FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 6TH, 2012 - STEPHAN FINE ART GALLERY -ANCHORAGE ALASKA

APRIL TO APRIL A YEAR EXPLORING A LIMITED PALETTE OF COLORS.

This last year has changed how I paint and how my paintings look.  I was introduced to this limited color palette by artist Larry Sieler last year. Using the base colors in this palette and a occasional additition of one or two colors I found a greater harmony in my paintings and also developed an ability to mix any color I need.  Also I developed a softer touch with my paintings also.  Hope you will come and see the 24 paintings I have in my show.

Four New Paintings

Warm Winter Light - 6"x6" Oil on Richeson Panel

Painted this little painting on Friday, with the Alaska Plein Air Painters.  No we were indoors not outdoors.  Projected a image onto a screen and we all painted our versions of the picture.  I decided to add more warmth to the painting then was on the photo.

Churning Seas - 6"x8" Oil on RayMar Panel

I painted this last week, it was a fun piece, just started pushing paint around to see what appeared.  Lots of paint on this one.  Since this photo I did go back and readjust the foam/spray.  Always fun to play.

Watching The Smoke - 8"x16" Oil on RayMar Panel


Whipped this out his week, did a sketch on Sunday and blocked it in and then finished over the week.  This is a compositional study for a much larger version that I will also turn into a nocturnal painting.

Lemon Tree & Red Flower - 6"x6" Oil on Richeson Panel


I painted this with the Alaska Plein Air Painters about a month ago at the Anchorage Municipal Green House in Russian Jack Park.  Was fun to play with the abstract background.

 

Art For Alaska Parks 2012 Competition

ART FOR ALASKA PARKS 2012 CALL FOR ENTRY - OUR 7TH ANNUAL COMPETITION TOP30 SHOW

Once again it is time for Artists to get ready to create their masterpieces for this years competition.

A $1000.00 Grand Prize, and 6 Award Categories this year.  We have a new group of sponsors for the new Refuge and Critical Habitat Category this year.

More complete information and entry form can be found on our website: www.artforalaskaparks.com

This advent is a Alaska Artist Guild event.  Alaska Artist Guild is a Non-Profit Group dedicated to the Artist and promoting Art in general.