Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com paintings, art and life of artist Vinita Pappas Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:39:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Plein Air Workshop this Week http://vpappas.com/plein-air-workshop-this-week.htm http://vpappas.com/plein-air-workshop-this-week.htm#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:24:36 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=75 TODAY, Aug 4th is the LAST DAY to sign up! You can pay by credit card over the phone.
Call Aleta at the Umpqua Valley Art Association at (541) 672-2532

Good morning,
I have scouted high and low for locations for the workshop on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
that are:

1. GORGEOUS!
2. Shady, especially for the afternoon
3. Convenient, as in bathrooms close by
4. Oh, and did I mention, GORGEOUS!

As of this morning, we didn’t have enough students to fill the class. So we have extended registration one more day. This means you can take advantage of a small, but great workshop!

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The morning of Day One will be spent at Abacela (see photos).The views make me feel like I’m in France. OK, so I’ve never actually been to France, but I do watch the travel channel! At Abacela there are views of the sloping hillsides of grapes and views of the valleys below. Everywhere you look there is a painting to made!

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Wednesday afternoon we will retreat to the shade to paint more intimate, close-up scenes.

Our next day will start off in the elcectic area of Jackson Street. Even if you have never painted a street scene, you will enjoy painting here. I will show you everything I can about choosing a street scene subject. I promise it will be fun and not painful!

Thursday afternoon will be STUDENT’S CHOICE of a farm scene or another beautiful vineyard.

We will conclude the workshop with a review of the work and of the material and ideas presented.
Vinita's Painting

DURING the workshop, I will show you how to divide up your paper to include notes, a value sketch, color study and completed painting. I learned this from technique from Australian painter, David Taylor. It’s my FAVORITE method of on-site painting because it gives you an excellent source to work from back in your studio.

In just two days of painting, you will have wonderful references from four completely different locations. You will come away with new skills, great reference material and an enhanced appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us here in Douglas County.

HOPE you can join the fun,

Vinita

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

August 6 and 7, 2008 Wed & Thurs 9 am-4 pm
Cost: UVAA member $100 Non-member $106
Call (541) 672-2532 TODAY to register

]]> http://vpappas.com/plein-air-workshop-this-week.htm/feed Introduction to Watercolor DVD by Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/introduction-to-watercolor-dvd-by-vinita-pappas.htm http://vpappas.com/introduction-to-watercolor-dvd-by-vinita-pappas.htm#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:00:24 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=74 dvd photoEarlier this year, I was asked by my friend Phil Bates if I was interested in filming an instructional watercolor DVD. YES! Of course I was interested. After a couple of meetings and a lot of brainstorming we filmed the DVD on a COLD weekend in January. I have never been in front of a camera before and it showed! But Phil was patient with me and we got through it. He did all the filming and editing. When I watched the first draft I was amazed at how professional it looked!

The DVD is 60 minutes long. I start out by showing basic watercolor supplies. Then I go through some simple demonstrations of how to apply the paint. I describe the color wheel and demonstrate color mixing. At the end I do a painting demonstration of a landscape. I’m really happy with the demo painting. It came out well and the viewer can see the process step-by-step.

If you are interested in purchasing the DVD, I have it up for sale over on eBay for $29.95.

Thanks Phil, Debi, Diane and all the others who made this possible!

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WAY TO GO TOM!

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If you didn’t get the newsletter, send me an email at vin@vpappas.com and I’ll be sure to put you on the list. If you did get the newsletter, let me know how it came through. Did you see photos? Did the layout make sense?

Time to get away from the computer and back to the studio!

]]> http://vpappas.com/my-first-newsletter-with-constant-contact.htm/feed 10th Wedding Anniversary http://vpappas.com/10th-wedding-anniversary.htm http://vpappas.com/10th-wedding-anniversary.htm#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:50:09 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=70 Nick and I recently celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary!  It’s been a wonderful 10 years!  For my anniversary present,  Nick gave me a beautiful necklace.  I’m wearing it in my photo on the home page.  It is made up of pearls and sunstones.  Sunstones are Oregon’s state jemstone.  There’s a place in south central Oregon were you can find them.  We’ve found a lot, but nothing as nice as what is in the necklace.  It’s a very sweet and meaningful gift!  I’m pretty spoiled!

]]> http://vpappas.com/10th-wedding-anniversary.htm/feed Tessie the Dorky Dog http://vpappas.com/tessie-the-dorky-dog.htm http://vpappas.com/tessie-the-dorky-dog.htm#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:43:35 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=69 Tessie at the River

Tessie is the happiest creature I know. Here she is on our nightly walk to the river. She is anxiously waiting for me to throw the stick in again. Like most labs, the highlight of her day is getting to swim!

]]> http://vpappas.com/tessie-the-dorky-dog.htm/feed Art Marketing Workshop with Marty Rudolph http://vpappas.com/art-marketing-workshop-with-marty-rudolph.htm http://vpappas.com/art-marketing-workshop-with-marty-rudolph.htm#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:46:49 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=68 I just finished taking a two day art marketing workshop with Marty Rudolph.  She is incredible!!! I learned so much about the importance of having a cohesive body of work.  I also learned how vital it is to be able to speak about yourself, your art and the process.  I am excited to put this information into action!  Thank you Marty!

]]> http://vpappas.com/art-marketing-workshop-with-marty-rudolph.htm/feed Nick’s 1953 Kurtis http://vpappas.com/nicks-1953-kurtis.htm http://vpappas.com/nicks-1953-kurtis.htm#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 03:18:43 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=67 Nick\'s Kurtis

Here are a couple of photos of Nick’s latest toy. This is a 1953 Kurtis 500S sports car. It looks like it could eat you alive! I haven’t ridden in it yet, but everyone that does comes back with a smile on their face!

Go to my smugmug page to see more photos.

]]> http://vpappas.com/nicks-1953-kurtis.htm/feed My Kids are State Band Champions! http://vpappas.com/my-kids-are-state-band-champions.htm http://vpappas.com/my-kids-are-state-band-champions.htm#comments Mon, 19 May 2008 05:51:25 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=64 riddleband.jpgThe Riddle High School Band took first place at the Oregon State Band Championships! My son Chase plays the trombone and my daughter Hannah plays the flute. I am so proud of them!

Here’s a link to the local news article about the band.

]]> http://vpappas.com/my-kids-are-state-band-champions.htm/feed My New Studio http://vpappas.com/my-new-studio.htm http://vpappas.com/my-new-studio.htm#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 05:43:51 +0000 Vinita Pappas http://vpappas.com/?p=63 As soon as I returned from the workshop in March, my family and I started working on my new studio! It was a big group effort. Most of the work was done by my husband Nick and my Dad. We also convinced every family member and friend we could to help out in one way or another!

About two months later, it’s done! The studio is about 20′ x 24′ and has large north facing windows. It is beautiful! I am so thankful to have a space of my own to paint in.

Here are some views from my studio

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