Thursday, January 31, 2013
'Black Sands View' pastel by Ralphie Hendrix
Over at Shelter Cove, the powers that be have built a nice easy trail down to part of Black Sands beach. It was quite difficult to get down to this portion of the beach. Now it’s very easy and pleasant curling back into a small canyon before turning back to the beach. As you turn, this is the view walking out onto the actual beach.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
'Glass Bowl with Garlic' by Rachel K Schlueter
Oil on 6"x6" panel.
Sometimes working in the kitchen I see something that makes me think it would make a nice little painting and that is usually how they start.
After the terror of the challenge is overcome, I am always surprised how much I enjoy painting still life scenes.
'Storm Break' by Stock Schlueter
Oil on 9"x12" panel.
"Storm Break" is from a Plein Air painting trip to the coast of Northern California around Sea Ranch. A group of us rented a house together for several days. It started out with a beautiful sunny day. Then a storm rolled in and it poured. I could see it was going to break off so I chanced it and took my gear out and set up. I dodged rain drops for a while but it let off enough to finish. I always like the beginning and ending of storms. along with the drama of light I feel the energy as well.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Woman with Fruit by Andrew Daniel
"Woman with Fruit" by Andrew Daniel
oil painting on canvas board
20" x 16" (51cm x 41cm)
available in my online shop
This piece was inspired by Paul Gauguin, the model was from Hawaii so we played with her origin as a motif.
Monday, January 28, 2013
'Lone Pigeon' by Rachel K Schlueter
SOLD
Oil on 4.5"x5" panel.
I have enjoyed painting pigeons all month, from a series of nice photos I shot years ago in San Francisco. I may venture out to the Eureka Gazebo today where pigeons are plenty and I can get more photos to work from.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Amaryllis, Pansies and Orchid by Jim McVicker
I first painted this back in 2006 as a still life with Amaryllis. It also had the small blue vase sitting on the table. The painting spent a couple of years at a gallery. When I brought the painting back to my studio I realized it did not work. So, I re-worked it with the elements as they were and only became more discouraged. That's when I added several other flowers and objects and pushed the painting into another direction. I was either going to make it work or destroy it. I think it became a very interesting painting that now works. It will be on display along with two other small still life paintings at the Sewell Gallery in Eureka for the month of February. Arts Alive is Saturday Feb. 2nd. 6 to 9pm 16x12 oil on linen |
Saturday, January 26, 2013
'River Shoreline Viewed from Above '
A couple of friends and I took a walk along a Northern California River during a summer afternoon. Eventually the path moved to higher ground thereby offering a view from above. The sight of the water meeting the shoreline, the transition of colors and shadows interacting through the tree branches, inspired me to retrieve my art supplies from the car and paint.
Oil on a 16x12 panel.
Friday, January 25, 2013
"Hibiscus" by Joyce Jonte
This is an original painting titled "Hibiscus" measuring 7.25 by 9 inches. Mixed media on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. Still dreaming of warm breezes and fragrant gardens. To bid, click here.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
'Pigeon's Portrait' by Rachel K Schlueter
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Oil on 7"x7" panel.
I have been painting pigeons for weeks. I do not know how long this will continue but, I thought after all these Pigeon paintings I should get a portrait in to complete the series. thank you for visiting!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
'Benbow Color' Pastel by Ralphie Hendrix
In the late fall which happens to be my favorite season besides winter, the color of the trees and grasses down at Benbow are just extraordinary. When you look very deeply into shadow, you can see so much color. In the early morning as the sun casts its light on us while creating these deep shadows that are so elusive, You must paint quickly to capture both light and shadow before it changes before your eyes. This is a reality that I have a problem with when I paint plein air.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
'Snow and Sunlight' by Jim McVicker
Friday, January 18, 2013
"Red Ti" by Joyce Jonté
"Red Ti"
5.5 by 7 inches
Watercolor and gouache on poplar
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I painted this working from a photo I took on the Big Island of Hawaii last week. Thinking fondly of warmth and the lush growth and forests.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
'Two Busy Pigeons' by Rachel K Schlueter
SOLD
Oil on 6"x6" panel.
