Plein Air Society of Southern Oregon

Plein Air 2009

2009-05-01T23:29:00.000-07:00

Well fellow PASSO Members, it's been a long recovery (8 months) but I'm back and ready to fire the starting gun. We had a small start a week ago at Edenvale Winery but winter just doesn't want to let go. There will be updates on our activities calender. If you have found a spot that we might all enjoy, please send in you ideas and if it fits the criteria for an available restroom, then it may get on the list. Lets get some pictures of our paintouts this year and get them posted. The best photo of us on our paintouts will be used on the PAS-SO front page. Yes friends & family may apply.
Send it to me @ passo1004@gmail.com send it as a jpeg file.
We have new members and a new energy, a very fun year ahead, jump in and enjoy.
Happy Painting
Norm

Plein Air take-along - make it yourself ...

2009-03-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Love to do plein air watercolors, but don't have a WC box?

Make yourself a WC paint box from an Altoid's tin ...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Pocket-Sized-Watercolor-Box/

~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

MIA popping back in!

2009-01-23T09:59:00.000-08:00

Ok, I know I've been missing in action, but have newly vowed to take a more active part in PASSO. I miss all
you guys and the plein air painting. So guess, I have no one to motivate but me! So here I am!

Wanted to share with you all a great potential plein air possibility (actually a big project I've been working on that has consummed alot of my time)! I've created a "Women's Mexico Retreat" for journaling and watercolor sketching, April 12-17, 2009! It will encompass more than just painting, like yoga, writing exercises, Buddist meditation etc. but will be an experiential adventure. Right now air fares are WAY low (I spent $600 for my fare in June and now it is $378!) - great time to book. Anyway, ladies, if you are interested OR know of anyone interested, please pass on this blogsite (for updates, pricing, events etc.): http://www.womensmexicoretreat2009.blogspot.com/

Can't wait for our next outdoor paintout - where you WILL see me! Keep hibernating but, keep creating!

Namaste'
Elaine

Just in case you missed this by Robert Genn.

2008-12-05T06:37:00.000-08:00

Recently Linda Menke of Sarasota, Florida, asked, "Is it expected or appropriate to send a thank-you note to the person who buys your painting? A local artist did this for us when we bought one of his. It felt nice. On the other hand, I have never sent one to a buyer of my own work. Is there an artists' etiquette in this matter?"

Thanks, Linda. This may seem a bit smug, but while collectors have been very kind to appreciate my art and keep me in bread, I've always thought I was the one doing them a favour. I don't think I've ever written and thanked a person for a purchase, even when it was the Queen. Maybe it's an artists' etiquette I'm not aware of.

On the other hand, something of genuine and permanent interest tucked in the back of the painting when it leaves the studio is often treasured by the buyer. Further, it gives the gallery a talking point and adds long-term value. All works of art don't lend themselves to this, but when there is something to say, it's an artist's way of thanking the Universe. Sharing that with a buyer is thanks enough.

I know it's a bit limp-brained and sentimental, but it's even fun to include "stuff." I've been known to tack a small zip-lock bag to the stretcher with a few pebbles from the stream in the painting, a feather from a passing grouse or a spare limpet (complete with the sniff-factor) from the beach. We've illustrated some examples that might be of value to you at the top of the current clickback.

One of the best items to find tucked into the back of a painting is a map. A photocopy, with an "X" where the work was painted, adds a treasure hunt to the art-buying event. Not a few buyers have tracked down the source of their paintings, even travelling to foreign countries.

Your works of art are an ever-changing record of your personal interests and growth. You don't want to trivialize or monetize the progress of that growth. Sensitive collectors know this. A genuinely-felt thought or observation--without going overboard--tucked away with the art, cements you to your vision and shares with others your hours of joy and struggle.

Trip to Europe

2008-11-03T08:15:00.000-08:00

http://picasaweb.google.com/kaydenisedriver/Europe02#

A few photos...40 out of 550! I have a LOT MORE!!!

enjoy!

Kay Driver

PAS-SO Calendar

2008-11-02T18:27:00.000-08:00

Did you know that when you click on an activity of the calendar, that activity will open with more details. Then there is a button you can click on that reminds you of that event? Fill in the blanks, set the reminder day (1-2-3 or more) and click on set. It will send you an email with a validation link. When you click on it, the system will set the timer for you and then you're all set.

