In Alla Prima Portland: Show of Painterly Paintings from Across Region

Alla Prima Portland has teamed up with Art Factors to present a show that offers Alla Prima paintings* from all over our region within the last year. Thirty-five artists were invited to show in the first Annual Alla Prima Portland Invitational Group Show 2014 and I'm thrilled to have been included.

You are cordially invited to join us on First Thursday:

Reception: First Thursday, June 5, 2014, 6-9pm

Coastal Rocks at Yachats, Oil on Canvas 6"x8", Quin Sweetman

Overall show dates: June 5- July 3, 2014

Art Factors 7035 SW Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97219

*(Alla Prima translates from Italian to "at once".
An Alla Prima painting is usually started and finished in one painting session, but the term is also more loosely applied to any painting done in a direct, expressive style, with minimal preparation).

Sunflowers in Window Light, Oil on Canvas 24"x18", Quin Sweetman

I've been busy painting!

 "After Edgar Payne's Eucalyptus Grove," Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman

"After Robert Henri's Catharine, 1913", Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman,  2013

 Stream, Crown-Zellerbach Trail, Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman

"After Monet's Bodmer Oak, Fontainebleu, 1865" Oil on Panel, 8"x8", Quin Sweetman, 2013

Polka-Dotty, Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman

Female Figure, Oil on Panel, 8"x8", Quin Sweetman

"After Renoir's Woman with Cat, 1875", Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman, 2013

Mt. Hood from the Wildlife Refuge, Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman

"Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge", Oil on Panel, 8x8"

"After Nicolai Fechin, Father", Oil on Panel, 8x8", Quin Sweetman

Male Figure, 18" x 14", Oil on Panel, Quin Sweetman (In Broderick Gallery)

Sunny Side Up, 11" x 14", Oil on Canvas/Panel, Quin Sweetman (in US Bank Show)

Okay, those were a lot of work; to make and to post! Let me know if you'd like to know more about any particular piece.  Please see them in person, if you can:

1) Broderick Gallery, "Holiday Shindig", Sunday December 8, 1416 Commerce Av, Longview, WA, 2-7 p.m. Join us for the party and sale.  Show remains up through late December.

2) US Bank, thru December 28, NE 16th and Weidler, Portland: Open M-F, 9-6 p.m., Sat, 9-2 p.m.

3) Peoples Art of Portland and Mark Woolley Gallery  "Big 400" Show, $40 8x8"Art, Cash/Carry, December 14, 2 pm, Pioneer Mall, Downtown, Portland.

All my Best,

Quin

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/

Tomorrow with Quin at Maison des Artistes!

Tomorrow evening my Art is featured at the unique new gallery/boutique, Maison des Artistes. 

Would love to see you at the opening, if you're around, 5-8 p.m.:

Maison des Artistes

599 A Avenue

Lake Oswego, Oregon

971.302.9856

                                                   (Regular shop hours are Tues- Sat, 11-6)

Please join us for an evening of fun! Will be a gorgeous evening with​​ the patio open, plus drinks, food and entertainment. 

Friday, July 5th!