Victoria Ryan » Eureka http://www.victoriaryan.com Pastels, Oils, and My Life as an Artist Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:31:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 My Continuing Love Affair with Water http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/03/16/my-continuing-love-affair-with-water/ http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/03/16/my-continuing-love-affair-with-water/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:41:59 +0000 victoriaryan http://www.victoriaryan.com/?p=243  

"Winter Wildflowers" 23x31

"Winter Wildflowers" 23x31

Artists have been drawn to images of water, with its aesthetic and evocative qualities since the early cave man drawings.  There is a soothing quality to water…and evidenced based studies have shown that images of water create a calming, restful environment in healthcare settings.     

 

I was drawn to this composition  because of the strong blue  sky  reflection in this closed in waterway near my home in Eureka.   The winter brush and spent wildflowers had an amazing depth of color to play with.   This is one of the paintings that will be featured in my upcoming show at Art Brokers in Sausalito.   I will post additional images from the show in upcoming days.

I’ve wondered why I rarely paint seascapes since I’ve lived on the Pacific coast for the past 7 years.   I think I should make that be one of my challenges…

]]> http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/03/16/my-continuing-love-affair-with-water/feed/ 2 SHOWTIME! http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/02/13/showtime/ http://www.victoriaryan.com/2009/02/13/showtime/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:54:38 +0000 victoriaryan http://victoriaryan.wordpress.com/?p=44 Trees on a BluffI have been completely enjoying fall and winter, the months I get to just paint paint paint.  It is akin to hibernating.  I travel a lot in the months from May through September but the colder months are usually spent here in Eureka where I show at my favorite local gallery, Art of Wine.  Started by some friends of mine several years ago, Art of Wine has become a beacon for many to hang out, sample wines, and enjoy some great art from local artists.  Every first Saturday of the month, Art of Wine is packed for Eureka’s Art’s Alive.  I realize many small towns have Art Walks and Friday Night Art Openings but I have to say, living here, in this little berg, ours is the best.  EVERYONE comes down to our waterfront area of Old Town and in addition to the galleries, local businesses sponsor artists.  On Every street corner you’ll find musical talent from established bar bands to fiddlers to Native American music makers, to fiddlers with their babies in tow…it always reminds me why I love living here.

But now it is SHOWTIME. I just confirmed a solo show for March 27-end of May at Art Brokers Inc. in Sausalito.  No pressure!   I’ve been working on several different series though so putting together a cohesive body of work and editing will be the challenge.  That and the recent series of oils I have been working on, hmmmmm.  An opening reception on Friday March 27 will be open to the public and of course, to my wonderful legion of collectors!  Hope to see you there!  Now, back to the studio.  Here’s a little something for the upcoming show.

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