tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35449256037148150372024-03-13T00:31:46.815-07:00Stephanie CissnaStephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.comBlogger348125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-78458998683759740262023-06-10T17:56:00.002-07:002023-06-10T17:59:21.679-07:00Winter Scenes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI67O3zLpPD_ZuCvKF_94BkT808h2h0v6s9wmClAgFsplNNakcKh8dDb8gAbGFpzMkxeCY9ndHtPbHm2Vl1P0EpjSAGB_5nQCPhuBxd-_HjU8KPVTQtCUz7p8ld-LfJxAjNHQpgOxaEPu6K9zlQAo6ul-voJOzbHzgzaRIg8CgiTcURAfrizIEyqZPow/s920/winter%20walk%20rev,%20acrylic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="920" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI67O3zLpPD_ZuCvKF_94BkT808h2h0v6s9wmClAgFsplNNakcKh8dDb8gAbGFpzMkxeCY9ndHtPbHm2Vl1P0EpjSAGB_5nQCPhuBxd-_HjU8KPVTQtCUz7p8ld-LfJxAjNHQpgOxaEPu6K9zlQAo6ul-voJOzbHzgzaRIg8CgiTcURAfrizIEyqZPow/s320/winter%20walk%20rev,%20acrylic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2wF4T5dOSyn9Q18RsAwfrkgDPWPPOhp6DxB74_hUgOrv-PrzLNj-kS8IoCxQWw0ICrBz-tw5cIq0J5qRlAXAwa_DSS-QN8u-zIU6kk_5QvCP5AIEMX6vUP2sEYjIhArMsBBLXkuPfFb_pAaM78rBIHLJu2tycIgjhhiNptms3N678NAwYHjwwywJeQ/s920/smith%20rock%20snow%20panorama%20acrylic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="920" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2wF4T5dOSyn9Q18RsAwfrkgDPWPPOhp6DxB74_hUgOrv-PrzLNj-kS8IoCxQWw0ICrBz-tw5cIq0J5qRlAXAwa_DSS-QN8u-zIU6kk_5QvCP5AIEMX6vUP2sEYjIhArMsBBLXkuPfFb_pAaM78rBIHLJu2tycIgjhhiNptms3N678NAwYHjwwywJeQ/s320/smith%20rock%20snow%20panorama%20acrylic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Two acrylic paintings of snow scenes, the top one "Winter Walk" is based on a photo taken in Madras looking south toward buttes. The lower is "Smith Rock Winter" with the nearly vertical cliffs reflecting sunlight and rocks poking through the snow. This panorama was recently on exhibit at the all Jefferson County show at Art Adventure Gallery in Madras.<br /> </p>Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-71249522015642921012023-01-09T18:49:00.002-08:002023-01-09T18:50:56.998-08:00watercolor<p style="text-align: left;">Re-learning watercolor techniques lately after many years has been a great challenge! Sometimes I combine paint with ink sketches or other media. I enjoy the freshness, the flow, sometimes (oops!) surprises that either work or not! These are from photos (too cold to work plein air)! The beauty of Central Oregon continues to be inspiring.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64Io_dhWkLkwulbrXn3JVXEH0H7c8ybZtReKfdNZi8Nbp2sRM75Qz3HFbnvaAR1hmI9RMJ-xgTTrbsFmpIdlclqSWP9G2UNXYs9EusVw9ARkR-SX_FKkU5-Teuax60cqnpyjpwNAyAAmADeUJlVWg-eA-Tso3FV41pZz5Oco5mcj4DKhvWCa6Bq3PYA/s920/winter%20path%20home%20watercolor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="920" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64Io_dhWkLkwulbrXn3JVXEH0H7c8ybZtReKfdNZi8Nbp2sRM75Qz3HFbnvaAR1hmI9RMJ-xgTTrbsFmpIdlclqSWP9G2UNXYs9EusVw9ARkR-SX_FKkU5-Teuax60cqnpyjpwNAyAAmADeUJlVWg-eA-Tso3FV41pZz5Oco5mcj4DKhvWCa6Bq3PYA/s320/winter%20path%20home%20watercolor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Winter Path Home<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="918" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6jhn08D3W4k_r0-nN2yV_aUpzJpqy1bhoFopzTHebo8NuL3LJ0b3ISwV0XSoece6amFX6SRQZkeMFNQmdAotQ4AoEOk-ekcc6MeI7u3MrQW12VJ6LpB7hqQ8aCLpvv7ixU1cp4KYk0YjxJWuizWN5K3YHGPtrTajxzv2M-oOWCtqR0O7pDIt0elw0g/s320/Smith%20Rock%20Golden%20Winter%20watercolor.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Smith Rock, Crooked River, Golden Winter<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwkP3SgsFkxwcmuYjq5krN98oaZEyeyRxNcCXlPfbT-OeMtTkvwy7oX4mcFdjo0xW-Gp4ZasAnbvlSVq7r-JWRg2YXPsK0DKZIxSc5sUzh7skK5suTZXipajSZv7Wrnk-vjGOSfWnwvsJU1fJ7QLgnFZSdBpi07fLReH4ycgf6AEBxmsDyv60SDMLCA/s920/smith%20rock%20gold%20trees%20wc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="920" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwkP3SgsFkxwcmuYjq5krN98oaZEyeyRxNcCXlPfbT-OeMtTkvwy7oX4mcFdjo0xW-Gp4ZasAnbvlSVq7r-JWRg2YXPsK0DKZIxSc5sUzh7skK5suTZXipajSZv7Wrnk-vjGOSfWnwvsJU1fJ7QLgnFZSdBpi07fLReH4ycgf6AEBxmsDyv60SDMLCA/s320/smith%20rock%20gold%20trees%20wc.