EXHIBIT AND NEWS

Light Chaser  

Exciting WEEK for Plein Air ahead...

especially for the viewer of more wonderful Paintings!

This week is the opening of PASC exhibit

"Light Chasers" at the Celery Barn Gallery in Towles Court.  See the link above for more info.

Katie Dobson Cundiff donated a gorgous painting that will be raffled off the night of the Galla At the Celery Barn Gallery

Hodges Soileau did two beautiful paintings illustrating the field study uses to the artist and their studio paintings.  See His blog for more information on this.   

Hodges Blog- field sketch -to-studio-painting 

  AND 

If this is not enough,  

There are more live examples of this to be seen at the 

  VPA EXHIBIT still on display too until April 12th.  The emphasis of the entire exhibit was to illustrate just what 'plein air' is for the viewer and the artist.  

If you are a lover of Plein Air Painting or their Paintings.... this is a great week of enjoying them.  Hope to see you at one of the locations.  Wonderful Paintings are not only on display, they are available for purchase to add to your collections.  The beauty of Plein Air remains in that it is a piece of history touched personally with the artists hand and vision... to record our area landscapes keeping it recorded in heirloom quality for all time.  From the beginner painter to the national award winning artist... all are available at both of these exhibits.  ENJOY THE ART and its little piece of History shared by the Artist' eye.

VPA MAPs are taking a break from their official MAP.

I am teaching workshops the next few weeks.  If interested in those more info is available at my blog 

Out and About with K. Hitt  In the mean time, an unofficial location will continue to be meeting at Capersen's either Monday  or Saturday too.  Morning and or Evening sessions are always a joy. 

The azalea's were wonderful to paint at Gail's.  Here are a few shots from that day last week too. 

Azaela Way in the works

AzaleaWay - 4x6 K. Hitt

"Gail's Old Florida Garden", 12x16- Maryanne Jacobsen

Gail's Trails... plein air 16x20 K. Hitt

Karen and....

Maryanne out and about with a new gift...

wet canvas carrier

To see more about the day of painting, visit Maryanne's Paintdancer blog. To learn more about the Wet Case Carrying System, or to order your own online, here is the link: Wet Case Carrying System.
Plus the next exhibit for you to review too Paint The Town 
 

27FebUPDATE MAPs Azalea's....

UPDATE: FEBRUARY  VPA MAPs

Gail Dempsey - Oil - of our view

Meet And Paint!  
Remember if its looks like rain its your call for any of our MAPs. TODAY is a good chance of it.  Clouds make for the best skies to paint in my book... may just be there.

Feb 27 -Mon -afternoon session SOUTH Jetty afternoon session, for the sunset.  I will probably arrive around 3 To get a parking spot.
Feb 25-26 Karen Exhibiting At Venice Art Center Fine Art Show & Sale, sooooooo -
 If you have any spots would like to go to, drop me line at venicepleinair@gmail.com...
Would like to head North and South and in our Home Field too. 
 March 3rd all day... Sat. Session 1. morning session, sack lunch, afternoon session.  
RSVP me to confirm and if you still need directions.

Azalea's are PERFECT... 3 is a charm!
 Not posting addresses here.
The Azalea's are in bloom! Should be BEAUTIFUL!

SOLD at Weekend show! KHitt- plein air sketch ...
can't wait to paint them some more and to see yours too!

 

March 5th -Mon 2nd Session Private 5acre Residence on Bay Morning & Afternoon, we can once again Picnic. 
   The Azalea's are in bloom!

A few of the views from Sat.  & we will be back on Monday too. Hope to see you with VPA.

Vencie Plein Air
Venice Art Center Satellite 
Exhibit 
continues 

and thanks to ALL the talented artists in our area it is BEAUTIFUL!  

If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to stop by and do so. 

 VENICE PLEIN AIR

Presents:

A Venice Art Center Satellite Exhibit:

“Time Captured Anew En Plein Air”

At The Art Gallery of Jacaranda Trace

In the Cadbury Commons Club

3600 William Penn Way

Venice, FL 34293

Exhibit runs January 17 through April 12, 2012

22 Artist, 60 Paintings!

Art Gallery is on the Second Floor of the Commons Building Just through the gates, straight and then on your left. 

