Marymoor Park - study #1

I pass by this park everyday (to and from work at Microsoft, in the Seattle area) and today I brought my plein air supplies to capture the fall foliage/colors. I hope to do several more of these over the next 2 weeks -- Fall is disappearing fast!

Oils on canvas (8x10) -- 45 minute study

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Plein Air painting

Lately I've really been focused on my traditional skills -- painting, drawing, etc

I'm currently experimenting with various techniques and media (oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache and oil pastels) -- even doing some 'mixed media' experiences that show promise (stay tuned!)

I'm also really enjoying being outside in the great outdoors --> and doing plein air painting! (I love it!) -- to be outside, smelling the air.. feeling the breeze and seeing the local colors -- really invigorates a person! (especially when my day job is spent inside -- usually at a desk/on a computer!)

I have such appreciation for plein air landscape painters -- and I find myself really wanting to learn more! (it's so addicting, once you get started!)

The images that I'm posting today are from a recent plein air trip (to a local stream in my town of Sammamish, WA) -- here is a map link of the area: http://goo.gl/maps/xqSw9

The study was done in Gouache  (I actually prefer the final quality of oils (in regards to paint), but gouache is fun to work with -- especially for studies. Essentially I treat it as 'opaque watercolor' -- and it's easy to transport for plein air (just a few tubes/water and palette and you are all set!) -- everything I have fits in a small back pack that i keep in my car with me at all times. Check out James Gurney -- (YouTube videos) and how he uses Gouache.. what a master! -- that's my inspiration!! (to get that good!)

'Small Creek in Sammamish, WA' -- 1.5 hr plein air study done using Gouache on 8x10 canvas panel

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the Colors of Fall #2

'the Colors of Fall #2' - digital painting

Love this time of year! ..really enjoy the opportunity to paint with such wonderful colors. This is #2 in a series of landscapes I'm working on. 

done using a Surface Pro (Win PC) and Art Rage software

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'The colors of Fall #1'

'the Colors of Fall #1' - digital painting

Love this time of year! ..really enjoy the opportunity to paint with such wonderful colors. This is #1 in a series of landscapes I'm working on. 

done using a Surface Pro (Win PC) and Art Rage software

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'Red barn in Sammamish (WA)'

'Red barn in Sammamish (WA)'

this was done en Plein Air -- using a Surface Pro (Win PC) and Art Rage software

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My 'Work in Progress Wall'

I've been quite busy creating ART lately! ..spending time on the weekends and late nights working with traditional media such as: Oils, watercolors, etc.

I've also been going out and painting in the great outdoors (Plein Air) -- and I'm loving it!

Here are some Oil paintings that I'm currently working on (work in progress)

** I plan on selling these once completed -- stay tuned for more details! **

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'Botanical Gardens - Frankfurt'

'Botanical Gardens - Frankfurt'

digital painting - done using a Surface Pro and Art Rage software



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(Here is a time lapse animation showing the progress of creating this..
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