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Smith Rock, January 1st 2023<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaszxVMI8txZcVu6Yea9Yv9FwVdIwc1d-HseRqCUOFRQxaMKH7A4n-T2aa1Pl60ZEyBiX1EedeUs3VH84pDux_m9S4DyEqaUEQwSrLTRMjXzEQroHyGuZMSOBFpvGsbCpHVyROk_iMFornyajsLCLw4Z4D5tIwwc_2gWUHxMyRZcIOWpiqrUSHzcXdaQ/s920/smith%20rock%20green%20spring%20wc%20miller%20photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="920" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaszxVMI8txZcVu6Yea9Yv9FwVdIwc1d-HseRqCUOFRQxaMKH7A4n-T2aa1Pl60ZEyBiX1EedeUs3VH84pDux_m9S4DyEqaUEQwSrLTRMjXzEQroHyGuZMSOBFpvGsbCpHVyROk_iMFornyajsLCLw4Z4D5tIwwc_2gWUHxMyRZcIOWpiqrUSHzcXdaQ/s320/smith%20rock%20green%20spring%20wc%20miller%20photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Smith Rock, Green Season, from a photo by Tom Miller<br /></div><div><p></p><p><br /></p></div>Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-82420604547005076922022-09-02T16:37:00.000-07:002022-09-02T16:38:48.961-07:00Buttes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="720" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifL1BbAw7OC3EA7ixRMcXiK2xqK-L18WbPyIA0DQ4rem_lDnTM6o3CVIqoyvMp_aikPYRXV5Er3OPqYWQ6PKn5rvRF9vBzCUWI2fyJTDZpOuRPwUjO9tg0bXQmrdX6LNgkXtUIIA8NATgTytbCrmkE5KwzWODMAdL-X0TshLWv8f58Uq55n8crMzdyjg/s320/haystack%20butte%20plein%20air.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Haystack Butte, Summer, oil 9" x 12"</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJotvezboFpGI1vSOTGYvZRseFQ72zDfGfT2Df2DZkua8F37NNYmASSyhR0C-NxCeGjMNJmy8MD6kJlKmnKItr7oVwA9zl2bUHwElhFcO-LHUT-ykfMj8XyOP945Ackx-otKH1m6DjPGRCp7vjtg5UTxDQbeMR6OA580S5-Iqw_7KHEUOqdD8eey-Aw/s1097/summer%20storm%20acrylic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1097" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJotvezboFpGI1vSOTGYvZRseFQ72zDfGfT2Df2DZkua8F37NNYmASSyhR0C-NxCeGjMNJmy8MD6kJlKmnKItr7oVwA9zl2bUHwElhFcO-LHUT-ykfMj8XyOP945Ackx-otKH1m6DjPGRCp7vjtg5UTxDQbeMR6OA580S5-Iqw_7KHEUOqdD8eey-Aw/s320/summer%20storm%20acrylic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Summer Storm, acrylic 8" x 10"</p><p style="text-align: left;">I don't have to go far from home to find dramatic scenery! Looking South there are a series of buttes: Gray, Haystack, Juniper. Sometimes I sketch, or take photos for studio paintings, or even set up my easel outside for plein air as in "Haystack Butte". (When weather allows). Most summer days are clear and hot, but occasionally a storm rolls through. I went for a walk during a clear break on a day with rain, thunder and lightning to get photos of the dramatic clouds, and the storm caught up with me on the way back!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-48259562453247964112022-05-06T17:29:00.007-07:002022-05-06T18:14:43.784-07:00Favorite Trees<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPPOjO3yMNENE1HcTDPSuUsr8H-bV4T7K7rWUZgaofGMFKGcCK4griQMvvaCEVQvoO84uMsTYS--g_KdzJG6FPj5nvfs8uyU9a4DWi1VFmW3V0dL8QVZsYOq9-OM2dXSXsFk26eFn1yqNvds3gJyhJBCFBjO5_QsW66hfOwa12zf3LL8ewCX26DWXtw/s2332/Autumn%20Tree.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="2332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPPOjO3yMNENE1HcTDPSuUsr8H-bV4T7K7rWUZgaofGMFKGcCK4griQMvvaCEVQvoO84uMsTYS--g_KdzJG6FPj5nvfs8uyU9a4DWi1VFmW3V0dL8QVZsYOq9-OM2dXSXsFk26eFn1yqNvds3gJyhJBCFBjO5_QsW66hfOwa12zf3LL8ewCX26DWXtw/s320/Autumn%20Tree.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZ6HnQHFUCUAAISuH0_VoHLdzxoHbSZyZdvr4wG2zWZOV3jh50FNNwpAWZBOv7K-CevFDde4EngE6DeiVNK8UUCi-qKSGaMewFXaxMFAwVuweLVfyjtu4CXrLpqqOYRbvNEP88LoupdyqCatpIPfL2zHfPVaH1RR4bN23LBQ1fKqKlu6jBiZJgT0KTQ/s1704/beach%20tree%20yachats%20%28copy%29.JPG" style="display: block; 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Enjoying sketching in the high desert sagebrush and juniper country near where I live. Winter to Spring not much difference, snow melts, grass grows greener, tiny wildflowers bloom. I bring pens and a sketchbook on my walks, splash on watercolor later.Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-12882482025395825932021-09-17T18:05:00.000-07:002021-09-17T18:05:36.899-07:00Art Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiK9nI-r0m1V2X2691FYmrgBkeUVCqBegw9FwxrmIrX9Ge_KQjPgP7-6C70762q8mNVVVkVyA5lys_J5EzNmjY6hBi_B6PdIYiGwx5UARpZeeFPYoToxPL4uQcFhRQ7XL_aEoJRoZQvYO/s669/art+adventure+first+thurs+stef.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="669" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiK9nI-r0m1V2X2691FYmrgBkeUVCqBegw9FwxrmIrX9Ge_KQjPgP7-6C70762q8mNVVVkVyA5lys_J5EzNmjY6hBi_B6PdIYiGwx5UARpZeeFPYoToxPL4uQcFhRQ7XL_aEoJRoZQvYO/s320/art+adventure+first+thurs+stef.