A Tricky Start to the Plein Air Season

 And we're off.  Plein air season has begun.  I say this as rain pounds against my window.  It's just a spring thundershower, but wimpy me is inside with the heat on.  Maybe I'll go outside to paint tomorrow...

I did get my paintings submitted to Plein Air: A Chronicle of Lake Oswego which is part of Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts  June 20-22, 2014.  They were due last Friday, and even with the grandkids here, I got the photos of the paintings shot and emailed.  At least I thought I did. Yesterday, I got a frantic phone call and email from the organizers, wondering where my work was.  What?  I sent it.  And they didin't have it.  I had no idea that there was a problem.  No messages on the computer that it didn't send...nothing.  The organizers graciously allowed me to resend the images.  I'm not kidding...it took 15 emails to get the images to them.  Six images.  I tried sending them all at once, splitting them into groups of three, sending them individually...and they finally all got there after 15 tries.  Some of the emails just vanished in transit, which I think is really weird.  I don't get it, but I'm happy that they arrived!

Here are the pesky images that they will be picking from...all painted on location in spring weather at Lusher Farm in Lake Oswego, and the Upper Easement next to Jantzen Island.

I Know A Place   12x24 plein air- oil paint   N Equall

Through The Trees   12x12 plein air pastel  N Equall

A Warm Welcome  12x16  plein air pastel  N Equall

The Way Things Used To Be  12x12 plein air pastel  N Equall

Lucky Clover  6x6 plein air pastel  N Equall

Along The Path  6x6 plein air pastel  N Equall

I Believe

A friend emailed a link of this video to me today, and I had to share it.

Bob Ross had it all figured out.

Painting really does bring a lot of good thoughts to my heart.  I'm going to go paint now.


Joy of Painting Video

Oregon Society of Artists Fall Juried Show- Honorable Mention

I attended the OSA reception today, and was thrilled to receive an honorable mention for my painting "Reflect".

My prediction was correct re: Lorraine Bushek  (who runs the Monday Salon group).  Her egg painting won first place. Stunning!  Congrats Lorraine!  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=161451053938166&set=a.161450490604889.40525.100002198173873&type=1&theater

Also, Gena Keith, also from my Monday Salon group won third place for her striking collage.  I knew it was an amazing group on Mondays, but to get three out of six ribbons from our little group is astounding.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=161450897271515&set=a.161450490604889.40525.100002198173873&type=1&theater

Lake Oswego Art Market- Tonight!

New Beginnings   24x48  acrylic    N Equall

Tonight (6/30/11) is the last Lake Oswego Art Market.  It runs from 4-8pm in Lake Oswego, Or.  It's in Millenium Park, which is at the south end of First Street, by Wizer's, Chico's, and St Honore.  There is live music, 40 artist tents, food and wine tasting.  And it's free to attend.  The plaza area where we're set up is all paved and leashed pets are welcome.  There is lots of on street parking as well as a somewhat hidden parking garage (go down First and take a left into the driveway before the last restaurant (St Honore) and the turnaround.   The food vendors are great, especially the wood fired pizza guys who make fresh cannolis.  I'm bringing along a new big painting (two feet by four feet) of my favorite place down by the Siletz River.  I hope to see you there!

Buckman Art Show and Sell this Friday night and Saturday

I've been working like a maniac the last few weeks getting ready for this coming weekend's Buckman Art Show and Sell. This is their 21st annual show, and they really know how to put on a fun event. I've gone to the show the past few years, and was thrilled to be accepted this year. It opens Friday March 11 5pm to 9pm with live music, food, and a silent art auction. I have donated a painting (Pink Poppies, 8x10,above) for the auction. Admission Friday night is $5.

Buckman Arts Focus Elementary School is located at 320 SE 16th Ave (and Stark) in Portland, OR.

No more procrastinating!

With minimal fanfare, I present my blog!

This little piece is oil on canvas, 6"x6". The title is "Aristophanies, the Uncommon Raven". This was donated to the 2010 Wild Arts Festival, and was sold at the event. Aristophanies is a raven that is cared for by the Audubon Society of Portland. He is used for educational purposes, and has quite the personality.