tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33618928923383589472024-03-13T12:11:15.565-06:00Colours By Sheri StudioStunning textural collage art with a nature theme.
Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-88409001934352036392019-02-21T16:26:00.000-07:002019-02-21T16:26:11.330-07:00Mark Makers Exhibit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while since I've visited you here...</span><span style="font-size: large;">thanks so very much for your positive comments on my </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ColoursBySheri" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coloursbysheri/?hl=en" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="font-size: large;"> posts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't caught my posts you might not know I have a new home and studio. We've moved from Montana to my family home in Cashmere, Washington where I am the 4th generation to live and draw inspiration from the land. Prior to the <i>HUGE</i> move, we renovated a smaller home on the farm for my Dad. He says "its just like living in a brand new house". My very talented husband, Don, also built him a gallery space (17' x 30') for his collection of magic. Dad has raised pears and preformed magic the majority of his life and although he no longer preforms on stage, he continues to build magic apparatus for collectors and magicians all over the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creativity runs in this family.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OK, the last number of months, a year plus, have been crazy busy. But I've still managed to paint and be inspired by the landscape around me. No matter the season, the beauty in nature is amazing! I</span><span style="font-size: large;"> have been painting for a special event...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Opening Reception: Thursday February 28th 5-7pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Exhibit: March 1 thru May 25th </span>(extended from May 11)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a </span><span style="font-size: large;">three woman show,<i> </i></span><span style="font-size: large;">featuring over 60 nature inspired paintings by </span><a href="https://www.shellelindholm.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Shelle Lindholm</a><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://www.studio4linda.com/paintings/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Linda Hendrickson</a><span style="font-size: large;"> and myself. I've painted with these wonderful ladies / amazing artists for many years now...I hope to see you at the show, you won't be disappointed</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Winter Waltz" 15" x 22" Watercolour Collage <i>in process</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Sedona" 15" x 15" Watercolour Collage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're in the area join us for our two day workshop.....</span><span style="font-size: large;">Mark making develops creative expression and can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">"Among Friends" 11" x 30" Watercolour Collage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for following my work and all that goes with it!</span></div>
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-32252104080541396082016-12-20T03:00:00.000-07:002016-12-20T03:00:10.501-07:00Botanical Holiday Greetings from the Studios of Sheri Trepina<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the original watercolour <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/store/p116/First_Freeze.html" target="_blank">"First Freeze"</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life is good in this two studio household. Don and I have enjoyed a busy year. We remodeled, actually re-built our rental in WA. It is all set for the next decade....well, we have some landscape work to do, but the interior is good to go. Don had two surgeries this year and he is almost as good as new...he's my <i>bionic</i> man! I took off in August and enjoyed an amazing Artist Residency in Sedona AZ....there is no place that compares. My host Anne, her home and its stunning views fed my creative soul....I'll have to go back. I've enjoyed several art shows this year and am grateful for your cheers, high fives....my family, friends and art community are the best....Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And a big shout out to </span><a href="http://dodsonsjewelers.com/art-gifts" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Dodson's Jewelers & Gallery</a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">in Spokane WA, for the sale of "Tangerine Sunset" Original</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">......</span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Thank you Penn & Debra! </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be the Featured Artist at the Two Rivers Gallery / Wenatchee, WA with an opening reception Friday January 6th. More to come on that.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can still enjoy the annual Members Salon at the Hockaday Museum / Kalispell until January 14th. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for following my work and its process. Don and I wish you a spirit filled holiday and new year bursting with the best of the best!</span></div>
