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:

Sarris Garden paintings

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© Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 1, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 1, oil on claybord, 8x8

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 2, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 2, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 3, oil on claybord, 8x8 Sold © Pam Van Londen 2010, Greg Sarris’ Garden 3, 8×8 oil on claybord

I’m spending a day at Greg Sarris’ home in Sonoma County, California, with friends. His garden that wraps around the home is spectacular with large lavenders, olive and bay trees, a kidney pool, lizards, and many native plants.

We listened to the coyotes and owls last night and hear the bees buzzing as they spend their day in the lavender.

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

Watercolor practice

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees 2, watercolor, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $100 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees 2, 12×12 watercolor

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees 3, watercolor, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $100 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Park Trees 3, 12×12 watercolor

Estuary 4 from Newport, Oregon

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

The foxgloves and Queen Anne’s Lace were blooming in the estuary at Newport last week.

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.

Valley Fog 2

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

This tree is amazing but very hard to paint. After 2 days of messing with it, I finally have a style that works.

Here is a companion piece.

Virtual Paintout is New Zealand

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Opito Bay Road, Kerikeri, New Zealand, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Opito Bay Road, Kerikeri, New Zealand, 8×8 oil on claybord

June’s Virtual Paintout Challenge is New Zealand. I found a lonely road in Kerikeri that had my favorite elements: grass, highway, trees, and water.

This one is using a bit of sgraffito to add interest.

Wooden plates with rice paper

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Round Valley 1, acrylic mixd media, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Round Valley 1, 12×12 acrylic mixd media

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Round Valley 2, acrylic mixd media, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $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.

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.

Avery Park Trees in a split-compliment scheme

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 4, oil on claybord, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Avery Park Trees 4, 8×8 oil on claybord

The Daily Paintworks Challenges are fun to work on, so here’s another one for the Color Challenge. I’m using a split compliment scheme (traditional color wheel).

This composition is easy and allows me to focus just on the color arrangement.

I’ve also used sgraffito here to provide a bit of whimsical detail.

German Landscapes

© Pam Van Londen 2010, German Highway 1, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, German Highway 1, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, German Highway 2, oil on claybord, 8x8 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.

Watercolors from last summer

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 8, watercolor, 17x13 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $125 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 8, 17×13 watercolor

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 9, watercolor, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 9, 8×8 watercolor

Last summer, I gathered with friends and students to paint plein air and these two sketches were started then. I finished them last month with a bit of acrylic and iridescent watercolor.

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).

Butterfly Therapy

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 1, oil on clayboard, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 1, 8×8 oil on clayboard

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 2, oil on clayboard, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 2, 8×8 oil on clayboard

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 3, oil on clayboard, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Flying 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard

For those of us suffering from cabin fever and the winter blues, keep thinking about all the wonderful earthly wonders we’ll see when we arrive at spring.

Butterflies are one of those wonders. These gentle creatures tend to cheer me up when they flutter by. I feel like a flower bestowed with a gentle kiss when one comes flying by my nose.

Murder of Crows

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 11, oil on claybord, 8x8  SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 11, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 12, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 12, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 13, oil on claybord, 8x8 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 13, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 14, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 14, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 15, oil on claybord, 8x8 SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 15, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 16, oil on claybord, 8x8 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!

The Buzz and Humm of Song Birds

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Buzz 1, mixed media acrylic, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Buzz 1, 12×12 mixed media acrylic

© Pam Van Londen 2010, Humm 1, mixed media acrylic, 12x12 Purchase this painting via PayPal's secure payment system $72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Humm 1, 12×12 mixed media acrylic

The unusually warm weather felt in the Willamette Valley this week had us thinking of spring. I think the ducks and woolly bear caterpillars were confused.

Songbird series

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Chirp 1, mixed media acrylic,  12x12

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$72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Chirp 1, 12×12 mixed media acrylic

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Tweet 1, mixed media acrylic,  12x12

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$72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Tweet 1, 12×12 mixed media acrylic

Even in winter, we might hear songbirds talking to each other. They make all kinds of sounds, which I will be illustrating here for the next few weeks.

This week’s sounds are Tweet and Chirp. See them next week at the Mod Pod on 2nd street for the Art Walk.

More Aspens

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Aspen Grove 3, oil on clayboard,  8x8

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$64 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Aspen Grove 3, 8×8 oil on clayboard

This simple abstract uses oil pain in thin washes on a clay panel. Then I’ve used a tool to scratch in several scribbled lines.

When I was in college, I had a solo show called Scribbles. I would sit up painting scribbles in various media while relaxing with wine and jazz. I hung them behind glass with no frames (who could afford it back then). One of these days I’ll photograph all those paintings and add them to this blog! Guess I need an assistant.

Butterflies sunning

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Butter?ies Sunning 1, oil on clayboard,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Sunning 1, 8×8 oil on clayboard

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Butterflies Sunning 2, oil on clayboard,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Butterflies Sunning 2, 8×8 oil on clayboard

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Butterflies Sunning 3, oil on clayboard,  8x8
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?

Crow in the Grass 10

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Crow in the Grass 10, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 10, 8×8 oil on claybord

Another in a long line of images of crows in the grass, on the beach, in a tree…

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.

Valley Fog 1

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

I started this painting in August and finally had the imagination to finish it. Sometimes a resolution takes awhile.
The subdued palette is kind of fun.

More crows playing around

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Crow in the Grass 7, oil on 8x8-inch archival Claybord panel; unframed.

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© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Crow in the Grass 8, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 8, 8×8 oil on claybord

© Pam Van Londen 2010,  Crow in the Grass 9, oil on claybord,  8x8
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 9, 8×8 oil on claybord

These crow images were painted in oil on Ampersand claybord; my favorite surface.

I usually start with a red underpainting and layer thinned haphazard stokes on top. Then I use graphite to etch a bit of thinner lines, adding a bit of whimsey.

You can purchase this set or each individually. If you are interested in purchasing, write the check to HVCC to add to my daughter’s choir tour account. They are singing in Vienna this summer.

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.