Silvia's Studio

Please sign up at my NEW blog: silviatrujillo.com/blog

2011-10-02T22:35:00.000-07:00

Just noticed that there are still quite a few people who have not subscribed to my new blog site. Please take a moment to check it out and if you would still like to keep track of my latest paintings and painting / art related comments, that is the place to do it!

I will not be updating this site any longer, but since your reading this I figured I would at least post some of the paintings that are on the newer site.

I've been having a very rewarding time doing lots of plein air painting this past few months and I would love to share them with you!

2011-10-02T22:23:00.002-07:00

2011-10-02T22:23:00.000-07:00

Out with the old and in with the new

2011-08-20T16:52:00.000-07:00

Since I now have a website I will be using the blog that is attached to that site. The new blog has more features that I will be taking advantage of. So, if you have not already received an email from me regarding the new site address here it is: http://www.silviatrujillo.com/ From there you can subscribe to my blog the same way you did here. You will then receive the posts of my latest work, art quotes, and artistic inspirations.
While I'm here I may as well include a few recent plein air works.....

I look forward to your continued interest!

SOAR: Art Education

2011-07-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

SOAR: Art Education

Tuula's Milk Goats 18x24 Acrylic NFS

2011-06-26T17:05:00.000-07:00

A gift for Tuula, who makes magnificent cheese from these goat's milk.
In a departure of style, I thought the subjects were a bit comical and needed to be rendered in a lighthearted way.

Kings Estate Winery Lookout 12x16 oil Sold

2011-06-26T17:01:00.000-07:00

Painted on location yesterday.

It was a warm and sunny day, yet a bit atmospheric because of the moisture coming over the coastal range.

Iris and Hills 14x11 oil Sold

2011-06-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

From a demo showing students how to paint "plein air" style from a photo.

Fern Ridge Lake 8 x 10 Sold

2011-06-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

The sun came out for this one!

Iris Fields (finished) 12x16 Sold

2011-06-12T22:44:00.000-07:00

Willamette River /Plein Air (June 6) 12x16 $275

2011-06-12T22:25:00.000-07:00

On location with a 1st time plein air student and the weather was very overcast. Needless to say it was a challenge for me to find contrasting values and color diversity in this landscape. The student had his share of learning on that day!

Workshop in the Rogue Valley on 7/22

2011-06-10T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here's the poster for an upcoming workshop. Those of you on my email list will be getting the announcement soon!

Iris Fields / Kaiser, Oregon

2011-06-05T22:20:00.000-07:00

This one still has bugs on it and is quite wet. I was anxious to post and share cause it was such a great spot and I liked the way it turned out.

Creativity increases as judgement and criticism decrease

Lake Natoma III / 2011

2011-06-05T22:15:00.000-07:00

A beautiful Sacramento day. Was surprised to see the grass on the hills this dry, this early in the season. Maybe the recent rains brought back some green?

Oregon Coast 12"x16" Oil Sold

2011-05-18T20:56:00.000-07:00

I've made a few changes to this one. Added a little more warmth to the sky

McKenzie River Scene 8'x10" oil

2011-05-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

First painting of the day at the McKenzie Orchards Bed & Breakfast.
Beautiful lodging, access to the Mckenzie River and its lovely surrounding scenery. Who could ask for more?

Poplars at Days End 8"x10"

2011-05-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

Painting at the McKenzie Orchard Bed & Breakfast on Friday the 13th. I must admit that is one of my luckiest days. The weather was great, the scenery inspiring, the company of friendly plein air painters, and wonderful hosts! The owners (Tom & Karen Reid) were so gracious, warm, and generous in that they provided a delicious gourmet lunch for all of us starving artists. Karen is an expert chef and teaches cooking classes there as well. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion!

The website: http://mkobb.com/

Aspens in Mist 16"x12" oil

2011-05-16T14:43:00.000-07:00

Although I've seen Aspen trees painted many times before, it is usually during the Fall when their leaves are yellow. Of course I had to be different and paint them while it still looks like winter. It was actually last week that I was in the Cascade Range along the Brightenbush River and was surrounded by these lovely trees. Not much color going on but the patterns of these trees are what interested me.

Jade Green River II oil 8" x 10" sold

2011-05-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

I've been attracted to the Oregon rivers here in the local mountain regions.
The overcast skies actually heighten the color of the water.
Right now I'm working on a painting of some Aspen trees by the river at Brightenbush. Never have painted Aspens before and it is a challenge. Will be posting the finished work if it works out well.