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-6567172405980413492016-09-30T11:25:00.001-06:002016-09-30T11:25:04.753-06:00An Art show with a "Nature" Theme<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /><span style="font-size: large;">The time is near.....Artist and friend <a href="http://www.shellelindholm.com/" target="_blank">Shelle Lindholm</a> and I are excited about our upcoming show:</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will be the featured Artists at Dodson's in Spokane WA. Their newly remodeled Gallery is gorgeous...Come see for yourself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shelle and I use the technique of initial mark making to begin our paintings. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Shelle begins her mark making by scraping layers of acrylic paint and wax. The unpredictable marks determine her choice of wildlife and how the story telling will unfold.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I use leaves saturated in watercolour to create initial marks. When the leaves are removed, the marks provide inspiration and abstraction. My finished work is a collage of rice paper, gold leaf and paint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A final art piece is completed prior to leaving for an artist residency in Sedona AZ. Definitely keeping this "cool" palette in my mind as I enter the more intense heat of Sedona. Looking forward to being inspired by the warm colours of southwest landscape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so looking forward to sharing my process with other artists and patrons of the Sedona Arts Center. I'll also have the opportunity to gather information thru photos, sketches, and leaf collection. I'm taking a cooler so I can collect and bring leaves back to work with in the studio. I"ll "document" the beauty of the area thru field painting with pastel and acrylics. So excited!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/store/p106/Twilight_.html">HERE</a> for more information on this Original</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/process.html">HERE</a> for more on my <i>Process with Leaves</i></span></div>
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-70301806304058672612016-07-05T16:46:00.000-06:002016-07-05T16:46:18.251-06:00Contemporary Botanical Watercolours by Artist Sheri Trepina<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Are you one that works well under pressure? I didn't used to think I was, but now I do! As I look back over my working life; a business professional in the environmental industry, to now a full time artist, the skill developed over time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life isn't any less demanding as a full time artist, I still have a family, friendships to nurture and chores here in Kalispell and at our 100+ year old family ranch in WA. It seems there is more to do now than when I worked in a corporate world. <i>Definitely no complaints.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wonderful difference, now I get to choose all the events that fill up my calendar. Mostly, these are things I'm passionate about, and that is a blessing for sure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This summer I am preparing for two big shows in the fall (more to come on those), I am attending an artist residency in Sedona AZ, so thrilled about this opportunity and excited to share my experiences and the inspiration that comes from my time with other artists in a gorgeous part of our country. Summer is the time when we do projects at the ranch...if you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sheri.trepina" target="_blank">Facebook</a> I post lots of before and after photos. Also this year, my husband has been preparing for the National GTO convention in Seattle. He wants me to go....I love him, so I will go and meet new car folks! And lastly, I've made the commitment to complete a certificate program; </span><span style="font-size: large;">Montana Artrepreneur Program, An Artist MAP to Business Success. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Have I bitten of too much?</i>....well I'll just have to find out. Working under the pressure of a deadline or multiple commitments can weed out the unimportant real fast and centers me into a calm focus ......and you know, it usually all works out, maybe differently that I had planned but at the end of the day I know for sure that t</span><span style="font-size: large;">his life as an artist is a very good life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am honored to have been selected for the newly launched Artsy Shark Gallery. This is a boutique online Gallery by Founder Carolyn Edlund and Gallery Manager Loren Garfolo. They have done an amazing job building the website and presenting this select group of artists. You can view the art works <i>in situ </i>(click on the wall preview button)<i> </i>and shipping is free within the US<i>. YEA!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This piece with its soft palette is in the collage stage; I'm deciding which leaves to glue where....I'll do some shadowing and it will be ready to present. I'm open to suggestions for a name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I picked the large background leaves (Burdock) from the Cashmere orchard and the reeds are from the garden of artist friend <a href="http://www.shellelindholm.com/" target="_blank">Shelle Lindholm</a>. I also used some of Daniel Smiths gorgeous metallic watercolours as highlights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're in or near my hometown of Cashmere WA you can see my work at <a href="http://www.kashmirgardenswa.com/contact.html" target="_blank">Kashmir Gardens</a>. Sherrie Kill has a beautiful floral design business, and my enlarged giclee's present so well there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also see some of my originals at <a href="http://2riversgallery.com/" target="_blank">Two Rivers Art Gallery</a> in Wenatchee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm at my Cashmere studio on and off throughout the year, please give a call and stop by....would love to show you the studio....I make a good cup of coffee too. <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/contact.html">Contact me</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Winters in my studio are usually a focused effort on painting new works, its peaceful with snowy views from the Kalispell studio. I also experiment and try different techniques that I scribbled in my </span><span style="font-size: large;">notebook during the busy summer months. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">But this winter, has been bigger than most.... </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes! I have been painting and have several new art works with beautiful juicy colours, I'm so excited to roll these out in the coming months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also </span><span style="font-size: large;">enjoyed doing an interview for <a href="http://www.whereartlives.gallery/#!colors-on-my-palette-interview/cy2z" target="_blank">"Colors on Your Palette"</a> (click link) and was pleasantly surprised to have a feature catalog </span><span style="font-size: large;">post by Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale AZ. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(</span>View the Xanadu catalog and my Art <a href="http://www.xanadugallery.com/XAC/201601/XAC1601WEB.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, and oh, so important, I continue to paint with several artists here in the Flathead Valley. Our artistic voices are different but we all have a love of the arts, and are inspired by nature. Its a time to learn and support one another.....more on these amazing artists in another post...... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This free flowing watercolour collage was created with leaves collected in Kalispell Mt. A warm palette with complimentary, cool colour accents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get more information about "Glowing in the Rain" <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/store/p82/Glowing_in_the_Rain.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another soft burgundy palette with frozen berries and vines. Leaves collected in Glacier National Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for following my work and its process. And a big shout out to <a href="http://dodsonsjewelers.com/art-gifts" target="_blank">Dodson's Jewelers & Gallery</a> in Spokane WA, for the sale of "Only in Your Dreams" Original......<i>Thank you Penn & Debra!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been busy creating new art pieces. Experimenting with new mediums and techniques for watercolour. Also, considering the use of fabric as a collage element.....I have a <i>generous stash </i>of colour coordinated fabrics in delicious hues and patterns, just calling to me....... </span><br />
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Studio work in progress: Watercolours on Arches 140 Lb, maybe some collage to be added...</div>
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Studio Work in progress: Watercolour & Acrylic on Canvas. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From New Years to early Spring, I make every effort to stay "hold up" in my Kalispell studio. Its a time to test new ideas, be productive & get my blogs back on schedule...I have more than one blog now. Its also a time for me to take a class or two. I'm currently learning how to build repeat patterns using my own art, and a social media workshop....<i>"When you know better, you do better" Maya Angelou.</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Definitely a favorite time of the year for me. If you're in the area, please give a call...I make a great scone and cup of coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've put together a short video thanking everyone for making 2015 an amazing year. <i><span style="color: #134f5c;">I'm truly grateful!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want to know more about my process with leaves.....click <a href="http://www.coloursbysheri.com/process.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watercolour Collage with Gold Leafing 22" x 30"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm thrilled to share.....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My Watercolour Collage </span><span style="font-size: large;">has won 2nd place in the </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Only in Your Dreams" is part of my ongoing series using regional leaves that I collect from around my home and on my travels. I paint with fresh and frozen leaves to create beautiful, initial marks onto watercolour paper. I sometimes collage more leaves onto the painting as I did here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Thanksgiving was wonderful and lucky me, it came with several inches of snow....this girl loves the snow! When I wasn't cooking, I was gold and silver leafing holiday cards....shipped out with love!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">Warmest wishes from Don and I to you and and the special folks & critters in your life. Peace and Joy as we move closer to the new year and all the opportunities we have to look forward too....I'm excited to share new works, from process to finish and other <i>"happenings"</i> here and around the Studio.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">First, we're planning for our Thanksgiving celebration. But before all the food, fun, family and friends convene, there is, <i>the trip...</i> with two old kitties (15 & 20 years old) driving from MT to WA...they're actually pretty seasoned travelers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">I'm finishing up a colour collection of cards from an original Watercolour Collage: "Poinsettia". Some of the cards will be embellished with gold leaf, <i>there's always room in life, for a little sparkle......</i> </span><br />