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg9g0CPNQz0xx3h13wbt1klgLVXP7qZEExCoe2yTSGqLfydRmz-KUc6lmqQTm9WZUAK_xgmkE_sOJN6zTQy8oz1Arn59fgo4C-uOPoj5ankOrHtZqlLxLTrsV3OM3GWzOUOgcC-OQ1jMH/s1143/art+adventure+gallery+show+first+thurs.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTg9g0CPNQz0xx3h13wbt1klgLVXP7qZEExCoe2yTSGqLfydRmz-KUc6lmqQTm9WZUAK_xgmkE_sOJN6zTQy8oz1Arn59fgo4C-uOPoj5ankOrHtZqlLxLTrsV3OM3GWzOUOgcC-OQ1jMH/s320/art+adventure+gallery+show+first+thurs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YB1Bj1xnskVicEcdHZ6NHEx2_WE5vQqOWO1L18-NPFLiX5ASh1ErktoxttyUNdu4I1rmFjp-e8Yel2rj3RhnP3M00Py8A-GBPlw5d34D70ZRc4sIG4zGjebtYRk_H74s2lzYkIahr0Uv/s1143/art+adventure+2.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YB1Bj1xnskVicEcdHZ6NHEx2_WE5vQqOWO1L18-NPFLiX5ASh1ErktoxttyUNdu4I1rmFjp-e8Yel2rj3RhnP3M00Py8A-GBPlw5d34D70ZRc4sIG4zGjebtYRk_H74s2lzYkIahr0Uv/s320/art+adventure+2.jpg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiDKqsk_5XHovhA7lI9Yz5A8xWJJmPduUbOCvcCiJqiJpof2lbknOri6uJqeP0zDAh-vAf_tFQ8Y7mfjx02iGjdR399RbthtN891vFygU5vMl0B0TMj0kLUyeU-i8kmZWGvhr1TkaenUi/s1138/madras+winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1138" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiDKqsk_5XHovhA7lI9Yz5A8xWJJmPduUbOCvcCiJqiJpof2lbknOri6uJqeP0zDAh-vAf_tFQ8Y7mfjx02iGjdR399RbthtN891vFygU5vMl0B0TMj0kLUyeU-i8kmZWGvhr1TkaenUi/s320/madras+winter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Several of my paintings are on view at the Art Adventure Gallery, in Madras, Oregon. Landscapes are from all over Oregon, from the coast, to the Willamette Valley and Columbia Gorge, and the high desert of Central Oregon. "Madras Winter", above, won best of show at the Jefferson County Fair.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGDNaYZ4XOznc_6zOLxruS0dCR7wcpGRmKka6Kd4FdymzRbocdusHcNtHna1hfXU1IGlaVhgHAbWk35snDWhsTq7z9hj4-FF-yrXio338JMMDG7HuWmRLpEvFyOgCJ6BDiLlY87RT5oRS/s4032/IMG_20210917_121307877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGDNaYZ4XOznc_6zOLxruS0dCR7wcpGRmKka6Kd4FdymzRbocdusHcNtHna1hfXU1IGlaVhgHAbWk35snDWhsTq7z9hj4-FF-yrXio338JMMDG7HuWmRLpEvFyOgCJ6BDiLlY87RT5oRS/s320/IMG_20210917_121307877.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">One painting has already sold! Thanks to Art Adventure Gallery!<br /></p></div>Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-5121878750079995082020-01-23T12:30:00.000-08:002020-01-23T12:30:11.693-08:00Mt. Hood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three views of Mt. Hood, the first from photographer Kary Stewie, the second from a photo by Tim Young, the last one from my own view from Mt. Tabor.</div>
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Mt. Hood Obscured is part of a show at the Pittock Mansion, "Mt. Hood Perspectives", opening January 31 and running until July 5. There is plenty of time to tour the elegant Pittock Mansion, see (and purchase) artworks by local artists, and stroll the grounds with expansive views of the city of Portland with Mt. Hood in the distance.</div>
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Alsea Bay, Waldport 9" x 12"</div>
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On the Rocks, Yachats, 11" x 14"</div>
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Bob Creek Beach, 16" x 20"</div>
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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.</div>
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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!Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-38601127414312053332019-07-25T17:50:00.003-07:002019-07-25T18:00:12.319-07:00July plein air at Kat's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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!<br />
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Powell Butte, 11" x 14"</div>
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Last Thursday was sunny at Powell Butte Nature Park, with a large gathering of Alla Prima Portland painters fanned out around the park. Mt. Hood was barely visible, a pale blue snowless triangle against the slightly hazy sky. I chose to compose my plein air painting around the contrasting dark firs and light walnut trees, the dried grasses glowing gold in the sun.</div>
