tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51087903989856161292024-02-20T21:55:19.310-08:00Kathy Johnson Fine ArtA journey in Daily Painting.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-69939322166737069202017-10-02T14:19:00.001-07:002017-10-02T14:19:59.013-07:00It's Been a While! . . . and good newsIt's Been a While! . . . and good news<br />
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For several years pastels have been calling my name. Finally, I had to give in. There is something about a huge array of colors, already pre-mixed, just sitting there beckoning me like little kindergarten kids jumping up and down and crying out, <i>Me! Me! Choose Me!</i> How could I resist?<br />
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I have been juried into the Beaverton Art Mix (BAM) which is October 6 through 8, 2017. The accepted artwork is Wayward Winds Lavender Farm -- a pastel piece that I painted en plain air for the Oregon/Willamette Valley Lavender Paint Out in 2016. It won an honorable mention award in the Open Division.<br />
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The artist reception is Friday, the 7th at 5pm in the Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. I'll be there. Drop by if you are in the area. For all the details go to: <a data-lynx-mode="origin" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beavertonoregon.gov%2Findex.aspx%3Fnid%3D1269&h=ATN7V3G2kaDekiH6pv2Ao658VVqjGkC-_6YTdSMU0SKPD0fMzAxz7B953Pt7VVnejLuXV9BQmbDEkj7FFosmhGIu2AYbQALEtbZnhCDJ7ZnMDZI-oxdY1ntRF9Ymsln9H9XjbKcAINVYFs6qQRd8t4GZAuX6fvtyc_NzBM-3SI5-mnB06rKf" href="http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/index.aspx?nid=1269" rel="nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'SF Optimized', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.12000000476837158px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">www.beavertonoregon.gov/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit;"></span>index.aspx?nid=1269</a><br />
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<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-91355156043240889382013-03-08T21:00:00.000-08:002013-03-14T23:32:41.457-07:00Better Late Than Never<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i> My </i>"Cutest Studio in the West"<i> right in my own backyard.</i></div>
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thought I'd post a couple of photos of my studio. My sons helped me
build it. We started on April 1st, 2004 and I told everyone I'd have it
done by September. I had never built anything before, so when September
rolled around and it was still in the beginning stages, I reminded
everyone that I hadn't said <i>which</i> September! It was finished on
April 1, 2007. It was a lot of work but it gives me so much pleasure. I
am so thankful to my sons, David and Dan and the long list of relatives
and friends who gave their time and energy to bring my dream to reality.<br />
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little white, lacy Victorian iron bench on the front porch makes me
smile every<i> </i>time I walk past it. It was worth every dollar I was so
reluctant to spend on something so non-essential. I've received $100
worth of pleasure for every penny spent. A lesson well learned —
sometimes the value received is more than the dollar amount spent!<br />
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spend time gazing at my paintings from here. "Does it need more work or
have I gone too far?" is my eternal question. I'll post my easel and
painting set up later.<br />
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On the counter between the french door and the English birdhouse is the October 2005, <i>The Artist's</i>
magazine opened to an article about H.C. Dodd. The article is titled
"Better Late Than Never." Dodd began painting when she was 67
years old and within a few years was teaching and winning top awards in
national competitions. The day this magazine arrived I had been working
on the studio which was only half built. I was really depressed because
it was taking a lot longer than I could ever have imagined. And the
thought had entered my mind that I was pretty close to retirement and
"just what had I been thinking, to take on such a big project at that
point in my life?!" I decided to walk to the mail box to calm down a bit
and when I pulled out the magazine, it fell open to the page with the
words, "Better Late Than Never." The letters were an inch tall and
spread across two pages — It was like someone was shouting at me. I felt
I had been give a loud message from God! I have never questioned my
decision since that moment.<br />
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I hope you've enjoyed seeing my creation. I'll post again soon.<br />
<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-2601148408176367832013-03-07T10:42:00.003-08:002013-03-08T00:52:56.125-08:00Spring Cleaning!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that my show is safely hanging on the walls of Cusick Picture Frame Gallery in Newberg, Oregon, I've had the time to take a good look at my studio and realized that it was time for Spring Cleaning! A bright sunny day helps with that decision. For some reason it is easier for me to get inspired to clean and organize when the sun is shining. <br />
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So, off I go, with the broom and dustpan in hand. See you soon.<br />
<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-56751562105423567762013-02-27T17:56:00.001-08:002013-02-27T17:56:50.749-08:00March Solo ShowI've been busy this month! I've put the final touches on 5 or 6 new paintings for my first solo show which opens March First. The invitation is below:<br />
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March 1 - 22<br />at Cusick Picture Frame<br />608 E First St., Newberg OR<br />Open Tues-Fri 10 am to 6 pm and Sat 10 am to 5 pm<br /><br />Artist's Reception, First Friday, March 1 -- 5 to 9 pm</div>
