Contemporary Botanical Art by Sheri Trepina

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 notebook during the busy summer months.  

But this winter, has been bigger than most.... 

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. 

  

I'm also enjoyed doing an interview for "Colors on Your Palette" (click link) and was pleasantly surprised to have a feature catalog post by Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale AZ. 

(View the Xanadu catalog and my Art HERE)

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...... 

So, busy is a good good thing!

New art works, ready to frame:

"Glowing in the Rain"

30" x 11"

This free flowing watercolour collage was created with leaves collected in Kalispell Mt. A warm palette with complimentary, cool colour accents.

Detail of "glowing in the Rain" in process.

Get more information about "Glowing in the Rain" HERE

"Glories of the Storm
15" x 22" Watercolour and Gouache Collage

Another soft burgundy palette with frozen berries and vines.  Leaves collected in Glacier National Park.


Detail of "Glories of the Storm in process

Get more information on "Glories of the Storm" HERE

In Process.....coming soon!

A palette of plums and soft greens with
 a touch of iridescent gold

Thank you for following my work and its process. And a big shout out to Dodson's Jewelers & Gallery in Spokane WA, for the sale of "Only in Your Dreams" Original......Thank you Penn & Debra!

Until next time,

Art to Share

 

"Only in Your Dreams"

Watercolour Collage with Gold Leafing 22" x 30"

I'm thrilled to share.....
My Watercolour Collage has won 2nd place in the 
Contemporary Fine Art International's 
Fall 2015 Colors of Autumn Juried Show.

The original is available at:

Dodson's / Spokane, WA

"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. 

Ready more about my process here


A big Thank You to all who purchased my 
Holiday Cards!

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!

2015 Holiday Card Collection

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  "happenings"  here and around the Studio.

Holiday Cards are Here!

Its that time of the year! 
First, we're planning for our Thanksgiving celebration. But before all the food, fun, family and friends convene, there is, the trip... with two old kitties (15 & 20 years old) driving from MT to WA...they're actually pretty seasoned travelers. 
  

Don, Jazz & Seven  

Road-Trip  

Of course then there is my favorite Holiday meal! It is, my most favorite Dinner to cook and share. I completely enjoy the entire process, even the grocery shopping! I remember cooking with my Grandmother....the love of cooking in general and especially this meal, started with her. 

From The Studio
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, there's always room in life, for a little sparkle...... 

This years card is a 5" x 7" folded card & envelope. 

"Poinsettia" in four colours, sold in a mixed pack of ten. 
Use Free Shipping code at checkout: card15

Click Here to Purchase 

Art and Life.....

How is it that we are able to create Art and  manage life's commitments and daily distractions.....they might be obligations that are scheduled or needs that simply 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 " Life is Good".

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......Lots of land, lots of landscape.  

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. 

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.....A girl loves a little gold :)

Leave me a comment below and tell me how you stay inspired in and around the happenings of life.  

You can now purchase prints and gallery wrapped canvas Giclee's

Here

If you are enjoying my work, the story of the process please share this Blog with your friends...Thank you!

Glacier Sun Winery and Tasting Room, Kalispell MT

If you're not out enjoying all that winter has to offer here in Montana, stop by the Glacier Sun Winery in Kalispell MT. I have several canvas giclee's showing in the wine tasting room, located in the Apple Barrel Country Market. 

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.

The Winery offers a great location not only to enjoy great wine, but art as well.  Enjoy!

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Getting Ready to Celebrate

Getting ready to join family to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. I'm so looking forward to cooking together, catching up and remembering times past with laughter and gratitude.  Blessings to all of you, your friends and family.

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Poinsettia Watercolour Collage / Gold leaf embellished

12" x 12"
Purchase Giclee here

Members Salon

Bundle up and join me for the Opening Reception of the 2014 Members Salon, at the Hockaday Museum of Art this evening.  Enjoy a refreshment, and the many beautiful artworks from this talented group of member Artists. 
The Members Show can be seen through December 24th. 

Don't forget to Vote for your favorite piece!

Opening Reception
Thursday, November 12, 2014
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Admission: Free / Open to the Public

"Holding onto the Glory"

Watercolour Collage with Gold Leaf

22" x 30"

You can also see my work at: (Link)

Beckman's Fine Furnishings  / Kalispell
Copper Sun Gallery / BigFork
Glacier Sun Winery / Kalispell