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A color palette

5/20/2020

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Whenever I attend artist demonstrations, I always take a particular interest in analyzing their color palettes. Color choice is unique to each artist and often becomes something that distinguishes and defines their work. One of my favorite contemporary artists, Alvaro Castagnet, famously uses bright red in many of his urban scenes and is known as "The Passionate Painter". Red is not only arguably the boldest color to put to canvas or paper, it always seems to carry a lot of emotion and in some cultures, even luck!  On the cooler end of the spectrum, ultramarine blue historically was very expensive and rare, so artists reserved it for only the most important figures in their work, such as the Virgin Mary in biblical scenes. Luckily this pigment is far more accessible and affordable today, as it is one of my favorite colors to use.

I tend to gravitate towards the cool colors on my palette, with yellows and oranges making their appearance mainly in sunny landscapes. I generally stay away from red as I find it too "loud" for most of my natural northwest scenes. I exclusively use Daniel Smith artist grade watercolors because they have very concentrated pigment, and there are so many beautiful colors to chose from.  A few of my must-have colors that generally get used in every painting include:

- manganese blue hue
- ultramarine blue 
- cerulean
- indigo
- carbazole violet
- phthalo turquoise
- phthalo green
- burnt umber

If you're new to painting, a good idea is to start with a warm and cool tone for each primary color (yellow, red, and blue), along with some earth tones like burnt umber and raw sienna. As you start to discover what colors you gravitate towards, you can expand your selection. A lot of artists chose to exclude greens (and sometimes all secondary colors) from their palette and prefer to make their own for each application. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this practice, my own preference is to include a few greens, as sometimes it is impossible to mix a certain bright green or orange hue with primary colors available. 

Color is a true gift to the senses and, as an artist, a wonderful spectacle to observe and interpret. My palette is ever changing, how lucky we are to live in an age with so many choices!

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Why commission a custom piece of artwork?

5/7/2020

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When I, and many artists, go quiet on social media it is often because we're busy on one or several commissions. Since commissions are often personal in nature, I don't tend to share them online but they certainly keep me busy! Sometimes when I meet art collectors they never thought of commissioning artwork but love the idea of having input into a unique original work that they can pass down for generations.  Theses are some of the top reasons I've noticed for commissioning original art:

1. To capture a special person, pet, or place 
Portraits are one of my most popular commission requests, despite publicly being a landscape painter! I do enjoy portraiture and it is wonderful to bring someone to life with a paintbrush. Equally, a special place, like a favorite vacation spot or wedding location, can bring back cherished memories. The biggest advantage with commissioning an artwork is instead of just displaying photographs, your images can be tweaked and changed to present an idealized composition.  Love a particular photo of your child or loved one, but hate the lighting and background?  Love a vacation photo but hate that there were other people or cars in the shot?  These things can all be changed in a painting!  The possibilities are endless, and the final piece will be everything you love about a person, pet, or place.

2. To invest in original art by an up and coming artist
Original art is big business! Some of the most famous artists today have original works sell for tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Imagine investing in a local artist's original work, watching them grow nationally and internationally through the decades, and then having a big return on your investment? Of course, if it were that easy to know which artists would be highly successful, they would have year long waiting lists for commissions and exclusive high-end gallery sales from the start. It is difficult to predict success, but a unique and skilled body of work, local and national recognition, ambition, passion, and a dedicated following are things to look for when looking to invest in art. 

3. To create a custom piece that fits a specific place and color scheme/theme in a room
Ever searched for the perfect piece of accent furniture or wall art only to find that as far as you know, exactly what you want doesn't exist? That is when people look for bespoke work. When you commission an original painting, you can choose the size, color scheme, and theme. Of course not every artist will be interested in taking on every subject of work, so it is best to find an artist that fits the style you like. 

4. To be part of the artistic process
Much of my repeat patronage is from art collectors that love being part of the artistic process and journey. The patron usually presents the initial ideas and concept, we work together towards perfecting the vision, and share thoughts and ideas about the progress along the way.  At the end of the process we've both put a bit of ourselves into the finished piece and I am repeatedly told how these pieces are enjoyed not just for the subject represented but also for the memories of creating it.

If any or all of the above intrigues you, please feel free to get in touch today with any questions you may have about commissioning artwork!
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March 2020 exhibitions

3/2/2020

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A collection of my landscape watercolors are now on display and available for purchase at Sigillo Cellars in Snoqualmie, with some new pieces being exhibited for the first time!  Sigillo Cellars has a beautiful tasting room in the heart of historic downtown and is a lovely spot to enjoy some fantastic wine and local art. The show is up through March, venue details as follows:
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S I G I L L O   C E L L A R S 
8086 Railroad Ave. Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 3PM - 8PM
Friday 3PM - 10PM
Saturday 12PM - 10PM
Sunday 12PM - 5PM

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Also on display this month are my two new hummingbird compositions at Gallery North in Edmonds. The gallery is hosting its annual Small Works show, now open through the end of March:

"Sixty-nine accomplished and emerging artists from across the US have submitted nearly three hundred original works of art in a variety of media and technique to be juried for this show.  Of these, one hundred and sixty-two pieces, the best of the best, will adorn the walls of Gallery North for the entire month of March. 
We invite you to Gallery North for the Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony, Saturday March 7th, 2020 1- 4pm.  Come and celebrate with us and meet the artists as we await the results of the jury.  Hailing from Edmonds Washington, award winning artist and author Sue Coccia has graciously accepted an invitation to jury Gallery Norths 2020 annual Small Works Show.  Sue will add value to a selection of works as she awards prizes for first, second, and third places as well as two honorable mentions. 

