First of a series from KahNeeTa near Warms Springs, Oregon
September 1, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, KahNeeTa 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
Our weekend trip to Central Oregon was an adventure. The terrain looks much like Arizona and New Mexico with red, gold, and white-painted hills.
This painting was done with a butter knife because I forgot my brushes! I have many more planned (with and without a knife), so stay tuned.
Etsy Treasuries for September
September 1, 2010 Exhibits | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
Thank you to these Etsy shop owners for listing my work on their Etsy Treasuries:
More Columbia River Gorge
August 25, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Rooster Rock and Beacon Rock, 8×8 oil on claybord
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Ponytail Falls , 8×8 oil on claybord
Ponytail Falls is my favorite of all the falls I’ve been to in the Gorge…the ability to walk behind, wade the pool, look over the Horestail falls from the top, and cool off from the climb make me want to keep coming back.
The Beacon Rock image was painted plein air from Rooster Rock State Park. My son took a time-lapse movie of me painting, which I will link to when ready.
Columbia River Traditions
August 24, 2010 Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Oneonta Logjam 2, 8×8 oil on claybord
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Horsetail Falls, 8×8 oil on claybord
Our family tradition is to hike to a waterfall, ford the Oneonta slot canyon, and sit in the mud at Rooster Rock on the Columbia Gorge.
This year we hiked to Ponytail and Horsetail falls again, climbed over the logjam (the kids did, while I painted), and wade in the mighty river (the kids did, while I painted).
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Rooster Rock Flowers, 8×8 oil on claybord
My granddaughter saw her first waterfalls, hiked in her new boots, and her favorite…got up to her waist in the river and muddied-up her toes.
This photo expresses her joy!
See my work at Fall Festival Sept 25, 26
August 23, 2010 Exhibits | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
I’ll be selling my original 8×8 daily paintings at Corvallis Fall Festival on Sept 25 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sept 26 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Central Park.
Stop by my booth to view my new work. Older work will be on sale.
See Pam Van Londen's original daily paintings for sale at Corvallis Fall Festival.
Monthly Painting Challenge ~ Maya at the Fountain
August 15, 2010 Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Maya at a Fountain, 8×8 oil on claybord
I think this fountain is located in downtown Portland but I’ve forgotten. Can anyone locate it for us?
Join the Monthly Painting Challenge.
Prince Edward Island for the Virtual Paintout
August 13, 2010 Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Prince Edward Island 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
August’s focus for the Virtual Paintout is Prince Edward Island.
This scene is from Tryon Point Rd facing the Northumberland Strait.
Many families have boats in their yards. I’m not sure if they are no longer being used or if they are just waiting for high tide.
Cape Kiwanda 7 and 8
August 8, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Cape Kiwanda 7, 8×8 oil on claybord
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Cape Kiwanda 8, 8×8 oil on claybord
Cape Kiwanda was spectacular again this weekend…even Saturday’s fog was pretty. We are a bit sun burnt and tired from surfing and hiking the dune, but happy to have been there.
These paintings were done plein air in oil, on the deck by the park’s dory boat entrance.
Mary’s Peak 8 painted en plein air
August 6, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Mary’s Peak 8, 8×8 oil on claybord
I enjoyed another evening of painting outdoors last night. We settled into some property south of Corvallis where we could view the sun setting over Mary’s Peak.
The wheat fields provided a gold texture against the misty blue backdrop of hills and mountains.
Join the group on Thursday for just $15. Contact Mark Allison.
Johnson Creek 7 by request
August 3, 2010 Commissions, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Johnson Creek 7, 18×24 acrylic
I’m hanging some work at the Albany Heartspring Wellness Center but they needed another piece for an exam room.
This image is based on a smaller daily painting done earlier this year. We’ll see how it looks on their deep orange wall.
Etsy Treasuries ~ Summer Sweets
July 30, 2010 Art, Exhibits | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
These Etsy Treasuries include my Roses Climbing Bricks, Family at the Gorge, Sushi, and Canyon Dreams paintings!
