Afternoon at the MET

15"x24"

Oil on Panel

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I am so in love with the space and light at the atrium at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC! Painting it was such a treat as it kept bringing me back to that space and what it felt like to be there. Working from photographs of an interior like that has so many challenges, the least of which are getting correct proportions and perspectives. I need a trip back to the MET to do lots of sketching to prepare for the next painting I do of it!

"Afternoon at Springhouse Cellar"

 

10"x8"

Oil on Panel

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Wow!  I can't believe it's been a YEAR since I've posted a painting!  No reason to go into the "why's"!  I've been painting hard all summer for three shows that happen within the next two weeks.  This painting is from a visit to a great place in Hood River, OR--Springhouse Cellar--and it will be in a show at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River beginning October 3rd.  The show is entitled "The Crush II" and showcases artwork about the wine growing and industry in the Columbia River area.  Should be beautiful!

Mitzi and Rio

"Mitzi", 6x6, oil on panel, sold

"Rio", 6x6,  oil on panel, sold

"Katie and Conrad"

12"x12"

Oil on Panel

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I fell in love with the children, the colors, the light---everything said "paint me"!! 

"Auzzie"

8"x8"

Oil on Panel

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Here is a little guy that was a delight to paint!  The painting was commissioned by some REAL UofO football fans!!

"Anna at Jackson's Corner"

10"x8"

Oil on Panel

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I was out looking for inspiration for paintings and stopped in at a great little restaurant here in Bend, Jackson's Corner.  Yes, their food is good, they have kombucha on tap and lots of other great things to offer, BUT what I like best is that the space is full of natural light!  Anna allowed me to sketch and photograph her while she was studying for a test.  Thank you, Anna!

"Just Passing By"

12"x18"

Oil on Panel

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Like the previous painting, I did this one this spring.  The scene is at the MET in the sculpture garden.  I loved the light there!  Wow!  And I was struck by all the people walking by with their eyes on nearly anything but the wonderful artwork around them.  We humans are interesting creatures!!  It seems like so often we read about things in lieu of experiencing them!

"Afternoon Light at Grand Central Station"

20"x20"

Oil on Panel

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This painting is from April of this year--along with  a number of others I haven't posted here!  I decided it's about time to do so!

One of the main reasons I wanted to paint this painting was to explore the effects of the light and shadows.  I also enjoyed the challenge of creating the depth in the painting and working with a crowd scene.  What a great place!  Wish I could visit it regularly for more inspiration!

"Window Seat" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

It feels like forever since I've had time to think about posting a painting!  Painting has had to take a back seat to teaching and other commitments since autumn and I'm happy that it's time to get back to it more regularly.

This little painting is of a scene at a local spot, Sage Cafe.  I am always drawn to back-lighting (or the more graciously sounding "contre-jour"!) and this was a good subject for me to get back to work with!

"Field of Dreams" dahlias at The Gorge White House

4"x10.25"

Oil on Panel
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This was so much fun!--what's not to like about painting red, pink and orange, especially if it's got lots of green!  It was challenge, too, to try to get the feeling of the intense sunshine reflecting off the flowers and the field.  As mentioned in the post title, this is a "field" of dahlias at The Gorge White House just south of Hood River, OR.  It's a great place!  A century-old farm, there are orchards, grapes and flowers surrounding the original home where they have wine-tasting and a gallery.  I will be exhibiting paintings there in September.

"Oliver" portrait of a Sheltie

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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What a joy it was to paint this handsome Sheltie, Oliver!  He's just over a year old, but appears older to me because he looks so regal--just a stunning dog!  Shelties are formally known as Shetland Sheepdogs and are small to medium-size, hardworking little guys.

"Huck"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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I've been working on some paintings of dogs for a show in August and this is one of the little guys I see at the dog park--he's a couple of years old and we're not sure about his "pedigree", but I think he has a terminal case of cuteness!  Too much fun to paint!!

"A Place in the Sun" (sold)

6"x8"

Oil on Panel

A moment in the sun is a special thing on a winter's day in Portland, Oregon!  This is at Moonstruck Chocolates on a day in February. . . yum.  Excellent candies!

"Chickens for Liz"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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A painting to barter for two wonderful handmade felted wool scarves--what a deal!!

"Time for Pictures"

12"x16"

Oil on Gessoboard

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The moms were trying to get their kids (my great-nephews and niece) all lined up for photographs before Easter Sunday dinner and I took some shots myself.  I love getting those unposed moments!