A couple more of my winter studio pieces.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Blueberry fields
Our last paint out was at the blueberry fields a few weeks ago. It has been either cold, rainy or both since then. I remember the warmth of the sun of the mild November day when the color was at its peak. There was a lot of moisture in the air, the fog had burned off earlier, but left a veil of vapor over the distant hillside. This farm is large and beautifully cared for. I talked to the owner who was very helpful in pointing out his favorite vantage points.
These are two pieces I did from photos and earlier sketches done on location.
These are two pieces I did from photos and earlier sketches done on location.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Rainy day blues
Chasing the rainy weather away, remembering the day at the edge of the blueberry field a few short weeks ago. This is a small study that I hope to use for a much larger one.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Cold weather, it is a good time to finish more pieces
I had quite a backlog of pieces that I started in the field. After my cleaning and matting project, I cleaned my pastel sticks and wiped the dust off of everything. Finally, time to work.
This first one is the development of the one of the underpaintings that I previously posted.
This first one is the development of the one of the underpaintings that I previously posted.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Catching up on matting and framing.
I suppose a painting isn't finished until it is in a frame. I finally got around to cutting some mats and clearing out space on the rack for new pieces. The first three were started last summer. The dahlia field was from the summer before, but it had a large house in it that needed to be covered up, I winced every time I saw it but I liked the trees so I put it aside.
I had one more but I managed to destroy it with a few finishing touches. It was so bad that I turp'd most of it and stuck it back on the rack. Maybe better luck another time.
Hahn Road 12x16 Pastel
Stand Alone 12x16 Pastel
Lavender Valley 9x12 Pastel
Dahlia Field #4 9x12 Pastel
I had one more but I managed to destroy it with a few finishing touches. It was so bad that I turp'd most of it and stuck it back on the rack. Maybe better luck another time.
Hahn Road 12x16 Pastel
Stand Alone 12x16 Pastel
Lavender Valley 9x12 Pastel
Dahlia Field #4 9x12 Pastel
Monday, November 8, 2010
Two underpaintings - Before adding pastel
I don't know if these will be successful paintings yet. I did these two under paintings yesterday. It was a rainy day so I am working indoors from photos. I like the shapes so far. Both of these locations were lovely and looking at my photos brings each day back to me.
John Day River |
Beaverton Creek |
John Day River |
Beaverton Creek |
Friday, November 5, 2010
More squares
I painted this piece for the ArtMedia Holiday Art Sale. The frame was provided by ArtMedia, artist was to make art to go with it. Nothing is priced more than $100. The art is for sale at the ArtMedia Frame shop downtown until December 28.
Haldeman Pond on Sauvie Island - SOLD
10x10 Oil on Canvas
I painted this little guy for the 6x6 Wild Art Project for the Audubon Society. Canvases will be exhibited and sold at the 2010 Wild Arts Festival held at Montgomery Park in northwest Portland. They will be priced at $40 each. All proceeds from the sales will support the conservation, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation work of the Audubon Society of Portland.
Bushtit
6x6 Acrylic on Canvas
Haldeman Pond on Sauvie Island - SOLD
10x10 Oil on Canvas
I painted this little guy for the 6x6 Wild Art Project for the Audubon Society. Canvases will be exhibited and sold at the 2010 Wild Arts Festival held at Montgomery Park in northwest Portland. They will be priced at $40 each. All proceeds from the sales will support the conservation, environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation work of the Audubon Society of Portland.
Bushtit
6x6 Acrylic on Canvas
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thanks for coming!
We had a great turnout for our opening reception. George did a fantastic job of playing piano for the gathering, it gave our reception a touch of class.
Also, I was surprised and happy to get a ribbon on one of my paintings.
Thanks to everybody who turned out for our party! The show is up all month long. Artreach Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 9AM until 2PM. It is next to the Performing Arts Center on Park Street.
Day's End
Acrylic on Canvas
12x12
Also, I was surprised and happy to get a ribbon on one of my paintings.
Thanks to everybody who turned out for our party! The show is up all month long. Artreach Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 9AM until 2PM. It is next to the Performing Arts Center on Park Street.
Day's End
Acrylic on Canvas
12x12
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Local Treasures show at Artreach Gallery
I am all ready for the new show at the Artreach Gallery in downtown Portland. This is a group show by the Paint-out Group, a group of landscape artists from the Portland area. First Thursday reception on November 4, 5-8PM. Music by pianist George Ankeney.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Lavender Festival paintings, week 2
Here are some more lavender paintings from this week.
Three pieces done at Lavender Valley in Hood River, Oregon
Lavender Bliss, 9x12 pastel on sanded paper
Mt Adams, 9x12 Pastel on sanded paper
Mt. Hood, 9x12 Oil on panel
The next three paintings were done at Mountainside Lavender near Scholls, Oregon. So much to paint there.
U-pick Lavender, 8x10 Oil on canvas panel
Lavender Store, 9x12 Oil on Canvas panel
Hazelnut Barn, 9x12 Oil on Canvas panel
Three pieces done at Lavender Valley in Hood River, Oregon
Lavender Bliss, 9x12 pastel on sanded paper
Mt Adams, 9x12 Pastel on sanded paper
Mt. Hood, 9x12 Oil on panel
The next three paintings were done at Mountainside Lavender near Scholls, Oregon. So much to paint there.
U-pick Lavender, 8x10 Oil on canvas panel
Lavender Store, 9x12 Oil on Canvas panel
Hazelnut Barn, 9x12 Oil on Canvas panel
Friday, July 2, 2010
Lavender Festival paintings, first week
Rainy day gave me time to get the finishing touches on my entries for the Yamhill Lavender Festival Plein Air Show. Worked a bit more on the first two on Monday.
oil on canvas panel
8x10
Oil on canvas panel
9x12
Oil on Canvas Panel
8x10
oil on canvas panel
8x10
Oil on canvas panel
9x12
Oil on Canvas Panel
8x10
Friday, June 25, 2010
Lavender Festival Paintout - Parrot Creek Herb Farm
We had a terrific time at the Parrot Creek Herb Farm today. We met the owners, Debbie and Dave, who made us very welcome! This is one seriously beautiful place. Views of the hills, trees, barns in addition to a lovely lavender patch. Lavender is just starting to show color, it should be brighter next week. There is some really pretty pink grass next to the lavender field, absolutely stunning with the purple.
The beds of culinary lavender on the other side and down the hill have a lot of color.
Oil on panel, 9x12
Oil on canvas board, 5x7
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Village Gallery 6x6 Challenge
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