Thursday, February 28, 2013

"Snow Melt" By Audi Stanton

"Snow Melt" By Audi Stanton 9"x12" Oil on Canvas Board for $300
Audi Stanton created this beautiful artwork named "Snow Melt".  It is an oil on  9"X 12" canvas board displayed in a gold frame for $300. Audi painted this piece with brush and palette knife.  If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Know Your Tendencies By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas


Learning composition is important when drawing and painting. Sounds obvious, doesn't it?  One of the important tools when learning art is to know your tendencies. I have heard this over and over again with the classes I take.
I have a tendency to put everything right in the middle of the canvas and I make objects too short. These are two of my tendencies so I have to be aware of them when I am drawing and painting.   
To correct this, I was taught to draw a few compositional value sketches and crop them until I get a good composition. I have to repeatedly measure objects to ensure they are tall enough. 
In my recent class  with art instructor Randy Blasquez's,  she had us paint notans and timed us. It was a very successful lesson.  You can see examples at  evamarietannerklaas.blogspot.com.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

"St. George Reef Lighthouse" By Verna Pooler

Verna Pooler has painted many lighthouses including the St. George Reef Lighthouse.  St. George Lighthouse is a favorite along the California/Oregon border.  On a clear day, you can see it from Crescent City, California and Brookings/Harbor, Oregon.
"St. George Lighthouse" By Verna Pooler Watercolor

Monday, February 25, 2013

"Early Morning" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley captured the Oregon coast perfectly in her latest plein air painting named "Early Morning".  She painted this beautiful piece in oil on board.  It is 12"x12" and priced for sale at $195.00. You may purchase it directly from Kathy Huxley by contacting her at tandkhart@frontier.com.
"Early Morning" By Kathy Huxley 12"x12" Oil on Board for $195.00

Sunday, February 24, 2013

"Slough" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton created this beautiful artwork named "Slough".  It is an oil on  11"X 14" canvas board displayed in a gold frame for $300. Audi painted this piece with brush and palette knife.  If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com

"Slough" By Audi Stanton 11' X 14"Oil on Canvas Board for $300



Saturday, February 23, 2013

"The Lily Fields" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

"The Lily Fields" By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas 8"x 10" Oil on Canvas Board
In this second lily field study, I used cool red under paintings. Magenta, red oxide and alizarin crimson.  I added more color to this study. The previous study was a limited palette. I am focusing on perspective, distance and clouds.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

"Poached Pears Anyone?" By Verna Pooler

Here is Verna Pooler's beautiful watercolor she created this week with the Tuesday painters. Verna works on her art skills diligently. This includes taking workshops and art classes. You can see it is her art.
"Poached Pear Anyone" By Verna Pooler

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

"Secret Beach" By Audi Stanton

"Secret Beach" By Audi Stanton 8"x 10" Oil With Palette Knife and Brush on  Canvas Board for $300

Here is Audi Stanton's artwork named "Secret Beach"  It is an 8" x 10" oil with palette knife and brush on canvas board and  framed in gold.  If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful artwork, please email her at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Waiting For The Lilies" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

This is an 8x10 oil study of the lily fields south of Brookings, Oregon I named "Waiting For The Lilies". This field is part of  one of largest lily growers in the world.
 I wanted to study distance, perspective and clouds in this piece. I worked out my values with a drawing with three values. I did not put an under painting on the canvas. Instead I blocked in the values with transparent paints. This was a quick study so I would not overwork it.This artwork and others will be available at the Manley Art Center from March to April on the classroom panel walls.

SOLD

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Finished Abstract Figurative By Verna Pooler

Here is Verna Pooler's finished abstract figurative. It was painted on 300 lb watercolor paper that was coated with iridescent gold gesso.  Then it was painted with both watercolor and gouache. This wonderful abstract piece is 22"x15".

Monday, February 18, 2013

"Signs Of Spring" By Audi Stanton

"Signs of Spring" By Audi Stanton 9"x12" Oil On Canvas Board for $300.00


Audi Stanton is always busy in her art studio  or outdoors painting new work. Here is her latest piece she calls "Signs of Spring. It is a 9" x 12" oil with palette knife and brush, on canvas board and  framed in gold.  If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful artwork, please email her at stanaudi@aol.com.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Beauty of Limited Palettes By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas

Like most artists, I continue my art studies to improve my work. Here are two homework assignments where a limited palette was used. In these examples only 3 - yes 3 - colors are used. I used a black, a white and transparent red oxide. The black is considered a blue.
Plein air study of a tree.

