"Fruitful" By Kathy Huxley

"Fruitful" 9x12 Oil By Kathy Huxley

Here is a wonderfully painting piece by Kathy Huxley she called "Fruitful".  Notice the symbolic lamb.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Brookings Coastal Plein Air Artists.

Oil Study By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas

Plein Air Watercolor by Verna Pooler

This is a watercolor Verna Pooler painted during a plein air outing.  We were at the Winchuck Garden and Nursery where Verna created this artwork in one afternoon.  There a was a green chair in front of the towering purple verbena and blooming potted flowers.  It was an inviting scene that beckoned you to sit.  Verna captured this perfectly in her watercolor.

Watercolor by Verna Pooler

"Peaceable" By Kathy Huxley

This a lovely art piece by Kathy Huxley called "Peaceable". Notice the lion and the lamb with the red rose.  Her subject, color and composition is wonderful as always.

"Peaceable" 9x12 Oil on Canvas

"Sunlit" By Audi Stanton

"Sunlit" by Audi Stanton is an 11x14 acrylic painting.  Her interpretation of the sunlight on the rocks is stunning. I think you will agree.

"Sunlit" By Audi Stanton

"Summer Sun" By Verna Pooler

This is a watercolor by Verna Pooler called "Summer Sun".  The way the sunflowers, vase and chicken salt and pepper shakers are painted  gives this work warmth and movement.  The placement and bright color  of the sunflowers lets you know the sun is shining on them.   Look at the movement in their petals and leaves.  Look at  weight of the flower's head bending  the thick stem in the back right.  We can almost imagine  a gentle summer breeze moving them. The sun shines through the ruby red vase and dances across the table cloth. The chickens are placed in such a way where one could image them walking across the tabletop as they enjoy the warm sun's rays. Lovely piece.
Verna's work is available at the Manely Art Center in Brookings, OR and Winchuck Gardens and Nursery in Harbor, OR.
For more information on this watercolor or other paintings, please contact brookingscoastalpleinair@gmail.com.

"Occupied" By Kathy Huxley

"Occupied" is a wonderful example of  Kathy Huxley's sense of humor.  She currently has pieces for sale at Manley Art Center in Brookings, OR and Winchuck Garden and Nursery in Habor, OR. 

"Occupied" 12x12 Oil on Canvas

"Harris Beach II" By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas

I worked on a second Harris Beach painting and found I was too concerned about making mistakes. After watching  the "Perfect Storm" and having a good night's rest, I was able to complete the painting.
 

"Harris Beach II" 8x10 Oil On Canvas Board

"Harris Creek" By Audi Stanton

Here a beautiful landscape by Audi Stanton. This is Harris Creek north of Brookings, Oregon.  She created this incredible art piece with palette knife and oil on canvas. Look at the movement in the grasses  and trees.  The water is moving quickly to the ocean.  It makes you wonder.   Is all this movement due to a passing storm or perhaps there is another one coming.   What does the sky tell us? Again, Audi has captured more than just a painting in her work, "Harris Creek".      This an exceptional piece for any art collector.

"Harris Creek" By Audi Stanton 11x14 Oil On Canvas

"Whaleshead II" by Verna Pooler

Here another watercolor of  Whaleshead Beach north of Brookings, Oregon by Verna Pooler.  It is a brighter, sunnier version.  If  you have ever visited the Oregon coast, the weather changes quickly.  It can go from stormy to sunny in just a few minutes.  Verna captured both in her beautiful watercolors, "Whaleshead I" and "Whaleshead II".
Currently, her watercolor, "Whaleshead I", is for sale at the Manely Art Center. They are open Tuesday through Sunday. 

"Whaleshead II" by Verna Pooler Watercolor on Paper

"There's Gonna Be A Wedding" By Kathy Huxley

"There's Gonna Be A Wedding" 12X12 Oil on Canvas

Kathy Huxley's whimsical paintings are a big draw to her work.   Here is a perfect example with the bride and guests enjoying the cake.

Audi Stanton's Beautiful Paths

Audi Stanton is a well know artist and instructor on the Oregon coast.   Here is one of her beautiful acrylic paintings. 
You may find Audi's original art at several locations including the Manley Art Center, Winchuck Gardens and Nursery, and Crescent Harbor Gallery.

Reminder - Christmas Bazaar and Open House.

If you are wondering what to do this weekend, here is a wonderful event to attend.  Audi Stanton's artwork will be available. Look around to see  Kathy Huxley's or Verna Pooler's work  hanging in  the gallery.   Eva Tanner-Klaas' original oils are in the bins in the front. Don't miss out.