Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Painting for a Good Cause

My painting was juried into the Cascade AIDS Project Art Auction: pARTy

Quiet Contrapposto, Oil on Canvas, 20x24", Quin Sweetman, $1200
I'm happy that this painting will be sold to benefit a good cause. Cascade Aids Project helps in the fight against HIV/AIDS and also provides important services to people living with the virus. "We depend on the Art Auction not only to fund our work, but to build community in the fight against HIV and to keep awareness of the epidemic alive. This awareness is key to conquering the virus." Last year, 1,500 people attended the Art Auction. We always enjoy this gala affair immensely. Find out more and get tickets at: http://www.capartauction.org

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Long time, no blog ...

Local Color, St. Johns, Oil on Panel, Quin Sweetman

Here's a painting of my favorite bridge, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. I am showing this and five other  paintings at the Northeast Community Center this month, along with fellow Alla Prima Portland artist, Celeste Bergin. I'm always thrilled to show with Celeste as she is both very talented and a delightful person. Her beau, Dave Burbach is a wonderful photographer and very kind to document the hanging of our show and the ensuing shenanigans:

Quin Sweetman and Celeste Bergin at the Northest Community Center,
Portland, Oregon. Quin's paintings behind them.

Quin Sweetman and Celeste Bergin at the Northest Community Center,
Portland, Oregon. Celeste's paintings behind them.
Quin Sweetman and Celeste Bergin at the Northest Community Center, Portland, Oregon, through April, 1630 NE 38th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232 http://necommunitycenter.org/community/art/

Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9:00pm Sat: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - See more at: http://necommunitycenter.org/community/art/#sthash.sD8eiuGY.dpuf