tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727839593232523302024-03-14T11:12:46.775-05:00Stephen ParkerPaintings in Oil and AcrylicStephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-81106999302610383132013-05-23T00:13:00.000-05:002013-12-10T22:12:48.925-06:00View from Red Bud Isle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>View from Red Bud Isle</b>, 8 x 10</div>
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This was painted all on-site last Saturday morning at our Plein Air Austin paint-out at a beautiful municipal dog park on Red Bud Isle in the middle of upper Ladybird Lake. I've been across the bridge that passes the isle hundreds of times, but had never stopped. Downtown Austin is a little over a mile downstream around this bend. This was painted relatively quickly (for me), as we got a late start due to the line of cars waiting to get in. Including set-up and packing up afterward, it took a little over two hours.</div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-24294711409230726862013-04-18T22:29:00.003-05:002013-04-19T10:34:54.159-05:00Lamar Street Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Lamar Street Bridge,</b> 9 x 12</div>
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I painted this from a photo I took downtown on Ladybird Lake in January. I had hoped to paint outside today, but we got some much needed rain. So instead, I holed up with the paints inside.</div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-11930454971083863832013-04-11T00:25:00.003-05:002013-04-11T00:25:36.289-05:00Spring on Lake Austin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Spring on Lake Austin</b>, 8 x 10</div>
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Here is a plein air picture done during Plein Air Austin's annual paint out and barbecue back in late March. Laurel Daniel has organized this event several years running at West Lake Beach about a half mile upstream from Tom Miller dam. Thanks again, Laurel. You couldn't have picked a better day. </div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-13024693117950453612013-04-09T22:22:00.000-05:002013-04-09T22:27:00.099-05:00Bull Creek Redux<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Bull Creek Redux,</b> 12 x 9</div>
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This is another painting of Austin's Bull Creek Park, painted back around early February. It was a plein air start, but I had to finish it at home. I'll be posting another painting tomorrow done at the Plein Air Austin yearly barbecue near the end of March. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.pleinairconvention.com/" target="_blank">2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo</a></b><a href="http://www.pleinairconvention.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">April 10-14, 2013</a><br /><a href="http://april%2010-14%2C%202013/" target="_blank"><b></b></a><b><a href="http://www.pleinairconvention.com/" target="_blank">Monterey, CA Conference Center </a></b></div>
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As is too often the norm, I'm not painting as much as I'd like. But for those who are and who dream of spending five days painting with, and learning from, sixty of the best plein air painters in the world, don't miss this opportunity. My new employer, <a href="http://www.pleinairconvention.com/" target="_blank">Plein Air Magazine's parent company, is putting on the 2nd Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo</a>. It's being held April 10-14 at the Monterey, CA Conference Center and at plein air sites along the coast. </div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-27209324604893689542013-01-26T15:33:00.002-06:002013-03-26T10:39:13.408-05:00Misty Morning<br />
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<b>Misty Morning</b>, 10 x 8</div>
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Today's Plein Air Austin paint out was held about an hour west of town near Johnson City at a place called the Preserve at Walnut Creek. The paint on this study is a bit thin in places and some areas need a little more definition, but I enjoyed painting outdoors again in this quiet setting. </div>
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Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-50720557158450657152013-01-20T15:13:00.000-06:002013-01-21T15:14:17.657-06:00Sketch Crawl Austin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chipotle Grill, 8th & Congress</div>
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Silhouette Restaurant & Bar, Congress Avenue</div>
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Yesterday I participated in a worldwide sketch crawl, along with fellow artists in downtown Austin. The weather was cool and bright, which made for a really nice morning. These are my two attempts.</div>
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Back Yard, 8 x 10</div>
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This back yard view was painted from a reference photo I took a few weeks ago in Georgetown. To keep the style loose and to avoid overworking the subject, I set a timer for 1 hour. I did go over by half an hour before gaining enough courage to post it here, but I am glad to have rediscovered this helpful exercise.</div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-4219149261512370952012-10-20T15:17:00.000-05:002012-10-20T15:20:20.635-05:00Water Feature<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Water Feature,</b> 20 x 16</div>
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This giant urn rests in a back yard outside Georgetown. Thankfully we've had more rain this year and flowers are popping up everywhere after a typically hot summer.</div>
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<b>Late Light,</b> 20 x 24</div>
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This painting was done for a homeowner in Georgetown, north of Austin. The challenge here was to channel my inner arborist to make the home's signature turret adequately visible behind what is, in reality, the much thicker foliage of the front yard trees. We chose this angle in order take advantage of the wonderful, late afternoon sunlight and shadows.Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-74403114454236020702012-07-04T23:23:00.000-05:002012-07-07T00:18:55.492-05:00Monument Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is another building I found interesting in Georgetown. To say the least, the Monument Cafe is one of Georgetown's most popular dining spots for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Its classically art deco design, which originated as a car dealership built several decades ago, certainly hasn't hurt its popularity. It just looks like a perfect place to come in and relax.</div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-11726793178764796972012-06-21T18:42:00.000-05:002012-12-03T16:34:40.151-06:00Capital Title<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Capital Title Building,</b> 10 x 8<br />
