Little Paintings in time for the Holidays

It has been quite a pleasure to paint for this year's Big 500 show. These aren't the best photos of all of my little 8x8" pieces but you get the gist, and if you like one: get there early to snag it for only $40 in this benefit for Oregon Food Bank:

Mum Love, Quin Sweetman

Autumn by the Lake, Quin Sweetman

Becoming Real, Quin Sweetman

Portrait of C. Vu, Quin Sweetman

Dancing with Mum, Quin Sweetman

Redhead, Quin Sweetman

Men Can Be Pretty Too, Quin Sweetman

Back of Quin Sweetman Panels

Mums the Wood, Oil on Wood, Quin Sweetman

Panels in Quin Sweetman's studio

She Wore Her Vietnamese Dress, Quin Sweetman

Snuggling with Mum, Quin Sweetman

        All work created from life -- not photos -- in the Impressionist/Alla Prima tradition. I enjoyed setting up still-lifes of flowers, painting live models (and one landscape) and then pushing past what was in front of me to emphasize the colors, designs and patterns which appealed to me. I feel like these are my best works yet because I had so much fun creating them. This show of affordable art by over 500 artists benefits the Oregon Food Bank, so bring a can of food. (Also, next-door, the new OneDer Gallery features art of all sizes for $100-and-under.) Get there early:

Peoples Art of Portland and OneDer Galleries
Pioneer Place, 700 SW 5th, 3rd floor
Portland, Oregon
December 12, 2-9 p.m.

http://www.peoplesartofportland.com

Show Extended: Two Woman Show at Broderick Gallery

It's been quite a year! Here are a few of the nearly 50 paintings in our show this month at Broderick Gallery. Celeste Bergin and I have a two-woman show. I admire her work greatly. This will be fun and a wonderful opportunity to pick-up an original piece of art at a reasonable price.

Red Scarf, 18x14", Oil on Panel, Quin Sweetman

Emerging, Oil on Panel, 20x16, Quin Sweetman

Quiet Contrapposto, Oil on Canvas, 24x20, Quin Sweetman

Afternoon in Cathedral Park, Oil on Panel, 20x20, Quin Sweetman

Revolutionary, Oil on Panel, 20x16, Quin Sweetman

Morning Muse (North Umpqua River), Oil on Panel, 14x11, Quin Sweetman

Lambent, Oil on Panel, 14x11, Quin Sweetman

Coastal Mist, Oil on Panel, 11x14, Quin Sweetman

Beachy Girl, Oil on Panel,  14x11, Quin Sweetman

Beachy Day (Oregon Coast, Ona), Oil on Panel, 11x14, Quin Sweetman

Bowing, Oil on Panel, 14x11, Quin Sweetman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  

CONTACT:  George Broderick, 1318 Commerce Avenue, Longview, WA 98632

Ph: 503-703-5188 george@broderickgallery.com

ART EXHIBIT NAME:  A Year in Paint (Sweetman and Bergin two woman show)

EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION:

Broderick Gallery announces that Quin Sweetman and Celeste Bergin will have a two-woman show entitled “A Year in Paint” opening at the Broderick Gallery on November 6, 2014.

Both Sweetman and Bergin are Pacific Northwest artists who work mostly from life and direct observation. “A Year in Paint” represents key paintings completed during the past twelve months.  Many of the selected paintings were completed “en plein air” (outdoors, in the manner of the French Impressionists, often in one sitting). Interiors, figures, still life and some studio work will also be included in “A Year in Paint”.

Sweetman and Bergin are acclaimed artists with a breadth of experiences and tributes between them. Quin Sweetman is a noted oil painter whose work has been shown in numerous exhibitions including CW Lofts Minneapolis, Walters Cultural Art Center and the People’s Art Gallery among others. Celeste Bergin’s recent professional achievements include Curator for the Pacific NW Plein Air Competition 2014 and invited artist in Portland Art Museum's Paris in the Park event. She has won many awards and shown work in over 100 exhibitions including the Columbia Art Gallery, the Pittock Mansion, Portland City Hall and numerous galleries.

