End of PAAR paint out - Quick Draw - 3rd place winner

My Quick draw painting, won 3rd, place. A vista looking down the street in front of the Riverside Art Museum. "Morning walk" 9x12 plein air pastel on Ampersand pastelbord.

After the Quick Draw, relaxing with good friends/artists, Terry d Chacon, Nita Harper and Joan Coffee, at the Mission Inn Las Campana. Waiting for the judge to make his selections of awards.

Here I am getting my award for 3rd place at the Quick Draw.

The above painting and another from the week of the paint out, will be displayed at the exhibition will open on March 31st 6pm to 9pm, at the opening reception at the Riverside Art Museum. Hope to see you there!

More from the 7th annual PAAR paint out

"The little schoolhouse" 9x12 plein air paste. (Campus of La Sierra University)

"Afternoon in the citrus grove" 9x12 plein air pastel. (Citrus Park, Riverside)

"The road to the grave" 12x12 plein air pastel. (Citrus Park, Riverside)

"In the middle" 6x12 plein air pastel. (campus of La Sierra University)

The paint out has been great fun, with good friends and pleasant weather the whole time. The above paintings were done on the last two days before the Quick Draw, on Saturday. There will be an exhibition of the paintings at the Riverside Art Museum, opening reception March 31st, 6pm to 9 pm. Each participation artist will submit one painting done during the week of the paint out and the painting done at the Quick Draw. Make sure to come to the reception if you are able. Would love to see you. Come and see which of my paintings I will have on display.

Plein Air Artists of Riverside 7th Annual Paint out

"Wildflower delight" 11x14 plein air pastel. Day 3.

"Mission Inn Blvd. vista" 9x12 plein air paste. Day 1.

"Dark clouds" 9x12 plein air pastel. Day 2

"Morning vista at the quarry" 6x12 plein air pastel. Day 3.

The 7th Annual PAAR paint out started on Sat. 2/19/12, and we are painting the "Jewels of Riverside". The first two days we painted around and along the Mission Inn Blvd.. Day three we painted at the Oak Quarry Golf Course with the beautiful vistas of the quarry walls, and the golf course. The weather was cloudy for the first two days, but it has now become sunny and perhaps warm. Look forward to the following days of painting.

"Approaching storm"

Approaching storm - Pastel 16x20 on ampersand pastelboard.

It has been quite some time since I have painted a painting in my studio, as the great outdoors is my studio of choice. However I have been wanting to do a studio paint of one of my plein air paintings in a much bigger size. So I painted this one, it is based on one of my plein air paintings, but a much broader view, and different foreground. I also used reference photos I took in the fall when I visited Zion National Park. So here it is, it was fun to do, and may do some more in the near future. Enjoy...

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plein air pastel landscape art

Live oak canyon - Redlands

"Live oak vista" 6x8 plein air pastel.

On Friday, Terry d Chacon and I looked for a place to paint near to home, and we went to this little canyon in Redlands with big oak trees, and nice canyon walls. I was attracted to the vista of the light hitting the scrub and trees up on top of the ridge. Most of the canyon wall were in shadow, but there was a few stripes of light hitting the top and streaming down. Fun afternoon.

Back at the "Back Bay"

"Overcast morning sparkle" 6x12 plein air pastel.

"Back Bay evening light" 9x12 plein air pastel.

Yesterday I painted with my good friend and artists, Terry d Chacon, for a great day of painting at the Newport Back bay area. This is always a magical place to paint as there is the sparkle of the sun on the water, marsh areas, and cliff that reflect the sun. Above, my two paintings, enjoy..

A new year of painting, 2012

Painting at Red Rock State Park, one of my favorite places to go. On this day the large white bare trees were very facinating, so I chose to paint them in the vista on this morning.

Abbie, my painting companion, with her green sweater. Of course she has a blankie to sit on thanks to her auntie Lill.

"Morning at Red Rock Park" - 6x18 plein air pastel.

"Bell Rock vista" 6x6 plein air pastel.

"Sedona eveining II" 5x7 plein air pastel.

"Sedona evening III" 6x6 plein air pastel.

"Sedona morning III" 5x7 plein air pastel.

"Sedona morning II" 5x7 plein air pastel.

"Sedona morning II" 8x10 plein air pastel.