THANK YOU!

Thank YOU Mary Anne Jacobson for sharing these photo's from the opening Reception.  We had a HUGE turnout.  THANK YOU Venice area and artist's and all for your support.  Amazing Talent in this area, and it is SO NICE TO GET TO HIGHLIGHT IT.  The Exhibit is still on display, and paintings from some amazing artists is available.  Hope you stop buy and see for yourself. 
Here is one fabulous comment that received on the Exhibit.  Two wonderful ladies that are from Boston and are in the Englewood area now, that came up just to see the painting:

Nancy EBJan 18, 2012 09:59 AM

We loved the show. Very nice opening also. We are two Boston artists (Mass College of Art & Design) and we are so impressed with the quality of work in this group. Special thanks to Karen Hitt for a warm and gracious welcome. - Mary Griffin (Englewood) & Nancy Boyle.

If anyone else has pictures from the opening would love for you to share them with me... just send to the venicepleinair@gmail.com email.  I was SO BUSY that didn't get the opportunity to take any myself.  Thank you again ALL for your support.  A HUGE thank you to The Art Gallery at Jacaranda Trace that provide the wonderful location, and fabulous reception/cocktail party.  Also Venice Art Center and all that they do to support the arts in this community, and sponsor these Satellite exhibits!

OPENING TODAY!

TODAY IS THE DAY! OPENING Reception and Cocktail Party 3:00- 5:30PM
Many Artist will be on hand... and their FABULOUS ART! 22 Artist - 60 Paintings - Food - Drink
what more do you need - HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

"Time Captured Anew En Plein Air" 

January 17^th, 2012, 3-5:30pm

At The Art Gallery of Jacaranda Trace

In the Cadbury Commons Club

3600 William Penn Way

Venice, FL 34293

Exhibit runs through April 12, 2012

 

 

ps. Venice Art Center has directions at the front desk or you can call them at 941.485. 7136

EASY to find, Signs will be posted too, to keep it a Easy Button for you.

Hodges Soileau - Spanish Point - Oil - Copyrighted

 

Mary Erickson - Up Close Palm - Oil - Copyrighted

 

Dominic Avant - Guptil House - Oil -Copyrighted

Kirsten Andreason- Ramshackled- W/C - Copyrighted

Beyond Plein Air

Mary Erickson- Thumbnail - copyrighted

VPA- "Time Captured Anew En Plein Air" Exhibit 

Opening Reception And Cocktail Party

January 17^th, 2012, 3-5:30pm

At The Art Gallery of Jacaranda Trace

In the Cadbury Commons Club

3600 William Penn Way

Venice, FL 34293

Exhibit runs through April 12, 2012

Beyond Plein Air

Our emotional response to nature is innate. The practice of painting and sketching outdoors began the moment man decided to put that emotional response onto stone, parchment, then canvas.

Mary Erickson- Last Light- Caspersen- Study- Copyrighted

Traditionally, plein air painting was called "field work," and the results were not meant to be gallery pieces. Field studies are one of the tools that an artist uses to create finished larger works. Often the smallest details are overlooked to help convey a feeling, a certain light, color, atmospheric effect, or distinct shape. The simple act of recording an image while in the field helps the artist to recreate that scene with clarity and detail in the studio. The camera is an effective tool, but most advanced studio work is based on what is learned by painting in the field.

Mary Erickson - Up Close Palm - Caspersens - Copyrighted

The field study acts as a catalyst for the mind to recall the details that, even though are not recorded on canvas, have been set in the mind’s eye (visual memory). Along with sketches, color studies, photographs and visual memory, plein air paintings are used to create refined, larger studio final works.

The French Impressionists led the way for plein air paintings to be shown and sold as complete works… often with a unique originality and brilliance that comes from painting outdoors. But when the plein air painting leaves the studio, it fulfills only half of its purpose. The plein air painting is not only a beautiful end result to be enjoyed on the wall. It is one of the most valuable resources a landscape or wildlife artist has.