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Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-41741577917444562412013-01-31T10:39:00.001-08:002013-02-02T11:44:12.330-08:00#30 Lone Oak, Manna from Heaven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#30 Lone Oak, Manna from Heaven,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/105014">(click here to bid)</a></div>
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Number 30! Whew, what fun. I have learned so much with this series. It's given me the freedom to try some things that I would never have tried if I had been working on one painting. There is a pressure to paint something that you know will become a finished painting — no matter if it is 6x6 inches or 6x6 feet. I've painted two night scenes in this series, which I have never painted before. I've tried some colors that I would never have thought of putting together. I usually tone my canvas with burnt sienna or raw umber. I've toned some of this series with bright yellow, bright cad. orange, bright blue, red, and pink to name just a few.<br />
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The most surprising thing for me was that on some of the paintings I would have a plan in my mind of the colors or mood I wanted to create. Then I would lay down the first stroke of color and everything would change direction and go to a place that I hadn't thought of painting. That was powerful! I guess I needed to learn to trust a bit more.<br />
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I don't know if I am finished with this series yet. I feel like there might be more down the road. So, I will leave it open to return to, not as a daily thing but when the Lone Oak calls, I will listen.<br />
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Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-50821018639464440052013-01-30T17:01:00.002-08:002013-02-01T13:07:40.730-08:00#29 Lone Oak, End of Hazy Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#29 Lone Oak, End of Hazy Day,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/104684">(click here to bid)</a></div>
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When I started this "30 paintings in 30 days" challenge I had only planned to do five—spring, summer, fall, winter and a sunset. That was so much fun that I thought I could do the first half of the challenge with the Lone Oak. I never dreamed that I would still be experimenting on day 29! It's been fun.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-29177040265671081472013-01-29T16:28:00.000-08:002013-01-30T09:45:55.401-08:00#28 Lone Oak, Sunset on Field of Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#28 Lone Oak, Sunset on Field of Flowers,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, Sold, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathy-johnson/28-lone-oak-sunset-on-field-of-flowers/118079">(click here to view)</a></div>
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I love sunsets and flowers — how great is it to paint them together? This is number 28 of the "30 Paintings in 30 Days" challenge. Only 2 more to go!<br />
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<i>#26 Lone Oak, Van Gogh Field,</i> 6x6, oil on panel,<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/104109"> (click here to bid)</a></div>
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After a Hot Tamale Day, I've tried to tone it down a bit. When I was finished I decided that it needed Van Gogh's birds.<br />
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<i> #27 Lone Oak, April Path,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid)</div>
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After all that spice, here's a bit of cool spring weather.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-71649833727782194522013-01-26T21:22:00.000-08:002013-01-28T10:04:40.597-08:00#25 Lone Oak, Hot Tamale Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#25 Lone Oak, Hot Tamale Day,</i> 6x6, oil on panel,<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/103574"> (click here to bid)</a></div>
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Just how hot can it get? It's fun to play with colors and see what they feel like.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-41363099345498425762013-01-25T22:49:00.001-08:002013-01-27T09:05:16.298-08:00#23 Lone Oak, Yellow Road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#23 Lone Oak, Yellow Road, </i>6x6, oil on panel,<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/103312"> (click here to bid)</a></div>
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This "30 Paintings in 30 Days" challenge has been on opportunity to try out new processes and techniques. This panel was toned a bright yellow — which worked nicely for a yellow road. <br />
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<span style="color: purple;">#24 Lone Oak, Spring Meadow</span></h3>
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<i>#24 Lone Oak, Spring Meadow,</i> 6x6 oil on panel, (click here to bid)</div>
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My new process for this painting was toning the panel black before painting on it. I left little bits of black showing through. I was surprised at how bright the painting turned out. I had the opinion that with all the black on the canvas it would make the painting dark. I proved to myself that I was wrong.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-73151091679691344672013-01-24T21:47:00.002-08:002013-01-26T21:43:35.611-08:00#21 Lone Oak, Nocturnal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/103061"><i>#21 Lone Oak, Nocturnal,</i> 6x6, landscape, oil on panel, (click here to bid)</a></div>
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Summer's blue velvet sky -- I've seen it a couple of times in my life. I toned this canvas a bright blue before I started painting. This "30 paintings in 30 days" challenge is a good way to try out different techniques and approaches. When I looked at the bright blue it made me think of the velvet blue skies you occasionally see in the summer. It also reminded me of Maxfield Parrish's paintings with the bright blue in the sky. He used the technique of toning the canvas also.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">#22 Lone Oak, High Noon</span></h3>
