Thursday, August 25, 2011

New Events and Paintings

I'M WATCHING YOU

20 x 16 oil on panel

KAT'S FARM

11 x 14 oil on panel

plein air

WINTER SETS IN
11 x 14 oil on panel

EVENTS

1. The Unitarian Church in downtown Portland juries in one artist per month and I am fortunate to be the one for the month of September. They are located at SW 12^th and Main in downtown Portland. Use the North entrance, at the corner of SW Main. There is free church parking across the street to the South.

This is a one-man show with over 40 paintings on the 60’ ART WALL that is dedicated to fine art. I hope that you can drop by on any Sunday in September between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM ...or by appointment.

Char and I will be there on the 18th.

2. I am very pleased have 11 paintings displayed and to be in the company of the fine Plein Air painters who are showing their work in this new venue. Below is the press release for Kruger Farm’s new SE 23rd and Hawthorne location. This is a new concept in food and entertainment inspired by the many open air neighborhood markets of Italy, where the locals shop daily with their favorite vendors for the freshest ingredients. There will also be a Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday September 4^th with live music, food, art, and more.

Char and I will be there on Friday, September 2nd.

3. Finally, we will be traveling to Colorado for the Richard Schmid Auction, Labor Day at Rist Canyon.

Two paintings: one in the silent and one in the live auction.

16th Annual Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction. http://www.richardschmidauction.com/

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

New Post as of 8/9/11

"BRANDING TIME"

24 x 36 oil on canvas

"TOGETHER AGAIN"
14 x 11 oil on linen panel

This painting has special meaning for me as it is my impression of the site where my mother's ashes were spread last weekend. The Little Laramie River was a favorite spot for both of my parents during their fishing and retirement days. My dad, Don, died in 1991 and his ashes were also scattered in the Little Laramie River. In my mind, their spirits are joined and they are, "TOGETHER AGAIN"

Friday, July 22, 2011

Invitation to FIRST THURSDAY in AUGUST and my latest studio painting

"According to Northwest Light"

A juried group exibit of Plein Air paintings by the members of Portland Plein Air & Studio Painters

Juror: Catherine Gill

Artist's Reception: First Thursday August 4, 2011, 6-9 pm

Albina Community Bank in the Pearl

430 Northwest 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97209-3113, 503-445-2150

I feel fortunate to have two paintings in the First Thursday event above. I hope that you can join us.

PORTLAND HORSE, COUNTRY IN THE CITY

24 X 36 Oil on Canvas

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

UPDATE July 13, 2011

Below are recent plein air paintings done on Sauvie Island. Fun time painting with other artists.

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday 7/14/11, at Kruger's Farm on Sauvie Island for the farm's weekly BBQ, Band, Berry Pick, Hay Ride, Paintings, etc. http://www.krugersfarmmarket.com/

OFF TO THE WEST 11x14 oil on linen panel

FAMILY FUN, U-PICK, 16x20 oil on linen panel

HERE COMES THE SUN, 11x14 oil on linen panel

STRAWBERRY PICKIN, 11x14 oil on linen panel

SAUVIE ISLAND FARM - WEST, 6x8 oil on cotton panel

Saturday, June 18, 2011

UPDATE 6/18/11

Please plan to join us on Sauvie Island 7/14/11 for Kruger Farms Summer Concerts on the Lawn, FARM TUNES. Portland Plein Air Artists have been invited to paint and display their work for sale. Food, beer & wine, music and art...plus a beautiful spot. I hope that you can make it out. www.krugersfarm.com

Recent paintings below

MOUNTAIN MIST

20 x 16 oil on linen panel

NFS (this painting will be in the Richard Schmid auction on Labor Day)

studio painting (a made up location from my Colorado memories)

KRUGER'S FARM LOOKING WEST

11 x 14 oil on linen panel

plein air painting

HIGH WATER ON SAUVIE ISLAND

11 x 14 oil on linen panel

plein air painting

Monday, June 6, 2011

Update 6/6/11

OLD COUNTRY 1

11 x 14 oil on linen panel

                                                                SAUVIE ISLAND FARM
                                                                11 x 14, oil on linen panel

                                                         BRIGHT WILLAMETTE DAY
                                                              14 x 11 oil on linen panel

OLD COUNTRY 2
11 x 14 oil on linen panel

David L. McBride Fine Art

New plein air paintings and upcoming events

Posted: 30 May 2011 05:50 PM PDT

New Events and Updates

Richard Schmid LIVE Auction...I am pleased to have a piece in the upcoming Live Auction in Colorado on Labor Day. Especially gradifying to know that Richard hand selected all of the participants. Please check out http://www.richardschmidauction.com/

Recently juried into the Portland Art Museum Gallery. The Rental Sales Gallery Summer Show will be from 5:00PM to 8 PM on June 17th. View works by newly admitted artists and enjoy light refreshments. 1237 SW 10th Ave
I hope that you can drop by.

For the month of June, I will have 9 small paintings at the US Bank on NE Weidler just North of the Lloyd Center.

For the months of May and June, Celeste Bergin and I have paintings at the Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters 7901 SE 13th Ave Portland, Oregon 97202.

Tualatin Wildlife Refuge, a plein air painting "FOR THE BIRDS" below, will be on display for the month of June.

Finally, I'm looking forward to a one-man-show for the month of September. This juried event will have up to 40 paintings and is on the 50 foot Art Wall at First Unitarian Church in downtown Portland. More on this as later. http://www.firstunitarianportland.org/our-programs/music-arts

WHERE THE BLACK TOP ENDS
16 x 20 oil on linen panel