UPCOMING WESTERN HERITAGE ART SHOW

Yes, it is time for the round of art shows to start again for the year. However I am not doing as many this year, just concentrating on the big shows. First up is the Western Heritage show in Great Falls the 14th thru the 18th of March one week from now. This show coincides with about 5 other shows in Great Falls, one being the previously known show "The Russell" which has changed name and organizers. Did that show for over 20 yrs. but am now looking forward to being a part of the Western Heritage group. They have run a very successful show for many years also.

I will be showing both my 2 very distinct styles of work, realistic watercolors and semi abstract acrylics. My Aussie rep lets me know that this is not easy to do but having a whole room to display my work and not having to share with another artist we will be able to hopefully make it work. Some art marketers tell the rep not to do this and only focus on one style but at this point in my career I hope people will accept that I am having fun trying something new and will see how it has added more depth to my realistic signature work. At some point I know the rep would like to just have a show for the semi abstract work to see how it would go, but we both think it would ned to be in a much more broad minded area. (we are a bit conservative around here and art tastes seems to run on more of the western/realistic style)

I will have a piece in the lobby show as well as the live auction.

What?       Western Heritage Art Show
When?      14th thru 18th March
Where?     Holiday Inn of 10th Ave, Great Falls, MT
Room?      # 233

One of the pieces I will have at the show. Come see us if you can and keep painting.

Workshop

Its about time for a new blog since I haven't done one for quite awhile.  Life does seem to get in the way while you're planning something else.

I am back in the painting mode and have started some new watercolors. More on them at a later date.

I will be teaching a watercolor workshop for beginners and intermediate painters February 3rd and 4th. If you are interested contact me at 406 495 9203.

In the meantime, keep painting.

Loren

Evening Glow Rooster

This watercolor was done a few weeks ago and I am really pleased with it.  Every once in awhile an artist nails one that is a real zinger and this one does it for me. It's light and airy and simple and just has a good feel to it. Enjoy and keep painting!

NEW WORK

This is one of my newest semi abstract acrylic pieces. It has been getting a lot of attention, very dramatic coloring, highlights to the fish make them really pop off the canvas.

finally a new post

Since we're finally settled in our new abode and studio my rep said it's time for a blog again. So I guess it is.
We're out near Montana City now and are really liking it . My studio is big enough now and we're seeing all kinds of birds and animals so it should be inspirational for some new paintings. At least one would think so.
Actually I do have some new ones done and they will be up on my web site shortly. Take a peek.
I'm also wanting to do another watercolor workshop but need to find the right place to do it. Hopefully I'll find one soon.
Some good news too. I just found out that my painting "Kingfisher" won the "President's Award" at this years MTWS show. So that's cool.
Keep painting!

Loren

NEW STUDIO

Expanding into a bigger studio and moving into a new residence as well. My studio will be a large loft area on the top floor of a neat log home that we found in the Montana City area just outside of Helena. Great light to work in with decks all round with great views. I will really be able to go wild with my semi abstract  acrylic work now. Yes I am letting my Aussie rep come with me, actually she has it planned out that I can live completely on the top level as it also has it's own bathroom/bedroom area as well as studio space. She states that the only time she will need to see me is when I want to eat. So bear with us as we will be in the throws of moving for the next three weeks and still doing art shows in between. PHEW! tired just thinking of it.

keep painting,

Loren

Shows and more shows

My rep is getting after me to do a new blog since I haven't done one for a month.  So I guess it's time.  We're in the middle of a string of shows that have us crisscrossing the state and boy is this a big state.  This weekend we're back in Big Sky, then back to the Flathead for the Polson show, then down to Virginia City for their show, then two weeks off and down to Ennis, then up to Red Lodge for their Labor Day show.  I,m worn out just thinking about it.

Needless to say I'm not getting much painting done.  I am thinking about some new ideas though.  Possibly some realistic acrylics along the lines of "This Bull's Mine".  We'll see how it plays out. In the meantime keep painting.

Loren