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-38260519042294522522015-09-26T17:53:00.001-06:002015-09-30T13:14:19.586-06:00Sprinting Towards Fall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wow</i>, I so look forward to this time of the year! The "Glories" ....outrageous amazing colours, crisp nights that make for deep sleep...(a precious thing at this time of my life), pumpkins, sitting by the fireplace with my husband, a thermos of coffee and an early morning drive in the mountains, and watching the large flocks of giant geese flying over our home. But what I crave most is the return of long days in the studio......<span style="color: #134f5c;">It's where ART goes from my head and heart onto paper. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The marathon of summer projects & chores are over. We're especially happy about: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The pool remodel with new deck and pergola at Dads. <i>Did I mention that my husband can build anything!!!</i> Lots of landscape whipped into shape.....<i>still plenty to do next year</i>. A fact finding trip to the Art Licensing convention in Las Vegas with 2 artist friends then onto Sedona to breath in some amazing colour, Art and inspiration. Finally, Don and I enjoyed meeting and helped in hosting the <b>Lake Wenatchee WA social group</b> at the Ranch in Cashmere. Dad did some table magic, I shared my new studio and art works, good food and conversation. Should be an annual event......</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My painting and its story,"A Walk at Tally Lake, MT" is featured on page 53 <i>and</i> graces the back cover of the book.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for my next post.....I'll present a short tutorial of my technique to create a collage of individual leaves in watercolour and ink...........</span><i style="font-size: x-large;">I can't wait!</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When my husband and I are working at our family farm in WA, I make time to take walks in the orchard and beside the canyon that runs along the east side of our orchard to collect leaves. I use these leaves to make marks on watercolour paper, I call them "starts". The beginnings of a new piece I can develop later.....<i>when there is some free time</i>. The piece below is from new grape leaf shoots and has touches of Windsor Newtons Opera Rose watercolor.</span><br />
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-31330652247622207762015-07-27T17:18:00.000-06:002015-07-27T17:18:42.459-06:00Studio "In Progress" <h4 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am burning through my summer, literately and well...it's just flying by <i>again</i>. As I've gotten older I so appreciate the opportunity to spend time with my friends, painting, enjoying a meal or coffee and the opportunity to meet new folks, see new art and ideas...all wonderful! Also, I'm simply enjoying the unique landscape of where we live and of our travels. So much beauty out there, its huge on the inspiration meter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're in my area, Kalispell MT or Cashmere WA, please give me a call, stop by my studio and see what I have on the art table.....I usually have a bit of story to go with my pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to thank the Gallery owners and organizations that represent my Art, if you're in the area, stop in and enjoy an amazing collection of Art works form local to national Artists....super nice folks too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.coppersungallery.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Copper Sun Gallery</a></b> at Branding Iron Station in Bigfork, MT. Stop in and meet Owner, Beverly Ferguson, enjoy this beautiful Gallery and generous hospitality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.wildeyeartistry.com/" target="_blank">Wild Eye Artistry</a></b> in Downtown Kalispell.....Rick Green, Owner and Artist has assembled an eclectic group of local and national artists and their works of Art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.applebarrelmt.com/glacier-sun-winery" target="_blank">Glacier Sun Winery</a></b>......Wonderful wines, live music and a little art, be sure to say hello to Bill the tasting room manager.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.kalispellregional.org/foundation/ways-to-give/healing-arts" target="_blank">The Healing Arts Gallery</a></b> at Kalispell Regional Medical Center....An amazing presentation of local arts works, take time to tour and take in some breathtaking Art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.2riversgallery.com/" target="_blank">2 Rivers Gallery</a> </b>in Wenatchee WA...2 Rivers is an Art cooperative that promotes visual arts in North Central WA. Join the community on the First Friday of every month for a great Art Experience. (3 new pieces being delivered August 1st)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Art Across Montana</b>: WaterWorks Art Museum in Miles City, MT</span><br />
