California Artwork

Saturday, September 18, 2010

WILD FLOWERS AT EAGLE NEST BY SUSAN RODEN

WILD FLOWERS AT EAGLE NEST

SUSAN E. RODEN

10" x 8"w pastel

Courtesy of Tirage Gallery*

* contact for purchase

This grove of wild flowers is where I was traipsing

around for hours, before I discovered I was stranded.

Lovely....

I was smack dab in the center of Catalina Island for hours,

mesmerized with the sights and colors.

There I go... with my head in the clouds and ducking the rain drops!

Fortunately I finally spotted and flagged down a

Catalina Conservancy Employee tooling down the road,

who radioed a ride for my return to Avalon.

(no, it wasn't a garbage truck as Tirage claimed)

This is one of my paintings included within the Colors of Catalina

show, comprised of four participating galleries of the Pasadena Art

Association. Works may be viewed now at the galleries, with mutual

open house receptions on Saturday, October 9th, from noon to

5:00 p.m. Myself and many of the exhibiting Artists will

be in attendance.

This is a show not to be missed - hope to see you there!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Coral Canyon Rocks, abstract mixed media painting by Carol Engles

5x7 acrylic with pastel and charcoal on paper. $50 plus $10 U.S. shipping

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Old Tustin by Nancy Goldman

Old Tustin

Image Size 16" x 16"

Silk dyes on silk

Sold

To see more of my paintings, please visit my website or blog.

E-mail: nancygoldman@cox.net

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Arabian Two, charcoal equine drawing by Carol Engles

8x10 charcoal drawing on paper. This is a commissioned piece. I tried to capture the elegant, distinctive movement of an Arabian in a semi-abstract style.

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California Abstract Artist Carol Engles

Ruth Andre Painting-Lunch Date

Have you been to Volcano, California? The main street is about a block long and the buildings that line the street were built during the "Gold Rush" era. There are some fun places to shop and to eat with a theater for a bit of drama. This little painting is of two old oak trees at the far end of town, near the old jail that still stands today. Taking a road trip to Volcano made for, "A Painting Day".

"Lunch Meeting"-5x5-inches, oil/canvas-Framed by Ruth Andre

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andre@ruthandre.com

Desert Plants

Mother Nature Sculpts

Opetunia Burbanki

36" x 48"

Acrylic on Canvas
$ 3500.00

I see desert plants as sculptures created by nature.

This painting represents a thornless type of Prickly Pear which was developed in the hopes it could feed free range cattle in arid conditions. It was not successful as such, but makes a fabulous addition to a desert landscape. This particular painting was inspired by a plant in the Southern California desert.

When painting desert plants, I take artistic liberty with the color and shape of the plant and it's flowers to enhance the composition and chosen palette.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Ruth Andre Painting-Standing Tall

On the way to Galt, California to buy a few bales of hay for our three hay eaters. My husband was at the wheel of the truck when he heard me say, Stop. I saw this beautiful paint gelding in the field near the road and wanted to get out and take a look at him. This stoic fellow was very happy to have company and seemed willing to pose as I took a few photos. Paints are a beautiful breed. Their coloring is always a lovely surprise, like puzzles in a box. Heading to Galt made for, "A Painting Day".

"Standing Tall"-48x24-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

Available at Texana- 361-645-2074 - Goliad, Texas

www.ruthandre.com

andre@ruthandre.com