Chagrin

I was sitting on the bench under the cherry tree gazing up through the white bolssomed branches against a late April clear blue sky watching the Swallows darting about doing an exemplary job catching insects, when the flutter of a small butterfly caught my attention as it hovered over the flowers on the tip of an upward reaching arm of the tree, and in a fraction of a thought a Swallow registered on my minds eye where the butterfly had been, leaving me sitting on the bench under the cherry tree gazing up through the white blossomed branches against a late April clear blue sky watching the Swallows darting about catching insects.

by
Maeona L. Urban

Merry Christmas to All

 

Merry Christmas to All

Frost on the Holly

Oil on canvas

18" x 14"

Dance of the Lilac and the Pine

Lilac's tender Spring green leaves,
heart shaped V's
collect and drop glass-like beads
to a Waltz beat.

The count...
One two drip
One two drip
One two drip

The tempo increases to a tango.
The branches begin to sway
to an imperceptibly increasing breeze.
The Lilac moves to the new rhythm.

The count...
One two three sway
One two three sway
One two three sway

The wind and rain subside.
The dance tempo calms.
The bodice of the Lilac sways gently
while the leaves return to the Waltz.

The count...
One two drip
One two drip
One two drip

The Pine across the yard lowers it's branches
from the collective weight of the rain
and gives a gentlemanly bow
to the Lilac at dance's end.

by Maeona L. Urban

Sail Boats Interpretation 3

Sail Boats Interpretation 3

9" x 12"

Oil on canvas

I love doing  this new style I am experimenting with. I have used a palette knife and paints direct from the tube in this painting. The subject is from the Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters winter project but the interpretation is all mine.

Autumn Clnflagration

City Hall

My latest painting is of the Scappoose City Hall/Police Station. It has taken me over a year to find a companion subject to the painting I did of "Cafe in the Heat of the Day". And the funny thing is they are just across the street from one another. I loved doing the cafe scene in such saturated colors and when I saw the Autumn colors of the trees I knew that was exactly what I needed.

Cafe

Christmas Pinhole Leaf

This is my Christmas Pinhole Leaf. I used to make this sort of thing with my Grandmother.  The Maple leaf was still fresh and it was pinned to a piece of cardboard. Then a stencil was placed over it and I simply poked a bajillion little holes in the open areas of the pattern. It was great fun and I am sure kept me busy for a long time.

I recently went to the Audubon Wildlife Festival at Montgomery Park and I spied this great display of leaves. Some of them were natural, some vivid almost neon colors, some simple black and white.  They were all gorgeous! And they reminded me of these leaves I had made with my Grandmother years and years ago. I'm not saying how many years but quite a few. You may want to see some of his so I am posting his website as a link. www.phantomleaves.com  To see some you must go in through the order on line box to see what is in his catalog such as  http://www.phantomleaves.com/catalog/item/7229583/7447194.htm

You really must try to see them in person as the pictures really don't do them justice.

I hope you all have wonderful memories during this Christmas season.

Chinook Beach

Chinook Interpretation 2

Oil on Canvas Paper

12" x 9"

This is my interpretation of the second subject of the winter project for members of Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters. If you would like to see the rest of the groups please go to

http://www.subjecttointerpretations.blogspot.com/

Columbia River Koi

"Columbia River Koi"

Acrylic on Paper

9" 12"

Koi are the subject for the Columbia Arts Guild group to paint and this one is a quick fun one I did to share.  The guild is just searching for ideas to paint and possible show topics for the future.

Global Art Project

 

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http://www.globalartproject.org/

This a global art exchange that I have been involved with for several years.

The actual art exchange is always fun.

 

 

 2010 Multicultural Calendar

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?GlobalArtProject/559b418454/eee5bfa25c/d58773c223

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A True Oregonian

Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: Plein Air Painters of Eugene-Springfield - thanks
To: Brooks Hickerson <brooks.hickerson@gmail.com>


I have finally given birth to my rain video. Thanks for the help. I want to talk to you sometime about another video project I have in mind.

http://is.gd/4OmNY

Chris

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http://pleinaireugene.blogspot.com/
Plein Air Painters of Eugene-Springfield
Brooks Hickerson

Subject to Intrepreations 1

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Oil on canvas
9" x 12"






The first of a series of paintings done from photos posted by Katherine van Schoonhoven to a blog from the Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters. Twice a month she will post something throughout the winter for all of us in the group to "Interpret" and email back to her for the blog. I have added a link at the side to "Subject to Interpretation" if you would like to see the others.

Aurora Gallery Show

Cast Shadows, Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape (Reception)

overall exhibit dates Nov 6-Nov 28, 2009

Host:	Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters
Type:	Music/Arts - Exhibit
Network:	Global

Date:	Friday, November 6, 2009
Time:	5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:	Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, WA

Description

P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2009 EXHIBIT TITLE: Cast Shadows; Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION: Cast Shadows: Pacific Northwest Plein Air Landscape, is a juried invitational art exhibit reflecting a broad range of representational painting styles and approaches that capture the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Members of PPASP (Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters): Kathy D. Allegri, Celeste Bergin, Brenda Boylan, Michael Fisher, Pam Flanders, Carrie Holst, Amanda Houston, Joe Howard, Kimberly Kent, Mark Larsen, Karen E. Lewis, Gretha Lindwood, Carolyn Rondthaler, Barbara Szkutnik, Maeona Urban, Katherine van Schoonhoven And Kitty Wallis.

JUROR: Elizabeth Steinbaugh

OVERALL ART EXHIBIT DATES: Nov 6– Nov 28, 2009 ARTIST RECEPTION: First Friday, November 6, 5-8pm LOCATION: Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660-3151 (360) 696-0449

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Sauvie Island Reflection

"Sauvie Island Reflection"
Oil on Canvas
16" x 20"






What great fun. I just found another artist's painting from almost the same location. Jef Gunn and I must have similar taste in plein air.

His can be viewed at http://portlandpleinairandstudiopainters.blogspot.com/ just above the August 19th entry.

Kearney Breast Center

"Spirit Week Jr. High"
Oil on Canvas
12" x 16"










Kearney Breast Center "Pink is Powerful"
Grand Opening September 2nd 2009

The Spot Cafe'

"The Spot Cafe'"
Oil on canvas board
14" x 18"
Sold





The Spot Cafe' is located at 446 Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon. They have a to die for smoked pulled pork BBQ sauced sandwich cover with cool creamy coleslaw. I stood outside painting four a little over four hours with the smoke occasionally drifting all over me before I finished this painting and could go in to eat. It was well worth the wait.

New Look

Ok today I added a new look to my site. Not because I was really ambitious but because I accidentally deleted all my links to all my friends and favorite spots. Let me know what you think of the changes.

Blue Heron Herb Garden

Blue Heron Herb Garden
Sauvie Island, Oregon
Oil on Canvas









Yes I know it isn't blue. He is metal and he rusted. They had several other herons throughout the gardens and I never did find a blue one.

House at Schriener's Iris Gardens

House at Schriener's Iris Gardens
Oil on Canvas
14" x 11"









I never did find out what the ladies went down the path towards the house to look at.

Portland Plein Air and Studio Painters Video

New NW Coast Native American Design

"Raven Guides Salmon People"
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 24"
(Gallery Value $435)
Being Donated for Auction


Raven Guides Salmon People

We are Chinook.
Oh mighty Raven, Transformer, Trickster, Guide,
Mover of tides and rivers,
You have come to show us our way home after the long journey.
We used to be many but now are few.
Is this because of the greed of man or a trick on us from you?


The Columbia Learning Center is excited to announce that the "Black Tie and Blue Jeans Summer Social, Dinner and Benefit Auction" is scheduled for August 1st, from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the beautiful setting of the Deer Island Stock Ranch. Once again their activities will include a delicious catered dinner, silent auction, oral auction and raffle. A live band and dancing will follow the auction so plan to stay for the entire evening and take advantage of all the fun the evening will bestow upon you.

Your support and participation in this event will help them pay for their "Chance to Become" college scholarship program, public computer lab. computer education, community meeting rooms, and development of new programs. The Columbia Learning Center mission promotes life-long learning and community building. They were formed by the community, for the community. Thank you for your generous support. They are a 501c3, tax deductible non-profit organization.

http://www.colcenter.org/clc/

More of my NW Coast Designs may be purchased in Ashland, Oregon at American Trails Gallery

New Artist Statement

Artist Statement

I flatter myself to be considered, in any other persons head, as a artist. “Everyone knows how laborious the usual method is of attaining to the title; whereas by his contrivance, the most ignorant person at a reasonable charge, and with a little bodily labour, may produce art, without the least assistance from genius or study”, after the fashion of the professor, Mr. Lemuel Gulliver met during his voyage to Balnibarbi, used to write his books. The professor through random trial, when three or four words worked together, made note of them to be used in later endeavors. Thus we also make art, if it works together, do it.

