ARTFUL CONVERSATION AT GRAFICA FINE ART

GRAFICA FINE ART GALLERY

3rd Thursday, March 16, 2017

"Artful Conversation"

What I learned by accepting the

"A Painting-A-Day Challenge"

Judy Stroup and Sandy Haynes will talk about the challenges and rewards of agreeing to create a painting a day for a month.

"Fallow Fields" 6x6 oil by Judy Stroup

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Please join us at GRAFICA 7884 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, Mo.

5:30-7:30 pm.  Wine and Cheese and conversation.  Hope to see you there!

Painting a Day

February Painting a Day

I am joining a few other artists to do a small 6"x6" painting a day for the month of February.

 The paintings will then be on display in April at "The Framin Place & Gallery" at

118 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, Mo.

Prairie Grasses 6x6 oil

More information on this event will be forthcoming.

Small Works IV

Webster Groves Library

Small Works Show

I am pleased to have two of my paintings accepted into the Webster Arts

Small Works IV show.

 The Shelter 6x8 plein air oil

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Before the Snow 6x8 plein air oil

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Exhibition Dates: December 1-31, 2016, at the Webster Groves Public Library, 301 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO
Artist Reception: Webster Arts will host an artists’ reception, free and open to the public, on Friday, December 2, 2016, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Webster Groves Public Library.

Hope to see you there!

Small Works Show

OA Gallery

Small Works Show

I will have two paintings in this show.  I hope you can stop by at the opening.  The show will be up until December 31st so this is a great opportunity if you are looking for a unique one of a kind Christmas gift.  Check the gallery website for their hours.  They are located in Kirkwood right across from the Kirkwood train station. Hope to see you on Friday, Nov. 4th at the opening!

Kirkwood Farmer's Market

Fall at the Market

"Pumpkins and Bales"

8x10 plein air oil

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Unseasonably warm weather today seemed out of place with all the fall produce and decorations for the upcoming holidays of fall.  It felt more like a hot, humid day in summer.  But the colors of fall were inspiring to paint this symbol of the season and that fall chill in the air soon to come.

Cliff Cave Park

Hot Breezy Day

plein air oil 8x10

Summer Breeze by the River

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The temperatures were in the upper 90's and the only bearable place to paint was under the main shelter.  There was a gusty wind from there but worth the cooling relief that it brought.  Looking across these willows caught my eye and the grasses in front of them were waving in the breeze.  I never noticed the heat once I started painting and finished up just as the wind calmed down.

The Monday Club Mopapa Group Show

Mopapa Group Show

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The Monday Club, 37 South Maple, Webster Groves, Mo.

"Spring in the Woods"

8x10 plein air oil

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Hope you can join us on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2-4pm for the opening reception to this show.  Over 20 artists will have works exhibited.  Light refreshments will be available along with the opportunity to meet and talk with many of the artists.  The show will be up until October 19th.

Riverlands at West Alton, Mo.

At the Audubon Center

Plein air oil 6x8 of the Alton bridge in the distance.

Beautiful ever changing clouds were a challenge to paint.

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Large Cottonwood trees are scattered around the area near the center.  This is another plein air oil 6x8 that I painted on another Sunday outing with the Mopapa group.

1900 Park Creative Space Gallery

Mopapa Group Show

A Nice Summer Day

8x10 oil

The Missouri Plein Air Painters MOPAPA is having a group show at the 1900 Park

Creative Space Gallery for the month of July.  The show opens with a reception on Friday, July 1st from 6-9pm.  Each artist will have 3 paintings in the show that were painted en plein air (on the spot) at various locations and many different subject matter.  Something for every taste.  Come have a refreshment while viewing this diverse and beautiful show.  Hope to see you there.

Steelville Plein Air Event

St. James

"The House Through the Woods"

8x10 oil

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"The Lake Beyond the Woods"

8x10 oil

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The first two days of the Steelville Plein Air event took place in and around the St. James area.  I found myself drawn both days to scenes that looked out from wooded areas.  This time of year is a great time to spend in the woods.  Nature is alive and active with beautiful views in every direction.