Plein Air In The Redwoods By Verna Pooler

Not much new, but did plein air in the redwoods.  As you can see, practice, practice, practice is in order! It was a great day outdoors.

"Delicate Arch" By Verna Pooler

This is my trial painting which is 7"x9".  I have it drawn on a quarter sheet...will do tomorrow. Any suggestions?

"Delicate Arch" By Verna Pooler Watercolor on Paper

"The Perfect Spot" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

This is another painting of Mather Field Lake in Rancho Cordova, CA. I painted this with a palette knife in oil on a 9"x11" canvas board.

"The Perfect Spot" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas Oil With Palette Knife On Canvas Board $200.00

"South Window Arches" By Verna Pooler

This is a painting from Arches, but, I think I should do it over...all I see are areas to improve.  Lots of exercises during workshop.  After 8 hours of instruction, I come back to RV and crash.

"South Window Arches" By Verna Pooler Watercolor On Paper

"Mather Field Lake II' By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

Here is the second enlargement of the Mather Field Lake in Rancho Cordova, CA. I call it - drum roll - "Mather Field Lake II".  It is an 11"x14" oil on gesso board for $250. I accept PayPal and have free shipping to the US only.

"Mather Field Lake II" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas 11"x14" Oil On Gesso Board with Palette Knife $250.00

"Window Dressing" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley painted this wonderful piece she named  "Window Dressing".  It is a 16"x 20" framed oil on  canvas. Kathy has it for sale for $325.  If you are interested in purchasing this beautiful artwork, please contact her at tandkhart@frontier.com.

"Window Dressing" By Kathy Huxley 16"x20" Framed Oil On Canvas $325.00

"Gifford Homestead" By Verna Pooler

This one was painted along the roadway at Gifford homestead. The old Gifford place is now a museum and gift shop. Since Capital Reef is dry camping...morning coffee and fresh scones were only a short walk.

"Gifford Homestead" By Verna Pooler Watercolor on Paper

"Mather Field Lake" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas - SOLD

This is Mather Field Lake located in Rancho Cordova, CA. Not only is this lake a plein air artists' dream but a beautiful bird sanctuary and a fisherman's paradise.  This piece was created with palette knife on gesso board. It is 11"x14" and for sale at $250.00.

"Mather Field Lake" by Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas SOLD

"Majesty" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley painted this wonderful piece she named  "Majesty".  It is a 16"x 20" framed oil on  canvas. Kathy has it for sale for $325.  If you are interested in purchasing this beautiful artwork, please contact her at tandkhart@frontier.com.

"Majesty" By Kathy Huxley 16"x20" Framed Oil On Canvas $325.00

"Landscape Arch" By Verna Pooler

After hiking to Landscape Arch, I found a spot to sketch. However, I painted it back at the RV.  Will probably paint it again:)

"Landscape Arch, Arches National Park" By Verna Pooler Watercolor on Paper

Congratulations To Audi Stanton, Kathy Huxley, and Verna Pooler

Memorial Day weekend was the Brookings/Harbor annual Azalea Art Festival and Art Show. Several of our wonderful artists took awards in professional oil and watercolor.

"At Sunset Beach" by Audi Stanton
First Place

"Breakfast at Sea" by Kathy Huxley
Second Place

"Sunnyside Up" by Verna Pooler 
Second Place

Audi Stanton Is Artist Of The Month

Audi Stanton is artist of the month at the Crescent Harbor Gallery in Crescent City. Please stop by during regular business hours Tue - Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm located at 140 Marine Way.
You will not be disappointed. 

"Entwined" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley created this beautiful still life with rhododendrons and adorable, smiling bird. She named it "Entwined".  It is 16"x 20", painted on canvas and is framed. Kathy has it for sale at only $325.  If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful piece, please contact her at tandkhart@frontier.com.

"Entwined" by Kathy Huxley 16"x20" Framed Oil on Canvas $325.00

"Balanced Rock" By Verna Pooler

This is Verna Pooler's watercolor of Balanced Rock in Arches National Park, Utah.  Verna painted this  from a sketch done in the wind and painted in Rv.

"Balanced Rock" By Verna Pooler Watercolor On Paper

"Blooming In Azalea Park" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley created this plein air piece at the Azalea Park located in Brookings, OR. She named it "Blooming In Azalea Park".  This artwork is 6"x12" and painted on panel.  Kathy has it for sale at only $145.  If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful piece, please contact her at tandkhart@frontier.com.

"Blooming In Azalea Park" By Kathy Huxley  Oil On Panel $145.00

"Calla Lillies" By Verna Pooler

Our wonderful watercolorist, Verna Pooler, paints every Tuesday with a group of painters in Brookings, OR. Here is her latest work.

Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas Is Artist Of The Month In Crescent City, CA

I am excited to announce that I am artist of the month at Crescent Harbor Gallery. The show includes my local plein air art and, of course, cat paintings. If you get a chance, please stop by and say hello to the wonderful volunteers.   The gallery is located at 140 Marine Way, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Pine Street, Brookings, OR By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

I love to paint Pine Street in Brookings, OR. It is hard to resist the quiet neighborhood, the park and Manley Art Center nearby.  When I created this artwork,  I wanted to focus on the American flag. After all, Memorial Day is coming up and I love the United States of America, our veterans and troops. To purchase, click HERE.

"American Tradition" 8"X10" Oil on Linen

Audi Stanton's Schedule of Classes and Workshops

June 2013, I will be Artist of the Month at the Harbor Gallery in Crescent City.

July 11, 2013 I will demonstrate oil painting with a palette knife and brush at the Manley Art Center, Brookings. General Meeting 11:00, finger food lunch 12:00, Demo 12:30-1:30. Free.

August 22, 2013 I will demonstrate oil painting with a palette knife and brush at the Harbor Gallery in Crescent City. Finger food lunch at 11:30, demo at noon. Free.

August 24, 2013
Oil painting workshop at the Harbor Gallery 9:30 to 4:00. Tuition $50.00. Call 707 464 9133 or email crescent harbor gallery1@gmail.com. to register.

September 2  to Oct. 21
Oil painting, 8-week session at my home studio, 1 to 4:00. Tuition $125.00.
September 3 to Oct. 22
Watercolor painting, 8-week session at my home studio, 9 to noon or 1 to 4. Tuition $125.00.
September 4 to Oct. 23
 Watercolor painting, 8-week session at my home studio, 1 to 4. Tuition $125.00.
October 2013 I and/or my students will be Artists of the month at Manley Art Center.

 Workshops: 9 to 4. Tuition $50.00, at my home studio.
 May 14,  Fun with acrylics 9 to 4. Tuition $50.00.
 June 8, Beginning Watercolor
 June 18, Monoprints
 July 10, Handmade books
 July 24, Mat cutting demo and info.
 August 14, oil painting basics
Brookings Events where you can see Audi's work:
 Art in Stout Park-Aug. 3 & 4
 Studio Tour-Sept. 21

"Magnolia Blast 2" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton painted this beautiful watercolor she titled "Magnolia Blast 2".  It is a 12"X 16" watercolor on paper.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Magnolia Blast 2" by Audi Stanton 12"x16" Watercolor On Paper

"Matilija Poppies" By Verna Pooler

Verna Pooler painted this beautiful, floral watercolor she titled "Matilija Poppies".  She painted it from three reference photos at Three Rivers, CA. It is a 24"X 18" watercolor stretched over stretcher bars  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Verna at vmpooler@gmail.com.

"Matilija Poppies" By Verna Pooler 24"X18" Watercolor Paper Stretched Gallery Wrap Style

"Magnolia Blast" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton painted this beautiful watercolor she titled "Magnolia Blast".  It is an 11"X 15" watercolor on paper.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Magnolia Blast" By Audi Stanton 11"X15" Watercolor On Paper

"Glory" By Kathy Huxley

Kathy Huxley started this beautiful still life at the Manley Art Center of some Calla lilies from her garden. She named it "Glory".  This artwork is 6"x18" and painted on canvas. Kathy has it for sale at only $155.  If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful piece, please contact her at tandkhart@frontier.com.

"Glory" By Kathy Huxley 6"X18" Oil On Canvas

"Floral Blast 3" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton painted this beautiful watercolor she named "Floral Blast 3".  It is a 12"X 16" watercolor on paper.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Floral Blast 3" By Audi Stanton 12 x 16 Watercolor on Paper

Congratulations to Verna Pooler On Her Sales

Verna Pooler has her artwork showing at the Manely Art Center and three of her pieces sold so far this month.   They are her local watercolors of the St George Lighthouse, Gold Beach Bridge and Whaleshead. Congratulations Verna and congratulation to the art collectors.

An Afternoon Of Sunshine

I think Verna Pooler's recent message about her watercolor says it all for us Brookings Coastal Plein Air Artists. "Finally had an afternoon of sunshine".

"Positive And Negative #2" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton created this beautiful artwork she named "Positive And Negative #2".  It is a 16"X 20" watercolor on paper.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Positive And Negative #2" By Audi Stanton 16"X20" Watercolor On Paper

"Dark And Overcast" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

I painted this last Tuesday which started out a beautiful Brookings day and then it suddenly overcast. That is just part of the plein air experience.

"Dark and Overcast" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

"Positive and Negative" By Audi Stanton

Audi Stanton created this beautiful artwork she named "Positive and Negative".  It is a 12"X 16" watercolor on paper.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Audi at stanaudi@aol.com.

"Positive and Negative" By Audi Stanton 12"x 16" Watercolor on Paper

"Visit To A Japanese Tea Garden" By Verna Pooler

Verna Pooler painted this wonderful watercolor on paper to capture her visit to a Japanese Tea Garden.  If you are interested in purchasing her artwork, please contact Verna at vmpooler@gmail.com.

"Visit To A Japanese Tea Garden" By Verna Pooler