New Workshop that I will be teaching in San Clemente, California

PLEIN AIR IMPRESSIONISM

A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP with ESTHER J. WILLIAMS

 

"Bay of Crystal Cove", oil on linen panel, 16x12

You will learn how to start and complete a poetic, plein air impressionism oil painting in this one-day workshop focusing on seascapes. In the studio, you’ll be introduced to the principles of composition, values, perception of light and color, how light creates form, atmospheric perspective, and the organization of mass and form. You will learn how to create gestural brushstrokes to give texture & feel. Finally, you will learn how to appeal to the emotions of the viewer through the properties of paint. Studio and Outdoors.

 A lifetime student of art, Esther has studied fine art, art design, architecture, and fashion history in schools from New York to Los Angeles. Over the past 10 years she has focused on the study of California Plein Air Impressionism, joining the San Clemente Art Association, the Laguna Plein Air Painters’ Association, the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association and the California Art Club. Her work has been shown and sold in juried art shows, galleries, and festivals. Her artwork has won numerous awards.  She is eager to share her knowledge, experience, and unique painting style with others! To see more of Esther’s work, please visit her website at www.estherjwilliams.com 

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP: Meets Saturday March 31, 2012

10am- 4pm $100

Class Meets in the Studio and then Outside for Plein Air Painting

Held at San Clemente Art Supply 1531 N. El Camino Real 949 369-6603

New Exhibitions for January 2012

Accepted into the California Art Club exhibition "Iconic California" is my artwork "Bay of Crystal Cove" 16x12, oil on linen, framed $500. The show runs from January 13 - May 15, 2012. Opening reception is Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 4-6pm.  The exhibition and reception is being held at the Altadena Town & Country Club, 2290 Country Club Dr., Altadena, CA 91001.

Also, two of my artworks were accepted into the next Socalpapa (Southern California Plein Air Painter`s Association) exhibition. The show, "Best ofthe Best" starts January 4, 2012 and ends Feb. 26, 2012. Opening reception is January 7th from 4-6pm at the art gallery Socalpapa on 300 E. Bay Dr, Newport Peninsula, CA.

 

"Laguna Oasis" 14x11, oil on linen, framed - $475

"Sycamores Backlit" 16x12, oil on linen, framed - $475

I wish you a Happy New Year!

New Exhibition at Socalpapa Art Gallery

I will be in attendance at this opening reception held at the Socalpapa Art Gallery this Saturday, September 17th.  The art gallery is located on the Newport Peninsula at the Balboa Fun Zone adjacent to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.  Time is 4-6pm.  The exhibit includes juried selections picked by signature artist Jeff Sewell from our Southern California Plein Air Painter`s Association (Socalpapa).   I have two pieces hung in the show and two pieces not framed in the art bin.

Ventura Cypress, 8x10, $350 framed.

This image above shows the location that the plein air artwork was painted at in Ventura, CA.

"Serene Reflections"  8x10, oil, $350 framed.

The image above shows where it was painted en plein air on location.  Hence the title of the exhibition.

Above artwork is "Beachcomber Diner"  6x8, plein air oil  $200.  Available in the art bin at the Socalpapa Art Gallery.

The above painting is "California Palm",  another 6x8, plein air oil.  Available in the art bin also, $200.

If you are in the vicinity of the gallery, stop by and view the exhibition.  Here is a google map of the location.

Rags to Riches Stamp from Zazzle.com

 Rags to Riches Stamp from Zazzle.com
This was approved by the US Postal regulations! One of my artworks, now can be used as a stamp to mail your letter, cards and packages! Booklets available online at Zazzle under my account, visions2art! A sheet of 20 is $20.25.  Click on the above link to take you there directly.  You will see exactly how it appears as a stamp with the US and zigzag die cut border!   So cute!

Beachcomber Martini Time, new plein air impressionism oil painting

"Beachcomber Martini Time" is a wonderful new work from my recent vacation at Crystal Cove Cottages.  It is 16"W x 12"H.  Oil on linen panel.  I painted this on location, it took three days of working in the same spot at the same time of day.  That is because of all the detail, if it were an easier composition, it would be a one day painting.  A customer of mine was asking why artists do not paint the Beachcomber restaurant there.  I soon knew why, to paint it full on erases the beach atmosphere that it overlooks.  Well, that is the reason why people love this place so much, it sits right on the beach.  So, I thought, "How do I capture the Beachcomber, the Crystal Cove setting and a bit of the blue ocean it overlooks?  I came up with two angles, one that is south of this spot and this one that looks back at it from the north side.  Now, we got atmosphere and the Beachcomber restaurant, plus it is Martini time.  The black flag is raised on the flag pole at martini hour which is about 5pm everyday.  It is a ritual that everyone loves.  I got to loving it as I observed the little saluting ceremony each day.  Happiness and beach bliss.  Cheers!  This is on hold for sale approval already.

Spring Fair & Art Festival, Country Style Hoedown!

Just letting you know of an art fair I will be in next weekend.  I`m in booth space #29.  I will have a full display of my original art for sale.  This should be fun for anyone, there is so much happening there.  See you!

Ironstone Vineyards "Spring Obession" Art Show & Sale

The two above oil paintings of mine were accepted into the Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys CA.  The paintings are Veil of Oaks 6" x 6" and Santa Margarita Lake 14" x 11".  The show begins March 5 and runs through May 8, 2011.  It is more than an art show, they have live music, culinary events and tastings.  People come all the way from San Francisco annually for this happy event.