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-60204575316819902302015-06-02T12:00:00.000-06:002015-06-02T15:18:17.565-06:00Art and Life.....<span style="font-size: large;">How is it that we are able to create Art <i>and</i> manage life's commitments and daily distractions.....they might be obligations that are scheduled or needs that </span><span style="font-size: large;">simply </span><span style="font-size: large;">fall at your feet without notice....I have had my share of that lately. But it's like a very good old friend used to say "</span><i style="font-size: x-large;"> Life is Good</i><span style="font-size: large;">".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband Don and I have been back and forth to the family farm in Washington, getting ready for and now working on the projects scheduled for this summer. Two new decks, one with pergola, pool renovation and landscape......<i>Lots of land, lots of landscape</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are other projects in the wings but I am grateful to have such a beautiful place to visit and call home, to paint, wander in the orchard, walk along the edge of the canyon or follow the ditch bank looking at the Cascades....amazing inspiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some pictures of our projects below and my sources of inspiration. And yes thru the distractions I have 6 new pieces going to be scanned before framing. Four leaf pieces using Hostas, Burdock picked in Washington and Rocket plant from Kalispell. There are two non-leaf pieces, a tropical fish and a jeweled sunset landscape, both with gold leaf accents.....<i><span style="color: #f1c232;">A girl loves a little gold :)</span></i></span><br />
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<br />Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-66443368692634493712015-04-06T17:42:00.000-06:002015-04-06T17:42:38.203-06:00New work in Progress<span style="font-size: large;">I just returned from visiting my family in Washington. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We usually have scheduled work projects to do while we're at the ranch, I'll post those</span><span style="font-size: large;"> pictures another time.....Lots of work!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I did however make some time to work on two new pieces using my frozen leaves, I've included some process photos below. </span><span style="font-size: large;">But I'd have to say, the high-point of the trip was the beauty in the Cashmere valley. Each day was a celebration for the eyes. Seeing the fruit orchards on the distant hillsides with the trees in full bloom; it looked like carpets draped over the rolling landscape. Inspiration permeated each day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in the studio....Last year I froze a number of hosta leaves that were grown at the ranch. I used them to make some initial marks and plan to do several more pieces with this leaf this coming year. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The pictures below are "process" photos of the this first hosta piece. I will finish this watercolour up in the next several days by adding some shadowing detail, and possibly some gold leafing for highlights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This piece illustrates the glories of fall fading into the hard pull of winter. Fall foliage outdoes its self in colour that only deepens, becomes more jewel toned as the temperature drops....we know winter is upon us. As an Artist, I find inspiration in the transformation of our landscape during this time of year. From my studio window, I witness the few bold bits of foliage that hang on almost till the snow flies. <i><a href="http://www.artexhibeo.com/portfolio/time-seasons-gallery/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Click to see all the winners and their work.</span></a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I collected grape leaves from our family farm and used them to make initial marks on watercolour paper. I also embellished with rice paper and some gold leaf.</span><br />
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Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-44280105784756767242014-12-04T12:02:00.002-07:002014-12-04T12:02:45.253-07:00Mark Making with Leaves<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I have found that using leaves to make initial marks on paper or canvas can be a magical process. Over the years I have experimented with image making by using acrylic, watercolours and ink painted on to all kinds of leaves and then pressed to a surface. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Sometimes the results are dynamic and detailed or the impression left can be lackluster requiring work on my part to be visually interesting.</span><br />
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I <i>scrounge</i> for leaves in the winter, and have wonderful friends who bring me bags of leaves from their gardens during the growing season. I have found that freezing leaves allows me more play in the snowy winter months. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">My husband says we have no meat in our freezer as it is full of leaves....and he loves me still :)</span><br />
