living on

Canvas. 40″ x 60″. 2020
East West Fine Art

Whisper my Name

This piece is the newest piece in the artist’s studio. Whisper my name is a balance of beautiful color and white space. It is currently un-stretched.

Canvas. 50″ x 44″. 2022
Artists Studio

Dust in the wind

The artist painted this piece to the song by Kansas of the same name:
I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment’s gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes, a curiosity

Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind

Lovely earthy tones, with just a touch of bronze…floating thru the piece, like dust in the wind

Canvas. 32″ x 50″. 2022
Artist Studio

Multi

This piece is currently un-stretched so the size can be negotiated with the gallery. Beautiful, bright awakened color.

Canvas. 44″ x 44″. 2020
MAC Fine Art

Me and My Shadow

Me and My Shadow, painted to the song by the same name. I was influenced to add a smaller but brighter image to the right of the larger image. A Shadow that was trying to meet expectations and the brilliance of it’s larger counterpart. Hence the darker blue in the second image. Something of it’s own that stands out and is uniquely identifiable.
Piece was accepted into the OSA 148th juried exhibition.

Canvas. 64″ x 32″. 2021
Galerie Blanche

Poise

Poise is a wonderful serene piece full of lush color and a little glamour. This piece would compliment any modern decor. There is a richness in the contrast between the white space and the rose gold tones that provide the final layer.

Canvas. 30″ x 30″. 2020
Sybil Frank Gallery

Moody Blues

“I was listening to a playlist with alot of Moody Blue’s songs on it…like Tuesday afternoon and Nights in White Satin. It was easy listening and reflective…the music allowed me the space to create” Hence the name Moody Blues, which reflects the song choice and the colors used in this piece.

Canvas. 48″ x 40″. 2018
East West Fine Art

Purple Sky

This time it is:
Purple Sky in the Morning
Bring you a Goodmorning.
Lovely bright colors of the rainbow greet you in this complex display over overlaying color and value.

Canvas. 34″ x 36″. 2020
East West Fine Art

How Blue is the Ocean, How Pink is the Sky

Softness is the key to this painting. Inspired by the new Diana Krall album and her song How Deep is the Ocean. Soft Blue and pink lines balance the painting.

Canvas. 32″ x 64″. 2021
East West Fine Art

With Love

A lovely story. This painting started in the fall of 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I sent the rolled larger canvas on a trip back thru the US and then hung it un-stretched for about 6 months while I debated how to finish it. It was quite special to me and I really spent quite a bit of time deciding how I wanted the finished piece to feel. With Love, an honorarium to all of those we love and admire and want only the best for.

Canvas. 40″ x 40″. 2020
East West Fine Art

Piper’s Laughter

This piece blends tones of Orange, Red and Pink together to create a warm, restful work of art. I was painting in this palette quite a bit mid to late 2018, probably due to being a first time grandmother of beautiful baby girls.

Canvas. 38″ x 54″. 2018
Denison Gallery

Red White and True

This painting was finished on July 1st and named to celebrate that wonderful time of the year…bright sunny skies, warm nights and for my American friends and followers “Red, White and True (Blue)”

Canvas. 34″ x 52″. 2018
Sybil Frank Gallery

Feel the Thunder

Painted to the song of the same name by the Imagine Dragon’s. This piece is dramatic and modern. There is a strong statement of colour and lines that makes it visually mesmerizing.

Canvas. 48″ x 34″. 2018
Galerie Blanche

French Kiss

This is the third “kiss” painting completed by the artist. The only color in the painting on the stark black and white background is a beautiful, bright pink

Canvas. 60″ x 36″. 2017
Denison Gallery

Vivification

“Vivification” to enliven or animate or to bring life to. This certainly rings true for this thoughtful piece which combines the anchoring of darker blue against the pinks and lime greens. This piece shows well in any setting and enlivens any environment.

Canvas. 48″ x 30″. 2018
Artist’s Studio

Perplexed (Purplexed)

Strength in it’s simplicity.

Canvas. 76″ x 48″. 2019
Galerie Blanche

Island Sunset

Island Sunset features the beautiful color broken up by warm neutrals.

Canvas. 48″ x 48″. 2019
Artist’s Studio

River of Color

And the color runs through it…a very large piece, perfect for over your sofa or on a statement wall.

Canvas. 76″ x 44″. 2019
Galerie Blanche

Under the Coral

Under the Coral was one of four pieces created in 2018 after a trip to Key West. She loves the beautiful colors and textures found just under the surface of the ocean and tried to recreate that feeling abstractly.

Canvas. 42″ x 70″. 2018
East West Fine Art

Underwater Dance

Another painting inspired by the sparkling waters in the Key’s. The movement in this piece is meant to represent sea grass moving in the beautiful aqua water.

Canvas. 78″ x 46″. 2018
East West Fine Art

Call on Me

This painting was painted to the song by Starley.
You know you can call on me
Call on me, darling
You know you can call on me

Canvas. 48″ x 60″. 2020
East West Fine Art

Xuberance

Light and Bright

Canvas. 58″ x 50″. 2018
Artist’s Studio

Sunkissed

Sunkissed is just that, kissed by the colors of the sun. Sure to brighten and showcase any room, this large piece is beautiful on a larger wall.

Canvas. 80″ x 50″. 2016
MAC Fine Art

Renewal

Renewal sparked a change in pace for me. This piece has layers of beautiful bright color and then is centered by the splash of green. A very large piece that would be wonderful profiled on a large wall. Can be hung vertically or horizontally as painting is signed on the back.

Canvas. 56″ x 84″. 2017
MAC Fine Art

Jumping in Muddy Puddles

This piece, because of it’s palette is named after a popular British children’s program, Peppa Pig. Those with children or grandchildren are familiar with one of Peppa’s favorite activities “Jumping in Muddy Puddles” Warm, rich palette on a beautiful large canvas.

Canvas. 2021
MAC Fine Art

Overjoyed

2015
Private Collection

Free Fallin’

2016
Private Collection

Metamorphose

Canvas. 60″ x 44″. 2018
Private Collection

New Day

Linen. 36″ x 36″. 2018
Private Collection

Katrina

Canvas. 56″ x 52″. 2015
Private Collection

Free to Fly

Canvas. 42″ x 48″. 2020
Private Collection

Don’t be Koi

Canvas. 60″ x 46″. 2017
Private Collection

Chasing Waterfalls

Canvas. 63″ x 50″. 2017
Private Collection

Clear View

Canvas. 46″ x 34″. 2017
Private Collection

Free from Disturbance

Canvas. 50″ x 80″. 2018
Private Collection

Life is a Highway

Canvas. 70″ x 44″. 2016
Private Collection

Boldly Go

Canvas. 60″ x 48″. 2019
Private Collection

Dancin’ in the street

Canvas. 60″ x 60″. 2016
Private Collection

Deep Sleep

Canvas. 52″ x 52″. 2016
Private Collection

Bohemian Rhapsody

Canvas. 54″ x 54″. 2017
Private Collection

Wings

Dry mounted Stone Paper. 26″ x 20″. 2016
Private Collection

Hum Little Bird

Canvas. 65″ x 56″. 2017
Private Collection

Pardon My Reach

A complimentary palette makes this painting peaceful and serene. It appears to be reaching out with open arms, waiting to envelope you into it’s warm embrace.

Canvas. 78″ x 40″. 2018
Galerie Blanche

Elephant Ears

Neutrals contrasted with bright Pink.

Canvas. 48″ x 54″. 2017
Artist’s Studio

Octupus’s Garden

This piece uses white space strategically left on the canvas to pop beautiful, strong color.