"Insomnia" by Theresa Oats

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

"AMOIRE & CHAIRS" by Alicia Tredway

This is an interior in the Mendocino cottage I stay at with a friend each year.  We paint for a week and it usually rains a few days so interiors get painted allot.  The ambiance of the place is charming....antiquated somewhere between antiques and hippy decor.  To learn more or to bid
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Three Roses by Theresa Oats

'Three Roses' is one of several of my paintings of flowers that will be featured in this year's First Street Holiday Invitational(a group show) which opens on November 28 to December 23. This annual exhibit is a fundraiser for Humboldt State University's First Street Gallery.

A public reception will be held on December 3rd in conjunction with Eureka Main Street's

Arts Alive! and of course everyone is welcome.

I painted these roses in oil on location on a 10x5 inch canvas that was stretched and primed by a dear friend of my husband and I, Ingrid Nickelsen, a superb artist who passed away in 2005.

The roses are from a bush that grows up the outside wall of our studio - a few are still opening.

"Seated Nude" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original painting titled "Seated Nude" measuring 5.5 by 4.5 inches. Watercolor and gouache on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To learn more or bid, click here.

October Tom by Rachel K Schlueter

Oil on 9"x9" panel. October Tom is on display this month at the Hall Gallery 208 C ST. Eureka, as part of our Dia de Los Muertos celebration. Reception is Saturday, November 5, during the evening of Arts Alive! 6-9p. Over twenty artists are participating in this wonderful Ofrenda exhibit.

"Unamed Arroyo", pastel by Ralphie Hendrix

As I've written many, many times on the blog about how much I enjoy riding the trains, here is yet another unknown hillside with the arroyo etched into the side from recent rains. I reall enjoy finding these quick views of California's hills and of course the wonderful oaks that live on their surfaces. This is a 4-1/4 X 4-1/4 image set in a double matt in a 10 X 10 cherry wood frame. To bid CLICK HERE

Assorted Small Landscapes by Andrew Daniel

Blue Victorian in Arcata Bottoms

 

Lately I have been hooked on landscape painting! Especially making these small paintings (5" x 7" - 13cm x 18cm). There is something about seeing the whole painting all at once that simplifies the process for me. Plus it is really fun to line them up at the end of the day and look at them together.

Bank of the Van Dusen

I have been spending time after work scouting the Fortuna area for painting spots. I stood under the 101 bridge that spans the Van Dusen River to paint this view. The overcast day inspired a composition in greys.

 Barn with out Buildings

Here is another spot I found in Fortuna, across the street from the hospital is a large field with a collection of old buildings.

 Morning Light in the Arcata Bottoms

Stopped to paint this scene before an appointment last week. At first the sky was overcast but just as I finished composing the sun came out!

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The Trinidad Head By Steve Porter

This day was one of those of a dream . It was calm and the fog lifted as i arrived. The watercolor is 12" x 22" and is unframed .

"DOE & FAWN" by Alicia Tredway

I painted this from a photo I took.  Mom and baby were in the Bamboo and Naked Lady bulbs.  It is oil on canvas panel 8 x 10 inches.

Gladiola in Transition by Theresa oats

The shape and arrangement of the gladiola petals of the flower in transition, combined with the surrounding foliage are the inspiration for this painting.

I worked from life with wet into wet oil paint over several days on an 11x6 inch panel.

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"Angles" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original painting titled "Angles", measuring 5 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. Watercolor and gouache on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To learn more or bid, click here.

Rescued by Rachel K Schlueter

Oil on 8"x8" canvas. I painted this from a photo I shot while walking to my studio. Walking is the best way to enjoy life and save gas! This painting will on exhibit at the 2011 HSU First ST. Gallery Holiday Invitational. November 28 to December 23. This show is a fundraiser for the gallery. A public reception will be held on the evening of Dec 3rd in conjunction with Eureka Main Street's Arts Alive Program.

"The Salinas #2", pastel by Ralphie Hendrix

This is another sketch of the Salinas river close to Salinas. The photo was taken at the same time as the sketch I posted a couple of weeks ago. So they are somewhat similar. This is a 5 X 7 matted but unframed. To bid CLICK HERE.

Roses and Leaves painting by Andrew Daniel

I met with John Crater at his studio on a rainy day last week. We decided to set up a still life instead of going out to paint the landscape. We were looking at a Richard Schmid painting on his computer screen as we worked for ideas. I focused on using more variety in my brush work as I know Schmid does. I was also trying to paint really thin for mu initial layer so that I could come in thicker on the next layers with out it getting hard to control. I think the painting feels more alive then my typical ones because of these approaches.

