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Jozsef Abranko Artist
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🎨 Toronto-based fine artist | Plein air & studio landscapes, Etchings | Sketchbook explorations
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Watch this landscape painting come to life in a simple step-by-step process. See how I build shapes, layer color and values, and bring the scene together with brushwork and texture.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Dusk plein air oil painting made with my small handheld pochade box. I loved working quickly in the shifting light to capture the colors and mood.
#art #artsky #painting #oilpainting #dusk #sketch #thumbnail #landscapepainting #nature #pleinairpainting #nocturne #miniature #november #clouds
Dusk landscape painting in oil with yellow light on the horizon, a moody, atmospheric sky with clouds, and a tree in the foreground.
November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Dreaming of summer? ☀️ This painting of sailboats brings summer memories back. My original paintings 25% off this weekend — grab yours:
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#art #gouache #bsnm #artforsale
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A peaceful lake scene at calm daylight, with several small sailboats floating on the water. Billowy clouds drift across the sky, softly reflected in the lake, creating a tranquil, summery atmosphere.
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Here’s a tiny gouache painting, trying to catch that fleeting light at dusk — that soft glow right before the night settles in. 🌙
#art #painting #gouache #gouachepainting #landscapepainting #fallcolors #autumn #watercolour #pleinairpainting #trees #nature #sunset #miniature #october
A small gouache landscape showing a pink dusk sky reflecting in calm water, with soft bushes and vegetation in the foreground.
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Here’s a quick landscape thumbnail the palette and mood for a larger nocturne painting.
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#art #artsky #painting #gouache #night #sketch #gouachepainting #thumbnail #landscapepainting #autumn #watercolour #pleinairpainting #nocturne #nature #miniature #october
Small color study of a nighttime landscape showing the fading glow of daylight over darkened fields and trees, painted to explore the palette and mood for a larger nocturne painting.
October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Swans rushing across the October sky, their cries echoing through the crisp air.
Their flight is wild, loud, chaotic, yet perfectly in sync.

I often hear the swans’ calls when I’m out painting in the area and wonder how I might capture those sounds in paint…
#photography #landscape #nature #swan
Swans soar across an October sky above a patch of trees. Their white wings contrast with the cool sky, while the trees below glow with autumn colors. The scene captures movement, light, and the crisp feeling of fall.
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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An October gouache miniature capturing the quiet shift of the season, with soft autumn light and subtle color harmonies. 4x4” on illustration board.
#art #painting #gouache #gouachepainting #landscapepainting #fallcolors #autumn #watercolour #pleinairpainting #trees #nature #miniature #october
A 4x4 inch gouache painting on illustration board depicting an October scene. Warm autumn colors softly blend across the composition, with gentle lighting highlighting the subtle textures and color harmonies of the foliage and landscape. The mood is quiet and reflective, capturing the seasonal transition.
October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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A quick oil sketch of a glowing October sunset — I loved how the warm light lit up the textured bushes. Painted on recycled packaging cardboard.
#art #oilpainting #artwork #landscapepainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #impressionism #nature #sunset #recycle #october #sunsetpainting #traditionalart
An oil sketch of a glowing October sunset painted on recycled cardboard, where warm golden light spills across textured bushes beneath a softly fading sky.
October 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Painted this with a palette knife on a beautiful evening just after sunset — that moment when the light softens and the deepening colors still hold a trace of warmth.

#art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #paletteknife #impressionism #nature #sunset
Palette knife painting of a tranquil evening scene with a pink, glowing sky just after dusk, the light fading softly across the landscape.
October 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Tiny egg study on recycled cardboard, painted with a palette knife using the Zorn palette — yellow ochre, red, black, and white. An exercise in light values.
#art #artwork #painting #oilpainting #stilllife #traditionalart #zornpalette #sketch #paletteknifepainting #allaprima #miniature #recycle
A tiny oil study of an egg painted on a piece of brown recycled cardboard using a palette knife. The clean palette knife lies beside the textured little painting to show scale
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Here’s a little gouache thumbnail — an exercise in painting a scene quickly on a tiny scale with a big brush and as few strokes as possible.

#art #artwork #painting #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #illustration #traditionalart #landscapepainting #sketch #pleinair #dusk #allaprima #miniature
This is a small gouache thumbnail painting of a lake scene at dusk. The distant shoreline is softly suggested, and the water reflects gentle peach-colored light from the sky. Painted quickly, using a large brush and minimal strokes to capture the scene in a tiny, simplified format.
October 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Gouache painting from my sketchbook, a quick study of light and atmosphere.
#art #artwork #painting #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #sailboats #landscapepainting #sketch #pleinair #impressionism #lake #allaprima #urbansketchers #summer
Gouache painting of a sailboat resting on land, shown in silhouette against a softly painted blue sky.
October 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Golden Summer Glow – Original Watercolor and Gouache Miniature Painting 3x3”, 💥 Now 20% off this and every painting and etching in my Etsy shop!

