Lake Arrowhead Plein Air Workshop

Plein Air Workshop with Terry d. Chacon

Demo painting!  

Choosing a site for the workshop was very easy.  I had painted here a couple times last year and actually went back and painted here again last week. (painting photo below)  

 

 I thought the view offered many possibilities for my students to accomplish and finish a nice painting from the workshop.   The above painting with large shapes and not too much detail, gave them something to work from.   Since I paint with a palette knife/painting knife, and only one artist has had previous experience using the palette knife, I gave them the choice of using a palette knife or using a brush to do their paintings.  I was excited to see that all of them dove in head first and gave it a college try.   They all did great and all seemed to love the effect of the palette knife.  Maybe some of them will continue.   

 

"View from the Yacht Club"  9 x 12 oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon

 

 

 

 

Artist painting!

Continuing to paint as the shade moved so did they. 

This artist found herself a wonderful shady spot and was able to sit and paint. 

We did a critique of the paintings.  Here is part of the group, sharing some knowledge with each other.

Janie enjoyed a different view. 

 

                                   Kathy found a cool spot to work on her painting.

                                         Mary working in a nice area by the lake.

Sue taking in the beautiful site and looking over some reading materials that I had brought for them.

 

I set up some paintings that I had completed in plein air at or near this site.  Some reading materials including my own books on art, some brochures and postcards.

 

A nice way to display on a path.  It worked out well, not only did the artist enjoy what I brought, but the folks visiting the area did as well.

 

Kathy showing off her body painting.  One thing about painting with the palette knife is it is very easy to get paint on you as well as the canvas.

The artist all did a wonderful job and were very excited to learn more about painting the great outdoors and about using a new tool.   Thanks to everyone who attended.  I look forward to seeing you at my next workshop in Oct. at the beautiful Mias Canyon!
 

Until next time, Please Enjoy the ART!    Terry d. Chacon

 

 

 

Capturing Catalina in Plein Air

"Capturing Catalina in Plein Air" will open August 20, 2013 through Oct. 14, 2013, at the New Banning Gallery in downtown Banning, Ca.  

Four artist who have painted on the island, some going back around 8 years have come together to show their beautiful paintings from Catalina.

Patricia Rose Ford, known for her beautiful pastel paintings, has studied with Albert Handel for many years, will show off her skills of painting rocks and trees.  You may see some of the island icons in her exhibit as well.

Nita Harper, known for her savvy designs in oil, has studied numerous times with Frank Serrano and Ann Pinkerton.   You will love the way she captures the island in her beautiful little gems.

Joan Coffey, has painted on the island with me every time for the past 8 years!  She has painted in watercolor and acrylic and will be showing off her wonderful paintings and how she captures the island in these two mediums.   Joan has also studied with Frank Serrano and Debra Huse. 

Terry d. Chacon, had a vision to bring Catalina Island paintings to the mainland in an exhibit as which you will see in Banning.   She sets the mood in her paintings by capturing light and color using a palette knife.  She has studied with Susan Sarback for many years continuing the legacy of Henry Hensche.  

 

Completing my first painting with my  palette knife, using my right hand!   It's been 3 months since my injury and it felt wonderful to be able to use the palette knife again.  This trip I complete 4 paintings using my right hand and 3 using my left.   Nice to know when one arm tires, I can keep going with the other..........


Thank you to Clidine Roper and the Banning Gallery for exhibiting the paintings and bringing the island to Banning.  I'm sure the Phineas brothers would be proud to see their island now in Banning. 

A reception to honor the Artist and their beautiful works from the island where the light shimmers will be held Sept. 7, 2013, from 3 to 5 pm.

Hope to see you there.    

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

 

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.

 

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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

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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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