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On sunny afternoons, I've been setting up my easel at Mt. Tabor, near an off leash dog park and playground. The low angle of the sun in the west back lights the trees and creates dappled shadows on the grass. I've been painting daily for the Strada Easel challenge. A lucky winner will receive a Strada Easel, which would probably be a big improvement over my battered gear. I intend to return to this place at different times of day, and later there will be more Fall color.Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-3476896948130600632018-09-17T15:11:00.000-07:002018-09-17T15:11:02.653-07:00September Big Paint out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sauvie Island Dike, 11" x 14"</div>
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The first Thursday in September was the Alla Prima "Big Paint out", where we brought larger than usual canvases or supports. Mine was 14" x 18" instead of the usual 11" x 14", but I had no trouble filling in the space and completing in a few hours. (I intentionally left some of the orange toned background unfinished). The morning started out gray, cold and windy, then partly cloudy for a moment, then boom, clear and sunny! It was also a big paint out in terms of attendance, over 30 artists on the dike on Sauvie Island, close enough to the dog kennel to hear the barking chorus. </div>
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Sauvie Island Wetland</div>
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Columbia Gorge at Rooster Rock</div>
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This summer I have not been able to paint plein air as much as I'd like for a variety of reasons, although it is always such a pleasure and challenge! These are a few that were completed this summer.</div>
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In May I painted at Powell Butte Nature Park, beautiful at all times of year even when views of mountains are obscured by clouds. </div>
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I've also painted at Sauvie Island and the Columbia Gorge at Rooster Rock State Park. The painting of the Gorge is currently on view at Oregon Society of Artists, then will move to Rose Schnitzer Manor at Cedar Sinai Park after September 9. </div>
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In August I painted at Villa Catalana as part of their annual Art in the Garden. I completed a painting of the stone villa started the previous year from the same location, then turned my attention to the pond with water lilies and lotus flowers. It was like a vacation in Europe in Oregon City!</div>
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Rebecca's Flowers</div>
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I was invited to paint plein air in front of the RJ Art Gallery in McMinnville as part of the regular "3rd on 3rd" art walk/wine tasting event. However, the annual UFO Festival sponsored by McMenimin's Hotel Oregon was also taking place, so there was a spooky, fun, alien feeling atmosphere, with lots of people, some with green faces! Did my painting of the lovely floral arrangements by Rebecca Mitchell absorb some strange other-worldly vibes?</div>
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Also on that 3rd Friday in May, I brought in some of my favorite paintings for a one day show, including these of the Columbia Gorge:<br />
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There are 8 of my paintings on display at the RJ Gallery through September in McMinnville, a charming historic town in the Willamette Valley wine country.Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-48707419315607861302018-03-28T16:48:00.000-07:002018-03-28T16:48:10.110-07:00March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Steigerwald Refuge, plein air 9" x 12"</div>
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Steigerwald Refuge, plein air 8" x 8"</div>
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Gibbons Creek, 5" x 7"</div>