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#art #artwork #painting #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #summer #landscapepainting #sketch #pleinair #impressionism #sunset
Watercolor painting of a summer landscape: warm glowing sky above a shimmering lake, with green fields and clusters of bushes in the foreground.
October 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Caught a rare sky moment while painting: anticrepuscular rays stretch across the eastern sky, converging at the antisolar point. My easel and painting on the left
#art #artwork #painting #photography #anticrepuscularrays #nightsky #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #nature #sunset
Photo of the Toronto marina showing a rare atmospheric phenomenon: a strong dark anticrepuscular ray rising vertically in the eastern sky, with faint companion rays on either side. On the left, an artist’s easel holds a painting, capturing the scene.
October 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Painted this with a palette knife on a hazy day. Enjoy my work? Please sign up for my newsletter for behind-the-scenes, new work, and sales: jozsefabranko.substack.com
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#art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #paletteknife #impressionism #nature #sunset
Painting of a lake at sunset with hazy yellow skies, sunlight glittering on the water among scattered bushes in the foreground.
September 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Nightfall on the Lake – Original Watercolor and Gouache Miniature Painting 3x3”, Available in my Etsy shop:

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#art #artwork #painting #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #nocturne #landscapepainting #sketch #pleinair #impressionism #sunset #lake
Original watercolor and gouache landscape painting on 3x3” illustration board shown on a plain white background, featuring nightfall on the lake.
September 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Oil sketch with a palette knife. I painted the orange horizon first, just before it appeared in nature, then adjusted the colours and tones as the light shifted.
#art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #clouds #paletteknife #impressionism #sailboat #sunset
Plein air painting of a sailboat resting on land, its dark silhouette set against a glowing golden sunset sky.
September 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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I love returning to this scene in all kinds of light and weather, and each atmosphere feels new and inspiring. Painted with a palette knife, 5x5” oil on prepared board.

#art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #cloud #paletteknife #impressionism #sunset
Landscape painting of a shimmering lake with light glittering on the water, a dynamic sky overhead, and a distant shoreline along the horizon.
September 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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5x7” plein air palette knife oil painting.

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#art #artwork #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #sketch #sailboat #paletteknife #impressionism #nature
Small 5x7 inch oil painting of a sailboat resting on land, painted quickly with a palette knife in loose, gestural strokes and spontaneous, vibrant colors.
September 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Painted this with a palette knife on a windy day. Enjoy my work? Please sign up for my newsletter for behind-the-scenes, new work, and sales: jozsefabranko.substack.com
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Palette knife oil painting of a cloudscape on a windy day. The sky is filled with thick, textured clouds, reflecting movement and energy. Below, a rough lake stretches toward a distant tree line on the horizon, painted in muted tones. The scene captures the drama of nature with bold, tactile strokes.
September 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Curious how this painting came to life? Peek behind the scenes in my first newsletter! Tap and hold the link on the second image, or visit the link in my bio to read and subscribe on Substack.
#art #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #allaprima #sketch #clouds #paletteknife
Plein air painting of a path at golden hour, with sunlight catching the edges of small bushes and casting long shadows across the ground.
September 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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A palette knife cloudscape, painted with layered textures and shifting tones to reflect the drama and softness of the sky.
#art #landscape #painting #landscapepainting #oilpainting #pleinairpainting #allaprima #sketch #clouds #paletteknife #nature #impressionism
Plein air painting of a dramatic cloudscape over a calm lake. Tall clouds rise and tower above the horizon, with the distant treeline visible at the water’s edge.
September 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Painted this on location with a palette knife on a windy day, when the clouds were shifting so quickly it felt like the whole scene was alive and changing by the minute. 5x7” oil on board.
#art #landscape #painting #pleinair #oilpainting #clouds #allaprima #sketch #paletteknife #lake #nature
En plein air palette knife painting of Lake Ontario with a distant tree line and soft clouds overhead.
August 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Master study after Kevin Chen — done in BIC ballpoint pen, focusing on the structural lay-in of the head and graphic shadow mapping. ✍️
🖤🖋️ #inkdrawing #sketch #doodle #art #drawing #bic #artwork #portraitdrawing #ballpointpen #pendrawing #hair #portraitstudy
Ballpoint pen master study after Kevin Chen, showing a structural lay-in of the head with careful attention to form and proportion.
June 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Fountain pen portrait sketch of a woman, using bold graphic shapes and a strong silhouette. Simplified forms preserve character and clarity.
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🖤🖋️ #inkdrawing #sketch #doodle #art #drawing #portraitdrawing #fountainpen #pendrawing #hair #femaleportrait
Portrait sketch of a woman in blue ink, shown in a three-quarter view. Her long hair and facial features are simplified into bold, graphic shapes, emphasizing clear design and silhouette.
June 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM