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Weekly Paintings By National Award Winning Artist Terry d. Chacon
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The River Bed
Monday, January 24, 2011
Inland Empire Sunset #3
"Sunset #3" 6 x 6 on canvas by Terry d. Chacon in plein air. My painting buddy Patricia Rose Ford and myself were treated to another great sunset on Sunday night Jan. 23, 2011. We arrived a little after 4 pm. I set up a few yards south of our last meeting on Alabama and began putting the initial drawing and first layers on my canvas. I then waited for the right time to put in the next layers and the beautiful sky. They say 3rd time is a charm, however, after completing this painting I was in awe of the beauty of the sky. It was lit up like you wouldn't believe and becomes softer as the night takes over. I will go back again this week and try for a painting one step later than this one. So far this is the 3rd painting, you can see the other two on a post before this. Each time I feel I am getting closer and closer to capturing a beautiful sunset. I suppose one can start and stop at anytime, so funny what you learn and really how much time you have to capture the beauty. Until Next Time, ENJOY THE ART! Terry d. Chacon This painting as well as the 2 prior are available on Paypal. Please contact me at shacone@aol.com for details. |
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Jay and His Golden
Monday, January 17, 2011
California Winter Sunset
California Winter Sunset #1 6 x 6 oil on canvas in plein air by Terry d. Chacon |
Until next time, ENJOY THE ART!
Terry d. Chacon
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Painting the Desert Landscape
Andreas Canyon-Winter Light 9 x 12 oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon |
Yesterday I spent a wonderful day in the desert with artist from the Plein Air Artists of Riverside. Our location for the month of Jan. is Andreas Canyon at Indian Canyon in Palm Springs, CA.
We started out around 10 am and drove into Palm Springs for a nice late breakfast early lunch. After eating at Sherman's Deli http://www.shermansdeli.com/ a fabulous place in the desert to eat, we drove out into the canyon. Other artist had arrived earlier and caught the morning light. My painting buddy Patricia Rose Ford and I had painted here before and realized that the light in the afternoon was captivating. But, when you arrive early and paint all day, you are really tired by this time and it is hard to get enough energy to paint what you are seeing and feeling.
My first painting (above) I loved the way the light was side lighting the trees and the flowing water through the canyon. The light was extremely brilliant around the cement wall that leads to some sort of a water plant on the far right. It was a beautiful scene and I had a great time painting it. I then moved to the other side of my car and wanted to capture the mountains. The mountains by this time were lit up at the top and most everything else was in shadow, which really made them shine. I liked the foreground road that leads back into a picnic area which gave me an entrance for the painting.
"Mountain Light-Andreas Canyon" Palm Springs, CA. 6 x 6 by Terry d. Chacon. Both these paintings are available from the artist. shacone@aol.com for more information. It was another great day of plein air painting. So happy to get back to the easel after the holidays, and so happy to have some warm sunshine. Until next time, PLEASE ENJOY THE ART! Terry d. Chacon SALE SALE SALE: On another note. I will not longer be offering ceramic tiles on my website http://www.terrydchacon.com/ to go to my website. http://www.terrydchacon.com/AFGHANBUDDIES/blankceramic.html to go directly to the ceramic tile page. I have lost my supplier. However, I have a few images still available. The reg. price is $45.00, but you can phttp://www.terrydchacon.com/AFGHANBUDDIES/blankceramic.htmlurchase them while they last for $22.50. They are great 6 x 8 tiles which make wonderful gifts and great for displaying in your home on counters, in curios, dressers etc. You can also attach wall hangers for hanging on the wall. Great little decor of some beautiful images from original paintings by Terry d. Chacon. shacone@aol.com |
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Closing Reception "The Hound Movement"
They say all good things must come to an end. Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 was the closing reception at RCAA for The Hound Movement.
"Summer Fun" the painting in the exhibit. This painting is 36 x 36 and just plain full of fun. |
"The Hound Movement" exhibit. |
Friends Abbe Shaw my partner in dogs and Fran Reisman both from Santa Barbara came down for the event. |
Guitarist and singer Ellie Joy Schwartz, singing to Apache and Abbe. Ellie is always a joy to have at an event. She is wonderful. Everyone should hire her to play, you will not be disappointed. |
My friend Adeola and Apache. Adeola is an artist and has an exhibit at the deli across the street. Also, a couple paintings in the Ensenada exhibit. |
Clidene Roper from Beaumont. Clidene is the director of Banning Center for the Arts. Thank you Clidene for driving all that way to see the exhibit. |
At times the crowds were huge, no room for anyone, but they had to pet the dog and have their photos taken with him. |
These two beautiful little girls got on the floor with Apache to give him some love. By this time Apache was starting to wear down. |
Saturday, January 1, 2011
First Painting for 2011
Untitled 12 x 24 oil painting by Terry d. Chacon Happy New Year everyone! Let's get the year started out right! This painting needs a titles. Email me by Monday 5 pm with a name. shacone@aol.com You could win a set of notecards if your name is chosen. About this painting. I took this photo of this litter that is now over 2 years old. I always wanted to paint it and actually used the photo on my blog for the past 2 years. Please note the change. The puppies spend the first few weeks in this whelping box and then sleep in it at night. Every morning this is the view I get when I open the door. Notice the area that is chewed on the left side. Yep, this whelping box is old. I bought it from Margie Pugh probably 20 years ago. And she had used it for 20 years before. I don't think they make wood this good anymore. The only bad spot is the chewed area on the door. Each litter seems to put their own stamp in the same spot. Now I have another litter growing in this box. The litter is out of Jubilan's Somerset (Seti) and Am., Mex. and World Ch. ShaCone Abaca Delightful (Lolita). They are growing like weeds and are now going on 3 weeks old. We are enjoying them and cannot wait to see how they mature. Well I tried to upload a photo of the new litter and it won't let me, so stay tuned for photos in another post. Until next time, please enjoy the ART! Looking forward to another great year and wishing you the very best. 2011 Don't forget to send me your choice for a name for this painting. shacone@aol.com Terry d. Chacon |
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