Lake Island 8"x10" Oil

2011-05-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

Emmigrant Lake, plein air painting when the clouds and lighting were magnificent!

Hills Aglow 18"x24" Sold

2011-05-03T20:35:00.001-07:00

A good thing to remember; creativity begins with simple ideas. I find that simplification of the painting process lends itself to a more pleasurable experience and usually a better product.

Jade River II 8"x10"

2011-05-03T20:31:00.000-07:00

Better picture of this one

Simply a beautiful place along the North fork of the Williamette River.

Mckinley Park 10"x8" Sold

2011-05-03T20:21:00.000-07:00

Plein air in late April

Transluscent Light 6'x6" oil $65

2011-04-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

Jade Green River 6"x12" oil $135

2011-04-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

"The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul" Wassily Kandinsky

Oregon Hills by the Coast 8' x 16" oil on canvas

2011-03-28T19:21:00.000-07:00

A scene looking east from Hwy 101, south of Bandon. Here's a quote I recently heard that I would like to share: "Fashion is a habit, true art is forever"!

Distant Mist 16"x20" Oil Sold

2011-03-15T18:19:00.000-07:00

I made a few changes to this one. It works better with more warmth in the background and definition to the foreground tree. I'm getting ready for a couple of local shows. Part of the sales will go to Doctors Without Borders. I would like to do what I can to help the people of Japan.

Cape Blanco 8"x10" (realistic) & (expressionistic)

2011-03-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

Two versions of the same scene; Cape Blanco / Looking south along the coast I'm so glad there are still folks out there that appreciate an original work of art!

Umpqua River / Late Fall ...... Sold

2011-02-24T13:42:00.000-08:00

Lake Natoma 1 (8"x8") oil on canvas $125

2011-02-06T14:49:00.001-08:00

Photo of the painted scene - minus the pole

Painted on location 2 weeks ago. It was a gorgeous, spring-like winter day. It dosn't get much better than that! Grateful for the opportunity...

Lake Natoma II

2011-02-06T14:46:00.000-08:00

A photo of where we painted...
*Notice I moved things around for a better composition. The photo does not capture the intense light that was on the scene while we painted

Plein air painting on an unusually warm, spring-like day. Great Day!

Just A Kid 8"x10" Oil $200.00

2011-01-17T00:17:00.000-08:00

A better photo of this painting

Goat Kid w/ Attitude

Sky, Hills & Oaks / oil on canvas 16"x20" $550

2010-12-23T23:31:00.000-08:00

Autumn on the Rogue...... sold

2010-12-23T23:30:00.000-08:00

Emmigrant Lake / oil on canvas 16" x 20" $550

2010-11-30T12:38:00.001-08:00

Latest paintings from Summer and Fall! What took so long to post these? Too much time devoted to trying to make a non- working thing work, maybe. These paintings reflect more of my varied styles and diverse landscape subjects. Onward to Winter!

Hills & Oaks..... sold

2010-11-30T12:37:00.001-08:00

More Hills & Oaks...... sold

2010-11-30T12:34:00.000-08:00

Autumn Lake..... sold

2010-11-30T12:33:00.001-08:00

Streak of Sunshine...... sold

2010-11-30T12:32:00.000-08:00

New, Fall Vineyard & Oaks / oil 16"x20" SOLD

2010-11-30T12:31:00.002-08:00

Over the Hills.... sold

2010-11-30T12:31:00.001-08:00

Shadow on the River...... sold

2010-11-30T12:30:00.001-08:00

Summer Rain at the Vineyard...... sold

2010-11-30T12:28:00.000-08:00

Coastal Day...... sold

2010-11-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

Umpqua Summer II ....... sold

2010-11-30T12:25:00.001-08:00

Willow Wind IV (plein air) .... sold

2010-11-30T12:24:00.001-08:00

Illinois Valley II (plein air) .... sold

2010-11-30T12:12:00.000-08:00

Umpqua Summer .... sold

2010-11-30T11:59:00.000-08:00

AACVideo07 / Ashland Art Ctr Commercial (i'm in it)

2010-09-16T20:38:00.000-07:00

Umpqua River / Summer ..... sold

2010-09-13T23:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my latest or ones that were never posted.