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<i>#22 Lone Oak, High Noon,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid)</div>
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A bright summer day.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-20707034048593157512013-01-23T10:41:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:42:54.159-08:00#19 Lone Oak, Summertime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/102770">#19 Lone Oak, Summertime,</a></i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/102770"> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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A perfect Willamette Valley summer day. My not-so-perfect computer is acting up again — hence, the lost day yesterday.<br />
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#20 Lone Oak, The Month of May<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathy-johnson/20-lone-oak-the-month-of-may/116830">#20 Lone Oak, The Month of May,</a></i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/kathy-johnson/20-lone-oak-the-month-of-may/116830"> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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I love how 'fresh' the month of May always seems. Just made for a drive in the country with all the windows down and the radio blaring with happy love songs.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-89061581949044314802013-01-21T20:28:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:42:39.349-08:00#18 Lone Oak, Red Letter Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/102177">#18 Lone Oak, Red Letter Day,</a></i><a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/102177"> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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A cool blue and hot red make a red letter day.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-55718471066035474132013-01-20T22:20:00.002-08:002013-01-26T21:42:33.546-08:00#17 Lone Oak, Golden Sunset on a Blue Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101929"><i>#17 Lone Oak, Golden Sunset on a Blue Day,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid)</a></div>
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Blue and Gold! This was fun. When I started this series I only had planned to do five, I can't believe that I'm on number 17.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-32774390661943644162013-01-20T18:35:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:42:25.906-08:00#15 Lone Oak, Fire and Ice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101135"><i>#15 Lone Oak, Fire and Ice,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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I think this is about as hot as you can get. Silver and red are such classic colors — think 'little red sports car' with chrome trim.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">#16 Lone Oak, Embers and Charcoal</span></h3>
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101136"><i>#16 Lone Oak, Embers and Charcoal,</i> 6x6 oil on panel, (click here to bid)</a></div>
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Cool teal and warm orange to spice things up. Reminds me of warm mulled spiced wine.<br />
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<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-70716522219137400102013-01-18T18:13:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:42:18.221-08:00#13 Lone Oak, End of Gray Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101131"><i>#13 Lone Oak, End of Gray Day,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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Oregon has so many gray days! In color theory I learned that there are 32 shades of gray discernible to the naked eye. We get them all in Oregon in for 6 months out of the year — usually along with a lot of rain. It's been gray and cold so I think I'm needing a lot of sunshine, a.k.a. yellow and orange!<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">#14 Lone Oak, Coral Twilight</span></h3>
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101133"><i>#14 Lone Oak, Coral Twilight, </i>6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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I guess the weather is showing up in my painting again. This is another one that took on a life of its own the minute I place the first stroke of color down in the field. It's amazing when that happens, it's like someone else is painting.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-88202039633810836432013-01-17T17:44:00.001-08:002013-01-26T21:42:11.266-08:00#11 Lone Oak, Autumn Glow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101003"><i>#11 Lone Oak, Autumn Glow,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This painting says "joy" to me. I'm loving painting this series. I'm making discoveries that I never would if I had painted a different composition each time. It's become a journey.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">#12 Lone Oak, Flame and Blue</span></h3>
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/101004"><i>#12 Lone Oak, Flame and Blue,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This blue was really luscious to paint. Again, this also has a happy feel to it. I think that yellow and orange remind us of the sun. What could make you happier than a summer day with blue and yellow-orange?Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-71894219168994705762013-01-16T23:50:00.001-08:002013-01-26T21:42:04.344-08:00#9 Lone Oak, Early Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100890"><i>#9 Lone Oak, Early Morning,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, landscape, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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Both of the paintings I'm posting today had a mind of their own. Painting number 9 was in the drivers seat -- it decided to paint itself. It's a very strange feeling!<br />
