How is it that autumn has already arrived? I found myself getting in the spirit last weekend with this little pumpkin painting!
This piece is from a plein air workshop with Aimee Erickson from last weekend in Hood River. She is utterly brilliant with color theory and had plenty of helpful tricks & techniques for oil painting. It is amazing how even after Fine Art School and a lifetime full of painting, there are still so many things to learn. Experiences like these make me remember why I love to paint!
I took another workshop recently at Crater Lake with one of my all time favorite artists, Dan Rickards. We hiked up on the rim of the crater and did some sketching & chatting about life & painting. When the sun hits the lake, it becomes the most vibrant shade of blue - it is surreal!
On October 24th there will be a retrospective show of artwork of Crater Lake in Dan's gallery, The Clearwater Gallery - and I am lucky enough to have a painting in the show! If you are going through Sisters, Oregon, make sure you stop by!
For more information about the gallery and the upcoming show, take a look at http://www.theclearwatergallery.com/.
In other news: I have been selling comissions left & right! This season has by far been one of the busiest. Commissions are always fun because they always pose a new challenge and I love working with the stories people tell me.
If you are interested in a custom piece and would like more information about the process, feel free to send me an email at christinejoypainting@yahoo.com
My website is always updated with the newest available paintings as well. Paintings are a great gift option (especially with the holidays just around the corner)!
Don't forget that November 4th through the 6th is the Stormy Weather Arts Festival 2016 in Cannon Beach! Need an excuse to come to the coast? Come and see me & my artwork at Haystack Gallery! I will be painting live throughout the weekend. For more information check out: http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Entertainment/29th-Stormy-Weather-Arts-Festival
The easiest way to follow what I am up to & to see what is on the easel each week, follow me on Instagram: @christinejoypaintings.
Anywho, that is all for now! Cheers to a great weekend and this lovely fall weather!
Until next time,
Christine Joy