Updates-Much needed!

Just wanted to let you know I am still having issues with my right arm and hand.  Typing with one hand makes it difficult to give a lot of info on my blog.   I have two events coming up. 

A great way to get out of the heat and head to the Back Bay.  I will have 30 paintings available for sale, look me up. 

 

Another update will be my upcoming Workshop in beautiful Lake Arrowhead.  Come paint the lake and get ready for their upcoming Plein Air Competition.

 

"Hobie Regatta"  Lake Arrowhead plein air, by Terry d. Chacon

 

 

I will be teaching a Plein Air Workshop in Lake Arrowhead August 13 from 8:30  am to 4. Anyone interested in learning about how to capture beautiful light and color in your paintings contact me for details. A day in the mountains, get out of the heat. Space is limited, contact me ASAP. First come first serve. Shacone@aol.com.

 

Another update is the beautiful ad in Dog News with my painting for this year's Breeder's Showcase.  This year the painting is all about the Terrier Group.  The painting will be auctioned off the night of the Breeder's Showcase.  You do not have to be there to place a bid.  Contact me for details. 

 

 

Well there you have it, I am getting back in the swing of things.  Still going to physical therapy and wearing a brace at night.  

 

Until next time, PLEASE ENJOY THE ART.   Terry d. Chacon

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Painting With My LEFT Hand

Three weeks ago I had surgery on my right elbow to repair the tip of my radius which was broken off.  On April 13,  I was exhibiting my beautiful Sally and tripped in the ring causing my elbow to dislocate.  After a trip to the emergency by ambulance, they were able to repair the dislocation but not the radius.   After spending almost 2 weeks of going to surgeons and my primary care physician, it was decided to go in and repair the break.  The surgery was somewhat successful but only time will tell what my full recovery will be.  Sitting around the past couple of weeks, I decided I need a back up plan and have decided to try left hand painting.  The photos are the different stages, you be the judge! 

   This was my first painting, starting with a drawing.  This was from a photograph taken of Sally my afghan hound when she was around one year old.  I had drawn this out on a large canvas and started to paint it, but other work got in the way.  This drawing with my left hand is on an 8 x 10 inch canvas.

 

 

After the drawing I started out with a light wash of color. 

 

Then I went back in with more darks, after this is where I think I got into trouble.  Thus, too much paint and not being able to control with my left hand.

 

Here is the finished piece.  I know you are thinking, well what is wrong with this.  As an artist I have a vision of  the outcome of a painting.   This was not it.  Amazingly though, this painting resembles Sally's sister Olive, so all is not lost.

 

 

After a few days of figuring out where I went wrong, I decided to give it another try.

 

 

HOORAY, this is exactly what I wanted and amazingly, with my left hand.

 

So feeling pretty pleased with myself I decided to try a couple plein air paintings of my beautiful rose bushes. 

 

"Red Roses" 6 x 8 oil on canvas. 

 

"White Roses", 6 x 8 oil on canvas.

 

Good thing I painted them when I did because the gardener, cut them back the following Sat.

 

So what should I paint next.  I will be doing the Newport Backbay Show in July.  This year for the sale ,  you can have studio paintings.  Since I am no sure when I will be going to the beach to paint I decided to paint a larger piece from a previous plein air painting.

 

 

What I am learning through this process of painting with my left hand is that my creativity comes from my brain.   I am hoping for a full recovery, but if I have some limitations, I am confident that I will be able to overcome them.

 

All of my new paintings, painted with my left hand are available, the originals, prints and greeting cards through Fine Art America.  Any Questions let me know.

 

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/terry-chacon.html

 

UNTIL NEXT TIME, please enjoy the art.   Terry d. Chacon

 

 

 

BACK TO NATURE

This exhibit (flyer above) was planned as part of my plein air workshop which was to be held April 27 & 28.  The workshop was postponed due to my injury (I broke my right arm showing my dog Sally on April 13) but, the Dorothy Ramon Center  still wanted to display the paintings I did in preparation of the workshop.  I had invited Plein Air Artist Patricia Rose Ford and Nita Harper to come paint the canyon with me on a couple occasions.  Their paintings are also on display.

  

Our plan is to have 4 Plein air workshops a year in the canyon followed by 4 Exhibits at the Center.   A portion of the sales from the exhibit  and the workshops will be donated to the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center.        www.dorothyramonlearningcenter.org

I am excited to collaborate with the center in bringing Native American culture and Plein Air art together.   Artist will not only experience painting on location on private land, but will learn about the native plants with archaeologist Daniel McCarthy.

Once I am able to paint again we will reschedule the 1st workshop.  Those who already signed up will have the first opportunity to enroll.

Meanwhile, I hope you will stop by the gallery to see the paintings on display.  They are available for purchase and a portion of the sales will go to the center.

On another note the fabulous exhibit of plein air works are on display at the Randy Higbee Gallery in Costa  Mesa.   You can view the show online at:  LPAPA.DailyBrushwork.com, I have 2 paintings in the exhibit.  The one you see here on the postcard and Sunset at Crystal Cove.

UNTIL NEXT TIME PLEASE ENJOY THE ART!  Terry d. Chacon

If you are interested in purchasing paintings, prints and greeting cards of my work, please go to:

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Muth Interpretive Center Exhibit

 

Opening April 2, through June 31, 2013 I will displaying some of my plein air works at the Muth Interpretive Center at Newport Beach, Ca.

 

 

 

Each quarter 3 artist are selected through Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (socalpapa) to display their work at the Muth Interpretive Center.  

