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Making a Painting Together

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“Painting together is all about trust. Trust that the other person will make what you’ve done better, not mess it up.” View from Ecola State Park by Allan Marie 12 x 16, oil on canvas done en plein air at Ecola State Park on December 17, 2011 I’ve heard of a few partner painters: mother and daughter, even a husband and wife. Allan and I … Continue reading

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A Birthday Gift: Natalie

Allan's Birthday Gift: an acrylic titled: 'Two Apples and a Cactus'

My family must be lucky, they always get art on their birthday! Hopefully someday that dusty painting or faded watercolor they stashed in their closet will be worth something. In my family there are those who know and love art, and those who realize it exists, but don’t care much about it. They’re busy with other things, and I understand that. My intuition will always … Continue reading

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Artsy genes run in the family

Watercolor by Betty

I always thought my artsyness came from my mother, eccentric and artistic as she was. Known by many as the ‘crazy lady who painted,’ I hope to be known the same way someday, without the ‘crazy’ part! But recently I discovered my artisticness comes not only from my mother, but from my father as well. A visit to California for my aunt’s 80th birthday, and … Continue reading

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One Thing My Dad Did

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“At nine years old, my father presented me with a small set of Rembrandt pastels. We had no money at the time, so I don’t know how he afforded it. But I set about copying Jean Honore Fragonard’s painting of A Young Girl Reading. My father framed that little drawing and it hung in our living room for many years. It was at that moment … Continue reading

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Every Artist Needs Art Friends

My friend Marisa's artwork

Every artist needs art friends. They inspire and keep us motivated. They give us comfort and laughter. Marisa is such a friend. Her paintings are eclectic, like mine, varying in style, subject and medium. But always inspiring. Here’s her latest:  Africa and Dan’s Tile were both commissioned. McMenamins captures the essence of a wonderful northwest restaurant here in the Portland area. I think this one … Continue reading

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