tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79875323782283117412024-03-12T22:48:07.252-04:00Art by Anita TresslarFresh Colorful Paintings of Still Life, Gardens and FiguresAnita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-65386282118791771392014-06-03T16:57:00.001-04:002014-06-03T16:57:28.264-04:00PEONY TIME<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Typically the peonies bloom and then we get a huge rainstorm that destroys the blooms. This year I have had peonies in bloom for a week. I think that is a record.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-20645105804666132002013-10-17T18:19:00.000-04:002013-10-17T18:19:36.268-04:00REFLECTING ORANGE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another attempt at painting our granddaughter. I loved the orange reflections on her face from the dress. The Nancy Crookston workshop has peaked my interest in portraits again.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-6372237829293382132013-10-14T17:42:00.000-04:002013-10-14T17:42:40.932-04:00PORTRAIT STUDY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I talked in my last post about going to a workshop in Easton, Md.to study with Nancy Crookston. I also mentioned that in three days with a model I did not actually finish a painting. This is one of the paintings. Our model had beautiful auburn hair that was very long and curly, also difficult to paint. I have to admit that it had been so long since I had painted from a model, that I just stood there for the longest time before I started drawing. I kept looking back and forth from the model to my blank canvas, not knowing where to start. I have decided to join a life drawing group again to regain my skills.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-15463799706734842832013-10-04T14:12:00.000-04:002013-10-04T14:12:10.809-04:00WORKSHOP IN EASTON, MD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I recently took a workshop with <a href="http://www.nancycrookston.com/">Nancy Crookston</a> in Easton, MD. This is a photo of part of our group painting a model in shade. Not an easy task since the light areas are cool and the shadows are warm. The painting on the lower right is Nancy's. She watched the rest of us struggle and decided to start a painting so we could see what she was trying to get across. The light blue in the background of her painting is the color she uses to tone every canvas and she also does the drawing in blue. I didn't actually finish a painting in four days of work but I learned a lot. First and foremost I learned that I have let my drawing get sloppy and have vowed to draw everyday if possible. Nancy carries a sketch book with her everywhere and sketches everyday. She is so confident in her drawing that she draws in ink. She passed a few of her books around for us to see and they were very inspiring. My profs also told us to draw everyday as well, but I haven't been doing that for a long time. One of the great things about Nancy is that she absolutely loves painting and her enthusiasm rubs off on the students. I came home inspired to do more artwork.<br />
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Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-31448108008403296182013-09-22T16:48:00.000-04:002013-09-22T16:51:14.634-04:00AT THE FARM <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This painting was done in a morning painting session with <a href="http://www.jeankoeller.com/">Jean Koeller</a> on the grounds of <a href="http://www.harmonyfarmonline.com/">Harmony Farm.</a> The weather was wonderful and it was such a pleasure to spend the morning outside. Check out Jean's paintings.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-91185445194216669092013-09-21T13:34:00.000-04:002013-09-21T13:34:01.583-04:00Painting 13<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The last few paintings have been on Gessobord because I forgot to order the panels I like to use. I usually do my small paintings on Raymar canvas panels. The Gessobord has a matte finish and feels rather chalky to the touch. The first strokes of paint almost feel like they are being absorbed by the gesso. Over the years I have tried just about any surface out there for painting and have loved them all for varying periods of time. Then I fall out of love and try another one. I recently bought Centurion oil primed linen panels for a workshop I will be taking in MD next week. When I wipe out an area, I am always frustrated by the color that is left on the canvas. My hope is to be able to wipe down to the white without having to deal with so much of the leftover color. We will be painting from a model which I have not done in years. I suspect there will be lots of wiping. The artist is <a href="http://www.nancycrookston.com/">Nancy Seamons Crookston</a>. Check out her work, it is beautiful.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-27202347949628995012013-09-16T13:52:00.000-04:002013-09-16T13:52:20.665-04:00Painting 12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We went to an outdoor wedding on Saturday and this was our sunset view on the trip home. </div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-78329519473548881262013-09-15T16:39:00.000-04:002013-09-15T16:39:28.324-04:00Painting 11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is an eastern sky with the western sunset reflecting on the cloud to cause this brilliant color. I'm sure this happens all the time but I have just not noticed before. Now I am constantly looking skyward and thinking about how I would paint it and what colors to use.