Art By Scott

I am happy to report that over the last two weeks I have sold 2 glicee’ prints of the Colorado Bridge. This is a good thing because I am not getting much brush time in the studio. It’s a good feeling to know that I have created something that appeals to the real world. It’s also a wonderful thing to reap the rewards of time spent and lost sleep creating this painting.

This puts me one baby step closer to getting published in Southwest Art. One step closer to to gallery representation and one step closer to transitioning to painting full time. Taking workshops when I want, plein air anytime . Cruisin’ the galleries and maybe even seeing my canvas in a window or two.

“Perchance to dream of a beautiful flower, and perchance to wake up with that flower in my hand”

                                                                                                                        - Author unknown-

Having brought back from our vacation to Oregon many digital images I have started painting the ever scenic Mt Hood. As I sit at the easel painting this serene scene the mountains are ablaze all over Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties. The cloud of smoke as seen from the airplane upon arriving home was a surreal and awesome experience. To juxtapose our local mountains with the view of Mt. Hood brings a sharp realization of how tenuous our enviroment can be. Enjoy the beauty as you find it as it may not be there tomorrow.

My wife and I made it home safely from Portland and vicinity last night and I am ready to return to the easel in earnest.  The sight from the airplane as we flew into LAX was jaw dropping surreal. The smoke plume from the fires made it appear that the whole San Gabrial range was on fire. The plume reached over a billowy mile into the atmosphere. As we drove across the 105 to get home we could readily view the orange line of flames across the lower mountain range. What a juxaposed view from the waterfalls, pnie trees and green that we just left from up north.

Well now to the easel and the news channels.

Scott

I have come to the conclusion that Portland Oregon traffic flow was designed by the artist community.

Arriving in this town for the first time we found ourselves constantly crossing over the Columbia river on the wrong bridge, encountered many one way streets going the wrong direction, and two way streets that don’t allow any turns. It took two days of driving in circles to learn how to navigate the area. The main solution is to always cross the river at burnside bridge, beware of Steel bridge because if not approaqched correctly you will once again encounter the one way street going in the wrong direction.  if you needed to go south turn north then east, then south on your inteneded street. Even our GPS warmly nicknamed “Maggie” got lost. Left brain vs. the right brain, right brain confusing the left brain. sounds like a buncha artists to me.

I have finally found enough time to finish some paintings.

Here are the two with the prerequisite “lawn” shot before I take them to Artworks for professional scanning.

I hope to finish # 3 tonight.

Garden Variety # 2 and The Old Mill

The installation of new hardwood floors really put me “offline” for awhile. Getting everything back together took a lot longer then we thought due to our other jobs.

I am happy to report that all is well again and I have a complete studio now.

Here is a picture of the West wall. Please note the moulding to hold my works in progress. A great suggestion that I received from fellow artist Paul Chambelain

Works in Progress

My wife and I are currently vacationing down South. We spent some lovely days  at 2 of the best plantations in Natchez Mississippi. The grounds as well as the rooms were spectacular. At Mommouth we had his and her bathrooms and stayed in the owners suite. We enjoyed a delicious meal at the Chefs table  and enjoyed wonderful conversation with our fellow travelers.

When we arrived in New Orleans we were to stay at the Monte Leone Hotel. Unfortunately for us they had a transformer explosion 45 minutes before our arrival. Much of Bourbon street was shut down. We followed our way down the dark passageway to the bar where I bought my wife a martini to sooth her nerves and ponder our situation. We ended up at the Marriot 1 block away for the night and transferred the next day to the Garden District.

The power was not turned on until around 7:OO PM the next day. Our curiosity took us back by the Monte Leone where we met some guest coming out. The had chosen to stay through the ordeal. They had no lights, no water (toilets?) and only candlelight and a bed. Quite a vacation story for the folks back home.

We ate at Commander Palace last night and tonight we are going to try Emerils Delmonico. We fly back tomorrow and hopefully I can get back to painting. I have taken some great shots of the plantations and may well have to turn one into a painting. I am trying to avoid the mural my wife keeps suggesting for the dining room wall.

Until then

Scott

It’s been tough getting some painting in between the workplace, the condo (almost done), and preparing for our trip to New Orleans. But I am still painting even though it’s 3 o’clock in the morning.

Actually I get a lot done in the peaceful night of the early morning. No distractions and I am left alone able to create in my own world. As my ipod travels through it’s playlist I travel around and into my canvas.

Right now I have 4 paintings going. One is whimiscal for a show that I may not make in April. Two are top secret due to the patrons wishes at present and the one that I will show you is the progress on The Old Mill Revisited. Finally very close to finished and waiting for a future show.

Oh, and I almost forget.

Two of my paintings will be at White’s Galley in Montrose CA. during  the month of  April for “The Artists of the Canyon” first spring show. A fall show is already under discussion.

So enjoy the progress of the Old Mill while I wonder if I will ever get back to finish “Blue Rocks”

Old Mill Revisited

Many things are happening for me write now, which explains the lack of recent posts.

I will have two paintings at Whites Gallery in Montrose in April. Thanks to my good friends and fellow associates of the Artists of the Canyon group of which I have recently joined.

I am also prepping for a show at the Brawley building the first week of April. So I am currently creating time to work in the studio around the many issues of my daily life, including cleaning out my mother in law’s condo. She has recently moved to a lovely assisted living facility in Monrovia called “The Gables”. She in herself is an accomplished artist with numerous shows and awards. She was also a member of the Mid Valley Arts League.

Also my day job took a sudden turn when two of my fellow department heads became absent. Therefore I am the only one to fill their shoes as well as my own.

So please bear with me while I navigate through these over-abundant days. I promise more timely posts in the near future.

My wife and I have just booked a sojourn to New Orleans and Natchez, Mississippi. The south has always been one of her favorite places to visit. I am anticipating I will return with much inspiration from this trip.

Until later

SDcott

Relatively recent painting