2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

 

http://ocparks.com/parks/newport/

 

This coastal wetland, one of the largest in southern California, is renowned as one of the finest bird watching sites in North America.    Many plein air artists spend a lot of time painting this vast landscape. It is one my most favorite places to paint.   The vistas, the bluffs, the wetlands and the activities are always enjoyable.   The weather is always changing, the fog rolls in, the sun can be bright, the shadows amazing and the distant atmosphere is always a challenge to capture in a short amount of time.    This is what makes it exciting to me to capture on my canvas. 

 

Getting ready for the exhibit.   My paintings all laid out on the table for that last spray of sealer, then to frame.       

 

 

After hanging the exhibit my plein air artist friend Patricia Rose Ford who accompanied me on the trip down to Newport to set up the exhibit and I painted a couple paintings.   You just cannot make a trip to the Back  Bay without your painting gear in tow.   If you do, you'll be sorry. 

 

My first painting is the view from the Interpretive Center looking West.   You can stand there and paint a dozen paintings and never paint the same thing twice.   I was still able to capture that morning feel in this one.    

 

"Sweet Spot"   6 x 12 oil on canvas with palette knife.  

 

After a nice lunch at P. F. Chang's we drove out to the Back Bay for a late afternoon painting.   It was challenging as the sun kept creeping behind the clouds when we first arrived.  So I had to decide on a sunny painting or a cloudy painting.   I chose the sunny route and glad I did.  Within the hour the clouds were gone.  

 

                                             "Close Up"  11 x 14 oil on canvas with palette knife. 

Socalpapa, Newport Back Bay and Orange County parks will join forces for a 2 day event July 20 and 21, 2013.   Over 50 artist will display their work for sale.   The event will take place at the Muth Interpretive Center from 10 to 4 pm, Sat. and Sun.   Artist are now painting Orange County Parks with some special invitations to private lands in Orange County.   Paintings will be available at the event.   More info to come. 

Until next time, PLEASE ENJOY THE ART.   Terry d. Chacon

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Back To Nature-Spring Plein Air Workshop

Back to Nature:
Spring Art and Native Landscapes Workshop

"Plein Air Painting in Mias Canyon"   9 x 12 oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon in plein air.

 

Hear Native American Songs & Stories
From Elder Ernest Siva (Cahuilla/Serrano)

Tour & Learn about Native American Uses of Landscapes (Native plants as food, fibers,tools, medicines, clothing, shelter & more)
With Archaeologist Daniel McCarthy

Learn Plein-Air Painting (outside in natural light) with National Award-Winning Artist Terry d. Chacon (photo by Pat Murkland)

Terry painting Mias Canyon

"Springtime"   9 x 12 oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon in plein air.

Dorothy Ramon Learning Center,

Banning, April 27-28

Proceeds from Your $100 will help the Center Save & Share Native American Cultures, Languages, History & Music & Other Traditional Arts.

Enroll now, space limited: 951.849.7736

www.dorothyramon.blogspot.com

"Siva's View"  11 x 14  oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon in plein air.

 

 

If you are interested in learning about plein air painting, want to learn more about adding color and light with luminosity to your paintings, we welcome you to join us.  This will be a very informative workshop, learning about the landscape and then painting the landscape.   All levels are welcomed to share in this experience.    Call now, space is limited.

 

Until next time, please  ENJOY THE ART!  Terry d. Chacon

 

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Paintings and prints available on Fine Art America

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It's That Time of Year SBKC 2013

A sneak preview of a portion of the 2013 painting for SBKC

"Breeder's Showcase-The Terrier Group"

 

This is my fourth painting in a series of 8 that I have been commissioned to do for Santa Barbara Kennel Club.   "The Breeder's Showcase" has been the main focus of the paintings.   I paint one a year that is used for their catalog cover, the image is put on note cards which they frame for breed trophy prizes, sweatshirts and tote bags.  All are available in their store for sale during the shows.

 

Here are the previous paintings.      

 

"Breeder's Showcase-The Hound Group" 2010

"Breeder's Showcase-The Herding Group" 2011

"Breeder's Showcase-The Working Group" 2012

 

Each year the original painting is on display and auctioned off to the highest bidder.  You do not have to be present to bid or win, however, shipping is up to the winner. 

 

Until Next Time, PLEASE ENJOY THE ART!   Terry d. Chacon 

 

(once SBKC has advertised the painting in a National publication, I will share the full piece)

 

Be sure to check out my images on Fine Art America where you can purchase quality giclee prints and note cards of my artwork.  

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You can also see more of my artwork on my website:

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Chef's Table

"Plating"  11 x 14 oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon

 

During Westminster Week in New York City, my friend Abbe Shaw and I were invited to sit at the Chef's Table with Canine Chronicle group Tom and Amy Grabe.  Gordon Ramsay's Restaurant at the London in NYC is definitely the place to be.   A five hour experience of being wined and dined  by the best chef in NYC. 

 

http://www.thelondonnyc.com/gordonRamsay/gordonRamsayattheLondon/chefsTable-en.html

 

 

 Here are some photos that I took of some of the plates offered to us.  Each plate was paired with a special wine to compliment the taste.  

 

"Sunchoke Panna Cotta with Cucumber, Raddish

Salmon, cucumber, lobster

 

Confit Hudson Valley Foie Gras

 Braised Sturgeon

      Roasted Colorado lamb, smoked eggplant, turnip confit, lamb bacon

 

Cocoa Nib Souffle, Grapefruit Sorbet, Cucumber Meringue, Gin Inniskillin, Vidal Gold Ice

Apple Tart and homemade icecream-the desserts just kept coming

                                                                     Truffle Plate

                                                                         "The wine"

                                                                 This was our group!  I think we were all very happy by the time this photo was taken.   10 pairings.   

This was our chef.  He came from London where he worked with Gordon Ramsay for years.   He is the head chef at London in NYC.  

 

Until next time, please ENJOY THE ART!    Terry d. Chacon

 

Prints of "Plating" are available at: 

 

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