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It was the official first day of Spring and National Happiness Day, so I did what makes me happy: plein air painting! This was my first time at Steigerwald Nature Refuge on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge, a wetland with a trail called the Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail. Perfect! It was lovely, quiet except for the sounds of birds. Huge flocks of geese floated overhead. I finished two plein air paintings, then walked further up the trail to Gibbons Creek, almost to the edge of the Columbia River, took photos to paint from later. The first painting included a view of Mt. Hood squeezed into the far right side, which did not look right back in the studio, so I wiped it out. Aha! Mt. Hood must be the star of the show, or not be there at all.</div>
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Powell Butte View of Mt. Hood, Spring plein air 9" x 12"</div>
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Powell Butte, View of Mt. Hood, Spring 5" x 7"</div>
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It felt like Spring, anyway there was some sun, so I went out to Powell Butte for plein air painting. The view of Mt. Hood was inspiring, but it was so windy that I had to hold on to the easel with my left hand and both feet while painting!</div>
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Naturally, that meant I could not step back periodically to check the composition from a distance. So I painted fast, packed up and went back to my warm studio! The second, smaller painting has a tighter composition without the distraction of every branch and tree, and more texture which I think conveys the brisk atmosphere of the day.<span id="goog_1315824158"></span><span id="goog_1315824159"></span></div>
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Some of my favorite little paintings from the January Alla Prima daily painting challenge.<br />
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Still lifes have never been my favorite subject, but when it's January the winter weather forces you to stay inside and find something interesting at home to paint. When I went grocery shopping, I selected vegetables based on colors, and bought flowers to create cheerful, colorful displays. Sometimes in the past I've done that and the veggies get eaten and the flowers wilt before they get painted. But in January I was motivated!<br />
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With these radishes, I enjoyed the red reflections in the green bowl, and the green reflections on the wood table.<br />
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Three onions and a garlic, a study in composition.<br />
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Beets with their greens, complementary colors, rich winter roots. A composition of three things again, somehow that just works.<br />
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Three daisies in green and blue glass bottles.<br />
Not completely symmetrical composition.<br />
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Bunch of daisies.<br />
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Cowboy boots, old and worn, but still kickin'!<br />
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Hat with poncho, old and ragged.Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-23057435021188571222018-02-19T16:10:00.000-08:002018-02-19T16:10:29.582-08:00January 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As part of the Alla Prima January daily painting challenge, I worked on several self portraits in oil and colored pens.<br />
One was based on a self portrait by Rembrandt, in similar colors and wearing a white cap. <br />
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January seemed the perfect time for introspection, staying indoors and looking inwards. Who is the real me? Colors were based on mood, not "flesh" tones. Who decides what "flesh" colors are anyway? Why not have blue hair?<br />
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Self portrait in faux leopard skin.<br />
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Self portraits (nor photo "selfies) are challenging in many ways. As in any portrait, the question is to try to create a true likeness or to be flattering, magnified by ego when the artist and subject are the same person. Then there is lighting which can create dramatic shadows or make the face look old and dreary. Physically, it is difficult to hold a pose while looking in a mirror and then moving back to the painting. And I wear reading glasses while painting but not while posing so I can't really see the details of my eyes!<br />
