Friday Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting Friday with the Alaska Plein Air Painters - Had Friday off from work, and as it turned out it was the nicest day we have had in over a month. The group met for coffee at LaRoma's and then off to McHugh Creek to paint. I hiked back up the trail to above the Bridge and did this little 8 x 10 oil plein air painting. I am so thankful to have the day off.

4th Annual Plein Air Weekend

The Plein Air Weekend - July 24th & 25th 2010
5801 Barry Ave., Anchorage AK 99507

Artists painting on location, Art for Sale, Prizes and Games!!! Free Fun for All Ages!!! Prizes donated by artists and Blaine's Art Supply. A portion of the Proceeds to Benefit Clare House.

Artists include: Betty Atkinson, James Belcher, Diane Block, Lynn Brautigan Boots, Nancy Angelini Crawford, Nancy Brandt-Erichsen, Lorri Davis, Romie Deschamps, Bob Hansen, Paul, Dawn Gillette, Teri Jo Hedman, Kurt Jacobson, Don Kolstad, Cynthia Calder Kolstad, Pat Munz, Jean Shadrach, Andy Sonneborn, Dot Tideman and special guests artists.

In Loving Memory of Our Frien & Fellow Artist, Eric Deeter

Painting by Eric Deeter

Presentation Picture

The Last Fly By

The Last Fly By - 24 x 30 This is a commission piece I did on Medical Park Family Care's request for F.Leland Jones MD. I have had the pleasure and honor to have worked together with Dr Jones for almost 30years. Lee not only has been a great boss, he has been a mentor, friend and a big brother to me all these years. I am thrilled for him and Carolyn and their life together in retirement. I will miss you at work. But I thank you for all you have taught me over these years.

3 Plein Air Paintings

Three small Plein Air Paintings from this summer. I have painted these this summer. A color sketch of Homer Beach in May. Cindy Kolstads Flower box and her home. A view of Anchorage from the Small boat harbor in May also.

Kenai Stage 7 and 9

Kenai Stages 7 & 9 - Added the trees in the foreground. After letting it sit overnight, I went back and added the color from the orange/brown water to the grass. Also to help pull the eye to the focal point I highlighted the trees in the distance. Then the final step was to add a purple wash to the orange/brown colored water. This cooled it down and also added color harmony to the painting. I have not decided it I will add 2 swans to the painting (as I originally thought I might. Will take another look after it has dried some.

Kenai Painting Step 6

Kenai Painting Stage 6 - Got a chance to spend a little time in the studio today. So worked in the Tree reflections, and the grass and Alder reflections. Then brought in the sky colors. Oh I forgot, I did do 3 glazes of Azo Green over the water first, to darkened the color some. I did that 3 days ago. Still have a ways to go, but will work on it when I get back from my First Friday Homer Art Show this Friday. Will drive down, take pictures and maybe a painting tomorrow.