Painting on Fabric

For the love of pattern... Acrylic painting, sealed, on cotton fabric ("fat quarters"), on 4"x4", 1.5" deep - gallery wrap canvas, ready to hang (sawtooth hanger)

 $35 each plus shipping. To purchase, contact me - aldisdl@hotmail.com 

Bluebird -SOLD

Dotty the Giraffe -SOLD

Making Waves - SOLD

10 (8x8) Canvases - $30 each!

PWA Project - 10 Artworks, 30 hours, $30 each

8"x8" Gallery Wrap (1.5" deep) Canvases, Cotton Fabric, Acrylics

So, I missed the hanging deadline. I finished these two days after the drop off date. I can't blame anyone but myself, but, in my defense, life has thrown me some big curve balls recently. Not bad stuff, just, stuff that keeps me from painting & creating. 

These 10 paintings are all done on 8"x8" Gallery Wrap Canvases that I covered with Cotton Fat Quarters from the fabric store. The original concept was to create origami animals and paint them but I realized I just wanted to paint animals - birds and insects. This is one of the few times I have painted exclusively in Acrylics. That might change, but I like the set so far. I just really dig pattern. 

If you are interested in purchasing, please email me - aldisdl@hotmail.com (please put 8"x8" canvas in the Subject line) they are all $30 each plus shipping. 

Enjoy!

Plein Air 2013 - Cloud Chasing

On Monday I went painting Plein Air for the first time this year, with my friend (hardcore plein air painter) Aaron Johnson. We drove out to a nice lookout spot on the old Pullman Highway, then raced back to his studio to pick up a Grad Student (painting) from the U of I - then back out for one more quick painting... Aaron is a whirlwind of paint and brushes - you have to be when you are trying to capture clouds. Below are my ventures, check out Aaron's wonderful painterly paintings on his website: www.cordellart.com 

Take Me To Your Leader (or Feed Me Seymour) Cloud Formation #1

6"x6",Oil on hardboard panel

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Clouds above the Palouse 2 , 6"x8" Oil on canvasboard

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View from Old Pullman Highway, 8"x8" Oil on hardboard panel

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Heart of the Arts, the 1912 Center "CenterPiece" Show

East Entrance, 1912 Center, 16"x12" oil on canvas

SOLD, thank you!

Part of the Centerpiece Exhibit for the Centennial Celebration of the 1912 Center, Heart of the Arts, Moscow. Open House on Friday, February 1st from 3-5pm. 

Ramon, 1/21/2013

Ramon, 6"x6" Oil on hardboard panel

Sophia, 1/20/2013

Sophia, 6"x6" Oil on hardboard panel

Freckles, 1/7/2013

Freckles, 6"x6" oil on hardboard panel

Walnut - life size

Walnut, 2"x2" oil on itty bitty canvas

$25 plus $5 shipping

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I'll be add these mini paintings throughout the month, maybe even longer. 

They are an interesting challenge - what can you paint in 4 square inches? 

Available Work

Moonsnail Shell, 5"x7" Oil on Canvas Board

$30.00 plus $5 shipping

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Up & Away, 7"x5" Oil on Canvasboard

$30.00 plus $5 shipping

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Rock Lobster, 5"x7" Oil on Canvasboard

$30 plus $5 shipping

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Imagined Portraits (and real ones too)

Sometimes I do portraits. Of people. Here are some recent paintings headed towards finish. The two larger portraits are based on "real" people, but in imaginary settings. Ella, a girl from my neighborhood in Seattle, was nice enough to sit for me for a painting of her as Alice in Wonderland. Brian is a friend/coworker at Michaels Arts & Crafts here in Moscow. He said he wanted to look like an admiral... 

And the young lady with the whispy blonde hair? Well, she's just super cute. 

GH, 12"x12" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Private Commission

Ella As Alice, 24"x20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Collection of the Artist

Admiral Brian, 14"x11" Oil on stretched canvas
Private Collection

Spoon-A-Palooza @ BookPeople, Moscow!

Silver Ladle, 7"x 2 3/4", oil on 1/2" MDF panel. Ready to hang, unframed

$75 plus shipping

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Sugar Cubes and Silver Strainer

2 3/4"x 7", oil on 1/2" MDF panel. Ready to hang, unframed

$75 plus shipping

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Two entries for Spoon-A-Palooza, curated by the lovely Kristin LeVier. One night only show at Book People, Moscow.

Palouse Plein Air 2012

My Piece, "Pines Between The Fields" made Honorable Mention at the Palouse Plein Air 2012 Competition this year. Congrats to all the winners! It's a great show, lots of great work. I think two of the winners came up from Boise, ID to participate. 

 I will post more soon, but I figured I would get this up now. Many thanks to my fellow Plein Air companion, Gloria, for supplying snacks, drinks and transportation to great venues. I am very thankful for her wide knowledge of the area, as well as her infectious enthusiasm. 

Proof! 

                                     

MoonRaker, 6"x6" oil on hardboard panel. $110. 

This piece was done the day before the competition. The Latah County Fair was in town. Bunch of shiny rides in candy colors. And a challenging "warm-up". Thanks to my friend Gloria for the suggestion.

Wheel of Fire, 6"x8" Oil on canvasboard panel $125.

Another piece at the Latah County Fair. 

Railroad Lines (WaWaWai Park) 6"x8" Oil on Canvasboard panel. $145.

Day 1 of the Plein Air. The wildfires made the air smoky but we soldiered on. This is a view of the lower portion of the buttes across the Snake River, with the Railroad track & trees in the foreground

Butte, (WaWaWai Park), 10"x8" Oil on Canvasboard panel, $175.

