Redwood Meadows

Attempted to plein air paint at beautiful Redwood Meadows near Bragg creek with Kathryn Manry, Sharon Lynn Williams and Karin Heuhold. Didn't stay long though, it was pretty windy. I finished these two off at home so I guess they are only 3/4 plein air painted. This second one I was a little looser and it was finished very quickly...45 min.

acrylic on canvas, 14x14

Falls at Lake O'Hara

Acrylic on canvas, 24x36 $1200

This is my first painting after my wonderfull experience at Gabriola. I did try and use some of the information I gained with the use of transparent and single pigment colors. I like the way this turned out.

More from Gabriola

From the Top:

Brian Atyeo painting at Full Moon farm with the view of Mt Baker. I had never see him paint before so I was quite pleasantly surprized with the outcome of this painting.
Everyone in my group was excited for Steven Quiller, even thought he majoritiy of us were acrylic painters. He's a wonderfull watercolorist

Steven and the ladies on the rocks. This was the last day of painting and I would have liked to have seen more of and talked to Gaye Adams, and especially Liz Wiltzen & Sarah Kidner who are also from Alberta, but I never got the chance.

From the Top:
Robert Genn Demo...he was incredible! and fast...he painted 4 paintings in one afternoon. it was a little scary watching him get in and out of his easel/chair contraption he built. I bought his book

Suzanne's afternoon workshop...she is chalk full of positive energy and such a nice person. She made me realize I needed to sketch more.

My paintings I had done during the week and was lucky enough to have sold them all.I may be getting the knack of this 'Plein Air' stuff after all.

Brent Heighton ...one of my favorite all time impressionist painters! I was kinda awestruck. I wish I could have watched him paint more! I would love to paint like him.

...More tomorrow

Gabriola Island Painting Extravaganza

Wow! Loved it. What an amazing experience. To have all these incredible artists in one room! Information overload! A few minor bumps along the way but all and all a totally enjoyable week. Kathryn Manry sums it up quite nicely


"Gabriola Island is the northernmost of the southern group of Gulf Islands east of Vancouver Island. In September, it was the site of a week long gathering of artists for a Federation outdoor painting event. The 88 participants came together at The Haven, a facility which provided a waterfront setting for living, dining, and generally hanging out… and from there they dispersed daily to various painting sites around the island to work “en plein aire” and explore their responses to the rich visual opportunities each location offered.

There were four principal “instructors” – artists who rotated through smaller groups of 22 participants each day. They conducted sessions according to their own focus and techniques at different sites. David Langevin, Stephen Quiller, Suzanne Northcott and Brian Atyeo were the “stars” who served in these rolls. In addition to these principal presenters, other artists were invited to attend, to paint together with the groups at the various sites, and to participate in the evening events. These artists included Janice Robertson, Kiff Holland, Brent Heighton, Alan Wylie, Gaye Adams, Liz Wiltzen, Rick McDiarmid, Sarah Kidner, Jean Pederson, and Donna Baspaly. Robert Genn was a special guest for one evening session. This collection of talent made for a rich and heady environment."

I have hundreds of photos to share but obviously can only submit a few. More tomorrow :)

Amonst The Daisys

acrylic, 8x10

One Bright Spot

acrylic on canvas, 12 x12 $395
I love the way the sunlight is hitting the side of the hill..but husband thinks it's too bright. What do you think?

Light The Hills

small 8x10, $195.00

acrylic on gessobord ( thanks http://studiotodorovic.com/)

Been awhile since I painted. Guess I needed a small break and had company. Hard at it now though...lots of ideas!

'Textural Mountain Bloom'

Acrylic 16x20 , 550.00
Having lots of fun with the texture...not so much with titles. Again, you must full view to get the full impact. For any questions or purchases please contact me at l.wilder@shaw.ca

Tangle Light

Acrylic on canvas, 18x24 ,$695.00
Back to getting my hands dirty...lots of texture
( don't know how many times I have reworked this painting!)
Please full view
for any questions or purchases please contact me at l.wilder@shaw.ca

"Trail View'

Acrylic on canvas, 12x12. $295.00
Funny how some painting can take forever...hours, and then others seem to just happen so smoothly...this one... 45 min. I really like the light.

Come Together

Acrylic on canvas, 24x36

I've given up the plein-air and painting a day...for now. I was getting a little frustrated and felt I was stifling my creativity. So back to my larger canvases and getting my hands dirty...much happier! I have changed my blog name to reflect this change...I will still paint everyday but not force myself to produce a painting everyday.

I've been looking at an older painting (2008) "The Gathering" it had always bothered me and I couldn't figure out why...it was time to fix it, change it and make it better. I think I have succeeded. Took out the human element and added a few more horses. Still...not sure if it's done but good for now. What do you think?

l.wilder@shaw.ca

Foothills

acrylic 8x10. Not use to all this smoothness in my landscapes but plein air does not allow me more time for my texures in acrylic...will have to come up with something

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Between the Trees

8x8 acrylic on gessobord.$ 165.00
No palette knife for this landscape and I'm not sure I like the smoothness and I think I'm trying to put too much detail in these tiny ones

Elbow River, Plein Air

acrylic, on gessobord, 8x10, $195.00

When Plein Air painting with artist friend Kathryn Manry. Went twice now to this beautiful secluded spot just before Elbow Falls ( Elbow boat launch) I really am surprised more people don't go there to enjoy it...picnic tables fire pits, loads of trees and the ability to dangle your feet in the refreshing water. I'm still not equipped for this kind of painting so parking the car close by and not having to walk far is a must! Some day would love to buy a soltek easel ( if they ever drop in price!)

You Looking at Me?

While driving around Elbow Falls, we had to stop for all theses cows crossing the road ( slowly I might add). They were grazing on either side of the road got out to take pictures...I now have tons of reference photos!
Acrylic on gessobord, 8x10, $195.00

Apple Slice

acrlic on gessobord, 8"x 8 "

$165.00

Shadows and Pears

I just loved the shadows on these pears...but I think I over worked the pears a bit.

acrylic on gessobord, 8x10, $ 195.00

Pears

Tiny 5x7 acrylic on gessobord, $125.00

White Portrait

Tiny 5x7, acrylic on gessobord

Misty Walk

acrylic on gessobord, 8x10 , $195.00
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acrylic on gessobord, 8x8, $165.00

This happened quite by accident and I'm really quite pleased with it. I covered a small 8x8 gessobord with gel, just to get some background texture and as I was adding some tint I saw a horse emerge so...I went with it. Didn't want to mess around too much with it so I could keep it fresh. PLEASE FULL VIEW

thanks to my sponsor studio Todorovic

Rocky Mountain Mist

Acrylic on canvas, 20x24 in

Here is another older canvas I painted over ( how can you tell I was running out of canvas). On the upside though, I now have a sponsor! Studio Todorovic. in Art Central who also sells my jewellery.http://www.studiotodorovic.com/

I am also represented by Swirl Fine Arts in Art Central, who sells my paintings.http://www.swirlfineart.com/

Rocky Mountain Texture

acrylic 18x24 on canvas

Painted over an old painting ( again). I really like to do this to create more texture and depth to my paintings. I still need to workout a few details but this was a lot of fun to play with.

Hidden Stream

Acrylic 8x10

Been away for a few days.

Here is a tiny fast painting to get me going again