S. SMITH-DUGAN OIL & GOUACHE PAINTINGS

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:14:00 +0000

My show 'California Bay Area Paintings' is on display at the Graniterock Cupertino Design Center from January 4 to May 5, 2012.

Wine and cheese artist reception Saturday January 14, 2012, 4p.m. - 6p.m.

Holiday Reception at the Los Gatos Museums Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:32:00 +0000

You're Invited!

Join us for our 2011 Holiday Gala on:

Thursday, December 1
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Los Gatos Museums Gallery
24 N Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA

View the works of over 50 artists (of which I am one!) while enjoying festive refreshments.

Hope to see you there ~

New Class, New Work, New Show!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Starting in January 2012, I'll be joining the faculty at the Triton Museum of Art, teaching 'Beginning Oil Painting' for adults, and young adults. I am really excited about this class! We will have great fun and cover a lot of ground while discovering the joy and beauty of oil paint. See Winter Session Class Schedule for a class description and registration information.

New Work in the Los Gatos Museums Gallery: I have several new paintings on display, including California plein air work, and a painting from my new Calfornia coastline series!

'Mission Carmel'
Oil on Canvas
12 x 12

Upcoming Solo Show: Graniterock Design Center in Cupertino, CA., has invited me to show my work in their gorgeous design center from January 3, 2012 through May 7, 2012. On display will be new paintings from my California coastline series. Stay tuned for more information regarding opening reception!

'West Cliff Crash'
Oil on Canvas
24 x 36

"Art in the Garden" definitely an affair not to miss!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:55:00 +0000

What a great event and wonderful experience it was! I'm not sure which was more fun - painting and hanging out at Yamagami's or sipping wine and viewing the end results - beautiful paintings by the five contributing artists. Either way, I have to say the event was a big success.

Both the Triton Museum of Art and Yamagami's Garden Center went out of their way to make this a beautiful and inviting event. Delicious appetizers, wine, beer and the most gorgeous and healthy plants in the valley - what more could you want!

'Lavetera'
Oil on Panel
SOLD

Silent Auction

George Rivera
Executive Director at the Triton Museum of Art

My Yamagami inspired paintings

Silent Auction

Frank Bette Art Center and Triton Museum fundraiser at Yamagami's

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Opening reception for the "En Plein Air - Alameda and Beyond" - August 5 - October 1 - was held last night. Beautiful show, great plein air paintings of the Bay Area. I have four paintings in this show.

Next Thursday is "Art in the Garden - An Affair Not To Miss!" Paintings I did while on location at Yamagami's nursery will be part of this upcoming event.

And - new work in the Los Gatos Museums Gallery - Be sure to check out some or all!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Last week I had the great fortune to paint at Rocky Point, just off hwy 1 in Big Sur, California. The weather was perfect - no wind, cool temperature and just enough overcast in the sky to let me see colors clearly without the need for an umbrella. (Which, btw, recently broke on me when the wind picked up my easel and sent everything flying, including my pallette and turps...)

Anyway, back to Rocky Point, where I firmly planted myself between car and hill and had the best seat in the house! Out of this session came 2 paintings that I am offering at auction, see links below. I hope you enjoy the paintings.

Cyprus at Rocky Point
Oil on Board
8 x 8
SOLD

'Rocky Point Blue'
Oil on Board
10 x 8
SOLD

Happy Birthday America!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:47:00 +0000

When the suns shines bright, and the tomatoes are plump, you know it's summertime! And sometimes there's nothing better to eat than a home grown tomato picked straight from the vine with an added dash of salt.

In celebration of our country's birthday, I am putting up for auction this original oil painting of a home grown tomato with a starting bid of .99!! - You - the bidder - will determine final price.

If this proves to be as fun as auctions can be, I'll list more small originals in the auction format.

Happy 4th everyone ~

"Today's Tomato"
Oil on Board
12 x 12

SOLD

Happy Father's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:06:00 +0000

'Alameda Cat'
Oil on Panel
11 x 14
click to buy print

New Work

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:43:00 +0000

Since the weather has been so awesomely lovely, I have been out painting at various spots around the bay. Below are 2 paintings completed on location, en plein air, at the Presentation Center in the Santa Cruz mountains.