Portrait study dedicated to John Singer Sargent.


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Abstract Figurative By Verna Pooler

Verna Pooler is our local plein air watercolorist. She continues to learn new ways to paint. This is an abstract figurative that she  currently worked on today. Lovely.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Cat Tail Gallery Updates

Eva Marie Tanner Klaas updated Cat Tail Gallery. She is just a click away.

Friday, February 8, 2013

New Paintings Available On Our Website

We have updated our website with paintings from the last paint challenge. They are ready for sale at the  Brookings Coastal Plein  Air Artists website.  Please take a look and see. 

 




Thursday, February 7, 2013

Festival Of The Art in Stout Park 2013

Festival of ART in STOUT ParkAttention all you starving artists! Here is an opportunity to sell your art and visit Brookings, Oregon. Apply now for the Festival Of The Art in Stout Park located in Brookings, Oregon. Just follow this link.
You can also find them on facebook. The due date is March 13th so don't procrastinate.



Tuesday Painting Watercolor By Verna Pooler

This was my Tuesday Painters watercolor.  I receives the camel Monday, from my dear granddaughter, who was in Bahrain. I didn't do the guy justice...it's cuter than the painting.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Iris Color Study - By Eva Marie Tanner Klaas


 This is a finished piece of a still life study.   The focal area is the iris in front of the vase. It is more defined than the rest of the painting.  It has more contrast, sharper edges and description.  The rest of the irises are soft and not has defined.  The background, shadow, vase and tabletop does not distract you. Your eyes should go the focal point. The front iris.
When adding color, you need to stand back at a viewing distance to ensure the color is showing but not in a sweet way - IE having too much chroma. You dab a color and step back. If it is readable and works, then you continue with that color. If not, mix, dab and try again. This is the same method with changing value.
I did not start with a transparent wash. Instead, I mixed my colors and carefully loaded my brush with paint  and used short brush strokes. This allowed  me to "layer" the color. This means you must think and be precise with each stroke so you can leave the colors underneath. It takes a lot of concentration.
Great lesson. Great instruction.
"Irises and  Vase Study" Oil On Canvas Sheet

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Audi Stanton's Experience About The 30 Days 30 Paintings Challenge

Hi Eva
 
 I want to thank you for inviting me to join the 30 day, 30 paintings challenge with Leslie Saeta. Especially thanks  for doing all of the technical work that I don't understand. Just like last summer, when we tried to do one painting a day, the best thing the challenge taught me was to put down the paint as correctly as I could the first time and try not to go back and mess around with it. I think the painting always gets much worse when you do that! It was fun, interesting and a great experience. Thank you!
 
Audi
 
 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Eva Marie Tanner Klaas' Comments About the 30 Days 30 Paintings Challenge By Leslie Saeta

I usually paint everyday but I found the challenge put more pressure than I thought I would feel. I think because I wanted a good painting to post and that isn't always the case. The best part was seeing all the work and the wonderful comments.  Overall, I loved the challenge.  Thank you, Leslie Saeta, again.
 

Jennifer Thomson's Response To The 30 Days 30 Paintings Challenge

What have I learned?? Painting is a part of me and I need it. It alternately soothes my soul and ruffles my feathers. On a more practical note, I have a new appreciation for the role of value studies that I never had before! Now bring on the color!!!

Verna Pooler Talks About Her Experience In The 30 Days 30 Paintings Challenge


In response to my experiences in the 30 day challenge, I needed the extra motivation and involvement with my plein air group and other artist.  To be included in the challenge was an honor as I am one of those artists who lacks confidence.  I always think that the painting should be better...how do I improve?  Should I go back to drawing, values, colors or just paint and explore.  I failed to reply to those individuals that commented on my work.  I tried the first time but not be computer savvy when it rejected my comments and wouldn't let me sign in...I failed to explore how, for which I apologize. I do appreciate their comments of encouragement that maybe I am starting to do a few things right.  I enjoyed the challenge and feel that I learned along the way, but couldn't keep that pace.  I am exhausted and must catch up on my responsibilities.  I especially want to thank Leslie Saeta for allowing all the artists to join in with her in the challenge, my artist friend for posting my painting and all of those who commented on my watercolors.  It was interesting to see the wide variety of paintings and styles.