tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10851655456512099172024-02-07T22:18:54.825-08:00Pushing PaintArtblog of Julie RikerJulie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-30557324878092455612017-07-27T04:47:00.001-07:002017-07-27T04:47:45.154-07:00Star Barn Article<br />
Here is an article in Outdoor Painter about my paintings from the Star Barn Raising Festival.<br />
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I was honored to be commissioned as the onsite painter for last weekend's Star Barn Raising Festival.</div>
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The Star Barn is a significantly historic barn, built in 1860, that sat along rt.283 between Harrisburg and Lancaster. It has long been a favorite site for painters, photographers, and lovers of nostalgia. The barn was purchased by a private owner last year and has been moved, along with it's outbuildings, piece by piece, to it's new location in Elizabethtown where it will be preserved as a venue for weddings and events.</div>
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I was asked to create 2 paintings, both 24x36, depicting certain actions in the reconstruction. I kept thinking that the original barn raising may have had a few sketch artists, as not everyone had a camera back then.</div>
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The festival was well attended and I was able to talk to many people about my painting. I was surprised that so many people relate to this barn in a personal way. </div>
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At one point, an Amish teen boy (maybe 13) stood and watched me paint for about a half hour. He asked a lot of questions about what I was doing and seemed very interested that I was painting just from observation - what I was seeing. I thought that was a neat moment - art bringing together 2 very different people.</div>
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painting #1 showing some of the outbuildings and the raising of the bents</div>
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painting #2 captured the lowering of the cupola into the structure by crane</div>
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Last week I painted in Cumberland, MD for the Mountain Maryland plein air event. It was my first time visiting this area. I loved the steep hilly town and the rural outlying areas. Much of this rural area is economically depressed which is sad to see, but makes for great painting subjects. I had the opportunity to paint in an abandoned silk mill in Lanaconing which closed in 1957 and was left intact.</div>
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"Rose Hill"</div>
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"1937 McCormick Deering"</div>
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I had a great time last week as a participant in the Finger Lakes Plein Air event in Canandaigua, NY. </div>
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I really stretched myself by working a bit larger than I usually do in plein air, choosing unusual subject matter, and did some hiking into a gorge to find a secluded waterfall. </div>
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I was delighted to receive an Honorable Mention Award for my painting of the campfire which I did for fun one night with no intention of entering into the competition.</div>
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Here are some paintings from a recent trip to Texas. I went with 5 other artists and we stayed on a ranch an hour and a half West of Austin, near Llano. It was beautiful landscape, much different from what I see and paint around Pennsylvania. </div>
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Blue Bonnets and Prickly Pear</div>
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I was happy that we had a brief little snow storm last week. It was just enough snowfall to make everything pretty - and it wouldn't be winter until I got to paint a snow scene :)</div>
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On Saturday I did a 3 hour demonstration painting at Smith Custom Framing, where I have a featured exhibit through the month of February. I chose to paint the piano in the gallery. It was fun to observe all the reflections in the shiny black surface and translate them to paint. That is the reflection of my drop cloth and legs in the front of the piano.</div>
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The exhibit will remain hanging in the gallery through the month of February.<br />
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I have a featured show for the month of February at <a href="http://www.smithcustomframing.com/" target="_blank">Smith Custom Framing</a> , New Cumberland, PA</div>
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I recently participated in Bethany Beach Plein Air, Delaware. It was a challenging few days with hurricane like conditions, so finding sheltered painting locations was a priority.</div>
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I was honored to receive Second Place for my painting "Dune Path", and an Honorable Mention for my 2 hour Quick Draw, "Sand and Sea", as well as sell 3 paintings from the event.</div>
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Last week I participated in Plein Air Chincoteague. It was my 6th year painting for the event and I am always amazed to find new and more beautiful scenes to paint.</div>
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Two of these paintings sold at the Saturday evening exhibition and the other two I consigned to Flying Fish Gallery on Main Street, Chincoteague.</div>
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Painted last week for Plein Air Richmond, I was happy to receive an Honorable Mention for this piece.</div>
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Painted at Finger Lakes Plein Air for the 2 hour Quick Draw Event, this painting won the People's Choice Award and sold at the event.</div>
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Here is another painting from Wayne Plein Air, painted on an overcast morning at Philadelphia's famous Boathouse Row. This piece sold at the preview party but is still on exhibit - along with my other paintings from the week - at Wayne Art Center, through June 23.</div>