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I have experimented with applying pressure to get the paint to release and merge on the paper; rolling with a brayer, applying a paper-towel over the leaf and pressing gently with my fingers to fully weighting down the leaves overnight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sometimes I cut the individual leaves out and use them in collage, other times I work the background to complete the piece.</span>Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-1928288427972061052014-11-13T13:57:00.001-07:002014-11-13T16:13:10.490-07:00Members Salon<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bundle up and join me for</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> the Opening Reception of the 2014 Members Salon, at the </span><a href="http://www.hockadaymuseum.org/index.cfm?inc=page&page=545&page_content=A-Members-Salon%3A-Winter-Exhibition-at-the-Hockaday-Museum-of-Art" style="font-size: xx-large;">Hockaday Museum of Art</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> this evening. Enjoy a refreshment, and the many beautiful artworks from this talented group of member Artists. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.kalispellfurniture.com/"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Beckman's Fine Furnishings / Kalispell</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.coppersungallery.com/index.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Copper Sun Gallery / BigFork</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.applebarrelmt.com/glacier-sun-winery"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Glacier Sun Winery / Kalispell</span></b></a><br />
<br />Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0302 2nd Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA48.195823 -114.3094969999999648.195781499999995 -114.30957599999996 48.1958645 -114.30941799999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-50780620163438666012014-09-22T14:38:00.002-06:002014-09-23T14:18:08.237-06:00Thank You All for a Great 2014 Studio Tour<span style="font-size: large;">It was a Gorgeous weekend for Open Studio. The sun was shining, people were out and about enjoying the weather and some of the most amazing art that the Flathead valley has to offer. I appreciate your support and encouraging comments.....it was really fun to meet so many new folks and reconnect with others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-11872947424005837402014-09-15T14:18:00.004-06:002014-09-15T14:20:54.042-06:00Its a Family Affair<span style="font-size: large;">We're approaching that time of the year where <i>Open Studio</i> happens here in the Flathead Valley, MT. There is much to do. Framing, gluing, installing hanging hardware, gold leafing, application of UV sealer and not to forget a little house keeping. Oh and baking some treats and making appetizer trays to offer throughout the weekend. My artist friend <a href="http://shellelindholm.com/">Shelle Lindholm</a> calls it the "Cinderella process". It's all beautiful in the end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband Don is an amazing helper in getting this event up and running. It is all fun, so much enjoyment in sharing my art, visiting with customers, neighbors and friends.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's lots of beautiful art showing in the valley this weekend, hope to see you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hockadaymuseum.org/index.cfm?inc=page&page=311&page_content=Studio-Tour-Sponsored-by-the-Hockaday-Museum-of-Art">The Hockaday Local Color Studio Tour</a> </span>(Download map)<br />
September 20-21, 2014<br />
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<br />Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0146 Aurich Avenue, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA48.212450999999987 -114.35406148.043150499999989 -114.6767845 48.381751499999986 -114.0313375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-55980217713798129012014-09-01T16:03:00.001-06:002014-09-01T16:26:24.606-06:00 Open Studio is Almost Here<span style="font-size: large;">A long weekend of painting, finishing pieces for the Hockaday <a href="http://www.hockadaymuseum.org/index.cfm?inc=page&page=311&page_content=Studio-Tour-Sponsored-by-the-Hockaday-Museum-of-Art">Local Color Studio Tour</a>. (Click for a map and event details) Several new leaf pieces to share and some new sizes too!....something for everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Close up detail.....new Open Studio piece.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">30" x 22" Watercolour Collage</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">September 20-21, 2014</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Refreshments!</span>Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-24230958995477859262014-08-16T12:08:00.001-06:002014-08-16T12:08:22.633-06:00And so it begins....<span style="font-size: large;">I collected Cockle-bur or Burdock leaves from my Dads orchard in Cashmere WA. These "weeds" are used to make initial marks on paper with watercolours. You never really know what will happen, what the magic of the watercolour will leave behind. I call these pieces "starts". I use the beautiful marks left by the veins on the leaves and develop them into a finished piece.</span><br />
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<br />Colours by sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01920412877155772931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361892892338358947.post-86220185151680290642014-07-05T16:06:00.001-06:002014-07-05T16:06:59.212-06:00Watercolours for the Copper Sun Gallery<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm excited to be working with the <a href="http://www.coppersungallery.com/">Copper Sun Gallery</a> in Kalispell Mt. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Three colourful watercolours delivered this week. Stop in and meet Beverly and her husband Dave and see their beautiful Gallery, conveniently located at 3955 "A" Highway 35 in the Creston Center.</span><br />
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