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This is one of the more impressive older buildings in Georgetown. I'm not sure when it was built, but I'm guessing sometime around the 1920 or 30s. Today it is home to Capital Title.</div>
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Belated Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. I hope you had a great weekend! This post and the previous one depict architectural landmarks in downtown Georgetown, Texas. I'll be posting a third one tomorrow. If interested in any of these paintings, please contact <i><a href="http://throughthelookinglass.us/" target="_blank">Through the Looking Glass Gallery</a></i> in Georgetown. Just click the link for contact information.</div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-31749043699578168132012-06-16T22:40:00.000-05:002012-06-16T22:42:19.003-05:00Palace Theatre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the Palace Theatre, just off the square in Georgetown, Texas. It's one of many nicely restored old buildings in the area.</div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-1620539224535128092012-06-16T00:23:00.003-05:002012-12-03T16:39:03.062-06:00More Gas Pumps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Corner Station</b>, 36 x 48</div>
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<b>Corner Station</b>, 24 x 30</div>
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(Updated) This is a commission I just completed for a resident of Georgetown, Texas. I worked from a photograph I took, but created the spring feel at the request of the client. The photo was taken in winter, so the foliage was without its, uh, foliage. Happy Easter, everyone.</div>
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You may have seen this old gas station depicted in paint before, as it is a favorite subject of Plein Air Austin painters. This was my second attempt at this venue, which we revisited as a group several weeks ago. I haven't been able to paint as much so far this year as last, so I really enjoyed taking the time yesterday to touch this up before posting. </div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-44126617027453262202011-12-16T18:39:00.005-06:002012-12-03T16:40:42.868-06:00Summers Past No. 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the second painting, this one of Matthew's younger brother, Jeffrey. The style of this painting came out a bit different from the one posted yesterday, for a few reasons. Among Jeffrey's favorite childhood memories were piñata parties given along Cypress Creek in honor of his and other relatives' birthdays. While I didn't have much in the way of compelling reference photography, I did have enough to give me an accurate sense of the setting, where various trees, paths, the creek, etc. were in relation to each other. Considering how well family members know this place and how much time they've spent here over the years, this was important. </div>
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I also had a sharp photo of one of said colorful piñatas in motion, as well as photos of Jeffrey at prime piñata-busting age, though none showed him whacking, or primed to whack, a piñata. Taking these elements into account, yet painting quite a bit from imagination, I ended up emphasizing the bright colors and movement of the piñata and carrying this through to the rest of the composition. The result was a more whimsical piece than the first. I think this is okay, since the paintings will reside in the respective homes of each brother, both of whom are now young adults living on their own.</div>
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This is one of two small commissions I just finished. A family friend, who is mother to two boys who are now young adults, wanted to give each a painting as Christmas presents. Both commissions depict memories of the boys' favorite summer activities at their grandparents' property along Cypress Creek in Wimberley. This painting is of the older brother, Matthew. I will post Jeffrey's picture tomorrow. <a href="http://stephenparkerart.blogspot.com/2011/07/cypress-creek.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view a plein air study I did along the creek last June.</div>
Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-27614460066313801842011-12-01T12:39:00.004-06:002012-01-30T20:29:53.335-06:00New Gallery Opening in Georgetown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I'm happy to be among the original group of central Texas painters and sculptors to have work displayed at <b><a href="http://www.throughthelookinglass.us/" target="_blank">Through the Looking Glass</a></b>, a new gallery opening this weekend just off the square in Georgetown. The owner, Barbara Falcone of Austin, will be welcoming visitors with snacks and refreshments Friday, Saturday and Sunday on this, the first weekend of Georgetown Square's extended-hours holiday shopping season.</div></div><div class="p1"><br />
It will be a great chance to do some holiday shopping away from the mega-malls. Instead, stroll the many shops on historic Georgetown Square, and stop in to see what Barbara has to offer. I will be there later in the day both Friday and Saturday. I hope you can stop by. </div><div class="p2"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">This is a study from a visit to New Sweden Church, about twenty miles east of Austin. The church was built in the 1890s. Lots and lots of angles.</div></div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772783959323252330.post-50656082019568888832011-09-21T21:49:00.005-05:002012-01-30T20:39:41.812-06:00Fruit Bowl On Deck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHHRjgATV4NvypDc2c5XxwnLwhRtOVzRQlTuENb7uQQgZ-Fg2XtABsQh8uQ_hRODUS_LXa3AxkEvPS-dBjES8x4yez1JBz6rqdzOi1Y_LCivBUpNy6h_bP4gnraGzSh73OEPCsN0-qp4/s1600/parkerstephen092111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHHRjgATV4NvypDc2c5XxwnLwhRtOVzRQlTuENb7uQQgZ-Fg2XtABsQh8uQ_hRODUS_LXa3AxkEvPS-dBjES8x4yez1JBz6rqdzOi1Y_LCivBUpNy6h_bP4gnraGzSh73OEPCsN0-qp4/s320/parkerstephen092111.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Fruit Bowl On Deck</b>, 16 x 20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.zatista.com/product/details/18360/fruit-bowl-on-deck">purchase</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Back Yard Wedding</b>, 8 x 10</div>
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Earlier this summer, my niece, Melissa, was married here in Austin. The words summer and Austin would explain the presence of hand fans among the guests. The three ladies shown here are my mother and two of my five sisters. Angela, at right, is mother of the bride.</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This painting was started back in March during a Randall Sexton workshop in southern California. With all the beautiful coastline normally available to paint, we were forced to this city park in Irvine because of the tsunami warning from the Japan earthquake. We had tried a for a spot above the cliffs at Corona del Mar, but there were so many people there waiting to witness their very own tsunami, we packed up and headed inland. </div>Stephen Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16190046833291984786noreply@blogger.com2