-Mary Erickson

In this exhibit specific example: Mary Erickson’s plein air paintings done on Caspersen Beach (Up Close Palm and Last Light) and one of the thumbnail ideas from the sketchbook, inspired the 24x30 studio painting titled, “Around the Palm.”

all artwork and text copyrighted - Mary Erickson if not for specific promotion of VPA Exhibit " Time Captured Anew En Plein Air" all rights reserved.

To view the Finished Studio Piece that these Inspired Join us January 17th 3-5:30 where it and many Local and Nationally Acclaimed Artists Paintings are shared at  Venice Plein Air "Time Capture Anew En Plein Air" Exhibit.    
FB Invitation to share 

A Picture PAINTS a thousand words.... come hear what VPA Artist have to share  at the
"Time Captured Anew En Plein Air" Exhibit that opens on Janurary 17th see Exhibit

Exciting feature of this Venice Plein Air Exhibit, is that both 'plein air' or field studies will be on hand along with some artist's sharing a studio piece too, that was inspired by their out and about en plein air.  The beauty of Venice is the local and Nationally acclaimed artist that take part in plein air in this paradise we call Venice, and her surrounding areas.

Mary Anne Jacobson - Oil - North Jetty Sea Grapes - copyright

Katie Dobson Cundiff - Oil - Evening Solitude - copyright

Mary Erickson - Oil - Last Light Study - copyright

Jane Chapin - Oil - Sharpies - copyright

Hodges Soileau - Oil - Spanish Point location- copyright

click on any image to enlarge

Christmas/Holiday/NewYear Season MAPs & VPA Exhibit

Hi Plein Air enthusiast and members of VPA

TIS the SEASON of CRAZY schedules...
BUT some of us on VACATION would truly enjoy the opportunity to PLEIN AIR PAINT
with fellow enthusiast.  Its hard to schedule, confess right now...
(started to list, instead of digressing)  WE ALL have our to do list.  SO
In the SPIRIT of the Season and the JOY of En Plein AIR
will keep our running VPA MAP
at a favorite spot... Caperson's
on mainly Monday's... be it morning light, there will be some Saturday's thrown into the mix too.
I am also going to add a favorite other two spots great by day and for evening light
Sharkey's South Parking closest to the new park and Service Club beach...
Both of these locations have ample parking, and subject matters.
If you would like more information, please just email me.
Not posting every detail on the public blog... but for all enthusiast...
Mon or Sat our VPA days to MAP which equals Meet And Paint.

SPEAKING OF TO DO LIST:

Thank you to all of you that registered for the VPA Exhibit, in spite of the busy season
that we are all in.  We have a great group of ARTIST participating, and should make to be a wonderful show.  Remember the delivery day for paintings is Jan. 13th.  I will be sending each of you that said yes an email.  We are 9/10th's full, in other words if you were on the fence you may consider joining in with some of these Artist... to name only a few...

Copyright and all rights re severed Jane Chapin - Umbrella

Copyright and all rights reserved Katie Dobson Cundiff - Together

Copyright and all rights reserved Hodges Soileau- The Working Lady

VENICE PLEIN AIR

Presents:

A Venice Art Center Satellite Exhibit:

“Time Captured Anew En Plein Air”

Opening Reception And Cocktail Party

January 17^th, 2012, 3-5:30pm

At The Art Gallery of Jacaranda Trace

In the Cadbury Commons Club

3600 William Penn Way

Venice, FL 34293

Exhibit runs through April 12, 2012

MANY of our Artist will be on hand at the Melange Gallery Thurs starting at 3pm for the Christmas open house.  Melange Gallery Location  Hope to see you there.... come pick up our flyer's for the show too to start sharing if you are one of our artist.  Postcards are coming with the New Year.  And watch for the articles in the papers and magazines here in the area too.  Our best advertisement though is YOU.

May it be an UP day
Painting Away... K