Randall did a morning demonstration and afterwards we painted our own scene. I chose the big old oak at Rasmussen Farm for my subject matter (photo above). I always stand while I paint, but today I could see the tree better from a seated position. (Sitting is pretty cool!)
When I saw that Randall was getting closer to my location I elevated my tripod/pochade box back into the standing position because I anticipated that he would make corrections/revisions onto my painting. I had what I considered a semi-decent beginning and I should have photographed how my painting looked before Randall dropped by. Suffice it to say, with just a few extremely deft strokes, he improved it a thousand percent. At-the-easel instruction is amazing!
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(To see more about the entire day.....go HERE).
Here is your invitation to see all the fantastic plein air painting in the competition... find out who won and celebrate with the artists! I have five paintings in the show.
Artist's reception, Friday September 7, Public Reception 6-8pm.
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Also, the beautiful Johnson Creek Council show is opening the same evening in the Vollum Lounge of Reed College. (I have three pieces in the show). Friday September 7, 6-8pm. Here is the information:
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See you soon!:)
(Top Photo) Workshop painting start, Big Oak Tree at Rasmussen Farm, oil on 8x8 canvas panel. Note--It's not a very good photo of the painting, the painting is lighter-I'll re-photograph it eventually.
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10 comments:
Looks like a beautiful day went along with your beautiful painting. Who wouldn't be inspired? (I admit, I'm feeling inspired all of a sudden just from reading your words and seeing your pics! Too bad I have to go to work for inspiration doesn't always come easily to me! LOL) I so wish I could see your shows, Celeste. One day I'm going to surprise you and find a way to be there!
Celeste this was so nice...
have a great weekend
Thanks for the slide shows on the plein air blog Celeste.
I always sit when I paint. Then my knees don't kill me later.
I like your big tree painting. I think I can see what he did, in the foreground?
Oh, I hit the button too fast, that anonymous comment was from me, Sheryl.
Great looking location for painting. Nice big tree painting! You've had an amazing week. Thanks for taking us along.
Curious, will you do the Hillsboro event too
I'm a stander, too, Celeste. Gotta be able to step back for the big shapes. Good idea on the before and after photo,too. Nice to see what the master changed...and what he left. Best, Candace
The painting is great! Wow! You sure have a lot going on in your artistic activities!! :)
Loved the slide show ... have you noticed how many good painters are left handed?
I expect you will walk off with all the prizes, Celeste ... have fun
I have lots of catching up to do.
I love your Truck, Gorge Morning, your "kick," but the sketch?, Hood River Waterfront from Labor Day is really wonderful. (And I like Randall's plaid shorts with all those pockets.)
Hope it's a great reception.
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