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Mentoring teens for their senior project is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done as an arts instructor. In my opinion it is absolutely essential that artistically talented teens are given the opportunity to develop, experiment, gain knowledge, and work in an abundance of media. If it wasn’t for The Barnsdal Art Ctr in Hollywood, I might never have had the confidence [...] Continue reading Teen Mentoring Project at The Rogue Gallery and Art Center
Rock formations are abundant here on the Oregon Coast. I’m drawn to their abstract quality. Refreshing! The early heat spell has gotten to me a bit. 16″x20′ oil on canvas panel $550 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
Painting a shiny copper surface is a challenge. I’ve exaggerated the colors here for maximum effect. 8″x10″ oil on hardboard $250. © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo, All rights reserved 
Gardenias are probably one of my very favorite flowers. Their scent is my favorite too. When I was a kid I use to eat their petals (which are edible). There was something about their velvety texture that I was drawn to. Here’s a quick sketch of one on the bush. 
Twas a hot Spring day and I wandered over to the local park with my paints to find something of interest. The colors of the flowers are what caught my eye. 10′x8″ oil on canvas $250 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
High atop the valley overlooking Ashland there is a cemetary called Scenic Hills. I painted the adjacent pond in an abstract manner because the shadow and light were changing so quickly. It’s a very serene and quiet place to paint. oil on canvas 10″x8″ $300 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved [...] 
This one is quite large (48″ x 24″) and rather than it being a chore, which painting large sometimes is, it went rather smoothly and was quite enjoyable. oil on stretches canvas 48″x24″ $1200 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
8′x10″ oil on hardboard panel $300 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved
A strand of oaks, wildflowers among the grasses, and a semi overcast sky. 8″x10″ oil on hardboard $300 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved 
Working in a painterly and abstract way I wanted to focus on the strong light hitting the trees, the patterns, and the colors rather than putting energy into too much detail. 10″x8″ oil on hardboard panel $300 © “Copyright” 2013 Silvia Trujillo All rights reserved |
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