Adapted from:

Gullivers Travels/Jonathan Swift

Voyage to Balnibarbi

What do you think?

I'm tired of my old boring artist statement. Has my pendulum swung to far?

"Hummbug Creek" Camp 18
8" x 12"
Oil on Canvas





Went painting with other members of Pacific Plein Air Painters from around Hillsboro, OR today. It rained and then the sun came out and then it rained and then the sun came out and then it rained.....well you get the idea. Good old Oregon weather.

Winter Vase Project

"Another Vase?"
20" x 16"
Oil on canvas










A few of us from the Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters decided to purchase the same vase and include it in a painting of our choice. That vase is the clear square one in the foreground of my painting. I tried and tried to find something to put in the vase that would inspire me and came up with nothing. I then "tossed" it in to a big plastic tub I have my other vases in and asked myself did I really need another vase? I liked the way the vases looked all together in the tub but they didn't seem just right no matter how I turned it so I took some of them out and sat them on the table. Ta Dah....

New NW Coast Native American Designs

"Hummingbird"
12" x 9"
Acrylic on Canvas

Wiley 'Brer' Hummingbird has the heart of an Eagle
An eager warrior and a defender of home
Yet is known as a symbol of peace
and a return to vigor and life in the Spring.
May our soldiers all be Hummingbirds.


"Frog"
12" x 9"
Acrylic on canvas

I'm loosing my place on this earth.
Animals step on me.
Birds eat me.
Man drains my ponds.
I have no home.
When I leave,
everything will be changed...forever.

These paintings and others of my NW Coast Native American designs may be purchased at:
American Trails
27 N Main Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
541-488-2731

I'm Famous

On the cover:
Original oil painting and haiku by Maeona L. Urban, Scappoose, Ore.

Sunrise and sunset
From the first day to the last
Time everlasting

Transition Beaver Painting

"Transition Beaver"
8" x 24"
Acrylic on Canvas



Sold. What a nice word.
This transitional beaver is three in one. There is a beaver on the left facing a beaver on the right that joins with to be a beaver facing out in the middle. American Trails Gallery in Ashland, Oregon is where it was on display with other of my work. Always nice to think they have found a home and nice to get that check in the mail.

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and felt transported to a different state of being?
Stop by the Downtown Broderick Gallery to do just that:
get lost in the Art of Yoga.

Join us for an hour of yoga and let masterful paintings of Portland artists
inspire your creativity and potential as you start your day.
It can't get better than this!

Artful Yoga - YOGA IN THE GALLERY
February 24th & 26th / 8-9am
$12 donation

Call to register, or just drop in.
Yoga experience and attire not necessary.

*Donations and art sales benefit Street Yoga, a local non-profit
teaching yoga and wellness to homeless and at risk youth.

Downtown Broderick Gallery - 814 SW 1st Ave
503.222.1201 - jmombell@gmail.com

Portrait of Kathy Allegri

"Paper Cut Out Kathy"
8" x 6"


"Kathy"
Oil on Canvas
14" x 11"





This is my finished portrait of Kathy Allegri. The Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters teamed up two by two for a project. We each were to do a self portrait which I painted first for practicing my people skills and which I posted earlier. Then we were to do a portrait of our partner. Kathy has such beautiful skin color in real life and I must admit that I had to attempt many variations and I'm still not certain about what I have on canvas. I did the paper cut out from a few scraps I had in my studio so the values of the hair and skin tones are too close but it helped me to get an idea where the basics were. Kathy has such an engaging smile both in person and in the photos she sent me that I made both portraits, the one of myself and the one of her smiling, but I found teeth a challenge and have vowed that my next portrait subject will have to be happy with their mouth closed if I get to choose.
Kathy I enjoyed painting you and I learned some very nice things in our correspondence. See you in person soon I hope.

Accepted at Broderick Gallery

"Saturday Market"
Oil on Canvas
11" x 14"








"Bistro"
Oil on Board
10" x 8"








Accepted in the Broderick Gallery downtown Portland.
"Unexpected Beauty, Street Views"
Frist Thursday Reception, February 5, 2009 6-9pm
814 SW First Avenue, Portland, Or 97204 (503) 684-5511 broderickgallery.com
Overall exhibit dates February 5-March 7, 2009
Proceeds benefit Street Yoga (a Portland non-profit organization)