Posts Tagged ‘trees’
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
I completed hanging 7 paintings in the bank yesterday. The photos below just give you an idea of how they are placed throughout the main floor. Actually, I’m working on 4 new pastels that I hope to take in and substitute for 4 I just put up. The new ones are brighter and larger and will show up better. I have to say, I’m excited when I see my work up on a wall. Particularly in a location like this where the paintings will be seen by the general public, rather than someone visiting a gallery….. Not that I would turn down a chance to hang in a gallery!
The people working in the bank were looking forward to seeing new work and they say that their customers notice right away and talk about what they like, etc. Since this is a commercial bank, they have a local customer base that comes in often. It will be interesting to hear any comments. But, once again, I believe the reception to the newer work will be even more positive. I should be able to get the exchange done next week. We’ll see.
Tags: Color, Flowers, landscape, pastel, rose, trees, Watercolor
Posted in Coast, Color, Landscapes, Paintings, Pastels, trees, Watercolor | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Title: Coast Sentinels
Pastel
Size: approx 10-1/2 X 13-1/2
I thought I’d make the work of getting pastels completed and ready for hanging on Thursday by including some process shots of the last one. I think it’s been awhile since I’ve done this. Anyway, as you can see, this is a scene of Eucalyptus trees on a cliff overlooking the pacific. This is not an uncommon site in Southern California, believe me. Once people started planting the Eucalyptus, they just couldn’t stop. Like the also prevalent Palm Tree, the Eucalyptus is not native to the area, but you would never know it. I think they actually fit the landscape here even better than the Palms, but that’s just my opinion.
Title: Texas Spring
Pasel
Size: 9 X 12
Just as the hills around Southern California are blanketed with carpets of poppies and Purple Lupine in the spring, so Texas is blessed with meadows of Blue Bonnets.
I may not get all the new pastels up on Thursday (I have plenty framed and ready from the Spring Art Show!), but if not, I will go in and exchange them when they are done. I’m trying hard to meet the deadline of mid-day on Thursday, but I’d rather be happy with the paintings than put them up before they are ready. I’ll be in this location for two months, so …who knows? I may even exchange some more.
Please enjoy and remember that comments are always welcome.
Tags: Coast, Color, Flowers, landscape, ocean, pastel, process study, trees
Posted in Architecture, Beach, Coast, Color, Flora, Landscapes, Paintings, Pastels, Process Studies, trees | 3 Comments »
Friday, May 21st, 2010
Well, it’s finally time. Tomorrow the Lakewood Artists Guild will be accepting submissions for the 2010 Spring Art Show held at the Community Center at Mayfair Park. I have two pastels and two watercolors that you have already seen in previous posts, but I thought I’d show them framed and ready to go.
Almost a Rose 5 X 7 Watercolor
LA Fall 5 X 7 Watercolor
Birches 8 X 10 Pastel
Shih Tzu 8 X 10 Pastel
Tags: Animals, Color, dog, landscape, pastel, trees, Watercolor
Posted in Animals, Color, dogs, Flora, Landscapes, Paintings, Pastels, pets, Portraiture, trees, Watercolor | 4 Comments »
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Well, I finally made the mat and frame decisions. They look a little darker here in the photo than in real life. Now, I just have to move on to finishing my watercolor! Saturday is looming.
I think this will be fun, if not profitable. We’ll see. It is different than having a presence in an outdoor art show where you know the people coming buy are there for art. This will be families from all over the area coming to the Fiesta to have fun. Now, if I can just stay away from the food booths………
Tags: Color, landscape, pastel, process study, trees
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Sometimes the urge to change “just one more thing” has to be controlled. I’m hoping to call this one finished……although I may work a little more on the shadows on the bottom. They seemed alright until I made some distinctive changes up higher and not they aren’t reading quite as I’d like. Or maybe they do. Until I get a pastel under glass, it’s just a short trip to the easel!
Enjoy!
Tags: Color, landscape, pastel, process study, trees
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