30 plus 1 - Lewiston's 30/30/30

So this year, I'm still doing the 30 Works in 30 Days. But this time, we made it official. The idea was embraced by the Arts Commission of the City of Moscow. I had also talked about the idea with the Palouse Women Artists group and Kelsey Grafton, Blue Sky Mondays (FaceBook Page) http://www.kelseygrafton.com/ took it on herself to start the 30 Day challenge in Lewiston!

The 30/30/30 Show here in Moscow will open on December 14th. Sneak Peek December 13th. 30 Artists, 30 artworks each - 900 Pieces of original art. Stay Tuned.

Kelsey's 30+1 Show debut was tonight. And what a great show! If you are in the area please go see it. All work is 30$ each. Buy Local. Buy Art! I snagged a wonderful little landscape by artist Linda Scott... which I will post as soon as my new camera arrives... because my old camera is hiding somewhere...

Here is a snippet of info about the 30 +1 show. It's up til December 27. Except the piece I bought, which is home with me now. And mine, all mine.

Several local businesses, including The Blue Lantern Coffee House, Studio 202 and The Creative Shop, will host a “Two Block Art Walk,” featuring the results from participating artists of the 30+1 Challenge, an event by Blue Sky Mondays. Participants created thirty 5x7 original pieces in thirty days, plus one collaborative piece. All work is priced at $30 and sold in a "Grab & Go" format. The show will run through December 27th. 

Prizes will be given for people's choice. Voters will be entered into a drawing for one 5x7 original.

Participating artists include: Patti Lee, Courtney Brockett, Melissa Bonnett, Joseph Filler, David Berry, Linda Scott, Virginia Doak, Kelsey Grafton, Deon Douglass, Nancy Morrison, Noah Schuerman, Marlys Seubert, Robin Harvey, Carmelita Nedrow, Jennifer Whitted, Jennelle Brunner, and Wanda Keefer.

Artists and Artwork! 

One of the Displays - my new acquisition by artist Linda Scott is first painting on the left, bottom row

Another Art Display

More Art

Snake River Showcase, Juried Fine Art Exhibit & Sale

My submissions for the Snake River Showcase - at the Valley Art Center in Clarkston, WA. Opening Friday, November 2nd. 5:00-8:00pm

Turban Squash, 6"x6" Oil on hardboad panel. 

$110, framed

Golden Lotus, 12"x16" Oil on stretched canvas, (painting dimensions)

$575, framed

Palouse Trees, 6"x6" Oil on canvaspanel (painting dimensions)

$110, framed

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

To purchase, please contact me - aldisdl@hotmail.com

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.

Zoe

Zoe, 4"x4" Oil on CanvasBoard, Private Collection

Zoe was a diabetic Pit Bull rescued from the streets by Leave No Paws Behind, Inc in California. She struggled valiantly and recovered at the vet - the founder of LNPB bonded with her and took her home. Zoe's heart gave out a couple days later. I think she knew she was loved and in a good place.

RIP, Zoe

Please donate to http://www.leavenopawsbehind.org/ or your local Humane Society. 

No amount is too small.