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$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.
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.
$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.
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.
$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.
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.
$125 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 8, 17×13 watercolor
$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.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2011, Valley Storm 4, 8×8 oil on clayboard
I added this painting to the Japan Relief Painting Challenge sponsored by Daily Paintworks. At this moment, $23,000+ funds have been raised by the auction. Various relief agencies will send the funds to Japan. More than 300 artists have donated work for this project!
$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.
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.
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.
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!
$72 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Buzz 1, 12×12 mixed media acrylic
$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.
$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.
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?
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…
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 7, oil on 8×8-inch archival Claybord panel; unframed.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Crow in the Grass 8, 8×8 oil on claybord
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.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 1, 8×8 oil on claybord
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Storm 2, 8×8 oil on claybord
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.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Evening 4, 8×8 oil on claybord
I started this painting a month ago at a plein air class. I’ve added to it several times but fell like it is done now. It is a relaxer…view to ease your eyes.
$50 © Pam Van Londen 2010, Mary’s Peak 6, 8×8 oil on clayboard
This quick sketch of Mary’s Peak outside Corvallis and Philomath uses exaggerated color and the same transparent oil on Claybord technique I’ve been using lately.
SOLD © Pam Van Londen 2010, Valley Morning 5 clouds, 8×8 oil on clayboard
Ah, it was a plein air day! Painting outside in perfect weather is invigorating and inspiring. It gives you a chance to look up at the sky and contemplate the clouds.
Artists often have their heads in the clouds; they are studying the shape and colors.