Art collectors, art enthusiasts, and gallery browsers alike will have opportunity to enhance collections or begin the journey of collecting heirloom original works of art that promise to provide generations with aesthetic pleasure as well as potential for increased monetary value.  Oils, watercolors, acrylics, ink, block prints, and mixed media pieces curated to complement each other define our 2020 Small Works Show that will run March 1st through March 31st."
More details about this show at http://gallerynorthedmonds.com/featured/
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The progression of a painting

1/29/2020

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I love putting my first pencil marks on a fresh sheet of stretched watercolor paper, at which point the sky is the limit for imagination and creativity. Painting is a journey and I never know where exactly I will end up, but I love going along for the ride. I thought I'd share my recent journey through a new composition I titled "Through the Mist". Questions and comments are welcome!
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New solo exhibition at Northwest Reflections Wellness

10/18/2019

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New solo exhibition at Northwest Reflections Wellness & Kinship Nutrition in downtown North Bend!

The new clinic is hosting an open house this Saturday, October 19th, from 1-4pm; stop on by to enjoy some wine, small bites, herbal tea, wellness giveaways, and some of my latest artwork!

301 W. North Bend Way, Suite 100C, North Bend
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www.northwestreflectionswellness.com
www.kinshipnutrition.com

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First Place in the Plein Air competition 2019!

8/19/2019

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My painting for the 2019 Railroad Days Plein Air Paint Out competition won first place this year! It was a lovely day to take to the historic town center with my easel and brushes, the old bank and hardware store made an atmospheric and dynamic composition. Well done to all the participants, there was a lot of great work this year! The city has purchased the original but prints are now available in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/716400448/print-snoqualmie-bank-watercolor

Thank you to Living Snoqualmie for the featured news story on September 10th! Excerpt as follows and the full article can be found here: http://livingsnoqualmie.com/beautiful-watercolor-featuring-iconic-snoqualmie-street-corner-wins-2019-plein-air-paint-out-competition/
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I managed to squeeze in time for another plein air painting during the festival of the Northwest Railway Museum, prints and original are available in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/716400932/print-snoqualmie-train-station-historic
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Featured guest artist at the Art Gallery of SnoValley

8/13/2019

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Through the month of August I am a featured guest art at the Art Gallery of SnoValley in downtown historic Snoqualmie, drop in if you're in the area! I am particularly excited to have work up during the ever popular Snoqualmie Railroad Days happening next weekend, I always look forward to the Plein Air paint out competition in conjunction with the event. Hope to see you all there!

ART GALLERY OF SNOVALLEY
Address: 8130 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Hours:  Open ⋅ Closes 5PMPhone: (425) 213-9321

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New solo show at Studio 202

8/4/2019

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New solo show is now up at Studio 202 Salon in Fall City! The boutique hair salon is in the heart of Fall City and I couldn't have asked for a lovelier place to display some of my work. The owner, Sarah, is very personable and passionate about hair (and art!) and I enjoyed the chance to meet her and hang some new paintings for her clients to enjoy.  A varied selection of my wildlife, botanical, and landscape watercolors are available for purchase, book your appointment today to have a premium salon experience and enjoy some local artwork.

SALON 202
4219 Preston-Fall  City Rd SE,
Fall City Washington, 98024

info@studio202salon.com  \  Tel: 425-222-4102
BUSINESS HOURS
T: 9am - 6pm  \  ​​W: 11am - 7pm  \  Th: 9am - 6pm  \  F: 9am - 6pm   
Sat: 9am - 5pm  \  Sunday & Monday: Closed

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Sunrise in the Foothills

6/20/2019

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I am pleased to share my latest work, "Sunrise in the Foothills". I took the reference photos for this composition on Christmas Eve morning last year; the sun rose so low in the sky as it does so near the solstice, creating beautiful long shadows across a dewy field with Rattlesnake Ledge rising proudly in the background. It is such a privilege to witness such magical moments in nature, it was a joy to bring the scene to life in watercolor.  
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Snoqualmie Wine and Art Walks

6/11/2019

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Summer is nearly here which means its art walk season!!

I am a proud participant of the Snoqualmie Finally Friday Art and Wine walks and have been for three years now.  The 2019 season kicked off on May 31st with an amazing turn out, I think they've added several new and very talented local artists this year and I hope I get to meet them all.  These are always very popular events so be sure to get your tickets early to enjoy the wine, food, music, and art!

The art walk is always the last Friday of each month from May through September in historic downtown Snoqualmie, from 6pm - 9pm. For more details on participating wineries or to buy tickets, please visit the website: 
https://www.finallyfridayartandwinewalks.org/

The next one is on June 28th, I hope to see you there!
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