Figurative Plein Air

Jennifer is a favorite model.  I painted this 30"x15" oil painting of her yesterday in an outdoor garden setting.  Another painting I did this week of a different model, in the same style as this painting, is posted on my Facebook page.  -Janet Amundson-Splidsboel

"In the Garden" Figurative Impressionistic Oil Painting Prints Available

                         

In April I was one of 30 artists participating in An Artist a Day event at the Muse Art and Design in Portland, Oregon.  A different artist painted in the front window of the store each day of the month.  In May a reception was held at Milepost 5, and the 30 paintings were auctioned, with 50% of the proceeds donated to benefit Schoolhouse Supplies.

This particular painting was well received; 8"x10" prints are now available for $30 each including shipping (10% of sales is donated to local animal rescue groups.) The print is on luster paper which has a satin finish, and is sprayed with UV blocking spray to prevent fading. This print is vibrant with a wide off-white or white mat under glass in a standard sized 16" x 20" frame.  The print may be purchased below through Paypal. -Janet Amundson-Splidsboel  (original SOLD)

"Quin" Live Model Oil Portrait

This is a quick 12"x16" oil study done of Quin Sweetman who was our model at a recent Wednesday session of artists who paint on Wednesday afternoons at Jantzen Beach Mall in Portland.  Quin is an artist known by many of you.  She has a website and Etsy store which you can visit.  As you see she is also a terrific model. I see that I forgot to sign my painting.  The Wednesday group is open to all artists and is free unless we have a paid model and then it is $5.00 for 2 sessions.  The other 2 sessions of the month we paint/draw each other.  Contact me if you want more detailed information.

Hillsboro Plein Air Event July 17, 2010

My 24"x18" oil painting won First Place in the figurative category at the Hillsboro Plein Air event. The judge was Thomas Kitts.

"Timeless Visit" Plein Air Oil Painting in Progress

This is a close-up of my 24"x18" oil painting in progress during the Hillsboro Plein Air event on July 17, 2010.