Paintings finished during the "Shelter In Place".

How did I spend my time during the 2020 Covid-19 "Shelter In Place" mandate?  I painted. I am  grateful that I have a profession that allows me to create beautiful paintings from my home studio.  I had plenty of uninterrupted time (since EVERYTHING was cancelled).  And even though there was uncertainty in the world I could find beauty through my paintbrush. Here are the paintings that I finished from the end of February through the end of May:


These first few paintings below were created with Spring in mind using all the soft colors that represent the new life of plants and animals. In the months of March, April and May there were few sunny days, lots of rain soaked days.  So I painted sunny spring.

Spring Bunny
Watercolor 13 x 19 unframed
  SOLD

 Peace Offering
 Watercolor 13 x 19 unframed
$95

Lilacs
Watercolor 9 x 12 
  SOLD

Lavender Bundles
Watercolor 9 x 12 unframed
$75

Glow
Watercolor 10 x 14 unframed
$195

Coat of Many Colors
Watercolor 23x20

I sketched these two paintings months before I had the time to devote to them.  With life in "Shelter in Place" mode I definitely had the time, so I finished" Wild Child" and created "Flowers in Her Hair".  The two models for these paintings are Maison and Beecher who were dressed like this, in their every day clothes. The sunlight on their faces and the way they were dressed represents their personalities perfectly.

Flowers In Her Hair
Watercolor 16 x 11

Wild Child
Watercolor 15 x 15

These two paintings were just focused on composition.

Red Trillium Gallery in downtown Historic Troutdale is where this painting is going.  Troutdale is the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge.  It is where the Historic Columbia River Highway begins and takes you on a scenic drive through some of the most beautiful, waterfall filled scenes in the Pacific Northwest.  This painting "Multnomah Falls" was created specifically for Red Trillium Gallery were tourists and locals alike seek paintings of the majestic waterfalls and surrounding areas.

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge
30 x 40 x1.5
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
$900

This Multnomah Falls watercolor painting, I used only two colors, Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue. I wanted this painting to represent the exact subject I've painted multiple times, Multnomah Falls, but a focus on VALUES instead of all the seasonal colors I've used in other paintings.  The values effectively show the structure of the granite cliffs, the power of the water as it travels it's path from mountain top to the Columbia River, and the trees and foliage without getting lost in the colors.

Multnomah Falls
Watercolor
15 x 23 unframed
$225

"Funky Owls" are paintings I had fun with.  They were originally 9 x 12 traditional watercolor paintings of owls that were fine but not great.  So during the "Shelter in Place" I funked them up a bit with playful colors, a bit of stenciling and some metallic paint.  Now I love them!

Funky Owl Blue
8x8 mixed media print on canvas
$65

Funky Owl Purple
8x8 mixed media print on canvas
$65

Contact me about this artwork

Glenndafieldart@gmail.com

Blues and Purples are presented in different ways with these 6 paintings

These first two paintings are more abstracted than my usual paintings.  It is always fun to try something fun and an colorful. 

 Tulips and Turquoise

24" x 30"
 Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
$350

Copper Sunset

20" x 40 "
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
$350

 The following 4 paintings also have blues and purples as a common element. These paintings
are more realistic and depict interesting local landscapes and flowers grown in my garden. 

Watertower at McMinneman's Edgfield Lodge

12' x 12"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
$135

Mountain  Sunrise

24" x 24"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
$300

Corbett Hill Road, Colulmbia River Gorge

24" x 30"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
$400

Purple Irises

12' x 12"
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Currently at Red Trillium Gallery
Troutdale, Oregon 97060

$135

* If you are interested in any of the paintings shown here you can contact me at:

Glenndafieldart@gmail.com 

Red Themed Paintings for Valentine's Day - Currently at Red Trillium Gallery

"Red Tulips"
Acrylic on Canvas
$150

"Regal Red"
Watercolor matted in deep green in a Gold Frame

Individual 4 x 4 Heart Paintings
Acrylic on Canvas
$25 each

Prices do not include shipping

Red Trillium Gallery -Troutdale, Oregon

Now showing at Red Trillium Gallery

Troutdale, Oregon

Mountain View Orchard
Hood River Oregon with Dahlia field
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
SOLD 

Corbett Hill Road - Columbia River Gorge
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas
$425

Lavender Fields Forever
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Apples in Summer
Acrylic in custom white frame with purple and green inner frame
$699

End of Summer
Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas 12 x 12 x 1.5
$150

Windfall Perlieu
 Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas 12 x 12 x 1.5
$150

Prices do not include shipping.

