Monday Morning Painters at the M.A.C. Sept.6 to Oct.3

ABRAMSON GALLERY

Monday Morning Painters
Celebrate the Joy of Painting En Plein Air

En plein air is a French term meaning in the open air. At the time when the Impressionists, circa 1870, were first beginning to experiment with plein air effects, Winslow Homer also was discovering sunlight and atmosphere which he thought could be only found in nature.

Monday Morning Painters is a group of plein air painters that was started over a decade ago by Sonoma County artist, Patrick Fanning. The group paints mostly throughout Sonoma County. Inspiration is found in the vineyards, rolling landscapes, barns, cows, cliffs and ocean, among other scenes, which result in works that are varied and seen from each artist's unique viewpoint.

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Laura's Tiger

These tiger eyes are going to be watching my grandkids, and their mom & dad.
Copyright Susan Moore

Inauguration

This painting is based on a picture I took while watching the inauguration on tv. The shutter on my camera has a delayed reaction so it went off just at the moment the shot changed from the people to the flag, and caught a wonderful double exposure. Previously on exhibit at the Santa Rosa Finley Center through November '09, this painting is currently on long term exhibit in the library at Geyserville Education Park.
Copyright Susan Moore

Llama at the Gate

On my first day out with the Monday Morning Painters, I had an adventure with a horse, determinded to be painted. This is his friend, the llama. After all this time, I'm finally getting around to painting from some of the photos I took. I think I will try painting the horse again. The first one was kind of a joke. Currently on exhibit at Mendocino Art Center.
Copyright Susan Moore

Sunset

Same cow, different scenery and time of day. On exhibit this month at Rochioli Winery in Healdsburg.
Copyright Susan Moore

I never thought I'd ever see a purple cow

One thing I love about this painting is the view and fresh morning colors are so typical of Sonoma County, it reminds me of home whenever I look at it, and driving around the valley here, reminds me of this painting. It is in a show at the Mendocino Art Center this month. It just sold. Now the Llama is in the MAC show for the duration.
Copyright Susan Moore

California Girls, maybe

This one has attitude. Looks like gossip is happening. On exhibit at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 2009.
Copyright Susan Moore