Emerge Refreshed!

The world seemed to be on hold for the last two years. Covid-19 has earned its place in the history books. Now it's time to restart; to emerge refreshed, like new buds in the spring landscape.

Bear Creek

My first showing this year was in the Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Experimental Exhibit. "Bear Creek," was juried into the show and received an Award of Distinction from Juror and nationally recognized fine artist, Michael Holter.

Mellow Yellow at PAM RSG

Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery kept up their good energy through the tough times, selling pieces and calling on us artists for replacements!

Speaking of spring landscape, Portland Alla Prima artists, including me, took a Memorial Day* break to meet and paint en plein air on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River.

We had typical Oregon spring weather: rain, sun, rain, wind, rain, sun...repeat. Spirits were high, seeing friends after so much time apart. We spread out on the dyke, and paint brushes flew across canvasses, panels and papers. My value study is in progress below, and I will share the color painting on Facebook and Instagram when finished.

Courtesy David Burbach

*I would like to take one moment to thank each and every one who served and/or sacrificed for their country. I am proud to include thanks to my son, his father, and my brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear girlfriend. And far too many friends to name. I am honored to have known them all.

Tee Totalers

I am kicking off my show season with a new two-person exhibit, sharing the spotlight with my good friend and painting pal, Tara Choate. The exhibit entitled "Brush Buddies" is a collection of 60 studio and plein air paintings, encompassing landscapes, interiors, animals, whimsy and abstracts.

Media include watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media. There truly is something for everyone! Get a sneak peek through Tara's brilliant video teaser below:

Brush Buddies Video Trailer by Tara

Come tour this fabulous exhibit at your leisure, in the spacious Keizer Community Center public gallery, Located at 930 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, Oregon. The exhibit runs now through July 28, 2022. Doors are open M-F, 8-5.

Join me in celebrating your emergence by attending an art show to be inspired and refreshed by all the creativity!

Courtesy David Burbach

Stay tuned to this newsletter, for upcoming announcements including a solo show, and for those who were missing it, reinstatement of the Free Printable Monthly Art Calendar.

Please share this newsletter with your art-loving friends!

Until next time, watch a free Zoom demo, take a class, keep your paints wet and your pastels dry, and stay safe my friends.

---Sandra

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