Scott Llyod Anderson - One Day Workshop

Saturday November 2nd, Lake Harriet Band Shell 10am - 3pm
2 hour demo/lecture followed by open painting with critiques and Hot Chocolate and Cider :)
This is an event for members who have paid their 2013 dues.

If somehow you're not familiar with Scott's work check it out at www.scottlloydanderson.com

Here is a Google Map link to the location http://goo.gl/maps/AJr5O

The FrameWorks Show details

Hi Everyone,
Here are the details for the OPM Fall/Winter Show at The FrameWorks Gallery. Each OPM member (that has paid the $35 annual due in 2013) can enter 2 works, they do have to be done plein air. There isn't a jurying process so what you drop off will be hung, however space is an issue so if you are entering a larger piece like 16x20 or bigger balance it with a 9x12 or 8x10 out of consideration to your fellow OPMers.
Thanks, Richard

These are the dates and times I received from Pam today.

Dates of the show - November 16th through January 4th.  Opening Nov 16th from 7 to 10 pm.
Drop off dates - Tuesday Nov 12th from 10 am to 9 pm or Wednesday Nov 13th from 10 am to 7 pm.
Inventory - Please bring a written inventory that includes title, medium and price.  Make sure it also includes all of your contact information.
Artists Statement - If you want one displayed with your work, please e-mail it to frameworksmn@outlook.com no later than 11/12/13.
Identification - Mark the back of each piece of work with your name and it's title!

OPM Meeting October 21st

Hi Everyone,

We are having an OPM meeting on Monday October 21st, 7pm at my studio in the Northern Warehouse Building. The address is 308 Prince #510 St. Paul MN 55101, the elevator is locked for the top 4 residential floors, call me at 651-295-0458 when you get on the elevator and I'll buzz you up.

If you have something you would like to put on the agenda, sent me an email at richard@richardabraham.com

Thanks,

Richard

Fall Outdoor Painters of Minnesota show at The FrameWorks

 

I spoke with Pam at The FrameWorks and got the firm dates for the Fall OPM show.

November 16th through January 4th with an opening on Saturday November 16 from 7-10 pm.

 

This show is for OPM members who dues have been paid for 2013.

 

Each member can enter 2 pieces in the show, plein air work only, which we have defined as started and at least 80 percent completed in the field.

 

Details on drop off dates will be coming, just wanted to give everyone the heads up.

 

Richard

 

 

 



OPM Meeting Monday August 26th

Hi OPM,
Time to attempt another meeting, I know it's tough during the Summer but lets give it a shot.
I'll open up my studio in Lowertown St. Paul Monday August 26th 7pm.

My studio is in the Northern Warehouse Building, 308 Prince St. #510.

If anyone has something they would like to see on the agenda, email me at richard@richardabraham.com.

Thanks,

Richard

Parley Lake Winery Event August 10th

Deb Zeller has graciously invited the OPM to paint at their beautiful winery this Saturday August 10th. This is the third year for this event and it's a lot of fun, plus we get a ticket for a glass of wine.

Remember not to park in the winery parking lot so customers have access.

See you there.

Directions in the link below

http://www.parleylakewinery.com/ParleyLakeWinery/Welcome.html

Arboretum Show Painting Pick Up

Hey OPM,

Got this from Keith Wilcock, info on the art pick up and nice comments on OPM members.

We plan to take down the OPM show at the Arboretum on Thursday, August 1st.  The unsold paintings will be available for pick up here at the gallery on August 2nd. We have limited storage space and encourage members to pick up their paintings at their earliest convenience.

We had some good feedback from Arboretum members and staff. At last count we had sold six paintings. In this economy, we think that is an OK result. Traffic at the Arboretum has been good this summer so the paintings were seen by several thousand visitors.

We will submit a bill for sold paintings to the Arboretum after the show comes down.  They usually pay 30 days after they get the bill, and as soon as we receive the check we will pay the artists. Thanks in advance for your patience.

We enjoyed meeting and working with OPM members. They were friendly, responsive and cooperative. We were happy to met some artists we had not known about before.

If any OPM members have questions or concerns, please feel free to call us.

