DPAAF 2010 2nd Place

The Denver Plein Air Festival opening was at the beginning of November, and I have been slightly behind on posting, but the good news is that I was honored with a 2nd Place ribbon for my entry "Constructive Destruction". Also shown are the emerging artist 1st, 2nd place ribbon holders, and the Best of Show winner. The 1st place winner in the professional category is shown here as well, the works can be viewed at the Denver Public Library's 7th floor until December 31st. Gracious thanks to Christine Serr, Jil Rosentrater, Rose Fredrick, and Dean Sobel for the consideration, and everyone else at Abend and 1261.

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DPAAF 2010 Accepted Entries

I have been honored to have four pieces selected for the 2010 Denver Plein Air Exhibition. The pieces that were chosen are :

"Constructive Destruction" Oil, 15.5 x 12.25

"Lady of the Garden" Oil, 15.5 x 11.75

"Southside Wash at Sunset" Oil, 10 x 17

and "Alley Entrance" Oil, 8 x8.

You can view all the selected pieces online by clicking this link GTMD Plein Air 2010

The opening reception is Tuesday November 9th, and the show runs to December 31st. Hope to see you there or you can enjoy the show until then on the 7th floor of the Denver Public Library.

Previous Plein Air Posts: Wash Park

13th Ave

Governors Mansion

DAM, History Museum Demolition

Wash Park at Sunset

The votes are in for DPAAF 2010, but before I reveal the entries that were excepted, here are process photos from the final paint out at Washington Park. I worked in Landscape 1 during college at Wash park and wanted to pay homage to my academic painting by challenging myself to fast and deliberate work at sunset.

Constructive Destruction Study

"Constructive Destruction Study", Oil, 6"x8", I created this study as a preparatory device to ensure that the limited palette I had planned to use for the final piece was going to work accurately. I attempted ways to manipulate the atmosphere and foreground to indicate dust and demolition. Will post final painting when all the judges decisions are in for the exhibition.

Denver Plein Air 13th Ave Paint Out

On-location shots from the 13th Ave paint out held for the Plein Air Competition. The set up I chose was a study in late afternoon shadows and atmospheric perspective through a tight enclosure, such as an alley way. I also had the pleasure of hanging out with Lloyd, a houseless member of the Denver community who insisted that I place some pigeons in the painting, unfortunately I did not incorporate his ideas into the picture, but it was an experience nonetheless. I will be using Lloyd as a model for some illustration work coming up, he was such a great personality, maybe the Wild Turkey 101 had something to do with it. More process, and info to come on the festival and final exhibition in November.

Denver Plein Air Festival 2010

Some shots of the brand new Guerilla Painter "French Resistance" plein air easel and tripod. I was blessed to use this for the DPAF2010 this year and it is a great piece to add to the tool set, lightweight, one snap breakaway and has good storage. Highly recommend plein air painters to check these out. Thanks to the good folks at Masters International and Guerilla Painter for the help. I am still adapting to it but I could surely benefit from the many add-ons it has available. Self-timer shots from the Denver Art Museum Sculpture Deck paint-out. More on location shots and paintings soon.

Denver Plein Air Arts Festival 2010

Tomorrow is the starting date for the fourth year of Denver's Plein Air Arts Festival hosted by GTMD, Abend Gallery,1261 Gallery, and many more. I was blessed with an honorable mention in 2009 and have my goals set to turn out even more impressive work this year. The dates are from August 14- September 15 so look for outdoor painters in many locations downtown and around the Golden Triangle taking in the light.