Join me at Fall Festival 2013!

Here are some new works I’ll have for sale…please come to booth 169 and take a closer look!

Preparing for Fall Festival

© Pam Van Londen 2013 Santiam River 3.4 oil on gallery-edged canvas on 20 x 16 x 1 canvas Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system$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.

Willamette River 31

© 2013 Pam Van Londen. Willamette River 31. $64 purchase with credit card or PayPal © 2013 Pam Van Londen. Willamette River 31. 8x10x1.5-inch oil on gallery-edged archival Claybord. No frame needed

My favorite summer past-time is sitting next to a river to paint. While waiting for a kid practicing soccer at the field next to the river, it is easy for me to get set up and just do it!

I’ve painted at this spot many times and never tire of its beauty. The colors reflecting in the water are bright and inviting.

Willamette River 1.2 Revision

Willamette River 1.2. 12x12x.5 gallery-edged acrylic painting$72. Purchase online via Credit Card at PayPal.
© Pam Van Londen 2013. Willamette River 1.2. Acrylic on 12x12x.5 gallery-edged archival canvas.

My first Willamette River painting was not so popular…the colors were subtle and perhaps dull. I’ve brightened them up and added some splash!

This brighter palette is how the river looks today on this very hot and sunny summer day.

 

Willamette River 31, Clackamette Park again

Willamette River 30, acrylic on 8x8-inch panel, unframed$60. © Pam Van Londen 2013. Willamette River 31, acrylic on 8×8-inch panel, unframed, plein air. Purchase via PayPal with a credit card

Here’s another plein air painting from Clackamette Park. I’m adding this one and the previous painting to the Daily Paintworks “Different Ways” challenge.

Canyon Dreams 32

Canyon Dreams 32. Oil on 8x8-inch canvas panel; unframed.  © Pam Van Londen 2013. $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.

Willamette River Plein Air

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 29.  Oil on 8x8-inch archival Claybord panel, unframed. Purchase frame separately. Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 29 Oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord panel, unframed. Purchase frame separately.

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 30, oil on claybord, 7x5 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $35 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 30, 7×5 oil on claybord

I enjoyed painting downtown on the waterfront today. Everyone was in a jolly mood while they biked/walked by with their dogs and kids.

Since it was warm outside, I worked in oils. These two should be dry in a week or so.

Etsy Treasuries for January

Other artisans have listed my work on their Etsy Treasuries this month.

Valley Morning 11

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 11, Acrylic on Clayboard, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 11, 8×8 Acrylic on Claybord

Lately, I prefer acrylic over oil paint on the Claybord surface.
With it, I can still get a transparent underpainting that shows a lot of visual texture then pile up thicker paint on top to create a physical texture.

Etsy Book Bin Holiday window exhibit

© Pam Van Londen 2007 Pismo Beach Garden acrylic on canvas on 24 x 36 x 1.5 canvas Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $450 © Pam Van Londen 2007 Pismo Beach Garden acrylic on canvas on 24 x 36 x 1.5 canvas

As Corvallis residents walk around downtown during their work day or for holiday shopping, please stop and look at the local Etsy.com team’s window exhibit.

We have clothing, jewelry, prints, original visual art, and other hand-crafted goods on display and for sale on line at Etsy.com.

See my two shops:
PamVanLonden.etsy.com
PaintedAbstractions.etsy.com

December Etsy Window Exhibit
December Etsy Window Exhibit
December 2011 Etsy Window Exhibit
Some of my larger works

Valley Morning #10

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 10, Acrylic on Clayboard, 8x8 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.

Willamette River commission

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 28, acrylic on gallery-edged canvas, 12x12 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 28, 12×12 acrylic on gallery-edged canvas

This painting was commissioned for a couple that floated the Willamette River years ago.

The technique here uses an alizarin crimson underpainting to keep the palette bright. Once dry, I layered thick and thin swirling and flat layers to build depth.

