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About the author:Wait! It’s January and business as usual already! That peaceful dreamy holiday respite is long gone and it is work mode. (Ok, I have amnesia, holidays are rarely peaceful and dreamy.) Show season has officially started and I’m Atlanta bound to exhibit Carpe Diem Papers at Atlanta AmericasMart. This is the time of year I’m […] Continue reading Sailing into the New Year By Stefan Baumann, 172 contributed posts
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About the author: “Whaler’s Cove” ~ 12×8 Oil Painting April 13 2015 Point Lobos After exploring the Monterey coast waiting for the sun to rise and the fog to lift, I discovered a hidden bay at the entrance of Point Lobos called Whaler’s Cove where I noticed the subtle effects of aerial perspective and receding values that would create a beautiful painting. This quiet… The post Whaler’s Cove: Values & Aerial Perspective appeared first on Stefan Baumann – The Grand View: Paintings by Stefan Baumann. Continue reading Whaler’s Cove: Values & Aerial Perspective By Christin Lore Weber, 159 contributed posts
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About the author: Christin has eleven published books. Her novel, Altar Music (Scribner, 2000) was selected for LA Times Best Books of the Year 2000, for Publisher's Weekly "First Fiction," and for the Independent Bookseller's "Booksense 76 Award". Her most recent book is The Edge of Tenderness, a memoir of her convent years. See Christin's listing at www.soartists.com for a complete listing of web links and contact information! Humans have deserted the beach, but the gulls seek out the sands for protection from the storm that has the surf crashing high, layer after layer. All I wanted was to stand there. It was my birthday. All I wanted was to dissolve into it…each water … Continue reading Ocean Calling By Christin Lore Weber, 159 contributed posts
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About the author: Christin has eleven published books. Her novel, Altar Music (Scribner, 2000) was selected for LA Times Best Books of the Year 2000, for Publisher's Weekly "First Fiction," and for the Independent Bookseller's "Booksense 76 Award". Her most recent book is The Edge of Tenderness, a memoir of her convent years. See Christin's listing at www.soartists.com for a complete listing of web links and contact information! Humans have deserted the beach, but the gulls seek out the sands for protection from the storm that has the surf crashing high, layer after layer. All I wanted was to stand there. It was my birthday. All I wanted was to dissolve into it…each water dr… Continue reading Ocean Calling By Silvia Trujillo, 308 contributed posts
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About the author: With a history in fashion design, Silvia Trujillo has 20 years experience in fine art study, painting, and teaching. She is a master colorist; emphasizing color harmony, and works in impressionist, realist and abstract styles, and teaches plein air and painting workshops. "My goal is to consistently produce paintings that are uniquely original and that express my love of nature." See Silvia's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. One of the very special things about the Oregon Coast is the abundance of creeks and rivers that flow out of the coastal range and create small estuaries on the sandy beaches. The fresh water provides habitat for whole communities of plants and wildlife. I enjoyed painting this scene on Ona Beach, just south of […] The post On a Beach appeared first on Silvia Trujillo. Continue reading On a Beach By Silvia Trujillo, 308 contributed posts
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About the author: With a history in fashion design, Silvia Trujillo has 20 years experience in fine art study, painting, and teaching. She is a master colorist; emphasizing color harmony, and works in impressionist, realist and abstract styles, and teaches plein air and painting workshops. "My goal is to consistently produce paintings that are uniquely original and that express my love of nature." See Silvia's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact. I painted these coastal scenes in plein air at the Oregon Coast through an annual event that artist Eric Sandgren sponsors every year. He conducts workshops and invites all plein air painters to come and join at the various locations. Painting with a group adds to the excitement and creates a camaraderie that transforms the usually solitary experience into […] The post Rocky appeared first on Silvia Trujillo. Continue reading Rocky By Stefan Baumann, 172 contributed posts
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About the author:I have been invited to be an instructor again at the 3rd annual Plein Air Convention during the week of April 7-11, 2014 in Monterey California. This is the largest convention for outdoor painters, and I encourage plein air painters everywhere to come to the convention. And if you are a “The Grand View” viewer or member attending the Convention, I invite you to paint with me on location during the week. Last year, I painted this painting en plein air called “The Tides at Asilomar” of the ocean near Monterey, California. If you are interested in attending, contact http://www.pleinairconvention.com/ for… The post Plein Air Convention in Monterey appeared first on Stefan Baumann – The Grand View: Paintings by Stefan Baumann. Continue reading Plein Air Convention in Monterey By Silvia Trujillo, 308 contributed posts
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About the author: With a history in fashion design, Silvia Trujillo has 20 years experience in fine art study, painting, and teaching. She is a master colorist; emphasizing color harmony, and works in impressionist, realist and abstract styles, and teaches plein air and painting workshops. "My goal is to consistently produce paintings that are uniquely original and that express my love of nature." See Silvia's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  On a short trip to Gold Beach, I painted the view from our hotel balcony as a storm rolled in. One curious seagull hung out nearby – requesting food or maybe just looking for artistic insight! Knife-painted oil on 14″x 18″ canvas. $65… Continue reading Gold Beach By Silvia Trujillo, 308 contributed posts
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About the author: With a history in fashion design, Silvia Trujillo has 20 years experience in fine art study, painting, and teaching. She is a master colorist; emphasizing color harmony, and works in impressionist, realist and abstract styles, and teaches plein air and painting workshops. "My goal is to consistently produce paintings that are uniquely original and that express my love of nature." See Silvia's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  The Oregon coast is one of the most remote and unpopulated coastlines in the continental U.S. Wind and rain are always a possibility, but even in the winter there are days that make the heart sing because the water is so blue and the breezes are so mild. Needless to say, it’s one of my […] The post Sunny Gold Beach appeared first on Silvia Trujillo. Continue reading Sunny Gold Beach By Art Presence, 397 contributed posts
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About the author: Art Presence is a nonprofit art organization which has grown from a small group of Jacksonville artists with our board meeting at the GoodBean Cafe to an art center and gallery in the historic core of our charming town. For contact information and web links, please visit our listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource  “Coastal ~ By the Sea” ~ An exhibition of member works depicting seaside subjects to celebrate the coming of summer June 7 – 30. Solo show for Tana Domecq-Davis in the front gallery. Opening reception Friday, June 14 from 5-7pm. Taste of Summer celebration June 8 with free art activities for kids! More June events… Continue reading June 2013 Exhibit & Events | |