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| "Foreseeing a new graden project" oil on canvas , 10x14 |
Friday, May 31, 2013
"Foreseeing a new garden projet "
This little fun piece I painted just to get away from piles of plein air studies of hills, rocks, and greenery :-) So i just wanted to have ad some flowers and humor to my daily painting routine
TAKING REFERENCE PHOTOS
I don't know one single artist who wouldn't take reference photos and later use those for touch ups .
I've heard of such, but sincerely think it's more like an urban legend. I'm not an exception and use lot's of reference photos , and sometimes I paint entirely form the photo.
Let's assume a best case scenario and that you own a good camera . Even though it will give you decent quality photos , it still will never fully transfer the true colores - So here is the little trick without getting deep into Photoshoping
Open your photo in any preview or editing programs and adjust it to make it significantly warmer and lighter..And I mean lighter! Try to print a large photo - you can see all the gorgeous colors in those shadows.
Anyway , here is an example of a plein air studies, with a studio touch ups .
Please contact me for the prices - thank you :)
I've heard of such, but sincerely think it's more like an urban legend. I'm not an exception and use lot's of reference photos , and sometimes I paint entirely form the photo.
Let's assume a best case scenario and that you own a good camera . Even though it will give you decent quality photos , it still will never fully transfer the true colores - So here is the little trick without getting deep into Photoshoping
Open your photo in any preview or editing programs and adjust it to make it significantly warmer and lighter..And I mean lighter! Try to print a large photo - you can see all the gorgeous colors in those shadows.
Anyway , here is an example of a plein air studies, with a studio touch ups .
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| "The Horsthief Lake" 9x12, oil on linen |
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| "River Bank" 9x12 oil on linen |
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| "Mount Baker" oil on linen , 8x10 |
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| 'Columbia" oil on linen , 10x10 |
Friday, May 24, 2013
SUMMER 2013 UPCOMING SHOWS
For all of you who sent requests and asked where you can see my art in person, here is the Summer 2013 shows schedule :
June 1-8 , Seaside Gallery Invitational Plein Air Artists Show in La Conner, WA
June 15-30 , Vernissage Gallery of Russian Cultural Center , Seattle , WA
July 13- September 13 - "Habitude" Salon and Spa in Ballard, Seattle
I have my pieces permanently on display at Kronos, Vashon Island and Vernissage Gallery of Russian Cultural Center . Hope to see you at once of those venues !
June 1-8 , Seaside Gallery Invitational Plein Air Artists Show in La Conner, WA
June 15-30 , Vernissage Gallery of Russian Cultural Center , Seattle , WA
July 13- September 13 - "Habitude" Salon and Spa in Ballard, Seattle
I have my pieces permanently on display at Kronos, Vashon Island and Vernissage Gallery of Russian Cultural Center . Hope to see you at once of those venues !
The bottom line is....
The spring was very eventful with great paint outs (the best so war), perspective plans for future classes, private circumstances leaded to a few serious decisions ( very right ones) and smart, much needed, art business steps .
I'm happy to report that Gorge trip resulted in few successful paintings, with one has been already sold. The rest of it is going to Seaside Gallery Invitation Show in La Conner.
My romantic fevers are curing pretty fast this days, injecting my creativity , enhancing experience and giving me a deeper understanding of my own needs.
Every "paint out", or "paint in" bring more friends into my life and more students.
It feels like economy is turning around a bit , since I sold 4 pieces this month.
I feel that, in the midst of this crazy busy creative and personal life, 3 things are never failed me : Meditation, Artistic Impuls, and Friends. What else can I ask for? :)))
The Gorge Paint out was incredible, relaxing and fun. Also a great experience on how to make a compositional decision quick while fighting a wind. And, of course, importance of a good, understanding, supportive company of painting buddies .
There were many open vistas, valleys, endless hills and mountain ranges. It's a personal choice how to treat the design. For myself, I realized I need to stop cutting the composition and painting close ups.
Cle Elum trip conclusion is never underestimate the weather forecast :) Always have a set of thermals and a good wind-braker in your car. And second - prepare your canvases right!!!!
I'm good at giving this advise to my students, but failing at it myself sometime. This time, I had several canvases with me, which I forgot to sand and put 3rd layer of gesso - the result you will never see, as it's a disastrous painting and complete waste of 3 hours of precious time
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I'm happy to report that Gorge trip resulted in few successful paintings, with one has been already sold. The rest of it is going to Seaside Gallery Invitation Show in La Conner.
