"Quiet Presence--European Sculpture Garden at the Met" (sold)

8"x8"

Oil on Panel

The scene of this little painting is at the Met in NYC.  I was so struck by the light in this space--absolutely beautiful, lots of shadows and contrast.  Too, I really noticed the contrast of the sculptures perched unmoving on their pedastals with the people walking through the place.  Quite a juxtaposition of energies!  I used a different palette of colors for this painting:  yellow ochre, raw sienna, Indian red, burnt umber, ivory black, chromatic black and white.  It's amazing the beautiful array of colors you can get out of that and almost ideal for this subject.  I'm afraid my photo isn't picking up the warming tones of the painting--the lights have alot of warmth to them.

"Janie at Heart-to-Heart Quilters"

18"x18"

Oil on Panel

NFS at this time

This painting represents a part of a project that I am working on with Janice Druian.  We are putting together an exhibit that focuses on people and places in selected rural areas of Oregon and northern California.  We are interviewing people who live in these areas asking them to talk to us about changes they have seen or are currently experiencing as the times and economics change.  I am doing the paintings of the people.  Janice is painting the geographic areas, farms and/or businesses.  We are including the words of those pictured as part of the exhibit.  This will be shown at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR next April.

Janie is a woman I grew up with in southern Oregon.  In fact we were born just days apart, probably in the same hospital!  I know that Jane studied music in college and has taught and continues to teach kindergarten in schools where there are alot of children from migrant families.  Along with a partner, she owns a business in Merrill called "Heart to Heart Quilters".  They have 4 long-arm quilting machines that they use and rent out to others to use.  She is pictured here working on a quilt for a client.

"Celebration Kiss!" (sold)

10"x8"

Oil on Board

$225 plus $10 domestic s/h

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The wedding ceremony was finished and the bride and groom were making their grand entrance to the reception hand in hand, started dancing around and turned and kissed!  Pretty sweet!  And a very fun subject to paint!  I think this would be a great gift for the bride and groom for their first anniversary  (and if it sells, a print will be nice!).

"Trolley Stop at Balboa Park"

8"x12"

Oil on Board

$200 plus $10 domestic s/h

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I did a study of this subject last month and have been looking forward to creating a larger version of it.  This one's a bit different with the addition of another figure.  This painting brings back a beautiful November afternoon in San Diego.  The winter light where I live is cold and blue.  I'd love to be back in southern California!

"At the Curiosity Shoppe"

10"x8"

Oil on Cradled Board

Ready to Hang, No Framing Necessary

$140 plus $10 domestic s/h

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This painting's setting is in an independent little shop full of art, books and other "curiosities".  It's had a variety of locations in Bend here in the 20 years I've visited it, but has always been a place in town that people who are less conventional than others could find a home.  It's been much appreciated by those of us who need to feel that independent spirit in action.  I painted this about four years ago, just when I was beginning to get into "slice of life" paintings.  I was intrigued by the lighting and still find the subject compelling.  It will be available at this price through the end of January.

"Simpatico"

16"x12" unframed, 22"x18" framed

Oil on Board
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I did a little 8x6 of this subject a couple of years ago and have wanted to go larger with it ever since. I love the solid feel of the two of them together, taking care of each other. The scene is at a rodeo. Maybe you'll recognize the cowgirl in the boots, hat and dress from another painting.

"Happy Hour at 900 Wall"

16"x12"

Oil on Board

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A local restaurant, 900 Wall, is the setting of this painting. I enjoyed painting from the perspective of the loft and I was attracted by the late afternoon light.

"Preparing Her Station"

12"x12"

Oil on Board

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I feel that this painting is finally finished. I wanted to tone down the foreground as it seemed to grab too much attention from the waitress. The waitress's name is Meghan, the restaurant is a great little place called "Chow" here in Bend, OR. It was an early winter morning, sun coming through the windows highlighting her. Meghan was still getting things ready before the breakfast crowd arrived. It brings back memories to me of my waitress days, though I was never much of a morning person in those days! Give me lunches and dinners and a good band to dance to when I got off work! Anyway, I fell in love with the way the light fell across her and the room she was in. I hope you all enjoy looking as much as I enjoyed painting!

"Coffee at the M&J" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Gessoboard

First off, I had a really nice thing happen today.

My work was profiled on the site http://www.kitchenandresidentialdesign.com/2009/09/artist-profile-meet-vicki-shuck.html. His blog thoughtful, well-written and interesting--actually, he comes up with fascinating stuff! If you've never heard of nephila clavipes, check it out!

OK, back to work! This little scene takes place in the M & J Tavern here in Bend, OR--the reference photo is courtesy of a friend of mine--of course, I don't go to taverns!! :) Actually, I spent so much time working, playing and dancing in them through the 70's and 80's that I don't seem to have much of that left in my system! OUCH! that sounds so old--might have to re-think all this!

"At Townshend's Teahouse in Bend, Oregon" sold

5"x7"

Oil on Gessoboard

I can already see that I am not going to get to do any artwork today--going to go to my husband's class reunion where I expect to get some inspiration for more paintings! Anyway, I decided to bring out this little painting which is one of my favorites. It is a scene from a teahouse downtown here in Bend. I loved the backlighting and effect of the women and objects silouetted against the window. Also, this is the first painting I did with alizaron yellow and a limited palette. It was quite an eye-opener for me!

This painting is also available framed for $180. If you are interested in that, email me and I can send you a photo of it in its frame.