"Sarasota Winter Salon"

"Dockside" 14x11 oil on linen

This is one of the paintings that was recently included in the M Gallery Winter Salon in Sarasota Fl. Information inquiries to cwagner@mgalleryoffineart.com . This painting was a plein air painting done at one of the many boat docks in Maine.

"The Buoy Shed" 9x12 oil on linen

Another on location painting at Willard beach Me. This is the first time this little painting has been in an exhibit.

"Sister Shrimpers" 9x12 oil on linen Plein Air study.

"The old Mattress Factory" 12x16 oil on linen This painting was painted in last years Paint the town event in St. Petersburg Fl.

"Untitled" 12x16 oil on linen. This painting was painted as a step by step demo. http://www.mgalleryoffineart.com/

"Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art 2011"

"Morning Star" 16x20 oil on linen will be included in the

2011 Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art Exhibition.

April 21, 2011 7-9 PM Salon Preview (during Artwalk)

April 22, 2011 6-9 PM Salon Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.
http://www.scottsdalesalonoffineart.com/

"Salon International 2011"

"In For The Night", 16x20 oil on linen will be included in the

2011 Salon International Exhibit.

April 1, 2011 6-9 PM Awards Banquet RSVP

April 2, 2011 Exhibit Opening and Reception Open House 10 AM-5PM

& Reception 5-8 PM

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"Fisherman`s Dock", 16x20 oil on linen, will also be included in the

"Salon International Exhibit".

"2011 Third on Canvas in Naples Florida"

Two beautiful days on third in Naples flordia. I created two paintings that included a figure from start to finish each day. The streets were full of curious people enjoying the great weather, stores, food , etc. Met some nice folks.

This is the painting start on my first day at Gattle`s Plaza. I finished this on Monday and painted another one Tuesday. I believe there were forty artists invited to participate in this.
http://www.thirdstreetsouth.com/thirdoncanvas.html

This is the begining of the painting that I painted on the second day,Tuesday, in Naples. This painting ended up in the Auction. I`m amazed at the number of folks that come out for this street event. It was a fund raiser for the Children`s Hospital this year, so it was definately a worthwhile effort. This was my second year in "Third on Canvas".

"Studio Clutter"

Unfortunately, my studio is becoming very cluttered with paintings and frames.....but fortunately on the otherhand, I am being somewhat productive and with upcoming shows and events.....I guess that's a good thing. In these two shots, all of these are in different stages of finish. Some are complete, and some need more, and the ones that are deemed worthy in my mind, are destined for one show or another. So far, the numbers are good.....just hope the paintings will be as well!

It`s nice to be able to look at paintings in frames as they are being painted, if one has that luxury. Many of these that are in frames are not finished, but sometimes if they really look good at certain stages (in the frame) it can keep me from overworking a piece. This is certainly not a rule, and doesn`t always work.

The Portrait Society of America 2011 Members Competition First Place and Honorable Mention awards.

"Summer Afternoon" was awarded First Place in the Landscape with Figure category of The Portrait Society of America`s Members Competition. I am delighted to be recognized in such a strong field of work. Check it out at, http://www.portraitsociety.org/ .

"Roger" also recieves an honorable mention award in the Non-commissioned category of The Portrait Society of America`s Members Competition.

"In For The Night"- six step demo.

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Step 6. Finished painting

This is a 16x20 oil on linen, "In For The Night". This painting for me, is about the late afternoon light on the boat, and the reflections in the water. That along with what I think is a beautiful shape of this particular work boat. This is another Maine painting. Boats, water and light are some of my favorite things to try and capture in paint. This piece will hopefully look better when it is varnished and the uneven shine of the oxidation process is eliminated. I always prefer to shoot the work after it is totally tried. This painting is still very wet.