Tuesday, January 6, 2015

January 2015 Daily Paintings…or nearly

Okay, time to get started on the challenge of painting everyday, or nearly everyday.

The two paintings below were originally one long 6"x12"painting. I cut it in half then re-worked both sides to make two new 6"x6" paintings. Success!!
Canoe Path by Gretha Lindwood, 6"x6" pastel on sandpaper, based on a view of a lake near my home

Soft Whispers by Gretha Lindwood, 6"x6" pastel on sandpaper, based on a view of a lake near my home

A Gentle Afternoon by Gretha Lindwood, 5"x5" pastel on sandpaper, reminiscent of a nearby view

Sunday, January 4, 2015

8 New Pastel Mini Paintings Delivered to Cannon Beach Gallery

It's so exciting to be asked to bring new framed work to Cannon Beach Gallery because my previous paintings practically flew off the walls! And I was happy to oblige with the pieces shown below. It's a beautiful gallery with wonderful art of all kinds. Drop by the gallery when you are at the Oregon Coast. It's located at 1064 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 97110. Phone 503-436-0744.
Awaken, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Solstice, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Serene, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Wander, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Discover, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Tranquil, 6"x6" pastel, $187 framed
Beach Marsh, 6"x6" pastel, plein air - SOLD
Rain Day At Indian Beach, 6"x6" pastel, plein air, $187 framed


Time To Toot My Own Horn For 2014

Thank you to all my valuable clients, friends, judges, artists and family for a truly memorable year, 2014. Each and everyone of you helped make this past year a stellar one for me.

A few memorable moments from 2014 for me in the art business…

APRIL - Marie Louise's Garden, 6"x9" plein air pastel painting awarded "Best of Show' at the Lake Area Artists 48th Annual Show and Sale! SOLD

MAY - Authorized Vehicles Only, 9"x18" plein air pastel painting awarded "Best Pastel" at 21st Annual Carmel Art Festival! SOLD

JUNE - Winter Color, 9"x18" plein air pastel painting shown at "Shared Oregon Visions" Cannon Beach Gallery. SOLD

JUNE - Wading, 12"x12" plein air pastel painting from Los Gatos Plein Air 2014. SOLD

SEPTEMBER - High Perch, 9"x18" plein air pastel painting awarded "People's Choice" at Pacific Northwest Plein Air Competition 2014!

SEPTEMBER - Late Afternoon At Salt Creek Marsh, 9"x12" plein air pastel painting from Paint the Peninsula 2014. SOLD