I AM BACK.

2008-10-28T10:58:00.001-07:00

HELLO GOOD FRIENDS. I just returned from Paris and Collioure in France, Cadaques, Grenada, Barcelona and Seville in Spain and even Tangier, Morocco. It was an incredible trip and our first time visiting these countries. Looking forward to chatting with all of you very soon. Take care. Kay

Accepting the Blog Invitation

2008-10-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

Dear PAS-SO's, As it turns out we do need to make an email address using a Gmail address so we can post to this web. It's FREE and simple to do. Just pick a simple user name to use & simple pass word. Example myslef@gmail.com . Our site is getting better all the time. As I learn more things I can do I will pass them along. I will try to develop a personel page for each of us soon. There you will be able to put in your bio, link's to your own selling page (if you so choose), paintings you would like to show etc.
Cheers
~Norm

A retro-guy takes a tentative step

2008-10-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

OK. This is my #1 blog entry. I'll just follow along for a while, as my main interest is in painting. Thanx to Norm for pushing me into the blog-age. I was having a block-age!

Bruce

Pastel Paintings from Outings

2008-10-22T11:32:00.000-07:00

These were created at Table Rock venue & at the entrance to Talent City Hall this summer. ENJOY!!!

Linda's On the Blog!

2008-10-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

That was only a little bit painful, but worth the time to join in. My photo, if you click on my name in the column listing us bloggers on the left, is me and fellow artist Virginia Govedare at Apr. '08 Quick Draw for Taste of Ashland. It was a blast, with only 60 min. to paint and frame. I did a pastel, 9"x12", of Cape Sebastian on the Oregon coast (after doing 4 practice runs in my studio to get it under an hour.) Would do it again! It's really frazzling fun. If it's good weather for Lithia Pk. paint-out, I'll see you there.

Wispy Memory of Plein Air

2008-10-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

It's Elaine (Frenett) - Ok, I'm here, I'm in!!! And you know, once I start something I gotta really get into it!

Dreaming back to my last plein air paintout with everyone was
w - a- a- a- a- a - y back in September, the 4th to be exact! It WAS monumental cuz we'd been trying to go to Summer Joe's for year's (right, Norm?). And we actually made it - the glitch - Norm had just broken his leg in phenomenal acrobatic leap. But he mustered it together and got to the site in wheelchair, painted and of course, dined! It was jolly for us all.

I perused the grounds with my camera as usual. I enjoyed the gardens but found the giant sunflowers there, the most intriguing. Kind of like big people gazing down into the garden.

But when I settled, I chose the orchard scene. I was attracted to the long shadows tossed across the path and the very white fence. Here's my attempt for the day in my journal - not my finest - but it captures ALL the feelings and warmth of the day. As always, a very fond memory of painting out with great people in wonder-filled territory here in Oregon!

Sunriver Heaven

2008-10-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

Last year (thanks to Kay Driver) a bunch of us painted En Plein Air for 7 glorious days. I managed to end up with 5 good paintings. In the evening we would go out for local fare the return home to work on the paintings we didn't finish, watch art How To's or just enjoy each other's company. Attached is a WIP (work in progress).

I'll post more later. Norm

2008-10-20T01:33:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone,

Thanks Norm for the invite.

This is my first "blog post", so hopefully I'm doing this correctly.

Feel free to share any pointers.

Happy painting.

Pamela

Plein Air with "Smudge" @ Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

2008-10-10T22:45:00.000-07:00

This was about 3 years ago. Late in Fall.
I went and painted plein air in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. This was the fountain in the Rose Garden.
I love to use pastels for ease of use, colors, etc.
BUT ... as I found out when I made a trip to the restroom - just call me "Smudge" ... my face was COVERED in all kinds of pastel colors!
Fortunately not TOO MANY people had stopped to speak to me. :)
Oh ... now I know why they didn't stop to speak to me! HA!

Hope you enjoy this, and I (and others, I'm sure) are looking forward to YOUR stories and photos of Plein Air painting.
Click on the photo for a larger view.

~Jillian
http://www.JillianCrider.com

Welcome Plein Air Society of Southern Oregon

2008-10-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

This is OUR blog, members can request to become editors.

Once approved you can post photos, artwork, and talk about all things art!

WELCOME to this part of our own cyber world.