Keith Wilcock
(952) 470-8118

OPM Meeting 7-10-13

OPM Meeting Wednesday July 10th

6:30 pm at Tom Dimock's studio

 

Immaginé Gallery

183, Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St. N.E.

Minneapolis, MN 55413

 

 

OPM Meeting June 3rd

OPM Meeting 
We are going to have a meeting Monday the 3rd of June, 7pm at Richard Abraham's Studio.

7pm
Northern Warehouse
308 Prince St. #510
St. Paul, MN 55101

(The elevator is locked, call 651-295-0458 to be sent up)

More on Arboretum Show

Dear OPM members.

Attached is a list of the artists, painting titles, mediums and prices for the Arboretum show Please let us know if you see any mistakes in name spelling, prices etc. We still need several artist statements, with a small photo if possible Please e-mail them to joe@wilcockgallery.com.
Thanks or your help.

Keith Wilcock
Wilcock Gallery
9(52) 470-8118

Preliminary list of artists, paintings and prices for “Outdoor Extraordinaire”

Richard Abraham “Wildflowers” oil $650

Richard Abraham “Lake Pepin, July” oil 1,100

Judith Anderson “Snowy Day at 9 Mile” oil 750

Michael Anderson “Potato Vine” oil 225

Michael Anderson “Globe Thistle” oil 175

Scott Lloyd Anderson “Dock on Slope” oil 2,300

Scott Lloyd Anderson “The Creek Below Minnehaha Falls” oil 1,450

Jerri Jo Brandt “Spring Iris” oil 400

Michele Combs “Shoreline Lilies” oil 995

Derek Davis “Sentry Over the Sled Dog Yard” oil 1,200

Derek Davis “Mountain Town” oil 1,500

Tom Dimock “Autumn – Minnesota River Valley” watercolor 600

Patricia Duncan “Catalina Shops” oil 450

Bridget Ertelt “Corner Garden” oil 250

Diane Foster “Corner in Chicago” oil 2,200

Diane Foster “Oranges and Lemon” oil 600

Tom Foty “Woman in Red” oil 1,500

Tom Foty “Wayzata Marina” oil 750

Laura Frykman “Frozen Falls Cascade River” pastel 700

Kristin Grevich “Peonies Watching You” oil 1,600

Kristin Grevich “August Color on Sugar Lake” oil 1,600

Marva Harms “Towel Dried” oil 500

Marva Harms “Mother’s Day Tulips” oil 550

CeCile Hartleib “Lyndale Gardens in June I” watercolor 300

CeCile Hartleib “Lyndale Gardens in June II” watercolor 300

Aaron Jacobs “Cherry & Spoon” oil 225

Aaron Jacobs “Gazebo” oil 225

Richard Kochenash “Redbud in the Japanese Garden” oil 750

Richard Kochenash “Shrub Roses at the Arboretum” oil 750

Donna Krska “Still Water at Sherburne” oil 575

Pam Kurtz “A Walk in the Park” oil 225

Tim Kurtz “Lupine House” oil 225

Donna LeBeau “Monday Wash Day” pastel 350

Cheryl LeClair-Sommer “The Long View” oil 425

Cheryl LeClair-Sommer “Big Ole’s Ice Cream Shop” oil 575

Diane LaMere “Country Road” oil 1,200

Kathleen Litwin “Hyland Park” oil 1,000

Susan McLean Keeney “Italian Gardens” acrylic 425

Susan McLean Keeney “Coastal Sunset” acrylic 275

Peter A. Mathews “Litomysl Farm” oil 300

Tom McGregor “Lion’s Park” oil 450

Marla Mullaney “Peaceful Easy Feelin” oil 850

Susan Novak “Custer, S.D.” oil 650

Jan Oxendale “Peonies in Gold” oil 350

Sandi Pillsbury (Gredzens) “Gentle Stream – Falling Water” oil 350

Christina Plichta “Burgundy & Pink Hibiscus” oil 340

Joseph F Reinke “Mounds Park Pines” oil 75

Elizabeth Scheele “Peonies at Sunset” oil 850

Elizabeth Scheele “Hay Bales at Sunset” oil 1750

Ginger Hansen Shafer “Spring” oil 800

Patricia Schwartz “The Creek” oil 9,500

Patricia Schwartz “Gracious Grapes” oil 875

Neil Sherman “Junk Yard Moon” oil 700

Christine Tierney “Wayzata Depot Garden” oil 525

Geraldine (Gerry)Tostenson “Carriage House Park” oil 300

Patricia Undis “The Original Holmsted” oil 390

Michelle Wegler “How’d We Get Here” pastel 348

Keith Wilcock “Dingle Bay – Ireland” watercolor 860

Ron Wilson “Raspberry Island” pastel 150

Letter from Keith Wilcock - Wilcock Gallery

Dear Richard,

Here is a progress report on the OPM Arboretum show.