Christmas Paintings Showing at Red Trillium Gallery, Troutdale, OR December 2019

Red Trillium Gallery 

373 E Historic Columbia River Highway

 Troutdale, OR 97060

(503) 674-5050

White Poinsettia
Acrylic on canvas
 with vintage inspired custom frame in Burgundy, soft green and white.
$400

White Poinsettia - shown with frame

Red Poinsettias
Acrylic  on gallery wrap canvas
$295 

White Poinsettias
Acrylic on wooden cradle board 12 x 12 x 2
$150 - Sold
Giclée prints available $55

Red Poinsettia
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas 12 x 12 x 1.5
$150

Angel Night
Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas 12 x 12 x 1.5
$135

Prices do not include shipping. 

Two paintings now showing at the Oregon Society of Artists 200 for under $200 Show

2019 200 For Under $200 Art Show and Sale

 November 1 - December 5, 2019

Oregon Society of Artists

2185 SW Park Place

Portland, OR  97205

Monday - Saturday 1pm - 4 pm

Summer's End - 12' x 12"

Etoile de Noel - Christmas Star  12" x 12"   SOLD

Contact me about purchasing these paintings:

Glenndafieldart@gmail.com

" Tip of the Hat" - Watercolor Society of Oregon Juried Fall Show 2019

I'm honored and delighted that my painting "Tip of the Hat" was selected for the Watercolor Society of Oregon Juried Fall Show 2019.  My painting was one of 80 that were chosen from over 300 entries.

Tip of the Hat - Watercolor on Arches 160 pound paper 20" x 18" framed in black

Contact me about purchasing this painting:

Glenndafieldart@gmail.com

Oregon Society of Artists Plein Air Show

Experimenting with plein air painting I visited Columbia View Lavender Farm and created a couple of on sight, quick watercolor paintings.  This painting is currently showing at:

OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS GALLERY 

2185 SW PARK PLACE

PORTLAND, OR  97205

MONDAY - SATURDAY 1 - 4 PM

AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 26

Columbia View Lavender Farm - Corbett Oregon

Bates Lavender Farm on Bell Road in Corbett, Oregon was my next paint out for a sketchbook painting. August is the perfect time to view lavender in full bloom.  The fragrance is an added bonus. 

Bates Lavender Farm - Bell Road, Corbett, Oregon

It's Here, It's There, It's Everywhere

My painting "Fulani Hersdman" is top middle 

I have two paintings in this local art show.  It runs from May 14 - August 8.

Fulani Herdsman

"Fulani Herdsman" 

 Dan, a nephew, who lives in Africa, works with the local people installing water and irrigation systems for the country of Nigeria.  Fulani Herdsmen are nomadic or semi-nomadic Fulani people whose primary occupation is raising livestock.  This man and an associate came through the irrigation project herding animals looking to find grazing ground.  There is a conflict between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria's middle farm belt. This man and his associate were peaceful.

Corbett Hill Road

"Corbett Hill Road"

One of my favorite scenes from my corner of the Pacific Northwest.  I live and paint in Corbett, Oregon.  As you descend the steep and winding, Corbett Hill Road from the Old Historic Scenic Highway, you come to this spot. It is stunning. I always have to pause and take in the view.  It is your first glimpse of the Columbia river and the sun keeps part of it in shadow most of the day.    It changes dramatically with the seasons and at different times of the day.  I've painted it in every season of the year.

Spring is just around the corner

I channeled Fabio Cembranelli, a Brazilian watercolor artist, to paint this greeting card.  He uses a very wet in wet, free motion approach to his floral paintings.  I thought I'd give it a go.  I still have snow on the ground outside my studio so visions of summer were called for today.