"Snow Melt" By Audi Stanton 9"x12" Oil on Canvas Board for $300 |
We are located on the beautiful Oregon coast just over the California border.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
"Snow Melt" By Audi Stanton
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 |
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.
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
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Festival Of The Art in Stout Park 2013
Attention 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.
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.
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