Ojai Valley Landscape Oil Painting - California Impressionist Karen Winters
Ojai Valley View
11 x 14
Oil on linen on board
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This time of year always brings me feelings of nostalgia and reflection. Not only do the holidays recall memories of times past, and the imminent New Year prompting resolutions for the future, but my holiday birthday prompts another opportunity for stock-taking.
All things considered and the economy notwithstanding, I’m very satisfied with the events of the past year. I kept my commitments to paint more, to study hard, to enter more competitive events and to make the most of every art-related opportunity.
Here are some things I’m looking forward to in 2009
— a solo show, May-July at Gale’s Restaurant in Pasadena (Reception May 31)
— attending at least one week-long plein air workshop. More, if my schedule allows
— my annual fall show at Descanso Gardens (mid-Sept to mid-October)
— travel to new northern California locations for family visits and painting
— continued volunteering with the California Art Club, an outstanding organization
— getting involved with Oil Painters of America, where I was recently juried in as a new associate
— doing more local paintouts and sketchcrawls with friends
— selling at of local shows and festivals - including Sierra Madre, Pasadena ArtWalk, Montrose Art Walk and some new venues
— painting from time to time at a local figurative workshop
— doing more commissions, which I really enjoy
Goal Setting…
Good for you!! Hmmmmmm…. Guess I should either set some or feel guilty….
Happy New Year!!
Great post and great idea. I do this every year, goal setting, but last year I didn’t have a blog or a facebook page! So I better get busy. Happy 2009.
Looks like you have a terrific year ahead. Wonderful painting as always. And I’m looking forward to another year of seeing your beautiful work!
Karen, I love this painting. They just keep getting better and better! Have a fantastic 2009
Roz