RECEPTIONS:

          First Thursday, December 4, 5-8 p.m.

           November 6, 6-8pmFirst Thursday, November 6, 6-8pm

           Artist’s Reception, Sunday, November 9, 1-6pm

The public is invited.

OVERALL ART EXHIBIT DATES:  November 6-December 31, 2014

LOCATION:  Broderick Gallery 1318 Commerce Avenue, Longview WA, 98632

Gallery hours: Tues. thru Sat. from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.

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About Broderick Gallery:

The Broderick Gallery is geared toward an interdisciplinary interpretation of art and committed to a culturally inclusive viewpoint. Exhibitions focus on international, national and regional art developments chiefly in the 20th century and seek to present the cultural and historical context of art. Hours are Tues. thru Sat. from 10 to 5 and by appointment. For more about the gallery and its artists, please see http://broderickgallery.blogspot.com/ or www.broderickgallery.com or call George Broderick, 503-703-5188

I Did a Big, Scary Thing

I applied to be represented in an important regional institution. It took me all day to get all the photos, bio, CV, etc., together in a professional manner and I made myself sick to my stomach for a bit. Must mean it matters a lot to me. Now it is done and I'm ready to enter the next big thing with less fear; I hope.

In celebration of this feat, I give you "Dahlias in Mexican Vase." 

Paintings with your Pint? Art Hanging Out in Bars this Month

Seems my art has found a way to reach the people this month. I am hanging in three local Portland bars/pubs. I think Bob Dylan would approve; Though none of them are in restrooms.

Gorge White House II, Oil on Canvas, Quin Sweetman

Leisure Public House (prior to happy hour)

Moody Marina, Oil on Canvas, Quin Sweetman

Goodfoot Lounge & Pub

Great Blue Heron, Oil on Panel, Quin Sweetman

Paintings with your pint?:

1) Leisure Lounge Public House:  I have 12 paintings in this friendly establishment in my North Portland neighborhood of St. Johns, http://www.leisurepublichouse.com/  Reception: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-7 p.m.

2) Biddy McGraw's Irish Pub:  Only one painting here as part of a group show; but a fun place to hear live music in SE Portland:  http://www.biddymcgraws.com/

3) Goodfoot Lounge:  I have eight paintings in the "88 Strong" show with 88 other artists; over 500 pieces of 8x8" art like the heron above, all only $50, in SE Portland:  http://thegoodfoot.com/gallery/

¡Carnaval!/Carnival Show at Woolley and Peoples Art Galleries

While I was away painting the Oregon Coast, my paintings were featured in two fantastical shows. We missed the opening events but you can still see this fun show thru Sunday:

¡Carnaval de Cuba!, Oil on Canvas, 24x30", Quin Sweetman

Harlequin's Carnival, Oil on Canvas, 20x16", Quin Sweetman

¡Carnaval!/Carnival Show at Woolley and Peoples Art Galleries

Carnival: A multi-media exhibit celebrating everything that surrounds the classic and modern romantic traveling carnival: circuses, clowns, bearded women, amusement rides, freak show and side show acts, jugglers, etc - really anything to do with the idea of CARNIVAL.

This is a joint partnership gallery show between Peoples Art of Portland Gallery and Mark Woolley Gallery at Pioneer (next door to each other), celebrating 2 similar themes: Carnival (sideshow/circus) at Peoples and Carnaval! (the festival of dance/masks) at Mark Woolley at Pioneer Gallery.

3rd Floor, Pioneer Place

700 SW 5th Ave., Suite 4110, Portland, Oregon 97204

http://www.markwoolley.com/

http://www.peoplesartofportland.com/news.html

Makers Dozen Show

Saturday evening's show reception at People's Art Gallery was a lot of fun. Thanks to all who made it out and the well-wishes from those of you who could not. I sold "Boyfriend" (featured in the previous post) and had some wonderful feedback from fellow artists and even my mentor, Erik Sandgren, about the direction my paintings are heading.

 

Quin Sweetman, "Artist"  and "Evening Light" (two of 11 paintings left)