“Lake Tahoe Sunset”, 19×25, pastel
It is a new year and with it comes a new show. I am part of a group show at the Danville Theatre Art Gallery that opens on January 9 and runs through February 28, 2015. The show features my work and that of fellow pastel artists Ruth Hussey, Mark Mertens, Pat Suggs, Debbie Wardrope. The theme of the show is “Romantic Expressions in Pastel.” Whether or not my work is viewed as “romantic” will be the judgement of the viewers. But, I do know that I need to feel a tug of the heart to commit to a painting and all that is involved.
“Lake Tahoe Sunset” was inspired by the view from the overlook on the Mt. Rose highway between Incline Village and Reno last October. It was an ‘ah-ha’ moment when viewers stopped and took in the magical display of light and color in the sky and on the lake. My reference photo served to remind me of it. I used Sennelier La Carte sanded paper which seems to work well for the clouds in the sky. My pastels included a variety of Unisons, Terry Ludwigs, Giraults, Rembrandts, and NuPastels.
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Next Trip Around the Sun
Posted by lindabeachstudio on January 4, 2015
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California Gold
It was the discovery of gold in the hills of California that brought the 49’ers to seek their fortunes. There is still gold to be found at the Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA . The 44 lb. specimen of Crystalline Gold Leaf displayed at the Museum at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA is the world’s largest of its kind. That is one reason to visit the area in addition to tasting some great wines paired with great food and viewing the art at the 16th Spring Obsession Art Show and Sale. The Avocado, Tomato, and Marcarpone Stuffed Shells paired with the 2011 Obsession Symphony wine was my favorite pairing at the artists reception on March 2nd. It was also fun to spend the evening with fellow East Bay Area artist Robin Leimer.
44 lb Crystalline Gold
My painting “Daffodil Hill” was selected to be shown in the Theme Division and is on exhibit in the Alhambra Music Room through May 12th. While the vintners wait for the growth on the grape vines, the daffodils were beginning to show their own golden hues. I set up my easel by the miner’s shack where gold panning was offered. Instead of panning for flakes of gold, I shuffled through my assorted sticks of pale yellows, golden yellows, and bright orange yellows to suggest the colorful array of daffodils on the verdant hillside.
“Daffodil Hill” on display – Ironstone Vineyards
On location at Ironstone
It was great to have our friends the Nelsons stop by while I was painting before they went to the winery tasting room and the art show. Here is my interpretation of the scene. It was a beautiful spring day for painting at Ironstone Vineyards.
“California Gold”, pastel, 11×14
Posted by lindabeachstudio on March 12, 2013
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Art Happens: Open Studios
Livermore Map
My studio will hold an open studio event on Thursday, February 9 from 5:30 -8:00 pm. Fellow artists at the Firehouse Art Studios, 142 McLeod Street, Livermore will be available to greet visitors and share their art. The are seven art locations in downtown Livermore participating in these open studios called “Art Happens”. I look forward to welcoming visitors to my studio on the 2nd Thursday evenings of each month through June.
Art Happens Open StudiosMap of Livermore Art Studios
Posted by lindabeachstudio on February 6, 2012
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Linda Beach 