I have had a few chances to paint in this new year, but have not posted any of these paintings as of yet. I am looking forward to a great painting year in the months to come.

Last week I had a great time with my good friend Lilli, who took me for a great getaway to Sedona, to celebrate my birthday. Sedona has always been a wonderful place both of inspiration for painting and for personal growth. On this trip it was also fun, to take my dog Abbie, who had a great time traveling, and meeting new dogie friends at the Sedona dog park.

I did manage to get a few paintings done on this trip, in fact I did 7 paintings in the 4 days we were there. On the last day, the wind was blowing so hard, it was impossible to paint out of doors, so I painted from the hotel room which had a beautiful view from the balcony, of the red rocks.

Christmas time at the Mission Inn, 2011

Each year my friends of PAAR paint at nighttime to capture the beautiful Christmas lights of the historic Mission Inn at Riverside, CA. It is always fun to paint the lights, in the crisp evening light.

To all my followers of this blog, have a very Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year. Hope you continue to follow my art adventures in 2012.

Video - Painting the Grand canyon - "Windy day"

Painting the Grand Canyon, once again

Painting along the rim, with Terry d Chacon and Nita Harper.

"Grand Canyon Morning" 8x10 plein air pastel.

" River vista afternoon" 11x14 Plein air pastel.

"The two watchmen" 9x12 plein air pastel.

"Studio vista" 6x12 plein air pastel.

On Monday the 28th I got up very very early in the morning, (4 am) and started headed to the Grand Canyon with two of my artists friends, Terry d. Chacon and Nita Harper for a wonderful painting adventure . We arrived around noon, and since we could not check in to our hotel, we left our luggage at the hotel, and headed out to paint. This was my second time I had painted at the canyon, and I was excited about the prospect to pain the beauty of this most beautiful of our National Parks. The next day we also painted both morning and afternoon, with perfect weather. The last day or our three day adventure was cold and windy, but we managed to paint two paintings before we left for home. Such a beautiful place to paint, and wonderful artist friends to share the experience with.

Zion National Park

The week before Thanksgiving I was able to visit Zion National Park, with my older brother who is now living in the area. On a previous post, I wrote about this adventure, so, here are the two paintings I was able to complete on the last day while there.

Women Artists of the West - Online show and sale

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Check out this great Christmas show - I have three paintings on display here also. WAOW is a fabulous national organization of talented artists . Great artwork!! If you are interested in my artwork, e-mail me.

Zion National Park Splendor

After the wonderful hike to the Wave, my cousin Verna Ames and I had a great two days, exploring around Zion area, and Rockville area where my brother Bob and Karen are building their home. The fall colors were in full bloom, and the weather was clear and beautiful. Abbie loved riding in the car and looking out the sunroof, and of course, hikeing along the trails with Verna and Bob and I.
On the last day in the Park, I was able to paint a couple plein air paintings, this was the first one, painted along the river bed.

My last painting, done late in Zion. For more information, check out my brother's blog, Bob Ford.

Trip to "The Wave" & Zion in Utah

I just returned from a wonderful trip to St. George, Utah, to visit my brother, Bob Ford and his wife Karen. While there, I experienced a once in a lifetime hike to "The Wave". This was a 7 mile round trip, hike across the desert terrain, which was at times sandy dunes, and other times, climbing rocks and heading across the desert without a trail. Our guide for this great hike was Gerry Bryant, a geologist, and expert in the area. It was also a great treat to have my cousin, Verna Ames, from Washington, along, and this was also Abbie's (my dog) first long trip, and long hikes. As you can see from these photos, the vistas were breathtaking, and quite different around each bend.






Once we arrived to the area of "The wave" the striations in the rocks were amazing, and even though they look fragile and sharp, they were very hardy, but very rough. It is very difficult to explain, but the beauty was amazing.

By the time we were heading back from the wave, the shadows across the desert were getting long and dramatic. I kept thinking I would so much love to be out here to paint this landscape, but next time, the only way might be to be dropped by helicopter.

My Cousin Verna, on the 3 1/2 mile hike back, and Abbie looking back on the trail, acting like she could do it all over again.

I feel honored to have experienced this fantastic hike. The next few days, were spent a little easier, but in other beautiful areas, of Utah, Zion National Park, and the surrounding area. More to follow... Hope you enjoyed the photos.