SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2007 Mary’s Peak 2 acrylic on canvas on 12 x 12 x 1 canvas A friend has asked for a painting to transfer to shirts. My existing Mary’s Peak image has color that doesn’t work well on dark fabric, so I’ve painted this smaller version from a different angle. Stay [...]

This fifth salsa painting is part of the framed canvasboard set. I gave it to my sister for Christmas because she’s got a kitchen full of peppers! Next up is eggplant, onion, carrots, zuchini, leek, and endive.

$90 © Pam Van Londen 2007 Salsa 4 acrylic on canvas on 12 x 12 x 1 canvas The favorite set of paintings completed this month are the salsa still life paintings. I’ve sold 2 and have a few friends waiting to see what other compositions I come up with. Later this week I’ll be [...]

$90 © Pam Van Londen 2007 Tea and Satsumas acrylic on canvas on 12 x 12 x 1 canvas Still life paintings are new territory for me but since it’s too cold to paint outdoors, I’m getting lots of practice indoors. Our dining table is just large enough to accommodate me and my accessories but [...]

I have about 20 more 8×8 panels to paint, but without a deadline, will I focus on them? I have other larger works in the works. Keep checking back (click the RSS bookmark button).

For some reason, I wanted to start a new craft/hobby. Geez; I have enough projects. But, this one was quick and somewhat mindless and not too expensive. I bought several shrunken sweaters second hand and will be felting them with landscapes, still life objects, or portraits. What do you think of this one, titled, “Mary’s [...]

I sold 5 paintings and several cards at the UUFC Bizarre this year and am grateful to my dear friends for their support!

SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2009, Pitcher of Carnations, 8x8x1 on acrylic on canvasboard $25 SALE © Pam Van Londen 2009, Fall Reflection, 8x8x1 on acrylic on canvasboard SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2009, Evening Forest, 8x8x1 on acrylic on canvasboard To prepare for the holiday sale this weekend, I’ve painted more 8×8 framed acrylics [...]

SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2009, Shrine Pond 1, 8x8x1 on acrylic on canvasboard This week has been a joy! I’ve painted nine panels of gardens and still life. See these paintings in person and purchase a few for gifts at the Unitarian-Universalist Holiday Bazarre on Dec 1.

A block from Lucy’s Garden is a small, well-cared-for plot behind a newly renovated office building just off campus. The aspen’s are fun to watch change colors in the fall. Below them are the round little hedges, creating a story-book view. Thank you to the landscape company that keeps them looking so delightful.

Each day I work on campus, I walk past Lucy’s Garden. She’s a big ole dog in a picket-fenced succulent garden with palm trees, cacti, and other interesting plants of the south. Something is always blooming in the tiny area with varying shades of green, yellow, purple, and red calling to me as I pass. [...]

As part of my painting every day routine, I’ve created 3 square still life paintings in acrylic on canvasboard. Each uses bright primary colors to describe the interesting shapes of bell and Jalapeno peppers, lemons, and limes on a solid blue plate with red table cloth. They create a playful triptych when hung together. Purchase [...]

$125 © Pam Van Londen 2007 From Barney’s Bench Left acrylic on canvas on 20 x 16 x .5 canvas SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2007 From Barney’s Bench Right acrylic on canvas on 20 x 16 x .5 canvas These two paintings were done en plain air while sitting on Barney’s Bench at Otter [...]

SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2007 Columbia Gorge Crown Point 1 acrylic on canvasboard on 8 x 10 x 1 canvas The Columbia River Gorge’s most famous landmark is Crown Point on the Oregon side. The Vista House sits atop the bluff and at sunset many Portlanders drive out to see the pink haze reflected [...]

$20 © Pam Van Londen 2007 Harvest Music Festival Gumbo, Glass, and Flowers arylic on canvasboard on 8 x 10 x 1 canvas A sprinkling of painters were present at this year’s Harvest Music Festival at Greengable Gardens in Philomath, Oregon. Two friends of mine sketched with pencil and watercolor while I sketched with acrylics. [...]

$50 SALE © Pam Van Londen 2007 Otter Rock Marine Garden 2 acrylic on canvas on 12 x 12 x 1 canvas Here begins my new life of painting every day (rather than just once or twice per week). This expressionist acrylic painting on a square canvas of abstracted from a photo of my favorite [...]

Last month I spent a weekend with friends at Beachside in Oregon. It’s a very long, wide beach; the expanse of it is a bit intimidating. I sat next to the cliff to stay out of the wind for the first two sketches and stood out on the sand at low tide for the larger [...]

My first grandchild was born this month and seems so pretty and peaceful, I just had to paint her portrait. She’s pictured here in her daddy’s safe hands. I painted alla prima; without drawing first, though I did use a photograph as reference. It was taken on her second day at the hospital.

SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2007 Mary’s River 2 oil on canvasboard on 16 x 12 x 1 canvas A few weeks ago some friends of the family spent the day at Mary’s River behind Avery Park in Corvallis. I painted while the kids played. Since I was outdoors, I decided to use oil paints. [...]