My romantic fevers are curing pretty fast this days, injecting my creativity , enhancing experience and giving me a deeper understanding of my own needs.
Every "paint out", or "paint in" bring more friends into my life and more students.
It feels like economy is turning around a bit , since I sold 4 pieces this month.
I feel that, in the midst of this crazy busy creative and personal life, 3 things are never failed me : Meditation, Artistic Impuls, and Friends. What else can I ask for? :)))
The Gorge Paint out was incredible, relaxing and fun. Also a great experience on how to make a compositional decision quick while fighting a wind. And, of course, importance of a good, understanding, supportive company of painting buddies .
There were many open vistas, valleys, endless hills and mountain ranges. It's a personal choice how to treat the design. For myself, I realized I need to stop cutting the composition and painting close ups.
Cle Elum trip conclusion is never underestimate the weather forecast :) Always have a set of thermals and a good wind-braker in your car. And second - prepare your canvases right!!!!
I'm good at giving this advise to my students, but failing at it myself sometime. This time, I had several canvases with me, which I forgot to sand and put 3rd layer of gesso - the result you will never see, as it's a disastrous painting and complete waste of 3 hours of precious time
So here are several studies I like, all of it you can see at La Conner Seaside Gallery invitational show.
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| "Six o'clock Sky" oil on linen board, 9x12 - SOLD! |
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| "Quiet Noon" oil on linen, 9x12 |
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| "Teanaway" oil on linen , 8x10 |
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| "Columbia bank" oil on linen , 9x12 |
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| "Iron Horse Park" oil on linen , 9x12 |
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| "Murmur of the Creek" oil on linen, 9x12 |
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| "Chasing the Light" oil on linen, 16x20 SOLD |
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| Rising Waters - oil on board , 9x12 |
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
"Shabby chic" oil on canvas board, 11x14
I ve got this huge bunch of yellow and violet tulips and feel like Im obsessed with it :-) The complimentary colors are good enough to eat :-) So I just finished one piece and thinking of starting another :-)
Here it is "Shabby chic" - it's for sale $ 400.00 - free shipping to anywhere, as always :)
Here it is "Shabby chic" - it's for sale $ 400.00 - free shipping to anywhere, as always :)
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| "Shabby Chic" |
Sunday, April 28, 2013
"Waiting for her Scarlet Sails" 11x14 oil on canvas board
This piece I started plein air a couple of years ago and forgot about it , and recently was feeling strange urge to finish it..I'm sure it's just sublimation of my own desires and wishes ...It's good to dream , and normal to wait ..for your "Scarlet Sails" ..For those who is unfamiliar with Russian literature of 20th Century, I will make a little lyrical digression - "Scarlet Sails" is a great romantic novel by Russian author Alexander Green about everyday miracles, myths of Love , about how important to believe, dream and trust and that we all should wait for "Scarlet Sails" ...I still do..and won't settle for less :-))
Sorry to return to reality :-), but this piece is for sale - 400$ and a free shipping ( and if you really believe in miracle of Love, you will receive a discount :-)))
Sorry to return to reality :-), but this piece is for sale - 400$ and a free shipping ( and if you really believe in miracle of Love, you will receive a discount :-)))
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| "Waiting for her "Scarlet Sails" 11x14 oil on canvas board |
Change of heart..
I went to a beautiful Vashon Island over weekend to switch up my art work at the little island gallery and to paint beaches . If you, by chance, visiting the island, please stop by Kronos 17610 Vashon Highway SW 206-463-0061, to see my new landscapes and paintings of animals.
As for the plein air attempt, it was a flop figuratively and literally :-) I dropped my sketch face down on the sand ..ouch
Looks like the whole idea to go there and paint on the overcast and windy day was a mistake ...
As for the piece I created , is it even reparable ? Sometimes, if you recognize a strong features of a successful painting - as a design, composition, colors, it's worse to completely repaint it, in this case, i don't think I want to invest more time in it...If I would do it , I would call it " Change of Heart"
Goodbye Vashon!
As for the plein air attempt, it was a flop figuratively and literally :-) I dropped my sketch face down on the sand ..ouch
Looks like the whole idea to go there and paint on the overcast and windy day was a mistake ...
As for the piece I created , is it even reparable ? Sometimes, if you recognize a strong features of a successful painting - as a design, composition, colors, it's worse to completely repaint it, in this case, i don't think I want to invest more time in it...If I would do it , I would call it " Change of Heart"
Goodbye Vashon!
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| Before the disaster..... |
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