I recently returned from the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show. It was refreshing, inspiring, and humbling to have a painting among the chosen. Very few wildlife pieces - you could count them on one hand. The show consisted of 150 paintings, most were still lifes and landscapes.
A wonderful landscape is Calvin Liang’s Gondola, Venice. The subtle lighting and brilliant use of oranges and yellows is unfortunately not apparent in the image on the web.
http://www.howardmandville.com/Pages/OPA/OPA%20pg2.html
The still life which caught my eye was Elizabeth Pruitt’s Lilacs and Lace. The soft edges were masterfully handled.
http://www.howardmandville.com/Pages/OPA/OPA%20pg7.html
In addition to the show reception, we had seminars throughout the day including an insightful oil painting demonstration by judge, Jeff Watts.
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