Wow!  Forty three artists responded to the call and brought  82 paintings to the Wilcock gallery.  The quality is excellent. Joe and I had a difficult time deciding what to include.  As I mentioned, the Reedy gallery can accommodate about 50 paintings..  Because many of the pieces are small, we are pushing the total to 55 or 60. Everyone who entered will get at least one piece in. We eliminated some of the snowscapes in favor of flowers.  We had a few too many shades of green landscapes and tried to choose pieces that would represent variety. Several pieces were actually painted at the Arboretum.

We still need some artist statements for the binder in the gallery.  They can be e-mailed to us at joe@wilcockgallery.com .

It was fun meeting so many seasoned artists, seeing their art and learning more about their activities and careers.  We hope to see OPM members painting in the Arboretum, if spring ever really does arrive.

Questions or concerns can be directed to us at (952) 470-8118.

Keith Wilcock

PAPA show in Wausau this Summer

 

21st of JUNE 2013:

The exhibition Celebrating Summer opens at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI. More than 80 paintings by members and guests of the Plein Air Painters of America celebrate the solstice and the beginning of summer.

BRIAN STEWART, “Summer Fun” oil, 12x16

 

 

http://www.lywam.org/exhibitions/index.cfm?room=upcomingexhibitions

OPM Meeting May 1st

Hey OPM,

We usually hold our meetings on the last Wednesday of the month, however this month that is 2 days before the Spring St. Paul Art Crawl, so we are pushing it to the following Wednesday May 1st. Michele Combs has volunteered to host the meeting at her studio in the Northrup King Building.

7pm - Studio 391

Northrup King Building 
1500 Jackson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Here is a page from the NKB website that has directions from every part of the metro.

http://www.northrupkingbuilding.com/contact/directions

Blog Update

Hi OPM

I added a couple of features to the blog, just wanted to make you aware.
On the right hand column I added a list of plein air events with a link to more their websites, a list of other plein air groups with links, and a few cool online resources with links.

Richard


If anyone has a link they think I should add email me at richard@richardabraham.com

More Information on Jaques Art Center Plein Air Event

Hi OPM,

 

I'm sure many of you got the email from Angie Barnhart at the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin.

 

Their plein air event will be held July 17th to July 20th. The email had more information and a registration form attached to get a copy email jac@jaquesart.com

 

Elosie Butler Event Update

Hi OPM,

 

I've been in touch with Lauren Borer the Education Coordinator at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden & Bird Sanctuary.

 

She sent me this.
 

"June 8^th is a busy day at the Garden. The Urban Birding Festival will taking place that weekend with birding walks going on in and around the Garden. There will also be a family event happening near the Wirth Pavilion and within the Garden through In the Heart of the Beast Theater company called Fairies and Flowers.

 

I would like promote these event together since they are all happening on the same day. Do you have any images, logos, or photos that can be used to make a simple postcard or flier to be posted in our Visitor’s Shelter on our bulletin board."

So I'm putting it out there to send me a any images of wildflower paintings that I could send her along with the OPM logo. Please just send me one image, I'll send her 3 jpegs max. I just thought this would be better than Lauren getting 50 emails with images attached.