'Presentation Pond'
Oil on Board
16 x 12
Click to buy

Jesus
Oil on Board
12 x 12

Detail of Jesus statue

Pinwheel Succulent

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:32:00 +0000

Another take on the 'Garden Bouquet'.
Stay tuned for an update on my Etsy store, where I will offer originals and prints for sale.

'Pinwheel Succulent'
Acrylic on Board
12 x 12

Garden Bouquet

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0000

How great to get to stroll through your yard and find such cool flora as this! I wish knew the name of the orangey-pink star shaped succulant that really set this arrangement apart, not to mention the aromatic rosemary, and budding ornamental plum. Very fun.

'Garden Bouquet'
20 x 16
Acrylic on Canvas

Valentine Orchids

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:16:00 +0000

I painted these while visiting mom. She sketched a portrait of Stephen Levine, while I painted the gorgeous orchids on her dining room table, and wild doves gobbled up birdseed from the feeder which hangs on a crepe myrtle outside her dining room window.

'Valentine Orchids'
Acrylic on canvas
12 x 24

New Work in the Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:10:00 +0000

Still Lifes, Florals and Chickens! Must be Spring in the air, come see my new work on display at the Los Gatos Museums Gallery. I always find it a treat to visit the gallery and enjoy the variety of art on display. I'll be adding a new painting this week as 'Sunflower Bouquet' just sold.

Meyers Lemons I & II
12 x 12
Framed

The Married Life
11 x 14
SOLD

Sunflower Bouquet
12 x 12
Framed
SOLD

Show at Filoli

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:56:00 +0000

I have been invited to participate in the current teacher/student art show at the Filoli Mansion in Woodside, CA. Paul Kratter is an excellent plein air painter who has held workshops at Filoli. While there we gained access to paint in the formal gardens as well as the surrounding acreage full of magnificent California Oaks. It is always a treat to visit Filoli and see it in the different seasons.
http://www.filoli.org/special-events-and-exhibits/art-exhibits.html

Autumn Light Cool Fall

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:46:00 +0000

The best day painting is better then than the worst day painting, which is better than the best day staying home. I can say that because for the past 2 weeks I have been domestically dutybound...

This morning was blissfully calm, quiet and cool down in Coyote Valley, just north of Morgan Hill. The smells from some wild weed were delightfully aromatic, and the Canadian geese were apparently happy as clams honking loudly while flying overhead and presumably heading south.

The Feed Shed
Oil on Board
8 x 10

Coyote Valley Oak
Oil on Board
9 x 12

Art at Axis

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:35:00 +0000

Several of my paintings are currently on display at Axis - the upscale new luxury high-rise community located in downtown San Jose. My large urban landscapes paintings look great in the welcoming lobby, and more paintings are hung in 'The Gallery in the Sky' on the penthouse floor. The views from up-top are amazing!
You can view the lobby work during regular business hours and early evening. Ask the receptionist for a tour of the penthouse to see more.
Axis - 38 N. Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110 • 408.297.9888

Fresh Paint : Artist Reception and Show

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:20:00 +0000

My work is included in this show. Opening reception September 16, 2010, 6 - 8 pm. Come see the beautiful paintings and hear poets recite their inspirations from our work!

The Town of Los Gatos Arts and Culture Commission

Presents:

Fresh Paint
By the Los Gatos Plein Air Painters

Founded by Nick White eight years ago, the

Los Gatos Plein Air group now boasts award-winning

artists painting in a notoriously challenging mode. This

exhibition features recent, never previously-exhibited art

work, entirely executed in the open air and on location by

12 artists, especially for this venue.

Curated by Jade Bradbury
September 9 – Nov. 4, 2010
Town of Los Gatos Council Chambers

110 East Main Street, Los Gatos

Reception: Sept 16, 2010
6 – 8 pm in Council chambers

Poetry reading & Refreshments

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5 pm

New Paintings

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:35:00 +0000

'Christmas in August'
Oil on Board
16 x 12

'Old Tractor in the Woods'
Oil on Board
16 x 12

'Red Tug at Aldo's'
Oil on Board
16 x 12

These paintings will either be available at the Los Gatos Museums Gallery, or at an upcoming show in the Los Gatos Town Council Chambers. Check back for details.

Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:37:00 +0000

What an event! Alameda has much subject matter for the out-of-doors plein air artist. I painted the ships, a turn of the century Victorian home, an old IH pickup truck, palms at the yacht harbor, an old warehouse, portraits of fellow plein air artists, and more. Debra Owen, director of the Frank Bette Center, along with her many volunteers, provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere that included an artist welcome dinner, BBQ, and plenty of food and drink. The weather was good, a little wind, some coastal morning fog, and lots of afternoon sunshine, what more you could you possibly want!

Paintings are on display through the month of August at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.
Reception August 6, 2010, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Frank Bette center.

'Three Amigo's' finds new home with Alameda artist patron.

My paintings on display at Town Center, Alameda.

'Three Amigo's'
12 x 16
Oil on Board

SOLD

'1000 Grand Street'
8 x 10
Oil on Board

'Summer Palms'
9 x 12
Oil on Board

SOLD

'Portrait of an Artist'
(Alfredo Tofanelli)
12 x 9
Oil on Board

Painting a portrait of artist Ulrich Gleiter

Frank Bette Plein Air PaintOut

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:21:00 +0000

Tomorrow marks Day 1 of the Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout. I'll be painting Monday thru Friday in Alameda, CA. as one of fourty artists selected to paricipate in this annual event.

Come to the Plein Air Art Exhibit & Sale on Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Alameda Towne Center (Park Street at Otis Drive) Alameda.

This is sure to be a fun, challenging, and notable experience!

Painting in Occidental, California

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:13:00 +0000

'Old Timers'
12 x 16
Oil on Canvas

Heritage Orchard, Saratoga CA.

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:13:00 +0000

'The Old Apricot Tree'

14 x 11

Oil on Board

'Heritage Orchard'

11 x 14
Oil on Board

I have never been drawn to paint orchards, so was a little reluctant to try my hand at it. I was out of my professional plein air boards so brought some inexpensive canvas panels I've had lying around my studio. Not feeling any pressure from my 'inferior' panel, I blithely jumped into painting an old gnarled tree with a moody sky. Before I knew it, I was lost in my painting and having a great time painting an orchard.

When I finished the first, I decided to take on a broader orchard view, and hence came painting number 2, 'Heritage Orchard'. One of the things I love about plein air painting, is how connected I become to a subject once I've painted it. I suppose it can be likened to sharing a wonderful picnic with someone in a beautiful spot, making that spot forever special.

VENITE AD ME

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:05:00 +0000

'VENITE AD ME'
Oil on Board
16 x 12

Venite ad me, come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Yesterday I had the fortunate opportunity to paint on the campus of Santa Clara University. Immediately I spotted this statue of Jesus and went to work. Just as I put the finishing touches on this painting, it started to rain. The experience was all rather sublime.

Painting the Davenport Bluffs

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:00 +0000

'Looking South'

Oil on Board

16 x 12

'Looking North'

Oil on Board

9 x 12

Painting the ocean's cliffs is a thrilling experience, there is something so ravaging wild about standing at cliffs edge whilst attacking your canvas with daubs of lucious oil paint!

Davenport is a great little town situated on the Pacific Coast about 10 miles north of Santa Cruz. Dividing the ocean from town, is Highway 1 which winds up and down California's stunningly beautiful coastline and rugged vista views. Davenport's single coffee shop and bakery is loaded with delicious pastries, and a full on coffee bar, just the right ingredients to fuel and charge ones batteries for a day of painting en plein air!

My easel awaits ~

Duck Weed Pond

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra Smith-Dugan) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:21:00 +0000

'Duck Weed Pond'
Oil on Board
16 x 12

With a storm threatening the skies above, and a brisk breeze whipping round my legs, it made for a chilly and exhilarating day of painting en plein air at the Presentation Center in the Santa Cruz mountains.