Easton Pics

Grey Goose Sunset 12"x9" (Honorable Mention)

Morning Light At Blackwater 12"x9"

Against The Light 12"x9"

 These images are from my time at the Plein Air Easton competition in Maryland this summer. I will be posting most of the images from the painting trip in subsequent posts. I want to thank Bryan Mark Taylor for the use of his camera to get these images. Unfortunately, I "didn't think I'd need mine" and he was kind enough to lend me his. It's a good thing because all three of these paintings found homes at the exhibition and I'll likely not see them again.

You'll notice all three of these painting are in the "portrait" format. It wasn't until later in the week that I noticed this trend in my work at Easton. I found it quite odd because Easton is as flat as Florida for the most part and one would expect horizontal formats. Not so for me this year, I found the vertical compositions far more engaging.


Chad

Plein Air Easton!

I had a great time at the Plein Air Easton! event. Al and Jess from the Avalon Foundation were great and it was well run top to bottom.  I was thrilled to receive an honorable mention award(see mug shot above) from judge Tim Newton of the Salmagundi Club in NY for my painting "Grey Goose Sunset". This painting was also part of the "Vanishing Landscape" category. I painted this subject once in the morning and once at sunset to capture the obvious and subtle differences in light and composition. I also did a radio interview while painting the morning painting.

I also participated in the quick draw paint out which Erin and I dubbed the "rain out". It was an incredible deluge for about half the time we had to paint but it was loads of fun. As you can see from the pic above I am thoroughly enjoying myself!

One of the best parts of an event like this is meeting new artist friends and reaquainting with old ones. I had the opportunity to do both at Easton.

Chad

OutdoorPainter.com | Combining Academic & Impressionist Influences | Home of Plein Air Magazine

OutdoorPainter.com | Combining Academic & Impressionist Influences | Home of Plein Air Magazine

Maroon Street Poppies 10"x8"

I was interviewed by Steve Doherty editor of Plein Air Magazine and OutdoorPainter.com while painting in Crested Butte CO. We talked for an extended time about my artistic development and the exhibition that was held on Friday the 6th of July. Mr. Doherty did a good job of encapsulating our conversation and I encourage you to give the article a read and a "like".

Included are a handful of images from the exhibition of 21 pieces all done in a week plein air. Actually, I painted a total of 31 over the week with one rain out about half way through (hazard of the job). We framed and hung 21 works ranging in size from 6"x8" to 10"x12".

Shaun Horne and the family at Oh Be Joyful Gallery were very supportive and I look forward to a great summer with the work that is left and am hoping to return soon.
Chad

Crested Butte, CO

This image is from last year's Plien Air Invitational hosted by Oh Be Joyful Gallery in Crested Butte, Colorado. Again, I am returning to "CB" for a painting trip culminating in an exhibition at Oh Be Joyful Gallery on Friday July 6th, 5-8pm.

Also, I'll be giving a talk about painting outdoors "plein air", the concern of painting light, and my approach to it on July 7th at 10am as part of the "Conversations en plein air" series from Oh Be Joyful Gallery. Furthermore, I am also looking forward to a radio interview with host Chad Reich on station KBUT. This should be a very productive time with abundant subject matter. I hope to see you there.

Chad

Exhibition in Crested Butte, CO.

I am heading back to Colorado this summer for a one-person exhibition at the "Oh Be Joyful Gallery" in Crested Butte with Shaun Horne and company. Last year I participated in the Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational with great success and look forward to returning to the amazing scenery and friendly people.

The exhibition dates are: Friday, July 6th through Wednesday, July 25th.  The artist's reception will be on July 6th from 5-8pm. I also anticipate giving a talk the night of the reception about painting outdoors, its history, and my approach to it.

I will relay more information and post more images from last years event as the time approaches.

Chad

Marco Island Sparkle

  This studio piece "Marco Island Sparkle" is 12"x24". It was completed from studies done on Marco Island in December and February of this year. This beach is wonderful and on the day I painted the major study for it the weather was Southwest Florida winter season perfection. Having lived in this area for seven years I am grateful for the opportunity to return and paint anytime I get the chance. "Marco Island Sparkle" is available through Gardner Colby Galleries in Naples, Florida.

Chad

Autumn Light

This plein air piece was painted last autumn on an upstate New York farm. It was late morning with a strong rising sun... a nice piece for display in the middle of a long winter.   "Autumn Light" is oil on linen at 9"x12" and will be available at Windham Fine Arts in Windham, NY during the "Barns and Bridges" exhibition February 18th through March 31st.

Chad