Thanks,

Richard
richard@richardabraham.com

Amana Iowa Plein Air

6th Annual Iowa Plein Air in Amana
CATIRI'S FRESH PAINT 2013
Labor Day Weekend

Artists Paint Amana
Labor Day Weekend - August 30th - September 1st
Artists paint various locations around the Amana Colonies.

http://www.catiriartoasis.com/pleinair.htm

Duluth Tall Ships Plein Air



 

Thursday July 25th 5-7pm

 

Duluth Art Institute

Meet in the Depot Great Hall

 

Work will be displayed in the Depot Great Hall

July 26th-30th

 

More information coming soon at

www.duluthartinstitute.org

 



 



Arboretum Show Update from Keith Wilcock

Hey OPM,
Just received this email from Keith, passing it on.


Hi Richard,

Regarding the Arboretum show:

Up to two paintings delivered to the Wilcock Gallery at 218 Water Street, downtown Excelsior, on or before April 15. They need not be all field sketches. Larger studio painting are also acceptable.  They should be framed with wires for hanging. (We can help if need be.) Artists will receive 3 month passes to get into the Arboretum for painting and to attend the show. We will also have them sign our consignment agreement which provides insurance coverage during the show..

We will hang the show , take it down, bill the Arboretum for sold pieces and pay the artists. We will hang the show May 1st and take it down July 31. We will make the final decision on what to hang but everyone who enters will get at least one piece in. No opening celebration on May ist.

We will celebrate on the June 2nd paint out.  On that day the Arboretum has also scheduled "Music in the Gardens", so there should be a good crowd of visitors.  At 4PM we will bring the field sketches to the Reedy gallery for a "show and tell".  There will be punch and cookies.  Perhaps you can give a brief presentation for visitors and OPM members on the challenges of plein air painting and OPM's mission.

Anyone with questions or concerns can call us at (952) 470-8118.

Yours,

Keith Wilcock

April Paint Outs

Harrison Park
1701 West 100th Street
Bloomington, MN

Wednesday April 10th 1:00 - sunset
Saturday April 20th 9:00 - 2:00

Grand Marais Plein Air Festival

11th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais
September 6-13, 2013

REGISTER to participate in the 2012 Plein Air Grand Marais. Download a registration form here or call the office to register over the phone (218) 387-2737.

http://www.grandmaraisartcolony.org/event.cfm?eid=2






Hey OPM,
At the risk of being accused of being on Ken DeWaard's payroll, just wanted to point out that Ken will judging the event and teaching a workshop post Grand Marais Plein Air. He's a nationally respected painter and I'm planning on attending. Just a heads up before it fills.

Richard Abraham




Essence & Design in Plein Air Painting 

September 14-15; 2 days; 9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ken DeWaard

Tuition:

$190.00
More info

Plein Air Survey

Hi OPM

This is from Wendie Thompson of the Wisconsin Plein Air Painting Assoc., I contacted her last week about some sort of future "Border Battle" plein air event MN vs WI and she loved the idea. She in turn asked if I would pass this survey on to the OPM membership. It's an interesting issue, and could impact local plein air events like Red Wing and Grand Marais, check it out.

 

Richard Abraham

 

 

Recently in the October-November issue of Plein Air Magazine, Editor Eric Rhoads suggested that the Plein Air community would benefit from the creation of a sanctioning body to rate Plein Air events.

In this article he suggested standards for running these events, in order to maintain the quality of work and sustain the interests of collectors. There will be a meeting to discuss this idea and the issues raised at the next Plein Air Convention being held in a couple of weeks.

In order to give the Plein Air community a voice at that meeting, some of my fellow WIPAPA members and I have created a survey that deals with these issues.

The survey is only 22 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. If this interests you, I urge you to take the survey and offer your opinions to the discussion.

Wendie Thompson

I've listed the original article here:

http://imgsrv.pleinairconvention.com/image/pace/UserFiles/File/PDF/PAMOctNov12PubLetter.pdf

After reading that, please take the survey:

Click here to take survey

Edge of the Rock Plein Air Event

This is the other plein air event that Derek mentioned at the meeting, it's in Beloit Wisconsin June 5th - 14th.

Plein Air Prizes total $4000

Edge of the Rock Plein Air is anchor feature for eleven days of art focused activities with culminating exhibit and awards on June 14.

