
Reprinted with permission of Art on the Boulevard
News & Events for Plein Air Artists in the Pacific Northwest







An open, non-juried art competition and sale open to any artist 18 years of age or older
Classes will be held at Fire and Earth Studio, 2502 SE Division, Portland OR, Hours are 9:30 Am to 4 PM
Nov. 4-5-6-7 Advanced Color Intensive $290.Take home at least 30 custom mixed pastel sticks
Email to reserve your spot and/or ask questions, walliscorp(at)yahoo(dot)com
Study with the best! Eric Jacobsen is offering a workshop in the BEAUTIFUL Glenwood valley where the aspens are turning to golden splendor. Snow covered Mt. Adams will inspire you and the fresh air will invigorate you as you take this plein air workshop. Sign up right away, space is limited.
Hello Painters,
WHAT:
The Columbia Art Gallery Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2010 Quick Draw is an opportunity for everyone to experience painting "en plein air"! This 5.5 hour painting event is open to anyone. Whether you’ve never painted outdoors before or you are a "veteran" —you are welcome! The day ends with the opportunity to show your work at the Gallery during the special Quick Draw Reception. The registration fee is $10 when you register in advance, $15 at the door. All artists may use any medium, but must paint in the plein air tradition (outdoors, in “real time”).WHEN:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
(Check-in: 9:00 am) Event runs from 9-2:30pm.
WHERE: Columbia Art Gallery, 215 Cascade Street, Hood River, OR 97031 (Paint in Downtown Hood River and the Hood River Marina).
HOW:
Interested artists will fill out an application. The deadline is September 25, 2010. Registration is $10 when paid in advance and $15 when paid at the door. Checks should be made out to Columbia Art Gallery (or pay online HERE). For more information, contact Celeste Bergin 503 774 3787.
On Saturday, September 25, between 9 am and 9:30 am, check in at Columbia Art Gallery to have your blank canvases stamped and pick up your title & price labels. You may paint as many canvases as you want, but only two pieces will go into the one-evening reception show. You may paint anywhere in Downtown Hood River and at the Hood River Marina. For those interested in painting the figure a model will be located on the lawn of the library. The Quick draw art must be created during the Quick draw time frame.
Your paintings must be delivered to the gallery at 2:30. Each painting is required to be for sale and to have a title and a price written on the label. Paintings will be on display for sale with 60% proceeds going to the artist.
The Columbia Art Gallery will hold a Reception from 6-8pm on Saturday September 25.
Note: This is Columbia Art Gallery’s first year doing a “quick draw” and it is meant to be a no- stress positive event that will expand every successive year. The first 25 registrants will receive a surprise gift and there will be "incentives" announced at the reception. See you there!
Sponsored by Bella's Beads and Art Supply
Link to Register and pay online
Link to the Registration form (you still have to complete the form even if you pay online)
Link to the Rules
(photo: Artist Gregg Caudell paints in downtown Hood River)



Oregon Coast Workshop Southern Oregon (Brookings) September 6-10, 2010 Putting passion and emotion into a painting is far more important then just making a copy of your subject. Do you want to fill your canvases with color and boldness? Then this class is for you! Elio Camacho's goal as an instructor is to give his students the foundation necessary to express themselves. Here is some of what is covered in this 5 day workshop: 
This week (Tuesday, August 17) the Hood River painters will paint at Good News Gardening, where there is shade, you can show up early or stay late if you want, there is an abundance of subject matter, there are bathrooms, good food, coffee, you don't have to drive far... no excuses! Good News Gardening is 1086 Tucker Road, Hood River.




I want to be sure the PPASP group and other interested parties know about the International Women's Art Exhibition and Conference that the Oregon Women's Caucus for Art is putting on at Portland State the first week in August. All of the events and seminars are free and open to the public. Everyone is invited. It is a great opportunity to interact with artists from all over the world. Thanks, Harriet

It is a great pleasure to let you know of an upcoming group show I will be participating in along with two terrific landscape painters, Michael Victor Jackson and Mitch Albala. I’ve known Mitch since my days in Seattle and have continued to stay in touch with him through my work with Gamblin Artists Colors. Besides being a painter, Mitch is a sought-after instructor and author of the recently published book, Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice. I hope you can make it by Brian Marki for the reception on Friday, July 2 (5-8pm) to see the work and meet Mitch. The exhibition runs until August 15
(from an email from Utrecht) Plein Air in the Park will take place on Saturday, July 10th from 12pm to 4pm to correspond with the Pearl District's Bastille Day celebrations in Jamison Park. Our event will be located in the NW Park blocks between Davis and Everett. Everyone is invited to bring easels and painting supplies. As in years past, Utrecht Art Supplies will provide some materials for passers-by who would like to try their hand at painting en plein air, and will provide water, snacks and free gifts for the “featured artists” as a thank-you for your participation. Come enjoy the summer with Utrecht ...ALL LEVELS encouraged to participate...the more the merrier! -------------------- Google Map There is a smart park garage just off the broadway bridge, about 7 blocks from the north end of the park if you get frustrated trying to find a space on the street. Here’s a link to the park smart garages: http://www.portlandonline.com/smartpark/index.cfm?c=35506


Mary Lou Epperson conducts all day workshops with demonstrations and intensive, individualized instruction in a small group setting.
Eric Jacobsen has added a Painting Workshop to the 2010 schedule.