Plein Air / Illinois Valley, OR. ..... 8" x 10" oil

2010-09-13T23:55:00.000-07:00

Recent really large (36x60) commission

2010-09-13T23:52:00.000-07:00

Plein Air / Summer Sacramento

2010-09-13T23:47:00.000-07:00

Large version (20 x 24) Oregon Spring

2010-09-13T23:44:00.000-07:00

Over the Hill in Corvallis

2010-09-13T23:33:00.000-07:00

little plein air study by the lake /early spring

2010-09-13T23:26:00.000-07:00

Primevil forest and Landscaped Dahlias / Mendocino

2010-09-13T23:23:00.000-07:00

Drip / Smear - Night Fog

2010-09-13T23:20:00.000-07:00

Oregon autumn / Applegate

2010-09-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

Forest setting

2010-09-13T23:14:00.000-07:00

Trail overlook

2010-09-13T23:12:00.000-07:00

Spring Hills

2010-05-01T08:50:00.000-07:00

Emmigrant Lake

2010-05-01T08:47:00.000-07:00

Bright Sunny Winter Day, at the Lake, during Sunset

Cute Cow

2010-05-01T08:41:00.000-07:00

Sheep in the Hay

2010-04-16T19:37:00.000-07:00

HAPPY SPRING!

Thank you Lainey for the great shot!

You are a superb photographer!

Lightbreak!

2010-04-16T19:36:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Humbolt County

2010-04-16T19:34:00.000-07:00

Red Hills & Scrub Oaks

2010-04-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

Never Ending Hills & Oaks

2010-04-16T19:32:00.001-07:00

Adirondak on the Rogue

2010-04-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Lovely plein air painting day on the Rogue River at my friend Juliette's house

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

2010-01-06T21:06:00.000-08:00

Looks like a party to me...

CLEARING

2009-11-30T23:18:00.001-08:00

Oil Painting 20"x 24"

What does "clearing" mean to you?

3 Corgi's

2009-11-24T23:57:00.001-08:00

An oil painting commission.

Cute pups!

2009-09-11T10:39:00.000-07:00

Moon Caress

Sweet dairy Cow

2009-08-26T00:10:00.001-07:00

Mt Shasta / Lavendar Fields

2009-08-26T00:05:00.001-07:00

Last Day of the lavender field public harvesting. Why go to France when we have the fields and Mt Shasta as a backdrop?
Plein air painted on a hot summer day, but definitely worth the effort!

red oaks & green hills

2009-08-26T00:04:00.001-07:00

red oaks on straw

2009-08-26T00:03:00.001-07:00

Trees of Mystery

2009-07-26T20:04:00.000-07:00

Fantasy Stream II

2009-07-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

view from my window

2009-07-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

House in the Poplars

2009-07-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Oak on a Hill with cloud friends

2009-07-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

Pine Amidst a Sunset

2009-07-26T19:56:00.000-07:00

This image was recently used for a poster that promoted "A Taste of Talent" event in Talent, Or.

Copy of an Inness

2009-06-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

Since George Inness is my very favorite painter, I thought why not and copy one of his paintings? Maybe I could be in his shoes for a moment. Come to think of it, in all the years I've been painting I've never copied another's work except for Inness. Back in the day when I was still watercoloring and learning about various artists I remember being struck by an Inness landscape in an art magazine. I tried to copy it in watercolors without much success. Now that I have years of research about past great artists I firmly believe Inness was a true master. To him there was no separation between life, nature, art, and the spiritual. The spiritual element is what sets him apart from most artists. It certainly shows in his work! Thank you, George.

Tonalist Dusk / Central Point, Or.

2009-05-23T15:49:00.000-07:00

Poplars at Sunset

2009-04-29T21:47:00.001-07:00

Nocturnal Scene

2009-04-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

Latest Oregon landscapes: Snow & Green Hills

2009-04-10T09:53:00.000-07:00

The contrasting colors of the white, snow covered green hills and the brown / red winter foliage was something that really grabbed me. It had to be painted!

Emerald Oregon

2009-04-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hillside Grandeur

2009-04-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

Sunlit Oaks

2009-04-10T09:50:00.000-07:00

Keeping an eye on the forest

2009-04-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

The technique of the "drips' was applied to this painting to add to the eerie effect

Full Lotus

2009-04-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

This painting was purchased by a patron in Norway... Another to add to my internationally collected paintings!

Nature center in Ashland/ winter snow on distant hills

2009-03-26T13:58:00.000-07:00

landscape

2009-03-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

landscape

2009-03-26T13:28:00.000-07:00

landscape

2009-03-26T13:27:00.001-07:00

landscape

2009-03-26T13:24:00.000-07:00

oregon landscapes

2009-03-26T13:22:00.000-07:00