Thank you to these Etsy shop owners for adding me to their treasuries:
Willamette River 13
July 30, 2010 Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$700 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 13, 24×36 acrylic
A birds-eye view of our beloved river: the Willamette.
Flying over provides a different perspective about our home; we see where the river has been improved, where the farms grow our food, how cities are sprawling, and where the forests have disappeared.
It can be shocking.
I’m working on some larger canvases this week (because they have been sitting here for years).
Willamette River 12
July 25, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$500 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 12, acrylic on 18x24x1.5 gallery-edged canvas.
I’ve spent a good deal of time at and on the river this week, and was inspired to paint its many colors and reflections again.
This image was painted from a photo I took near sunset at Crystal Lake boat landing in Corvallis.
The ground seems to turn purple and the bushes orange and yellow at this time of the evening.
Willamette River Paintout
July 23, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Art, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 10, 8×8 oil on claybord
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 11, 8×8 oil on claybord
It was class outdoors again last evening. We painted at the Crystal Lake Boat Landing in Corvallis. Due to the heat of the day, many folks were boating, rafting, mud-soaking, and biking. The atmosphere was jubilant.
My favorite scene was the harmonica player conoeing with two dogs. He floated down river then appeared again later; he must have done the whole trip again! The lighting and the music seemed to transport me back 200 years and I expected Tom Sawyer to come strolling by.
Crow at the Beach 10
July 22, 2010 Birds & Animals, Daily Painting | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow at the Beach 10, 8×8 oil on claybord
Crow has something to say, either, “Hey, painter, move along; this is my log,” or “there is a scrap of food here and it is mine!”
I’m continuing with the same technique I’ve been using for months now…transparent oil paint over an underpainting of alizarin crimson, with obvious and very loose brush strokes, on archival Ampersand Claybord panels.
I like how the paint soaks in and semi-dries enough to paint over it immediately. It has a tacky surface unlike oil on gesso, which seems to sit on the surface and get pushed around instead of allow new layers…I just don’t have the patience to wait for it to dry before adding new layers.
Crow at the Beach 9
July 21, 2010 Birds & Animals, Daily Painting | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow at the Beach 9, 8×8 oil on claybord
Nine of the 14 paintings of crows I’ve done this year have new homes. I must be on a roll.
Most crows do not live a year. But some live to year 14.
Learn more about them from Cornell Ornithologist Kevin McGowen from Ithaca, NY.
Shatin Pass Road in Hong Kong
July 20, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Shatin Pass Road 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
It is that time again to paint from Google’s Street View for the Virtual Paintout. This one is from Hong Kong’s Shatin Pass Road. It is an old narrow street winding around a hill which overlooks the city.
The day Google’s cameras captured the road, only a few pedestrians were walking it. I would think such a pleasant place so near the city would be crowded with walkers.
Avery Park Trees
July 14, 2010 Art | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 1, 8×8 oil on gessobord
While lazing around Avery Park awhile ago, I studied the patterns of trees in the main field. Trees which bend and grow diagonally often create interesting compositions. Color is irrelevant; make it whatever supports the composition.
Sheep Grazing
July 10, 2010 Birds & Animals, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Sheep Grazing 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
After another evening of peaceful painting out of doors, I have this panel to show. Painting sheep so small was not as easy as I expected, so I’ll be practicing more.
Oregonians are so lucky to have such beautiful country so close at hand. Just a minute’s drive and we are out into the fresh air and rural settings.
Exhibiting at NW Healing Center
July 9, 2010 Exhibits | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
The Northwest Healing Center, where I get acupuncture, has allowed me to hang many of my larger works in their office.
I noticed a few hooks with no pictures and asked if I could hang my work. They were so kind to say yes (I now have more room in my home for moving around)!
See a few of my works in the exhibit.
Denise’s Strawberries
July 8, 2010 Daily Painting, Still Life | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Denise’s Strawberries, 8×8 oil on claybord
It is a joy to sit outside and paint with your girlfriends. Nobody judges and we enjoy catching up on family happenings.
