http://artbyvinita.com artist vinita pappas Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:13:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I had a great weekend at the UVAA Summer Arts Festival. Thanks to all you came by my booth and thanks for all the sales! I'd write more, but I'm off to paint... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/06/great-time-at-the-summer-arts-festival/ Here is a recent painting that I painted at Mildred Kanipe Park outside of Oakland, OR. Posted via email from vinitapappas's posterous http://artbyvinita.com/2009/06/plein-air-painting-mildred-kanipe/ After working to get ready for the opening in January, I wanted to take some time to experiment with a few ideas I've had for paintings. I've been using acrylics for a couple of weeks now and I've really enjoyed the process. It's great to be able to layer and ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/03/my-newest-painting/ Thanks to everyone that came to my opening reception Friday night at Fisher's Flowers and Fine Art! There was an amazing turnout and it was great to see so many friends and to meet new people. A big thank you to Holly and to all the people helping to make the ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/what-a-wonderful-opening-reception/ FRIDAY NIGHT, Jan 23 is my opening reception at Fisher's Flowers and Fine Art. The reception is from 5-7:30 pm. The paintings are watercolor cityscapes of Roseburg and Oakland, Oregon. I hope to see you there! DIRECTIONS to Fisher's:  From I-5 Exit 124, go West on Harvard Ave for two blocks. ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/opening-reception-at-fishers/ I decided today to work on my website and change things up a bit. I've been using Revolution Themes for awhile now and I love them!  The themes are nice, clean and easy to use. The theme I'm using right now is called "Streamline." The theme has a lot to ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/using-a-new-word-press-theme/ I am looking forward to my show at Fisher's Flowers and Fine Art in Roseburg, OR.  The show will be all watercolor cityscapes of my local towns.  If you are in the area, you are welcome to attend the opening reception on Friday, Jan 23 from 5-7:30 pm. The show ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/solo-show-at-fishers-opens-friday-jan-23/ This painting is of a scene in Oakland. I really enjoyed the use of dramatic shadows to highlight the figures enjoying their lunch. http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/lunch-in-oakland-ii/ I was chosen to create the painting for this year's Greatest of the Grape Poster. The theme for this year is "Sip into Spring" so I went with a lighthearted piece. It is a step away from my normal painting style, but I had fun with it. I will be one ... http://artbyvinita.com/2009/01/greatest-of-the-grape-2009/ Red Dress at Market (sold) won the Grand Prize Award from Mirror Pond Gallery 2008 National Watercolor and Pastel Exhibit in Bend, OR. The painting will be on the cover of the Cascade Arts and Entertainment November 2009 issue. Red Dress at Market is based on the fish market in ... http://artbyvinita.com/2008/11/red-dress-at-market/