On September 19, Washington State University Vancouver (branch) will celebrate it's 20th Anniversary. There will be a celebration including a silent auction.
Now flash back to last November 17 on this blog where the watercolor art show held on this campus was discussed. The painting apple cup: 1 was in that show.
People really do go to these shows. Last week I said 'yes' to a call from a WSUV representative requesting this painting or a print as an auction donation. Being an alumna of this University aided their call and they will receive the original painting.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Building art
Recently I was quizzed about how many paintings I've completed lately since I've stated 'I'm off painting.' Guess the phrase should have been "I'm off building art!"
Painting is more than just putting a brush in paint and onto paper. It is a process. A comparison to the building industry could be made.
Preliminary property sale: Obtain subject photographs (unless plein aire).
Architect: Composition has to be thought out.
Blueprints: Drawings can give general boundaries.
Building supplies: Paper, brushes, paints, frames, glass or plexi, etc.
Construction framing: Value studies must be done in order to get lights and darks.
Construction installation of cabinets, lights, etc: Color studies start to bring future painting to life.
Construction flooring instillation: Everything is now tied together, a final painting can be created.
Final property walk-through: Have the painting critiqued by peers!
Painting is more than just putting a brush in paint and onto paper. It is a process. A comparison to the building industry could be made.
Preliminary property sale: Obtain subject photographs (unless plein aire).
Architect: Composition has to be thought out.
Blueprints: Drawings can give general boundaries.
Building supplies: Paper, brushes, paints, frames, glass or plexi, etc.
Construction framing: Value studies must be done in order to get lights and darks.
Construction installation of cabinets, lights, etc: Color studies start to bring future painting to life.
Construction flooring instillation: Everything is now tied together, a final painting can be created.
Final property walk-through: Have the painting critiqued by peers!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Summertime outdoor celebrations
A bit of a disclaimer: I prefer allergy-free sports (watch on TV) and allergy-free arts (go to galleries and shows). By exhibiting indoors, I am somwhat assured of what the weather will be and not deal with rain or heat above 80 degrees. So for me to be part of a show that was held in a park was very unusual.
On August 22, Ridgefield, Washington celebrated it's 100th anniversary with what was a large community party, including: early morning walk/run, parades of old cars and tractors, ice cream socials, fashion show, kids activities, historical cemetery tour, ongoing entertainment on the park's stage, etc.
And yes, 'Art in the Park.' Presented by Ridgefield Art Association, artists' work was viewed within an open white arena under tents procured from local utility group.
This event was special! The community's pride was seen in the festival participants from the friendly waves of walkers as paintings were delivered just after 7 AM to the smiles of event volunteers at the day's end.
Good job, Ridgefield!
On August 22, Ridgefield, Washington celebrated it's 100th anniversary with what was a large community party, including: early morning walk/run, parades of old cars and tractors, ice cream socials, fashion show, kids activities, historical cemetery tour, ongoing entertainment on the park's stage, etc.
And yes, 'Art in the Park.' Presented by Ridgefield Art Association, artists' work was viewed within an open white arena under tents procured from local utility group.
This event was special! The community's pride was seen in the festival participants from the friendly waves of walkers as paintings were delivered just after 7 AM to the smiles of event volunteers at the day's end.
Good job, Ridgefield!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Award winner!
Title: 3 pears: 3
Watercolor, 10/2008
Image: 10" x 14" Mat/frame: 16" x 20"
Over the years I've wondered if the arts community sees county fairs as a viable exhibit venue. After doing research for an artistic resumé's content and layout style, I started to see that many nationally recognized artists got their start and began their awards list with those received at fairs.
Since last summer I'd only received a couple of 'Honorable Mention' awards. Not what I'd consider sufficent to be called an 'award winning' artist. Now that has changed! This painting received first place in the semi-professional section for water media. The check that came with this placement was more of a gesture of good will than of substance - shall we say it paid for the gas running back and forth to the fair grounds.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Paintings on the move
This week I delivered two watercolor paintings to the Clark County Fair - Tiger: the lump and 3 pears: 3. Probably won't find out if I won a ribbon until I pick them up on the 17th.
Also this week I became a member of the Department of Revenue. Yes, I'm now licensed as Crimson Painter and Bobby Forbes, Artist. The branding can begin in earnest.
