Painting Every Day

"Summer's Warmth" 5x7 Oil

2009-12-17T14:08:00.001-08:00

125.00

"June Morning In Bishop" 5x7 Oil

2009-12-16T18:59:00.000-08:00

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"Highlights Of The Holidays" 7x5 Oil

2009-12-14T16:01:00.000-08:00

"December Moon" 7x5 Oil

2009-12-11T16:36:00.000-08:00

125.00

"Late November In Lone Pine" 10x8 Oil

2009-12-09T14:48:00.001-08:00

I have always been impressed by the High Sierras. As a child I can remember feeling amazed by their grandeur as I gazed out the window from our family station wagon. This same feeling remains with me today. I have always enjoyed the way Mt. Whitney sits high above the valley like a king on a throne, as if to say,"yes, I am the highest."

A few days before Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to take a drive on Hwy 395 in eastern California. Although I was not expecting much in the way of Autumn color, I was pleasantly surprised by how much still remained in the southern Owens Valley. I could not resist stopping on my return trip to shoot a few photos in Lone Pine and Olancha.

This was a very short but successful trip for me. I am pleased to say I am now represented by Mammoth Gallery in the town of Mammoth lakes California.

"December Cottonwood" 7x5 Oil

2009-12-02T18:42:00.000-08:00

When it is time to decide on what to paint, it is not always an easy decision. Most of the time I am guided by how I am feeling and quite honestly there are times when I am not sure about that either. This is when I rely on certain tools to help me. One of the most important tools I have is music and more specifically, William Ackerman. I have been listening to his music since about the same time George Winston, another good choice, became popular. I suppose it is no different than putting on Christmas music to help get into the Christmas spirit. Music is a large part of my daily ritual an I am very grateful to those who have shared their gifts of music so that our lives may be enriched.

As I was listening to some of my favorites this morning, I was led to this image. I wish for you all blessed and Happy Holidays.

http://www.williamackerman.com/

125.00

"The End OF October" 18x24 Pastel

2009-11-18T12:13:00.000-08:00

This is the second of 2 pieces to be juried for the I.A.P.S show. I have never participated in this show before but whether or not my work is juried in, it will be a very beautiful show to attend with the standard of quality very high. This years show takes place at The City Of Brea Art Gallery in the City of Brea here in southern California. There are roughly 63 or more pastel societies that are all part of the International Association Pastel Societies. I am a member of three of these.

"Evening In El Porto" 16x20 Pastel

2009-11-17T15:31:00.000-08:00

I spent three days last week going through old photos and slides. I have been wanting to do this for some time just to see what I have. I found some wonderful photos that i had forgotten about and it reminded me of some good times and fun trips taken with family and friends. I think I have improved a little bit as a photographer as well. Who am I kidding, theres lots of room for improvement.

After going through books of slides and disks of digital photos, I stopped on a few of the local breakwaters in the area. I am always attracted to light and color. No surprise here, but this particular scene needed to be restated. I have painted smaller scenes that are similar but not in pastel. This piece was submitted to be juried into a national pastel show. Once again, fingers are crossed.

"Winter Morning" 5x7 Oil

2009-11-06T12:50:00.001-08:00

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"When Winter Comes" 5x7 Oil

2009-11-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

This painting was actually finished and photographed and even had a title. I then decided it needed a few changes so I added few things and then a new title came to me while I was photographing it for this post. Sometimes things just go that way. It's not always in my plan but I need to be open to new possibilities whenever they come.

Available at Marina Fine Arts

"The Carson River" 9x12 Oil

2009-11-02T11:36:00.001-08:00

This painting was a demonstration conducted last Saturday at Marina Fine Arts in Marina del Rey, California. I met lots of nice people and even got lunch too. It was a fun day. Thank you Mike and Joan.

This painting is available through Marina Fine Arts. (310)305-7678.

"Snowcreek Autumn" 7x5 Oil by Joe Mancuso

2009-10-30T15:56:00.001-07:00

Available through Mammoth Gallery

760-934-6120

"Gardnerville Autumn" 7x5 Oil

2009-10-28T18:14:00.000-07:00

125.00

"Across The Valley" 5x7 Oil

2009-10-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

"October Flame" 7x5 Oil

2009-10-23T15:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I will paint the same location in order to exhaust all of its possibilities. Many times by returning to these familiar places, it often feels like I'm visiting with an old friend.

125.00

"Autumn Shadows On Pine Creek Road" 10x8 Oil

2009-10-21T10:38:00.001-07:00

This is another piece that will be juried for the "Small Works" exhibit at Segil Fine Art.

"Pine Creek Snow Showers" 12x9

2009-10-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

This painting describes how I feel about this time of year. This is precisely why I paint. I could try to describe it with words but it wouldn't be the same and it would fall short of what I really wanted to say. That is not hard to understand if you read what I write on this blog.

I will be submitting this painting to be juried for an upcoming show at Segil Fine Art. My fingers are crossed.

"Shadows Of Autumn" 5x7 Oil

2009-10-13T16:59:00.001-07:00

"The North Fork Of Bishop Creek" 11x14 Pastel

2009-10-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

This painting is in anticipation of what will be taking place in the Owens Valley in a couple weeks from now. As I passed through the area last week, I noticed hints of change in some of the trees. Soon there will be some that will be at their peak.

600. unframed

"October Snow" 6x8 Oil

2009-10-07T15:05:00.001-07:00

Last Monday morning, I awoke to a temperature of 8 degrees. It had warmed up to a balmy 17 by the time I began painting this piece.

Although there have been times when it can be too much to deal with, I enjoy painting in extreme weather conditions because it is part of the excitement of working on location. I love to see if I can capture the moment.

This piece is available at Rock Creek Lodge.

"A Chance OF Snow" 8x6 Oil

2009-10-04T10:08:00.000-07:00

While this image is being posted, it is snowing outside my cabin. This was painted yesterday in the high sierras of California. There have been very few times that it has been as cold while I've painted on location. The wind was blowing and the weather forecast was calling for a chance of snow. I loved it. This morning I awoke to snow on the ground. A treat for this southern Californian.

This piece is available at Rock Creek Lodge.

"High Sierra Cottonwoods" 14x11 pastel

2009-09-30T17:31:00.000-07:00

This painting was a demonstration for the Southern California Pastel Society.

Available At Marina Fine Arts

"Time Together" 7x5 Oil

2009-09-29T15:57:00.001-07:00

125.00

Available at Marina Fine Arts

Currently On The Easel "Untitled" 18x24 Pastel

2009-09-28T16:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks. This piece is my latest. It is of the Owens Valley, northwest of Bishop. I am heading up to this area to paint very soon. I am very excited because I will have the opportunity to spend time with my dad and brother who will join me on this trip. I haven't been fishing with my dad for many years seeing how he hasn't been able to get up to the Sierras for quite awhile. We are both so excited to return to the place that holds so many wonderful memories.

When I was growing up, we would go camping up at Rock Creek and when we arrived, we would hear talk of how no one was catching any fish and that there were no fish in the stream. My dad would first set up camp and then he would go fishing, within a half hour he would have at least three trout on his stringer.

I am thankful to have this time with him and my brother.

"The Outgoing Tide" 11x14 Oil

2009-09-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

This is the last painting I will post that was entered in the Huntington Beach Plein Air Invitational. It is the morning view looking south over the Bolsa Chica Preserve.

If interested in any of these paintings, they are being displayed at the Huntington Beach Art Center. You may contact the art center at this number. 714-374-1650.