Art from the Past

This is a gouache painting that I did during college while studying art in Kansas City.  It was returned to me this week by my mom - she bought it as a part of an auction after a show.  She and her husband are now traveling full-time in their RV and I was really happy about getting it back.  One of my first shows, one of my first awards... Where does the time go? 

Home From Jackson - Great Workshop with Jim Wilcox

Wow!  What a week!  I spent the past week in Jackson, Wyoming, at a workshop with Jim Wilcox.  Had a great time, loved watching him paint every day, worked really hard at getting a few "bugs" out of my painting (not real ones like when painting en plein air - this was a studio painting workshop), and now I am processing all the great instruction.  I know it stretches me, humbles me to no end, and I believe it will bring me a step farther along in this art journey.  Here are four 12X16" paintings that I worked on there.  I will modify and amend a few things still... Thank you, Jim, for sharing your skill and patiently helping me along my way.  I will be back for sure! - Jeff

Day One of the Jim Wilcox Workshop - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Great day today - Started off with a demonstration from Jim.  I feel a bit like a sponge, trying to soak up all the wonder and talent, watching the magic from each stroke of the brush.  I realize I am in the presence of a master, and yet such a humble man who would take the time to encourage and guide me.  After the morning watching Jim, it was my turn.  I toyed with the idea of painting the desert - it is so familliar to me, but I decided to s-t-r-e-a-c-h.  I had to paint the Tetons.  So paint I did... The results, well, let's give it a few more days before the reveal.  Here are a few pictures from Jackson today.   I am having a blast, -Jeff

Next Week with Jim Wilcox

I have all the arrangements set and will be heading up to Jackson Hole for the first week of November (Next Week) for a studio workshop with Jim Wilcox.  I have been forwarned that this is a heavy duty WORKshop and that I will be WORKED - I am looking forward to it!  

 Check out Jim's work at the following link:

http://www.wilcoxgallery.com/

Photos of Kadi and Jeff from "Paint the Aspens"

http://joyouslakegallery.com/PainttheAspens2010.htm

Had a great time the last few days painting in the White Mountains of Arizona.  Kadi, my daughter, and I participated in a plein air event and had a blast! We each have 3 paintings hanging in the show.   The following is an article about the event:

Paint the Aspens Welcomes 35 Artists
Paint the Aspens will welcome 35 artists to the White Mountains to paint the fall landscape beginning Saturday.The artists will paint on location (plein air) through the week, and prepare their work for the reception and judging Oct. 9, from 3 - 7 pm at the High Country Art Gallery in Pinetop. NEAFAA (the Northeastern Arizona Fine Art Association) created this year's event in conjunction with the Arizona Plein Air Painters Association.  Since the paintings were created during the week, some may still be wet.  "This is the largest field of painters in the history of Paint the Aspens," noted Co-Chair Gwen Meyer, whose gallery, Joyous Lake, hosted the show from 2005 through 2008.  "We have top quality artists coming from all over Arizona, and as far west as California..."  Gabor Svagrik, judge for the event, will award almost $1,000 in cash prizes, and hold a workshop the following Sunday morning, Oct. 10, for those interested in learning plein air painting. Additional prizes will be awarded by the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside and the artists. The public will also be invited to participate in a "People's Choice" award.  The High Country Art Gallery is located at 592 W. White Mountain Blvd., next to Paradise Anglers. Information about the event and, after they are created, paintings from the show, can be found at highcountryartgallery.com. The show closes Oct. 24.       

Here is a link to the show:  

 http://joyouslakegallery.com/PainttheAspens2010.htm

Paint the Aspens Juried Show Next Week

I will be participating in Paint the Aspens Juried show next week.
 I look forward to the cool mornings in the White Mountains. 
Should be Fun!  You can check out the show on line.  -Jeff

$.99 Auction Starts for Ebay

I have noticed a definate slow down for artist on eBay - Looks like a great time to take advantage of some reduced prices and low auctions.  Although I have had a slow down too, I have taken advantage of the extra time to set up my store to offer more variety to buyers.  I have also added some $.99 no reserve auctions + free shipping - hopefully bringing some new lookers and bidders!  I will be listing these weekly so if you have tried and been outbidded, please come back and try again. Pictured above are two of my $.99 start auctions for this week.  ALSO... Kadi, my daughter who is studying art and has been on a mission trip for some months, is back for a 4 month rest before heading out for the last leg of her mission.  I have to say that she is better than ever!  I will continue to list some of her paintings in my store.  Just look under the store catagory "Art by Kadi" for her new pieces.  All proceeds from her art will go to funding her mission trip.