Also this week I became a member of the Department of Revenue. Yes, I'm now licensed as Crimson Painter and Bobby Forbes, Artist. The branding can begin in earnest.
Monday, July 27, 2009
'tis the season to support community events
The county fairs across the country are a great venue to show works of art. I'm in the process of selecting watercolor paintings which I'll enter next week in the Clark County Fair.
Currently it's been too hot to paint, fans are blowing constantly and paints are drying quickly. Temperatures are predicted to break records this week. We're talking 103 - 107 degrees. For Washington state, that's hot!
Currently it's been too hot to paint, fans are blowing constantly and paints are drying quickly. Temperatures are predicted to break records this week. We're talking 103 - 107 degrees. For Washington state, that's hot!
Friday, July 17, 2009
I'm back to painting!
Arne Westerman's book Paint Watercolors Filled With Life and Energy contains a chapter called "Ten Ways to Get Unstuck." I found this at the right time as I hadn't painted in a couple of months. And this chapter's item number eight: "Attend a workshop" really hit home with me.
In March I was able to participate in a three-day workshop by Mr. Westerman held in Springfield, Oregon at Emerald Art Center. Notice I didn't say paint - but participate. This is because for three days we mainly worked on thumbnails and color sketches, their need and importance. It was an amazing workshop!
Next, a national artist was doing a three-day workshop in April in Portland. I thought it might be a good chance to kick-start my painting routine. Wrong! As never before at a workshop, I left feeling I'd waisted my money. This artist was all about making themself look good and putting down the amateur artist, arts organizations, etc. For example: a student received assistance on color and composition (several times) yet when it was critiqued, the visiting national artist took a sponge and washed away the lower half of the student's painting telling the audience how wrong this painting had been set up. Enough on this egotistical artist!
By now I really needed to get to painting. Like comfort food, I have comfort instructors. A couple of these are Vickie Nelson and Bev Jozwiak, NWS, who co-teach workshops in the Northwest. They did their annual week-long Portland workshop at the end of May. And I can happily report that I did restart my painting. Many of the paintings from this week have been critiqued and after retouching they'll be added to this site - soon!
In March I was able to participate in a three-day workshop by Mr. Westerman held in Springfield, Oregon at Emerald Art Center. Notice I didn't say paint - but participate. This is because for three days we mainly worked on thumbnails and color sketches, their need and importance. It was an amazing workshop!
Next, a national artist was doing a three-day workshop in April in Portland. I thought it might be a good chance to kick-start my painting routine. Wrong! As never before at a workshop, I left feeling I'd waisted my money. This artist was all about making themself look good and putting down the amateur artist, arts organizations, etc. For example: a student received assistance on color and composition (several times) yet when it was critiqued, the visiting national artist took a sponge and washed away the lower half of the student's painting telling the audience how wrong this painting had been set up. Enough on this egotistical artist!
By now I really needed to get to painting. Like comfort food, I have comfort instructors. A couple of these are Vickie Nelson and Bev Jozwiak, NWS, who co-teach workshops in the Northwest. They did their annual week-long Portland workshop at the end of May. And I can happily report that I did restart my painting. Many of the paintings from this week have been critiqued and after retouching they'll be added to this site - soon!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Busy weekend with multiple shows
While I whole-heartily support individuals becoming members of arts groups, it can become a little crazy when multiple functions or shows land on the same weekend. This is what happened this weekend.
The Society of Washington Artists staged it's spring show Thursday thru Saturday. Overlapping days, Battle Ground Art Alliance presented it's spring show Saturday and Sunday. The artist's reception for each show was scheduled at the same time. Since I'm a member of each organization I wanted to participate in each show.
Once paintings were delivered to the various location, the choice of which artist's reception to attend became an easy choice. I'd received an 'Honorable Mention' for 3 pears: 2 at the SWA show. And this was the reception I attended on Saturday night.
The Society of Washington Artists staged it's spring show Thursday thru Saturday. Overlapping days, Battle Ground Art Alliance presented it's spring show Saturday and Sunday. The artist's reception for each show was scheduled at the same time. Since I'm a member of each organization I wanted to participate in each show.
Once paintings were delivered to the various location, the choice of which artist's reception to attend became an easy choice. I'd received an 'Honorable Mention' for 3 pears: 2 at the SWA show. And this was the reception I attended on Saturday night.
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