Denise and her husband have quite a garden in the middle of town, along with chickens and dogs.
The strawberries are excellent to eat and brightly colored for painting.
Valley View 1: Barb and Chad’s view
July 8, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley View 1: Barb and Chad’s view, 8×8 oil on claybord
This painting was painted plein air last week but I spent a few days looking at it and making touchups to brighten the colors.
The use of large, obvious brush strokes is something I do in many paintings, though you don’t see them in my blog very often.
Only about half seem to turn out right the first time, so I massage them for months and perhaps get a few more that work.
Falcon and Trainer
July 7, 2010 Birds & Animals | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Falcon and Trainer, 8×8 oil on gessoboard
Several years ago I was at the Oregon Zoo to see the Birds of Prey program. This trainer and her Falcon were mesmerizing to watch.
The falcon is ready to take off in this image.
This painting is part of the Monthly Painting Challenge for any artist of any painting level (must be able to optimize your photo and upload using the commenting function of the blog). I hope you will participate!
Valley View 2 plein air paintout
July 5, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley View 2: Barb and Chad’s view, 8×8 oil on gessoboard
My plein air class had a great session at Barb and Chad’s home up on a hill outside Adair Village last week.
The garden was immense and all was blooming. The views on all sides were spectacular!
The pets were fun, too.
Valley Evening 3
June 26, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Evening 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard
Throughout my travels, especially when I’m the driver and everyone else is asleep, I like to imaging painting the scene out the window. Rows of trees and cloud formations are the most fun.
When I get home I am ready to use paint to paint the scene, since I’ve practiced in my mind how the color and strokes should go together.
This third version of Valley Evening exaggerates the color and introduces color in the foreground to tie-in the background colors.
Plein air painting class yields 3 new works
June 25, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Birds & Animals, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Evening 1, 8×8 oil on clayboard
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Evening 2 ~ Jake Birdwatching, 8×8 oil on clayboard
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Joanne’s Porch, 8×8 oil on clayboard
It is such a joy to take a class with other artists. I learn so much. Mark Allison’s plein air class started last night at the home of Joanne McLennan in Tangent, Oregon. The evening atmosphere was pleasant and magical.
I first painted the front porch, where I found a range of blues and green/grays contrasted with the orangeish rock.
Then, I created a fast sketch in paint of the row of trees out yonder. My goal was to paint brightly with few brush strokes.
Jake the friendly dog needed to have his portrait done, so I woke early this morning to paint him into the landscape. For some reason my camera does not want to focus on this one…I’ve shot it 10 times and each is blurry. Perhaps when the sun shines I can shoot it again.
Crow at the Beach
June 23, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Birds & Animals, Daily Painting | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crows at the Beach 8, 8×8 oil on clayboard
This crow symbolizes my desire to take flight and vacation somewhere.
I won’t have much opportunity to get away from my routine life until August.
I shall live vicariously through all your vacations until then.
Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, Hawaii
June 17, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Farrington Hwy Kapolei, Hawaii, 8×8 oil on clayboard
This image was painted for the Virtual Paintout. I found some lovely footage from Google to work from.
Instead of my usual Alizarin Crimson underpainting, I used Cerulean Blue. For the clouds, I added iridescent white. I refrained from overworking anything here; a difficult feat some days.
Organ Pipe Cactus NM #6
June 14, 2010 Abstract and Non-objective, Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Organ Pipe 6, 8×8 oil on clayboard
The cool shade and warm sun provide a spectacular view here at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
During the blooming season, the sages and other brushes provide a variety of pastel colors.
More of the Southwest
June 11, 2010 Daily Painting, Landscapes | Comments (0) | by Pam Van Londen
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Organ Pipe 4, 8×8 oil on clayboard
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Organ Pipe 5, 8×8 oil on clayboard
Here are two more paintings from the Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona. I bet it is nice and dry there! Oregon has been wet so am longing for AZ.