Port Wing Plein Air

Here's another regional plein air event that was mentioned at last week's meeting.

http://portwingwi.com/?201402023061

New OPM Blog

 

Hi everyone, put together this blog to be more of a clearing house of information for members.

Aitkin Plein Air

I didn't see any information about the 2013 event on the site but here's the link to check
http://www.jaquesart.com/PleinAir.html

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Show

'Outdoors Extraordinaire'
May 1-July 31, Reedy Gallery, Oswald Visitor Center
An exhibit of landscape paintings by the members of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota (OPM), who enjoy the challenges and rewards of plein air painting. Presented by Wilcock Gallery and OPM.

April 15th is the deadline to drop off 1-2 plein air paintings at the Wilcock Gallery in Excelsior.
www.wilcockgallery.com

OPM will have a paint out at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Sunday June 2nd, be sure to get your pass from Keith Wilcock when you drop off you paintings.

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden OPM Event

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden OPM Event June 8th
Will share time and exact locations when available.
a link to map and information on the park http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1355

Robert Bonawitz One Day Demo/Workshop

Robert Bonawitz will be giving a day long demo/workshop for OPM members on May 11th.
9am at Crosby Park in St. Paul, bring your paints rain or shine.
here's a link to a map for Crosby park http://goo.gl/maps/aRYz2

To see more of Robert's work visit http://www.bobbonawitz.com/

Wayzata Art Experience

 

 

Wayzata Art Experience 6-22-13 / 6-23-13
OPM will have a booth with paintings displayed and membership information, OPM members are encouraged to paint during the event.
www.WayzataArtExperience.com

Fresh Paint

Open Air Painting Event

Visit the scene of the canvas,

Durand Wisconsin.

Where artists paint outdoors interpreting the beautiful landscapes of

Pepin County and this village on the Chippewa River.

May 15-19, 2013

For a registration form go to http://imaginationnation.org/category/gopaint/

Red Wing Plein Air Festival

DEADLINE for applying is April 2nd

Download an application at http://www.redwingartsassociation.org/plein_air.htm

 

2013 Plein Air Art and Music Festival scheduled for June 24 - 29

In plein air painting, artists paint outdoors and create pictures from an outdoor setting. Artists will paint around Red Wing and in the area during the week.

 

Tentative Schedule for 2013 Plein Air Events

 

Date	Event
Monday, June 24	Registration Artists' Welcome
Tuesday, June 25	Paint the Town (Red Wing) Artists' Picnic and Sunset Paint
Wednesday, June 26	Paint Scenic 61 Red Wing to Lake City Paint Central Park Concerts in the Park - Opening music event
Thursday, June 27	Paint the Valley - Along the Mississippi in Wisconsin Hager City to Pepin
Friday, June 28	Artwork Due by noon Judging by Scott Lloyd Anderson Cocktail Reception and Art Sale
Saturday, June 29	Mississippi Riverfront Quick Paint Public Reception for Gallery Show Opening Rolling River Music Festival

 

 

PLUS, Pre-Plein Air Workshop by Scott Lloyd Anderson

Friday night June 21 to Sunday noon June 23

RWAA invites you to learn from the 2013 Plein Air Judge Scott Lloyd Anderson in this weekend workshop for beginning and experienced Plein Air artists. Registration is limited. The $250 fee is payable to RWAA.

You'll learn:

• Create compelling light effects, and do them quickly

• Make your scouting more efficient and productive

• Help your paintings stand out from the crowd

Minnesota River Plein Air Event

 

Sign Up NOW!

Location: The Landing, Three Rivers Park

July 13 -21 (Painting Drop Off July 19)

Entry: Juried (Artist must submit 3 digital images)

Entry Fee: $35

Number of entries: 2 per artist

Prizes: Totalling more than $1400

Awards Venue: The historic town hall will display all entered paintings

and be the site for the awards presentation.

Quick Paint: A quick Paint competition will be held on July 20 at noon.

All artists entered in the main competition can participate.

Artists will have 1.5 hrs to paint on the banks of the Minnesota River.

 

Entry Deadline: May 10

http://mnriverartsfair.org/en/plein-air-competition
 

953-447-4733

greg@preslickastudio.com