Christmas Party & Painting Exchange

"Canola Field", pastel, 6"x6"

In May one can find the chrome yellow fields of canola blooming west of Portland. And what a sight they are. Vivid yellow flowers thickly blanket rolling hills and make a spectacular subject for a painting.

This is the piece I painted for the Paint-Out Group's Christmas Potluck and Painting Exchange.

Artwalk for Annie

"Early Morning Risers", pastel, 12"x9" (SOLD)

This is the painting I donated to last night's "Artwalk for Annie". It was a fundraiser to help with Annie's medical expenses. A lot of people turned out for the event and bought beautiful works of art that were 100% donated by many generous artists. Annie is a fantastic artist herself, gorgeous woman and all-around good person. It was particularly gratifying to see her at the event and the progress she has made. You go, Girl!

Gallery Manager's Choice Award at Hood River Quick Draw

"A Fine Day," 9"x12" pastel painted en plein air

This is my tardy post from a September, 2010 event hosted by the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon. I am pleased to announce this painting received one of three Gallery Manager's Choice Awards. The weather was beautiful and we had a great deal of fun meeting and painting with other artists. The Quick Draw was followed by a lovely reception at the gallery. It really was a fine day.

You can see this painting, and more of my work, at the White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro in Hood River, Oregon.

3 Gallery Receptions This Week

I look forward to seeing you at any of these gallery openings the first week of November! Choose from Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Paint-Out Group presents "Local Treasures"

First Thursday, Nov. 4th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at ArtReach Gallery

"Tree Potpourri", 12"x12" pastel painted en plein air

This is just one of four beautiful new paintings I have in this exhibit and is included in the group's '12x12 challenge'. Discover my oil paintings and pastel paintings showcasing some of our "local treasures".

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2-person Show "Another Point of View"

First Friday, Nov. 5th, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Aurora Gallery

"On the Flyway", 9"x18" pastel painted en plein air

A piece in the new exhibit at Aurora Gallery where I am one of two featured artists for the month of November. In this show you'll find oil paintings and pastel paintings for any room in your home or office. Stop by and see what I've been up to!

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New Show at Amato's Gallery

First Saturday, Nov. 6th, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

"Ripe for Picking", 6"x9" pastel/watercolor painted en plein air

This new little beauty is available at Amato's Gallery in November. And, as its name suggests, it's ready to pick as a gift for a special person or even yourself. This and several more paintings are ready for you to savor right now!

Featured Artist at Amato's Gallery

"Marie's Palette" pastel, 9"x6" (SOLD)

"Catherine Creek" pastel, 6"x12" (SOLD)

These are two examples of the pastels and the oil paintings I have in the new exhibit at Amato's Gallery. The reception is this Friday. Hope to see you there!

Artist Recognition Award for Oil Painting

"Morning Reflections" oil, 9"x12" plein air painting (SOLD)

I'm thrilled to have won the Artists Recognition Award for Oil at the 2010 Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts for my painting "Morning Reflections". It was painted "en plein air" at the Gilbert River on Sauvie Island on a cold and damp autumn morning.

Crimson Clover Time

"Crimson Gates", pastel, 6"x6", plein air painting

Went out with my painting buddy, Brenda, this morning in search of the yellow canola fields. We found 'em and photoed 'em but didn't paint 'em as it threatened to rain. As we wended our way through the countryside toward home we had a bit of an "equipment failure" right by a lovely crimson clover field. After the situation was remedied by a kindly "road angel" we received permission from the farmer to paint on his property where I knocked out this little 6"x6" plein air pastel piece in short order.