We were sitting in the Park, overlooking a small lake that led out to the Snake River. This was behind me.

Day Two

 The Distant Shore, 8"x8" oil on cradled wood panel, $230.

(Spring Valley Reservoir, near Troy, ID)

I honestly love this piece. No idea why - it's not that refined, but looking at it in retrospect, it gives me a sense of calm. 

Smoke on the Mountain - 5"x7" Oil on hardboard panel - $100.

(Spring Valley Reservoir, near Troy, ID)

Trying to capture the smoky air - this was a day between the big flare ups from the wildfires in nearby Washington State. The air was still smoky but there was a cool breeze and the sky cleared up to a beautiful pale blue for a couple hours. 

Day Three

After the Harvest, 8"x10" Oil on hardboard panel, $175.

(from Kamiak Butte)

Kamiak Butte gave us great views of the Palouse. And the challenge of the wide panoramic view. Something I need to work on. And trees. Darn trees. The great thing about the locations, for the most part we were within walking distance of a public bathroom. Score! 

The Pines Between the Fields, 6"x6" Oil on hardboard panel, $130

(from Kamiak Butte)

I am happy with this painting. I zeroed in on two trees from the previous composition. Focused on a variety of oranges/ochres in the background. Thought color, color, color. And value, of course. 

Day Four 

Moscow Roofscape, 4"x12" oil on gallery wrap canvas, $175.

(Across the street from the Recycling center, Moscow, ID)

I had forgotten that Plein Air wasn't just rural views. So I tried a view that I walk by almost everyday. This is a snippet of downtown Moscow, seen from one street over. The building that kinda looks like a ship is the Water Department. I was standing near a tractor/farm equipment supply store. What did I learn? I need to lose some edges. But this was fun! 

August 4,5,6

Well, I am painting one a day, I can't say I am *posting* one a day...

August 4th, 2012, Golden, 4"X4" Oil on canvasboard

$25 plus $6 shipping (US)

August 5th, 2012, Fuschias, 4"x4" oil on Canvasboard

$25 plus $6 shipping (US)

August 6th 2012, Ball, 4"x4" oil on Canvasboard

SOLD

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August 1,2,3 - 4x4s

August 1st, 2012 - Tweets - 4"x4" Oil on Canvasboard

$25 plus $6 shipping (US)

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August 2nd, 2012 - Faded - 4"x4" Oil on Canvasboard

$25 plus $6 shipping (US)

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August 3rd, 2012 - Promise - 4"x4" Oil on Canvasboard

$25 plus $6 shipping (US)

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31 Days of Summer- My Art Challenge

I'm a little late on announcing this, but I already started ... Another painting challenge for myself. This time with 4"x4" panels.

Starting August 1st, I will post one (4"x4") painting a day for the month of August. All will be available for sale, at $25 each (!!!) plus $6 shipping (US Priority Mail, within US).

$5 of the sale will go towards Animal Rescue.

Stay tuned! First three will be posted tonight - Friday, August 3rd.

The Artist Challenge #68 - Floral

The Challenge this time is "Floral", so here are some of mine:

Summer Sunflowers, 16"x12", Oil on Canvas

$175, unframed, before shipping

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Jonquils, 8"x8" Oil on Canvas

$100, unframed, before shipping

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And of course, a shout out to Rusty Harden, the hardworking, multitasking artist wrangler, and talented artist herself. Please visit the Artist Challenge Website to see the other artwork, and maybe you too will consider joining the challenge next time? www.theartistchallenge.com

Plein Air in July

Blue Sky Evening, Oil on Canvasboard, 4"x4"

$30 plus $7 shipping (USA) 

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Arboretum Flowers, Oil on Ampersand Panel, 5"x7"

$55 plus $7 shipping (USA)

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Along the Bike Path

 During a hot spell in May I went out to paint with Diana Moses Botkin. I'm still relatively new to the area so I just thought to drive out towards Troy, ID. There is a bike path that parallels the road all the way to Troy, and I was able to pull into a little parking area. We walked a little way up the bike path near a cluster of trees. A bunch of cyclists passed us, with a number of "thumbs up" - thankfully we left enough room for them to fly past us.

All work is available - please email me: aldisdl@hotmail.com

Palouse Trees, 7"x5" Oil on Ampersand Hardboard Panel

$45 unframed plus shipping

Palouse Path, 5"x7" Oil on Ampersand Hardboard Panel

$45 unframed plus shipping

The Wild and The Refined

I've had the happy opportunity to paint Plein-Air with Diana Moses Botkin as well as Aaron C Johnson. It's been a great week. I am thrilled to paint along side these talented artists. I'll post the results of my outdoor adventures soon, but until then, enjoy these 8x10s. Oil on Canvasboard, Unframed. Available at $40 each, $5 shipping.

To Purchase, please email me: aldisdl@hotmail.com

Forest Funghi

Palouse Tree - the Way to Uniontown, WA

In the Shade, Meridian Park, Seattle

Stone Lantern, Kubota Garden, Seattle

 And please visit Diana's and Aaron's websites! Diana's website: www.dianamosesbotkin.com Aaron's website: www.cordellart.com

Outside & Inside

With Spring in full swing and Summer close behind - the lure of painting outdoors and recuperating inside afterwards. Oil on Canvasboard, 8"x10", unframed. $40 plus $5 shipping. To purchase contact me: aldisdl@hotmail.com