This is an original oil painting on Baltic Birch Panel . It measures 8" x 10" (20cm x 25cm), signed by the artist.

'RUBEN' By Steve Porter

Thought I would share this watercolor i did a few years back of my friend ruben diaz. 20" x 28" on bristol board

"HAZY MENDOCINO MORNING" by Alicia Tredway

I love to paint in Mendocino and this is a favorite spot.  The ocean is to the right out of sight.  The early morning ocean fog blankets the scene in a lovely soft harmonizing color.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel. 

The Laborer by Theresa Oats

This man posed for our life drawing/painting group. He was very still and we all appreciated

how long and well he could retain his pose without "moving a muscle" as the saying goes.

Painted from life with oils on a prepared 20x27 inch sheet of canvas paper.

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"Flora Organica" by Joyce Jonte

This original painting titled "Flora Organica" measures 5 1/2 by 7 inches. Watercolor and gouache on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To learn more or bid, click here.

Between C and D by RK Schlueter

Oil on 10x12" panel. This is the view across from my studio building at 208 C ST. in old town Eureka.

"Ocean View", original pastel by Ralphie Hendrix

Along the coast line, there are so many primo beaches just waiting for someone to come and play in the surf. Unfortunately getting to some of them can be a challenge. This unnamed beach is one of them. Steep cliffs prohibit easy access. This is a 4 X 4 matted and set in a 8 X 8 black matt frame. To bid CLICK HERE.

Alice Reading A Book painting by Andrew Daniel

My wife gets such an intense look of concentration when she is reading. She hates it when I paint the furrow in her brow! I felt compelled though because of the general intensity of the pose!

I tried really opening up as I painted the piece, imagining I was drawing with the brush. Trying not to edit my impulses and create some immediacy.

This is an original oil painting on canvas panel. It measures 10" x 8" (25cm x 20cm), signed by the artist. It is for sale in my Online Shop.

'ROCKS AT LOW TIDE' By Steve Porter

" Rocks at Low Tide" watercolor, unframed . 15" x 22"

"MAD RIVER" by Alicia Tredway

A dedicated group of women come to this ranch in Kneeland to photograph, paint, relax and have fun. This was shot from a canoe.  It is oil on canvas panel 8 x 10 inches. 

Young Westerland by Theresa Oats

Just before reaching full bloom this young rose was moving up and down with a mild

breeze. It's beautiful shape and rich color inspired me to set up my easel and paint,

with the intention of giving a feeling of the breeze it was riding on.

Painted on a 5x7 wood panel on location with oils -wet into wet paint.

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"The Green Scarf" by Joyce Jonte

This is an original piece titled "The Green Scarf" measuring 6 by 8.25 inches. Watercolor and graphite on prepared masonite. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To learn more or bid, click here.

The Shanty by RK Schlueter

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Oil on 8"x8" chunky gallery wrap canvas. I've painted this local favorite many times. I'm not alone in my appreciation for our neighborhood dive bar, I've seen it painted again and again.

"ALONG THE SALINAS#1" by Ralphie Hendrix

Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train runs between Los Angeles and Seattle, Washington, a ride I have taken many times. South of San Francisco the train stays on the western side of California including a wonderful stretch right along side the ocean. A simply beautiful ride. Near the city of Salinas the tracks follow the Salinas River for several miles. This is a small sketch I did of the river in the late afternoon. It is 7 X 5 matted and set in a cherry wood frame. To bid CLICK HERE.

Bella with Roses oil painting by Andrew Daniel

Bella with Roses oil on wood

by Andrew Daniel 20" x 16"(51cm x 41cm)

My wife keeps taking the paintings I do of my daughter, so I decided to paint pictures of her friends instead. One theme that I have enjoyed when looking at historical paintings has been children in nature. More daughter's friend Bella graciously agreed to pose for me in our front yard by the roses.

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Marsh View oil painting by Andrew Daniel

"Marsh View" oil painting

by Andrew Daniel 9" x 12"(23cm x 30cm)

Over several years, I have be revisiting the Arcata Marsh to paint landscapes. It has been a way get to know it's more subtle qualities. In this piece I has admiring the reflection of the trees and clouds as I painted.

'Ocean And Light' by Steve Porter

I know , another ocean painting . i should have been a fish. This watercolor called 'Ocean and Light' is framed under glass ready for a wall. . thanks for the look.

"BRENDA'S DAY" by Alicia Tredway

This was painted in a life drawing session...but it was too ambitious with all the drapery etc so was finished in the studio from photo reference.  To learn more or to bid CLICK HERE SOLD