Here are some new works I’ll have for sale…please come to booth 169 and take a closer look!
Join me at Fall Festival 2013!
Nest of Prosperity 5
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Nest of Prosperity 5.2, oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord panel, unframed.
The original version of this painting was a ‘palette cleaner’…I used the paint left over from a previous painting. I’ve added more color now and like it so much better!
The colors are quite different from my regular palette. Some of you out there like earthier colors.
The original version of this painting was highlighted in the Gazette-Times article about the First Thursday Art Walk for Nov 4, 2010.
Preparing for Fall Festival
$300 © Pam Van Londen 2013 Santiam River 3.4 oil on gallery-edged canvas on 20 x 16 x 1 canvas, framed in dark brown wood.
I am painting new and repainting some old works to prepare for the Corvallis Fall Festival, slated for Sept 28 and 29, 2013. I’ll be in booth 169 in the smaller circle. Please drop by and say hello. I will have framed and unframed daily paintings as well as some larger works.
Daisies At The Fence
SOLD © 2013 Pam Van Londen. Daisies At The Fence. Acrylic on 12x12x.5 gallery-edged archival canvas. No need to frame.
An old wooden fence and a field full of Shasta daisies is a common scene in Oregon in the summer.
Canyon Dreams 32
$60 Purchase via Pay Pal. Canyon Dreams 32. Oil on 8×8-inch canvas panel; unframed. © Pam Van Londen 2013.
This original oil painting is on an 8×8-inch canvas panel. It comes framed in black wood.
It refers to some canyon in an unknown location plus I made some of it up. It should be dry enough to ship by May 1, 2013.
Sarris Garden 2 Sold
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 2, 8×8 oil on claybord
This coming summer I must travel to high desert country again….I just love the flora. This painting from Greg Sarris’ garden outside Sonoma, CA was painted on a road trip back in 2011.
It sold via Etsy yesterday.
Etsy Treasuries for January
Other artisans have listed my work on their Etsy Treasuries this month.
Valley Morning #10
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 10, 8×8 Acrylic on Clayboard
The chilly morning with sunlight burning through the fog inspires me to paint! It is warm and cozy in the studio but I will have to venture out in the freeze to get the day’s list of chores taken care of.
This painting was stolen off the doorstep of its new owner when delivered. If you see it online or in person anywhere, please notify me or the local Police. Thank you.
Canyon Dreams 31
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 31, 8×8 oil on claybord
This painting is very abstracted and was painted without a reference…I just like to feel the brush strokes and don’t think too much about where they go.
Slot Canyon set
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 1, 8×10 oil on canvas panel
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 2, 9×12 oil on canvas panel
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 3, 8×10 oil on canvas panel
What it is about slot canyons that create excite- ment? Perhaps it is the cool air, mystery around the corner, hidden treasures, and potential danger?
These paintings are abstracted and from my imagination. They represent a frontal and/or sky view with a raging river.
More Canyon Dreams
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 29, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 30, 8×8 oil on claybord
I love the colors and shapes of canyons, so continue the Canyon Dreams series with two moer!
Another Murder of Crows
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow Upcycled 2, 8×8 oil on claybord
I had some half-paintings sitting around so I finished them by adding crow silhouettes. These are made with oil paint and oil stick. Each comes framed in black.
I’m getting ready for my winter sale so must clean out unnecessary clutter from the studio. I have a stack of paintings I just can’t look at anymore, they will get a similar treatment.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow Upcycled 3, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow Upcycled 4, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow Upcycled 5, 8×8 oil on claybord
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow Upcycled 1, oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord panel. Unframed.
Fall is here
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Fall Maple Leaves 1, oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord panel. Unframed.
It has cooled down here and is raining again so I could buckle down and paint!
Very few leaves have turned bright colors yet but that time is not far off. I can smell it in the air.
If you have a Fall scene you need painted for home, office, or a gift, please contact me with the details. I have time to help you out!
Sarris Garden #7
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 7, 8×8 oil on claybord
Greg Sarris’ garden provides so many lovely painting scenes; I have yet to finish them all.
Can you smell the lavender and hear the grass rustling while the bees buzz around?
More arctic landscapes
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Arctic 2, 8×8 Acrylic on Clayboard
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Arctic 3, 8×8 Acrylic on Clayboard
I’ve switched to acrylic paint lately to see how it works on Ampersand Claybord panels. I like its staining properties and the textures created when I remove partly-dried paint.
In addition, I’m using interference and iridescent paints to provide interesting color effects, which can be seen when you move from right to left. These paints also provide 3-D texture at full strength.
Come to Fall Festival to view them in person…the photos don’t catch all the fascinating nuances.
Arctic landscape
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Arctic 1, 8×8 Acrylic on Clayboard
I have been experimenting with iridescent acrylic paint on Claybord lately and like the watercolor effects on the clay for the underpainting and thicker shiny pearls on the top layers.
