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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 [...] 
A belated post with my efforts for the Fixed Show at Ashland Painters Union April 2013. Fixed was the theme and show title, a conceptual show thought up by – suprise, suprise – a college student member. When I thought of an idea that worked with what I like to do, I got less sarcastic […] 
There is no shortage of great scenery to paint in White City. I’ve painted here a number of times – and have discovered another fan – Julian Bell. He creates drawings onsite and paints in his studio. We’ve gone out together a few times – here is the fruit of my labor: Continue reading White City, Oregon – the Most Beautiful Place on Earth 
Garfield and Hwy 99, near the new Rogue Federal Credit Union and the new Super Walmart. You can see the new Harry and David building to the right in green. New New NEW! Filed under: Landscape, painting, Paintings Tagged: 2013, art, fine art, Inspiration, landscape, life, oil, oil painting, oregon, painting, plein air, rogue valley, […] “View from DarkWing Manor” a watercolor begun on location while painting with the Artist’s Workshop group. The Artist’s Workshop is a group of plein air painters based in Jacksonville, OR and begun a number of decades ago by artist Elaine Witteveen. &n… |
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