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Self portrait in straw hat, colored pens, based on a self portrait by Van Gogh. Love his complementary colors, vigorous line work and intensity!Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-14709288552734194722017-12-12T19:52:00.001-08:002017-12-12T19:52:44.384-08:00December Big 500 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some of the 8" x 8" paintings I submitted this year for the 10th Annual Big 500 which is held at Pioneer Place Mall Atrium through December. 500 artists, about 10 paintings each, over 5,000 paintings with $10 from each going to the Oregon Food Bank! It's a terrific deal, and a wonderful variety of art. As of my visit to the galleries yesterday, most of my paintings were sold. I thank all my collectors and hope my paintings will add enjoyment to their new homes. <br /><br />Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-41060031668778755352017-12-05T16:27:00.002-08:002017-12-05T16:28:31.007-08:00Fall 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Arboretum Maple Trail</div>
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Laurelhurst Pond Reflections</div>
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Two paintings from this fall, both started plein air and finished in my studio. We were fortunate in Portland to have a long, mostly dry fall season with lots of color before the leaves fell and turned brown. I spent several hours at the Arboretum at Forest Park along the Maple Trail. The colors were so dazzling, it was difficult to choose a location, it was beautiful everywhere I looked! In November, I strolled around the pond at Laurelhurst Park on a late afternoon. While I was painting, the sun came out at a low angle, illuminating the gold and orange leaves and the warmth of the tree trunks. Mallard ducks floated by, rippling the water.</div>
Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-881313104443403822017-06-28T23:10:00.000-07:002017-06-28T23:10:04.226-07:00Smith Rock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Smith Rock, Crooked River, 18" x 24"</div>
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One of my favorite subjects, the magnificent jumble of Smith Rock (should be rocks) in Terrebonne, with the Crooked River deep below. I've painted there plein air and from photos. Two acrylic paintings done from this photo were sold and I miss them, so I wanted to paint it again in oil, larger than usual. Painting large is different from painting small, it's not just about using a bigger brush! I took my time on this canvas, adding layers, making changes, moving rocks...Someday a super zealous hiker may tell me that I missed a rock, but it's a painting, not a map!</div>
Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544925603714815037.post-5273485039820679872017-06-28T23:01:00.000-07:002017-06-28T23:01:21.754-07:00June Plein Air<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gorge at Crown Point 9" x 12"</div>
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Spent a wonderful day in June plein air painting at Crown Point looking out at the Columbia River Gorge. The clouds looked ominous, but the rain waited until the following day. It's been that kind of June, some clouds, rain, then 90 degrees, even 100! I don't paint outside in the rain or hot sun, I do like to enjoy myself! And that day was lovely, lots of friendly tourists asking questions and taking photos of themselves in front of the fabulous view. A gentleman from Austria was of the opinion that the Danube might be more beautiful than the Columbia, but to me, the Columbia Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in the world and I never get tired of painting there.</div>
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Chinook Landing, Columbia River</div>
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Chinook Landing in progress</div>
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Sauvie Island Serenity</div>
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A couple of trips to paint plein air on the Columbia River, between rain drops!</div>
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Two views of the Columbia River Gorge, both 8" x 16", adding to two previous paintings in the same format, from my photos. The views from Rooster Rock State Park never fail to inspire me.Stephanie Cissnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088431996467977715noreply@blogger.com0