'Late Summer Afternoon' pastel by Ralphie Hendrix

 

Thank you Alicia for covering for me while I hosted my family. I appreciated the time and hope your show is very successful. I know you’ve sold at least one. This particular scene is located on the Alderpoint Road as you are heading into Garberville. On the road you pass over this ridge. I was quite taken by the warm light of the afternoon. This is a favorite of mine and so fun to paint.

"Sarah Writing a Letter" by Andrew Daniel

"Sarah Writing a Letter" by Andrew Daniel

oil on wood  8" x 10" (20cm x 25cm)

available in my online shop

Sarah Marina modeled at our figurative painting group recently. As an artist in her own right, she had many ideas in her head of what we could do. She brought many props and we worked out this pose. It was fun to have a complete scene mapped out in front of me to paint. It was a bit like engaging the creative mind of another artist.

'Camel Rock Late Light" by Steve Porter

I find it amusing when some so called experts say your  not supposed to use white with watercolor. Tell that to homer, sargent or zorn.  I used it here over the dark areas of the rocks and has a nice effect.11" by 15" watercolor

"Grandparents" by Alicia Tredway

This is my son and daughter in law and their grandchild.  Oil on mylar and will be in the show.  June 4th through 29th.  Reception June 14th 6-8pm..upstairs gallery Umpqua bank Arcata. I will be posting through June 2nd and then Jim will return.

'Sunflower and Roses' by Theresa Oats

I painted this sunflower and accompanying roses on prepared linen stretched on 20x16 inch stretcher bars.  I worked in oils for a period of several sunny days during the summer. The roses in the painting were purchased from Fickle Hill Old Rose Nursery. If you are interested in seeing this painting, it is currently on display in my show titled 'Images From Life' at the Sewell Gallery as 423 'F' Street in Eureka through May 25.

"Wild Ginger" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original painting titled "Wild Ginger" measuring 5.5" by 7". Mixed media on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To bid, click here.

'Spring Powers' by Stock Schlueter

Oil on 5"x7:" panel. Click to bid
I have titled Spring Powers for all the beauty of spring plants and flowers it is the magic in the light that is caused by the unsettled weather that marks the changing of the seasons.

"Tom" by Alicia Tredway

Me again posting in Ralphie's slot. ( hope this is the only turkey in the show.) 6 x 9 inches oil on mylar.  Wild turkeys are plentiful where I live and put on quite a show when that season arrives.

Salon Day by Andrew Daniel

"Salon Day" by Andrew Daniel

9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) oil on canvas

available in my online shop

 Waiting for the magic to happen!

'Soft Light' By Steve Porter

The soft light and almost tonal look is what happened with this painting. The sun was  trying to break though so there were no shadows and alot of humidity.. Watercolor  11"x 15"

"Catch of the Day, Noyo" by Alicia Tredway

Noyo harbor is a quaint little place with lots of fisherman, boats and old buildings.  The inlet from the ocean can be treacherous at times and weather is watched carefully.  The day I was there it was calm and the water a beautiful blue green.  This oil painting on mylar will be in my show June 4th through 29th and opening reception June 14 6-8pm (Arts Arcata) in the upstairs gallery of Umpqua bank, Arcata.

'Pink rose in Full Bloom' by Theresa Oats

This is a huge blossom from one of our rose bushes in the front yard.  I brought it in my studio along with it's stem and leaves and painted by the west window. It's 'satin-like' petals and leaves reflect the light shining on them and accentuate the 'vim for living' personality of the rose.
I painted on a 10x14 oil on prepared canvas panel.
It's now displayed at the Sewell Gallery on 423 'F' Street in Eureka for the month of May in my show titled 'Images from Life'.

"Self Doubt" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original painting titled "Self Doubt" measuring 5.5" by 7". Spray fixed and ready to hang. To bid, click here.

'Kneeland' Plein air by Stock Schlueter

From yesterday: Fogged in this morning I thought I would try Kneeland haven't been up there for a while. Always like the open spaces the clouds were doing some good stuff for a while of course when I started this of the clouds it started to clear up. I was nice for later but I stayed the course I know better than to chase it around. I have spent a whole day painting the changing weather.

"Wednesday Drawing Group" by Alicia Tredway

Ralphie scooted over for me to post a plug for my show.  This group of painters are doing their thing in Ralphie's studio which met weekly on Wednesdays.  It just wasn't the same after Frank passed and we disbanded shortly after.  He was the cement.  All work is oil on mylar and will be on view 6/4 through 6/29 upstairs gallery Umpqua Bank.  Opening reception 6/14 to coincide with Arts Arcata.
See you all there I hope.

Mad River Poppies by Andrew Daniel

"Mad River Poppies" by Andrew Daniel

10" x 8" oil on canvas board

available in my online shop 

This was really just a great excuse to spend the day at the river!

I have a show at Old Town Antique Lighting in Eureka until the end of the month, if you would like to see more of my work.

'Luffenholtz Beach In May' By Steve Porter

This is the south side of Luffenholtz beach. Watercolor on hot press rough .  11" x 15"

"Morning Blues" by Alicia Tredway

Jim has kindly loaned me his spot so I can plug my show on this wonderful well traveled blog. 
"Morning Blues" oil on mylar will be on view in the upstairs gallery Umpqua bank in Arcata 6/4 through 6/29.  Opening reception 6/14 Arts Arcata. Hope to see you there.

'Party Rose' by Theresa Oats

I brought this rose into my studio, set it under the skylight and noticed what a cheerful demeanor
it had.  After the deep red background was dry, the rose seemed to call for  a celebratory addition
so I added the bright orange-red confetti.  Painted from life on a 5x7 inch wood panel with oils.
This painting and others will be displayed at my show at the Sewell Gallery which opened on Wednesday and with an Arts Alive Reception this evening.

"Glass of Merlot" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original painting titled "Glass of Merlot" measuring 5.75" by 7.25". Mixed media on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To bid, click here.

'El Capitan' by Rachel K Schlueter

Oil on 6"x8" panel. Painted en plein air March 2006. Yosemite early spring - late winter is a good time to visit and paint, it's pretty quiet. The snowfall is beautiful to see too and gives a crisp dimension to plein air work. El Capitan is awesome to see, it's the largest granite block in the world. I hope to get back to Yosemite. Thanks to all my hardcore plein air painter friends for showing me the way!