Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
At the Coast
I like to put a figure in here and there. For a scene like this, I've learned that it is best to keep the figures to just a few strokes. I'll probably go back into this and add and subtract a few things.
Painting, Celeste Bergin, At the Coast, oil on 12x9 stretched canvas
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sketching at Starbucks
I went to the Lake Oswego Festival of Arts today (great show!) ...and I took a break at a Starbucks, taking up residence for a little while in cushy leather chair to sneakily sketch some people. Isn't it nice that Starbucks provides such nice seating and interesting people to draw. I like the Pitt pens that I bought recently.
Now what about YOU..did you have a good Sunday? Were you involved in anything artful today?
Now what about YOU..did you have a good Sunday? Were you involved in anything artful today?
(Top & Bottom Photos) Sketches: Celeste Bergin, People at Starbucks, ink on 6 x 9 paper
Labels:
ink sketch,
pen sketching,
pitt pens,
sketching from life
Friday, June 24, 2011
Ironworker
The Oregon Iron Company was a vital part of early Lake Oswego. This painting is my homage to the iron industry for the Lake Oswego Festival of Arts Visual Chronicle Exhibit. June 24, 25 and 26.
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Ironworker, oil on 18x24 canvas panel
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Ironworker, oil on 18x24 canvas panel
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Portrait
Sometimes, when I don't have all my paints laid out, I like to paint with just Raw Umber, Ultramarine Blue and white. It's a satisfying exercise and from time to time I've let things like this dry and add color in glazes later. Great fun! What is especially nice about this is that there is no pressure. When we think of things as "only an exercise" and we use just 3 colors, well, there might be rewards. (Photos with steps below)
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Portrait, oil on 11x14 canvas panel
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Portrait, oil on 11x14 canvas panel
1. Rough in general shape
2. Continue placing largest shapes
3. Refine shapes
4. Put in darkest darks
5. Add lights and mid tones
6. Add absolute lightest lights and highlights and restate some darks...finished!
Labels:
alla prima oil sketch,
limited palette,
oil on 11x14,
portrait
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
"Clue"
I painted this interior today..and in the very end I threw in a figure. Suddenly the scene felt a little like "Colonel Mustard in the library with the lead pipe." I may or may not develop it further.
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Whodunit, oil on 9 x12 canvas panel
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day
Today I delivered my painting to the Lake Oswego Festival of Arts Chronicle for next weekend. No painting for me today, so I thought I'd share this photo from the day I swapped out a replacement painting at the Blue Kangaroo. Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there. I hope you had a good day!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Saturday!
I did some framing today and painted a color study from a previous color study. (It's more of the "less is more" idea).
Color Study: Celeste Bergin, Cut Flowers, oil on 12x12
Labels:
alla prima oil sketch,
color study,
oil alla prima
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Unfinished truck
I started this ...but I didn't really have the time to finish it. (Update: I'm putting it aside....may revisit in time!)
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Unfinished truck, oil on 12x 9 stretched canvas
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Unfinished truck, oil on 12x 9 stretched canvas
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wednesday--!
An oil sketch (again..with limited palette) Just for practice
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, standing female, oil on 9 x 12 canvas panel
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, standing female, oil on 9 x 12 canvas panel
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tuesday~!
"Less is more III" I'm continuing my limited palette series (white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red, Ultramarine blue & cobalt blue).
In other news, today I sold The Ballerina. I love when a painting finds a new home!
In other news, today I sold The Ballerina. I love when a painting finds a new home!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Limited palette ...(plus cobalt blue) oil study
Less is more, part II! (white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red, Ultramarine blue & cobalt blue).
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Reflections, oil on 6x6 gessoed hardboard
Labels:
alla prima oil sketch,
cobalt blue,
e,
limited palette
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Limited palette plein air
Less is more! (white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red and Ultramarine blue).
Painting: Celeste Bergin, winding road, oil on 8x8 canvas panel
Painting: Celeste Bergin, winding road, oil on 8x8 canvas panel
Labels:
alla prima,
corbett,
en plein air,
oil on 8x8
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Cafe revisited
I believe that I can fully acknowledge that I am a sucker for high contrast situations. This is a painting based on a previous painting.
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Cafe II, oil on 9x12 canvas panel
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Cafe II, oil on 9x12 canvas panel
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The endless project
The bad news from the day is that I've misplaced my good Sony camera. I fear I inadvertently put it in one of these zillions of boxes. Luckily I have a spare, but the good Sony is my favorite. You know what?...all this calls for a chocolate croissant and a cup of Joe!
How was YOUR Sunday? Did you get a lot done? (Top Photo) Painting: Celeste Bergin, Thunderbird, oil on 16x20 stretched canvas)
Labels:
book project,
lost camera,
sony camera,
sony cybershot,
tbird,
thunderbird
Saturday, June 4, 2011
A painting from a previous painting
I painted this from a previous painting...I wanted to do another version of it because I enjoyed it's festive appearance.
Painting: Celeste Bergin, Party Bouquet, oil on 9 x 12 canvas panel
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Black, White & Alizarin crimson
A painting with simple shapes and only Black, White & Alizarin Crimson
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Untitled, oil on gessoed hardboard
Oil sketch: Celeste Bergin, Untitled, oil on gessoed hardboard
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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