Welcome to the new monthly newsletter for Lorraine Goddard Art! Please subscribe to get updates every month. This month, I’m going to share my current show (and holiday sale!), give a recap of one of the events I did last summer, show you a piece I’ve been working on, and tell you about my upcoming classes.
Edmonds Art Walk
I’m excited to be joining the Edmonds Artwalk this month in Edmonds, Washington, as the featured artist at Coldwell Banker Bain! The artwalk itself is December 18, the third Thursday evening of the month from 5-8 PM, but my art will be viewable at the office December 7 through 31 daily from 10 AM – 4 PM.
The paintings hanging there also make up my Holiday sale this year! If you’re looking for original art, these are listed on my website for 50% off the usual gallery price. This group includes most of my award winners from this year, and a range of sizes .
Driggs Plein Air
The little town of Driggs, Idaho, is just west of the Teton Range and one of the best towns for western art, Jackson, Wyoming. Situated in such a paintable landscape, it’s only natural that Driggs hosts a well-loved plein air competition—one that draws top names, as well as up-and-coming hopefuls like me!
In the past, this has been an open event, but this year it was juried for the first time, and I was delighted to make the cut. About 70 artists participated in a week of painting with two quick draw events, a paint-out at Shakespeare in the Park and (of course) the big prize ceremony at the end. I had a great time hanging out with painting friends old and new, driving around the Teton Valley to scout out locations, and, of course, painting!
In six days of painting, I completed ten paintings, two of them larger works that I went back to finish on a second day. One of the best things about Driggs was that each artist had a dedicated space in the gallery, and we could change paintings out as they sold or as we completed new work. This made the trip far more rewarding in terms of sales and exposure and kept the energy high among the painters. In the end, I didn’t win any ribbons, but I sold three pieces, which made the experience a huge success in my eyes.
On My Easel
I’ve been working on some larger studio paintings for the past month, including this view of Mount Rainier. Like all of my studio landscapes, it’s based on a plein air piece—this one was from a trip we took to Rainier last summer. The angle is a little different from the view I chose to paint, but it gave me the information I needed, especially in the color of the rocks. From the lowlands, the non-snow-covered parts of Rainier look pure blue, but up close, there is a surprising amount of pink in the rocks.
Upcoming Events
I am teaching two classes at Pacific Northwest Art School! My gouache class this fall was a great success, and I’m looking forward to digging into new topics.
Saturday, February 28: Confident Color for Any Medium, $145 (includes $25 materials fee)
This is an all-day color class exploring color theory, color mixing and how to choose paint palettes. We will be doing a lot of fun experimentation and some serious study that will improve your artwork, no matter what medium or style you use.
Saturday April 25 – Sunday, April 26: Gain Confidence with Plein Air, $275
This two-day class will focus on getting ready for the plein air season. If the weather cooperates, we will paint outside, but if not, we will spend our time inside focusing on plein air strategies, working with plein air gear, and getting a good impression of the scene onto canvas or paper.
