Coast Trip

 Alsea Bay, Waldport 9" x 12"

 On the Rocks, Yachats, 11" x 14"

Bob Creek Beach, 16" x 20"

Spent a lovely few days at the coast in September with artist friends in Waldport and Yachats.  Unexpected warm weather, no fog or wind, perfect for plein air!   Painted one morning at Alsea Bay, Waldport, then the afternoon at Smelt Sands State Recreation area near Yachats.  Later, I painted from a photo of Bob Creek Beach.    There were incredible views from Cape Perpetua, and a wonderful dinner in Newport, looking out at the boats in the sunset, all possible future paintings.

July plein air Columbia Gorge

A gathering of Alla Prima artists painting plein air at the Womens Forum at Chanticleer Point, with views of Crown Point and the Vista House on a bright, hot day July 12.  I painted one horizontal 11" x 14" and a second vertical formal 9" x 12".  Fresh raspberries from the Corbett Market on the way home.  Beautiful drive, beautiful day!

July plein air at Kat's

Lovely day painting plein air at Kat Sowa's "Windy Creek" on the Nehalem River near Vernonia.  Lots of artists there, plenty of inspiring sights for future paintings, horses, barns, relaxing lunch on the patio...It was tempting to grab a kayak and float away but I stuck to my easel!