Iridescent water media paintings
Purchase this new batch of iridescent water media paintings at my Painted Abstractions shop on Etsy.com. Each is made with watercolor and acrylic paint on 100% archival rag paper, matted in cream and mounted on foamcore.
Etsy Treasuries for September
These artisans have added my paintings to their Etsy.com Treasuries this month.
To see more treasuries curated by other artists, look in the Treasury list at Etsy.com.
More iridescent watercolor paintings
Click each to see them full size. Purchase at Etsy.com.
Timberhill Exhibit pieces on sale
$400 © Pam Van Londen 2007 Smith River 4 oil on canvas on 18 x 36 x 1.5 canvas
From August 1 – 31, I have eleven oil and acrylic paintings hanging at Timberhill Athletic club, along with paintings by local abstract painter, Jake Dorr.
Ten of the paintings are on sale! And if you purchase them in person or online at this web site, shipping is free.
Here is a list of paintings I’m hanging:
Canyon Dreams 25
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 25, 8×8 oil on claybord
One of my favorite scenes while driving includes blooming sage, pinyon trees, dried grasses, dark canyons, distant mountains, and high clouds in the sky.
To keep myself awake on long road trips, I’ll pretend I’m painting the scenes. It’s like practicing without any materials.
Canyon Lake Series
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 3, 8×8 acrylic on canvas board
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 4, 8×8 acrylic on canvas board
I’m in a blue mood and wishing I were traveling to a far off desert canyon.
I’m also in an abstract painting mood…just love experimenting with empasto and iridescent colors.
Canyon Lake Series
$72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 1, 12×12 acrylic on canvas
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 2, 8×8 acrylic on canvas board
Wooden plates with rice paper
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Round Valley 1, 12×12 acrylic mixd media
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Round Valley 2, 12×12 acrylic mixd media
I was in the mood for something new when I found some rice paper with swirls and these lightweight wooden plates. I painted on them with iridescent colors and finished with two layers of satin varnish.
Stop by the Mod Pod on Second Street to see these in person.
Canyon Dreams 22, 23, 24
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 24, 8×8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 23, 8×8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 22, 8×8
Last year I began working on a series of paintings done mostly from memory of driving through the Southwest and Eastern Oregon. The desert and high-desert grasses, dirt colors, and rock formations are fascinating and compel me to paint them.
In my usual loose style using transparent oil paint on an alizerin crimson underpainting make up this triptych.
In addition, these each use a bit of sgraffito to add texture and small details.
German Landscapes
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, German Highway 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, German Highway 2, 8×8 oil on claybord
I’m joining the Daily Paintworks weekly painting challenges. I’ve got two done and I’m not sure how long it’ll take me to catch up to all the week’s I’ve missed.
These German roadways remind me of Oregon…lush hills and farmland with peaceful highways circling them.
These two pieces use my transparent oil technique on Claybord.
Silver Creek Falls
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Silver Creek Falls Middle North Falls, 5.5×8.5 watercolor
We spent a few days hiking the 10 waterfalls at Silver Creek Falls State Park. Even though it rained most of the time, we were able to hike them all.
Holding an umbrella for miles is like using a cane; a little extra work but worth it.
Because it wasn’t hot and crowded, we were able to hike pretty quickly.
Scenes of Oregon
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard
$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Deschuttes River 2, 8×8 oil on clayboard
The winter blues are over…I feel like painting again. Soon I’ll be painting outside again.
I’ve been asked to offer a painting workshop, which I am thinking about. If you are are interested in learning to paint in oil on claybord, use my contact form to let me know.
Murder of Crows
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 11, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 12, 8×8 oil on claybord
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 13, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 14, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 15, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 16, 8×8 oil on claybord
Join The Talisman Gallery in downtown Salem for a unique art experience this Valentine’s day for couples, families, and individual art lovers. Participants will take a walking tour of downtown art venues where they will view paintings and other artistic creations and attempt to find the objects or features suggested by the list of clues provided.
The couple or individual who correctly identifies the most objects will receive dinner at Macedonia in… the Reed Opera House and their choice of a Wearable Art Pendant from the Timeless Talisman Gallery. A winner will be determined by drawing in case of a tie.
Start your art adventure at The Timeless Talisman Gallery in the Reed Opera House (189 Liberty St. NE, Suite 106) where you will be given your list of clues, a pencil, and a map to the art venues. Wine, champagne, and chocolates will also be served. You can take part in the event between 4pm and 8pm on February 14th (Valentine’s Day). Come as you are. No pre-registration or reservations needed!
Butterflies sunning
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Sunning 1, 8×8 oil on clayboard
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Sunning 2, 8×8 oil on clayboard
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Sunning 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard
It’s just now winter, but why not think about warmer times? I look forward to sunning, like these butterflies. Where do butterflies hang out when it is snowy here?