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 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.

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 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.

 

 

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.

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.

Willamette River is Home

© Pam Van Londen 2010. 17x13 watercolor on 130lb paper. Ships shrink-wrapped on foam board.SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010. 17×13 watercolor on 130lb paper. Ships shrink-wrapped on foam board.

Support the Japan relief efforts by purchasing a painting from the Daily Paintworks ‘Home’ Challenge auction.

I’ve submitted this watercolor painting to the auction, which ended.

Scenes of Oregon

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 3, oil on clayboard, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Deschuttes River 2, oil on clayboard, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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.

Willamette River 13

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Willamette River 13, acrylic,  24x36
SOLD © 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).

Clear Lake is Feb’s Painting Challenge

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Clear Lake 4, oil on 8x8-inch archival Claybord, unframed. Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Clear Lake 4, oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord, unframed.

Clear Lake is one of my favorite spots in Oregon. You can fish in quiet, camp, and eat a burger if necessary. The water is clear, of course, and provides colorful reflections for painting.

The Monthly Painting Challenge for February is to paint your rendition of some ripples at the shoreline.

This image is painted with thinned oil on Ampersand Claybord and scratched with pencil and rubber-tipped brushes.

Columbia River 4×4

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Columbia Gorge From Rooster Rock of Beacon Rock 3, oil on claybord,  48x48
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$880 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge From Rooster Rock of Beacon Rock 3, acrylic on 48×48 archival gallery-edged canvas.

This 4-foot square painting is done now and ready for your office or living room wall.

The image wraps around the 1.5-inch sides.

Shipping is $50 in the USA and $100 in Canada.

Is it snowing yet?

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Valley Storm 1, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 1, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Valley Storm 2, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 2, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Valley Storm 3, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 3, 8×8 oil on claybord

In anticipation of the coming winter, I’ve painted three stormy images.
My many drives up and down Hwy 99W are always inspiring no matter what the weather.

I used a gray underpainting instead of alizarin crimson this time. I miss the red.

A commission and one for fun

Last week I was commissioned to paint a previous plein air daily painting onto a larger panel. We settled 40×30 inches:

Columbia River Gorge Beacon Rock from Rooster Rock 2
Columbia River Gorge Beacon Rock from Rooster Rock 2

Then I could not stop…I had to paint it again, only 48×48. Which one will they choose?

Columbia River Gorge Beacon Rock from Rooster Rock 3
Columbia River Gorge Beacon Rock from Rooster Rock 3

Deschutes River

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Deschutes River 1, acrylic,  24x36

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$650 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Deschutes River 1, 24×36 acrylic

Thank you to Bekki for the photo to paint from. The dunes are fun to paint and so is the water. This is another painting I may keep working on.

Molalla River, Oregon

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Molalla River Shore 7, oil on claybord, 8x8 Sold © Pam Van Londen 2010, Molalla River Shore 7, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Molalla River Shore 8, oil on claybord,  8x8 Sold © Pam Van Londen 2010, Molalla River Shore 8, 8×8 oil on claybord

I just love photographing and painting rivers…so peaceful yet invigorating.

This 7th image of the Molalla River in Oregon uses a bit of splattering to render the rocks.

The 8th image uses sgraffito. I scratch into the paint with a pencil and render small lines.

Columbia River Traditions

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Columbia Gorge Horsetail Falls, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Horsetail Falls, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Columbia Gorge Oneonta Logjam 2, oil on claybord,  8x8

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$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Columbia Gorge Oneonta Logjam 2, 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).

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Columbia Gorge Rooster Rock Flowers, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © 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!

LoraLee embraces the river