Now Showing at Fine Line Designs

It's an honor to be able to say that my art is now available in one of the premier galleries in Door County, Wisconsin. I've been visiting Fine Line Designs Gallery (http://www.finelinedesignsgallery.com/), north of Ephraim, for several years, and finally got the courage to submit my portfolio for consideration. Here are a few of my paintings that are now available there:

 

"Fireflies" by Kathleen Eaton

on the far wall of this pretty vignette

 

Three more paintings in the stairwell leading upstairs.

I have a total of eleven paintings at Fine Line Designs, so please ask to see more if you don't see them all! Thank you for your support!

New Gallery Representation

I've been just about crawling out of my skin in anticipation of delivering work to new and current galleries for the upcoming summer season. After painting like crazy, and traveling even more, I'm happy to announce that I'm now represented by five wonderful galleries. See where they're located by clicking HERE. Most recently added are Kelly Galleries in Woodbury, MN and Hudson, WI, and Fine Line Designs Gallery in North Ephraim, WI (Door County). I'm happy to say that all of the galleries I am represented in have a nice assortment of my paintings.

 Field of Sunflowers, 20x48, Now available at DCF Art Gallery, Grosse Point, MI

 Baby Blue Eyes, 24x36, Now available at Kelley Gallery, Woodbury, MN

Strong Falls, 18x36, Now available at Kelley Gallery, Hudson, WI

 Fish Creek Marina, 11x14, Now available at Fine Line Designs Gallery, Ephraim, WI

Some Days Are Better Than Others

Day 17 - This wasn't one of those good days. (Smile) Weekends are particularly challenging for me when it comes to this 30 Day Challenge. I chose a subject I've painted several times before, with a twist. I like the concept, and the composition, but I felt rushed. I either need to paint smaller or just give it a rest on busy days like this. I hope you're having a great day!

Reflecting

11" x 14"

Available by contacting

kathleen@kathleeneatonart.com

http://www.kathleeneatonart.com

Painting Fast

On Saturday I participated in my third annual Dockside Quick Paint in Fish Creek, WI. This annual event is in conjunction with the week-long Plein Air Festival sponsored by the Peninsula School of Art. The energy is contagious and the joy of painting with other artists is invigorating. Between 100-200 artists each year gather in about a 4-block area, surrounded by curious onlookers. A horn blows at 9am, and the artists must create a painting from a blank canvas in two hours. At 11am, the horn sounds again, and brushes must be put down.

I enjoy talking with people when I paint outdoors, but this competition is nerve-wracking. Most of the observers understand that, and stand back to watch the paintings come together, talking in low tones about the progress. It can be very encouraging to hear whispers of "look at how she did that" and "I love how the light hits there." Because of the size and detail in this work, I chose to work mainly with a pallet (or painting) knife with thick paint. The outcome is a much "looser" work than I normally would do, and it helps me to skip the detail and paint quickly.

I have to admit, I was shaking at the start, and was pretty focused throughout most of my effort. This is the first year that I painted right up to the second horn, and wished I had a little more time. I may have bitten off more than I should have with the complication of this piece in such a short time slot, but all-in-all I was happy with the outcome. And someone else was happy enough with it to buy it at the reception that evening. I hope they realize that oil paints can take a long time to dry!

Here is my painting, "Linger." It depicts a lovely little coffee shop in downtown Fish Creek, WI - in the middle of Door County. Thank you to all the volunteers who help make this event successful!