Another in my new series 'Pigeons on post ST.'
Painting on small format is very exciting! I love squares too. There is a balance and solidity to the shape that evoke feelings of equality and stability and art. Completing a painting in one pass or alla prima is also really enjoyable, the work tends to have a spontaneous flow to it that feels loose, slightly rushed yet cohesive and complete.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
'Cheers!' Pastel by Ralhpie Hendrix
Speaking of my daughter, here she is painted by me but not so well. I
don’t have too much luck painting figures or portraits. I believe that
my lack of interest in the subject of the human body might have
something to do with my ineptitude. My interests lie more in the
animals/landscape department. She’s enjoying a “dirty martini” here,
whatever that is. Personally I’ll stick with my beer.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Wren in the Rush by Andrew Daniel
Wren Hiding in the Rush by Andrew Daniel
3.5" x 3.5"(9cm x 9cm)
oil painting on wood panel
available in my online shop
Monday, January 14, 2013
'THE SKYLIGHT' By Steve Porter
The Skylight is an oil painting which is fairly monochromatic with alot of sienna washes to emphasize the green vase. 30" x 40"
Sunday, January 13, 2013
'December Landscape' by Jim McVicker
Saturday, January 12, 2013
'Winter Rose' by Theresa Oats
Friday, January 11, 2013
"At the Beach" by Joyce Jonte
This is an original painting titled "At the Beach" measuring 7.25 by 9 inches. Mixed media on poplar, spray fixed and ready to hang. To bid, click here.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
'Bath' pastel by Ralphie Hendrix
My daughter had this wonderful Australian Sheep dog named Yater. He was the absolute best dog in the universe. And here we see my granddaughter giving him a bath which was the most awful deed in the world ever perpetrated on a poor dog. He would fight you until the first drops hit, then he would resign himself to the duration. I didn’t quite paint this one as good as I thought I could. But I did catch the resignation on his face.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
'One Pigeon' by Rachel K Schlueter
SOLD
Oil on 5"x7" panel.
Painted from a series of photos I took about ten years ago in San Francisco. I enjoy watching birds and this morning was one of those rare sunny days in SF. The Pigeons were perky and visually glorious against the painted cement and tile surfaces.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
'An Actress as Cleopatra' by Arthur B.Carles Jr. by Theresa Oats
While I was working on a painting of cleopatra my husband Jim gave me a greeting card that featured this image of the Queen of the Nile by a painter named Arthur B. Charles titled 'An Actress as Cleopatra'. The actress posed in 1914 and happened to be Mercedes de Cordoba, Mr. Charle's wife. .
I painted this image (based on the the greeting card) in oils on 8x10 panel for a friend who has also been supportive of my work through out the years and just recently sent a book about the latest discovered artifacts relating to Cleopatra.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
'January 3, 2013' by Jim McVicker
Friday, January 4, 2013
"Holding On" by Joyce Jonte
This is an original painting titled "Holding On" measuring 7.25 by 9 inches. Mixed media on poplar. Spray fixed and ready to hang. To bid, click here.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
'Pigeon on Post ST'. by Rachel K Schlueter
SOLD
oil on 6"x6" Masonite panel. This painting comes from a photo I took while on a visit to John Pence Gallery on Post ST. in San Francisco. It was early in the day, the pigeons were visually striking against the colors and textures of the concrete as they scurried about doing what Pigeons do.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
'Abby' pastel by Ralphie Hendrix
This sweet dog Abby, belongs to one of my nieces. While I was visiting them, I was quite taken by the playfulness and good manners she has. I immediately fell in love and wanted to paint her cute face. This was the result. Painting animals can be quite challenging and yet when you capture a special look or pose, you know you won your challenge.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Winter Slough by Andrew Daniel
"Winter Slough" by Andrew Daniel
16" x 20" 40cm x 50cm oil on canvas
available in my online shop
This is a view of the Arcata Bottoms and Liscom Slough from the Dunes in Manila.
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