I’ve painted the edges of the canvas so the image wraps around it, allowing more view from the sides and top and bottom.

Canyon Dreams 31

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 31, oil on claybord, 8x8  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

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 1, oil on canvas panel, 8x10 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 1, 8×10 oil on canvas panel

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 2, oil on canvas panel, 9x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 2, 9×12 oil on canvas panel

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Slot Canyon 3, oil on canvas panel, 8x10 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 29, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 29, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 30, oil on claybord, 8x8 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!

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.

View treasuries I have curated.

More iridescent watercolor paintings

Click each to see them full size. Purchase at Etsy.com.

These paintings are made with iridescent watercolor and interference acrylic on hand-made 100% rag paper. They are mounted on foamcore and matted in white.

Klamath River Serenity

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Klamath River 4, acrylic on claybord, 12x9 $64 Purchase via Etsy© Pam Van Londen 2010, Klamath River 4, 12×9 acrylic on claybord

In the early morning beside the Klamath River, you might spot a bear across the way, or a blanket of flog seeping in and out with the tide, or a buzzard looking for fishing scraps.

Willamette River 22

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 22, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 22, 8×8 oil on claybord

While the kids are practicing soccer, I was practicing painting. We are lucky to have such a great sports park next to our Willamette River.

This painting was painted en plain air and goes with these other paintings:

Avery Park Trees, Willamette River Paint Out.

 

 

New abstract paintings at the Mod Pod

Colorfield 2

Drop in at the Mod Pod to see my abstract watercolors. A few are framed ($45) and many are ready for framing. Each is 7 inches wide by 5 inches tall mounted inside a 11×14-inch matte ($35).

Click each painting to see its 7×5-inch view.

Click each painting to see its 7×5-inch view.

Timberhill Exhibit pieces on sale

© Pam Van Londen 2007 Smith River 4 oil on canvas on 18 x 36 x 1.5 canvas Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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:

Local scenes

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 21, watercolor, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $100 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 21, 12×12 watercolor

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Clouds2, watercolor, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $100 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Clouds2, 12×12 watercolor

Old Mill Challenge

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Old Mill Challenge, oil on claybord, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Old Mill Challenge, 8×8 oil on claybord

The Daily Paintworks Weekly Challenge from a few weeks ago is to paint this old mill on a river.

Willamette River watercolors

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 19, watercolor, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $100 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 19, 12×12 watercolor

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 17, watercolor, 9x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $75 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willamette River 17, 9×12 watercolor

Here are a couple of watercolors I created last night. I have two more but these are the best. I was too pooped to paint at the river so I painted from memory.

Willamette River 16 from the Farmer’s Market

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Willametter River 16, watercolor, 11x8.5 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $75 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Willametter River 16, 11×8.5 watercolor

It was a glorious day in the park this morning. The farmer’s market has grown and so have the crowds.

I tried some Tayberries, which are like long, large raspberries. Their taste was like another flavor I’ve experienced but could not remember what. I’ll have to try them again next weekend.

Canyon Lake Series

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 3, acrylic on canvas board, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 3, 8×8 acrylic on canvas board

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 4, acrylic on canvas board, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 1, acrylic on canvas, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 1, 12×12 acrylic on canvas

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 2, acrylic on canvas board, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Lake 2, 8×8 acrylic on canvas board

Canyon Dreams 22, 23, 24

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 24, , 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 24, 8×8

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 23, , 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 23, 8×8

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Canyon Dreams 22, , 8x8 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.

More trees in swirls

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees, 8×8 oil on claybord

I like swirls; you like swirls; so I painted more swirls.

I live in Orange country so had to use a saturated an orange hue as I could, along with my favorite color blue-green.

If you’re an artist I highly recommend participating in the weekly challenge at Daily Paintworks.

Silver Creek Falls

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Silver Creek Falls Middle North Falls, watercolor, 5.5x8.5 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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.