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-276746107655830732013-09-13T16:31:00.000-04:002013-09-13T18:14:36.445-04:00Painting 10<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These sunset paintings are a real challenge for me but I'm having fun with them. My goal for the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is to paint looser and I think I'm getting better at that. The challenge for the next few days will be finding time to paint. </div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-74330824152818710732013-09-09T19:03:00.000-04:002013-09-09T19:03:16.104-04:00Painting 9<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A view of rolling Ohio farms. Very soon now there will be a lot more color here as the leaves turn to beautiful oranges and reds. It has been dry for a while, which usually translates into more fall color.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-266408610598487592013-09-08T16:51:00.000-04:002013-09-08T16:51:16.347-04:00Painting 8<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a scene from the desert in Southern California.</div>
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All I have to say is, clouds are difficult to paint. It might be like trying to paint snowflakes.</div>
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The reference photo for this painting was taken one evening while I was driving by the airport in winter. </div>
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Another Ohio farm sunset. Watching the sunset from the farm was a real treat since we are closed in by trees. We don't see sunrises (and honestly I wouldn't get up early enough) or sunsets unless we are out driving. </div>
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No drama here but still fun to paint. At this point I am trying to do two paintings a day to get caught up. </div>
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I am a little behind in getting to 30 paintings but hope to catch up now that the weekend is here. </div>
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Sunset view at Rue Farm last month.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RueFarms">Rue Farm</a></div>
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I decided at the last minute to join a painting challenge for September. At first I wasn't going to do it because my painting time has been limited lately. But I decided to do as many paintings as I can and be happy with the outcome. I chose skyscapes and landscapes to take myself out of my comfort zone of always painting still lifes. I also want to loosen up and paint a little faster. This is my first painting but haven't had time to post until now. <br />
This 30 paintings in 30 days challenge was created by <a href="http://lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/">LESLIE SAETA</a>.</div>
Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-91348927918809803352013-03-24T16:05:00.001-04:002013-03-24T16:05:46.407-04:00FEATURED ARTIST<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am the featured artist this month at<a href="http://www.theartvaultgallery.com/">The Art Vault Gallery</a> in Troy, OH. The show comes down on April 11th. If you are local, please stop by to see my work as well as many other talented artists. I have some work at the gallery on a continuing basis but this is a larger display.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came across this little guy on a morning walk in San Diego. There is a certain freedom in painting dogs instead of humans. I think it's that unconditional love thing and they don't really care if you got a likeness or not.</span><br />
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Gracie is a Maltipoo who lives in Austin Tx. with her mom, Dana. She is shown here waiting patiently for her first haircut. </div>Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-46967034945476241112012-07-05T15:43:00.000-04:002012-07-05T15:43:26.505-04:00RED BALLOON<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A painting of our granddaughter which started out easy and quickly took a turn for the worse. I don't remember how many times I wiped and scraped the background. I was trying to put a garden setting in the background but it overpowered the figure. I finally decided the canvas was too large and cut 3.5 inches off the end. We both love to watch Winnie The Pooh so that is where the red balloon comes in.</div>Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-22630365819437734612012-06-28T14:42:00.001-04:002012-06-28T14:42:43.989-04:00PEONY GARDEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been a long time since I have posted but trust me, I have been busy. I would love to say that I have been traveling to far off countries but only in my head. Two years ago we had to take a very large sycamore tree out of the back garden. As a result, my shade garden turned into a sunnier space and most of my shade plants died in last summer's awful heat. I have been replacing them with more<br />
drought tolerant plants and Knock Out Roses. I have never been able to grow roses before because of the shade so I'm pretty excited about having some roses to paint. Stay tuned.<br />
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The above painting of peonies was painted in a friend's peony garden last month. It was a gorgeous May day and just a pleasure to be outside painting.</div>Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7987532378228311741.post-1739892419930323142012-06-11T18:23:00.000-04:002012-10-14T16:48:19.969-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This small painting is currently hanging at <a href="http://www.theartvaultgallery.com/">The Art Vault Gallery</a> in Troy, OH. The Gallery will be having a Grand Opening Sat. May 19 from 6-8p.m. </div>Anita Tresslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209720028402443375noreply@blogger.com1