"Ripe Figs," oil on hardboard, 6"x8" (update - Sold)

Silver and Mandarins

"Silver Creamer with Mandarins" oil on hardboard, 6"x12" (update - sold)

 

Working with the warm palette I enjoy.  I like the country elegance of combining silver with fruit.  Painting with broad loose strokes and thin paint in both the foreground and background, adds more of a rustic informal feel.   

I've been busy painting (small works) to enter into various juried Holiday Shows.  Here is a sampling of what I have been doing over the past month.

"Pear with Pomegranates" - (update Sold at Segil Fine Art Galley)

"Sweet Slice" -  (update Sold at Debra Huse Gallery)

"Bavarian Tea Cup and Lemon" - sold

"Red Plums and Silver" - update sold Debra Huse Gallery)

 

 



"Pair of Pears" oil on hardboard, 6"x8" (update - Sold)

Crystal Cove Beach Paintings

Here are the two small loose oil painting studies I referred to in yesterday's post.

 "Cove Waves" oil painting sketch 6"x8" on hardboard
 

"Wave Breaks" oil painting sketch 6"x8" on hardboard


Painting at the Beach

Last week I joined fellow artists for a beautiful day plein air painting.  It had been a long long time since I ventured outside to paint.  I was terribly rusty, but enjoyed every moment!  I'll post my two small studies as soon as I photograph them.  In the mean time, here are some nice shots to share.

 

Crystal Cove



Final pictures from the last week of the Festival of Arts.

Fellow artist Ron Azevedo with cast of Criminal Minds 

Greg LaRock with our wonderful Festival booth contractor Ron Weldon

Jeff Horn

Festival security guard Jan with fellow artists. Her last day and off-duty finally has time for a glass of wine!

Gar Gropser and Nancy Egan

Packing up.....it's all over.  I had a great time!

 One last look at the Pageant of the Masters "Genus" mural at the entrance to the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.

 

Last week of Festival of the Arts, Laguna Beach

I have been taking pictures of artist friends, their wonderful displays of art, events being held on the Festival grounds, and much more throughout these past two months.  The last day is fast approaching.  Though many of us probably need to catch up on sleep and start finding time to paint, it will be sad to say good bye to an amazing summer!



Pastel artist Mary Aslin creating a beautiful still life of roses.  www.maryaslin.com

Oil painter Michael Obermeyer demonstrating at his booth.  www.michaelobermeyer.com

Rose Hammer, www.rosefiberart.blogspot.com

Artists Ron Azevedo, Amanda, Tony Salvo and David Teter

www.ronazevedo.com

www.wendywirth.com

Amanda, with artists Marie Tippets and Annette Wimmer

www.marietippets.com

www.annettewimmer.com

Greg and Laurie LaRock www.greglarock.com

KOST Radio & Acura Concert with Christopher Cross.

 



Festival of Arts, Artist Wendy Wirth

It was a year ago that my dear artist friend Wendy Wirth encouraged me to enter Festival of Arts.  I just realized I had yet to post a picture of Wendy (a third year particpant) at her booth this year.  It's been a great joy to share this fantastic experieince with her.    www.wendywirth.com

 Amanda and Wendy

Festival Days

It's 18 days into the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts with many activities happening every day.  Here is a look at some fellow artist friends along with great music events.

 

Tony Salvo in front of his fun paintings at the Festival of Arts.

 Tony painting one of his fabulous dessert paintings. www.salvofineart.com

Josh Corbin is across from my space, he paints wonderful scenic golf vistas! www.corbinarts.com

Marie Tippits, also a first-time juried artist like myself has her space one row over from me.  I am very happy to have met a new lovely artist friend.  She is an award winning pastel artist.  www.marietippets.com 

Groov'in to the music of Poncho Sanchez.

Amanda and Marie enjoying the sights and sounds.

Weekend music events are a big hit.

Amanda with artist Larry Bates.

Beatles music is played every Sunday.  Love it!!

Here is a painting I worked on for a demonstration at the Festival.