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I was honored to be included among 32 talented artists selected to participate in Wayne Plein Air last week. </div>
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We had 5 days to create paintings within 20 miles of Wayne, PA. It was fun exploring the area, rich with historical buildings, farms, and urban areas...I even ventured into Philadelphia.</div>
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All week the weather was gray and a bit drizzly. I was frustrated with the flat light. On the last day the sun finally came out and I painted this piece. </div>
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I was thrilled that judge T. Allen Lawson chose this painting for the Plein Air Magazine Award.</div>
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This and ALL of the paintings from the week are on exhibit at the <a href="http://www.waynepleinair.org/exhibitions/2016-plein-air-exhibition/" target="_blank">Wayne Art Center </a>through June 25.</div>
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Last week I participated in Paint Snow Hill, held in the charming town of Snow Hill, MD on the Eastern Shore. It was a great event and fantastic area to paint with endless subject matter. I found myself drawn to the many forgotten and decaying structures which conjured up feelings of sadness - but also mystery, and spoke to the power of time and nature over things of man. I was honored to receive Artist's Choice for Best Body of Work as voted by my peers.<br />
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This was painted last week at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, a historic village.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-53142072049991033402016-02-27T07:54:00.001-08:002016-02-27T07:54:29.150-08:00Brandywine Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had a nice visit to the Brandywine Museum yesterday, followed by a painting session along the muddy creek. I think I was inspired after seeing the Andrew Wyeth paintings - his strong light/dark contrasts and muted colors.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-83979940910687407702016-02-25T06:24:00.003-08:002016-02-25T06:24:51.125-08:00Uncorked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My most recent painting, "Uncorked", is now available at 2nd Floor Gallery in Mechanicsburg along with 7 other new paintings.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-65031160089872242582016-02-22T07:19:00.000-08:002016-02-22T07:24:10.088-08:00Snowy Sycamore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was painted on McCormick Road along the Yellow Breeches after our most recent snow fall. This may be the last of my plein air snow scenes for this year...spring is coming and the snow is melting.</div>
Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-67717911084803522392016-02-13T07:14:00.000-08:002016-02-13T07:14:44.107-08:00First Place!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a bitter cold night last night, but I am happy I braved the weather to attend Carlisle Arts Center's opening of the "Yellow" show. I am honored that juror and Messiah College Art Department Chair Brenton Good chose my painting for First Place! </div>
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I painted this en plein air in a friend's garden on a much warmer day.</div>
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The "Yellow" show will be on display through March 12.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-17084403182883189632016-02-06T14:14:00.000-08:002016-02-06T14:14:09.278-08:00Capturing the snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Two of my most recent pieces, painted in the week following snowstorm "Jonas" which dumped a record breaking 29" of snow on our area. Now, one week later, most of this snow has melted so I am happy that I was able to capture it.</div>
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These paintings are now available at Art & Soul Gallery, Lemoyne. Art & Soul is located above the West Shore Farmer's Market and is open on Friday and Saturday or by appointment.</div>
Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-73896135758823901542016-01-25T13:18:00.003-08:002016-01-25T13:18:49.897-08:00Blue Shed in the Alley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday's snow storm covered my area with over 28" of the white stuff. We spent all day yesterday digging out. Today I painted in the alley behind my house.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-86360721654069947992016-01-13T15:10:00.002-08:002016-01-13T15:10:55.421-08:00Teapot And Artichoke<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been trying to push through the winter doldrums and find some motivation. Painting with friends always seems to get me going, so today I went to my friend Cecelia's studio and we painted still lives together. What fun!</div>
Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-32147151840295129052016-01-08T20:58:00.001-08:002016-01-08T20:58:28.861-08:00Tina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is from today's 5 hour pose figure session.</div>
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I am really enjoying figurative work lately.</div>
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Julie Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257218578401919276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085165545651209917.post-37905518615509331092016-01-02T14:06:00.001-08:002016-01-02T14:08:47.865-08:00Sunday Morning, Shipoke<div style="text-align: center;">
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Finally added some finishing touches to this painting which was started a few months ago in Shipoke along the river. I've just delivered it and 2 other works to <a href="http://www.galleryatsecond.com/" target="_blank">Gallery @ 2nd</a> where it will be part of the multi-artist 'Burg Exhibit which opens with a public reception on January 14 and runs until March 2.</div>
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If you would like to see more of my work please visit my website <a href="http://www.julieriker.com/" target="_blank">www.julieriker.com</a></div>
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