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100891"><i>#10 Lone Oak, Evening Storm,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, landscape, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This is the first time I've tried to paint a "night" painting. Well, I don't think I was in charge, but I like the way it turned out.<br />
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I'm posting 2 paintings so that I can catch up to my challenge to paint 30 painting in 30 days.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-25509125665356050452013-01-15T15:36:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:41:56.874-08:00#7 Lone Oak, spring wildflowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100471"><i>#7 Lone Oak, Spring Wildflowers,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This turned out to be really cheerful. It's amazing how few "flowers" it takes to give the impression of spring.<br />
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I've been having problems uploading my images for the '30 paintings in 30 days challenge' to my blog and have gotten behind. I will post a couple of on each blog and eventually get caught up.<br />
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100473"><i>#8 Lone Oak, Dusk,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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I started out with a plan for this painting, but as soon as I placed the first spot of color in the field, it was like the painting made another decision for me. This is where it took me. I guess it's all about the journey.<br />
<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-32013840023547347742013-01-14T23:53:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:40:11.377-08:00#6 Lone Oak, Frosty Morning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100400"><i>#6 Lone Oak, Frosty Morning,</i> 6x6, original oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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These are so much fun to paint that I've decided to do a few more. Actually, I think they have taken over the drivers' seat and have decided they are not finished just yet. I had planned a completely different painting, but once I put down the first color in the field it started painting itself!</div>
<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-57635011755221221092013-01-14T22:37:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:40:04.679-08:00#5. Lone Oak, Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#5 Lone Oak, Sunset,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/99220">(click here to bid) </a></div>
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This is the fifth in the series of a lone oak tree in a field. Rich purple and oranges completely reverse the composition. The path is now the lightest area instead of being the darkest.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-53789078220172026622013-01-14T22:36:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:39:59.111-08:00#4. Lone Oak, Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#4 Lone Oak, Winter,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/100474">(click here to bid) </a></div>
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This is the fourth of the lone oak tree series. It's amazing how different this painting feels with all the cool colors in the snow scene.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-7687585420078230592013-01-11T11:30:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:39:04.600-08:00#3. Lone Oak, Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/99216"><i>#3 Lone Oak, Autumn,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This is the third in my series of oak tree paintings. Switching to warm autumn colors really makes a difference in the look and feel of the composition.<br />
<br />Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-84541190410708001432013-01-10T19:00:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:38:58.164-08:00#2. Lone Oak, Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#2 Lone Oak, Summer,</i> 6x6, oil on panel,<a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/99200"> (click here to bid) </a></div>
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This is the second in my series of a lone oak tree in a field. This was August — very sunny and stifling hot. I didn't linger long though because I was on my way to Lincoln City on the coast where it was cool and breezy.Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108790398985616129.post-52985965847827459032013-01-09T17:32:00.000-08:002013-01-26T21:38:49.270-08:00#1. Lone Oak, Spring <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>#1 Lone Oak, Spirng,</i> 6x6, oil on panel, <a href="http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/99065">(click here to bid) </a></div>
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I'm joining a large group of artists who have committed to 30 paintings in 30 days! I'm a little late starting, but will make it up soon. I've gotten side tracked from my small paintings—plein air painting and larger studio pieces have called more loudly lately. Now that a new year has started, it's time to get back on track.<br />
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For a while now I have been yearning to paint the same scene in different ways. I've tried painting a landscape one way and then the next landscape with a new direction, but that hasn't been satisfactory. I want to see how different colors and effects change a scene. So, now is the time to try it out, at least for some of the paintings this month.<br />
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This is a scene from the Mid-Willamette Valley area around Salem, Oregon. There are many farms with flat fields and an occasional large tree here and there. I just love the presence they have, dominating the whole field. Kathy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217009356857346058noreply@blogger.com0