Art by Arlen

Waiting For Rain

2011-12-31T10:47:00.003-07:00

This oil painting was completed in Oregon. However, it is an image that depicts the monsoon time in Arizona. It always appears to be "ready to rain" at this time of year and this is a theme I have used in several paintings.

Size of this painting is 14 x 16 unframed.

Rhone River

2011-10-07T15:37:00.003-07:00

The Rhone River is an image from a 14 x 21 watercolor. It is painted in watercolor, on canvas, protected with an acrylic finish, and mounted on a gray 8 x 10 board, ready to hang without further framing. This new method gives any collectors an opportunity to have several small images from an artist whose work they enjoy.

Checking the Saguaro

2011-10-07T14:48:00.003-07:00

"Checking The Saguaro" is a watercolor typical of the SW desert which may be covered with stately cactus like none other. Everywhere but none alike. Image is 14 1/2 x 21.

Tlaquepaque Shops

2011-10-07T14:17:00.005-07:00

A watercolor from Sedona of a Tlaquepaque doorway. The painting has depth that draws the viewer into the picture and offers a little mystery about what is to be found at the other end. It is one of those delicous paintings that is loose and juicy. Just what the artist wanted.

Cambria

2011-10-05T19:29:00.005-07:00

Cambria, California and the walkway along the beach is an artist's delight. This painting was done with a palette knife and has that fresh perspective of just having been done. A 4 x 6 canvas mounted on an 8 x 10 gray board is ready to hang without another frame.

Albertson's Park

2011-10-01T17:32:00.006-07:00

Albertson's Park is a city park established in Boise, Idaho possibly 40 or more years ago. It was developed as a refuge for birds of all kinds. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to walk or rest, located on several acres of city property. This is a 14 x 18 oil painting with an exquisite gold frame. All paintings in my collection are original, many painted on location and the majority of them are for sale.

Dry Dock Boats

2011-09-30T15:18:00.008-07:00

Boats at Alsea River, Oregon dry dock waiting for repairs. Size 12" x 12" gallery wrap, mixed media.

Charley's Garden-- Payette Lake

2011-09-30T14:54:00.003-07:00

Idaho's well-known Charley's Garden located on Payette Lake is a beautiful area of the canyon driving north through the mountains.

Southern France

2011-03-13T16:13:00.003-07:00

A watercolor painted from a photo by Sandy Marostica in her travels to the south of France. Sandy was a wonderful photographer and artist living in Boise, Idaho. I had asked her to take some photos for me when she and her husband Larry visited in France. Sandy was a great mentor and friend who visited in Arizona. She brought her shows to Scottsdale, New York and the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. She will be missed by the art community and her many friends.

Spring Tulips

2011-03-13T15:35:00.003-07:00

This image is from an acrylic painting just completed for a "floral" show. Hopefully it will be accepted. I need to crop it and will do so another day. However, I wanted to get it on the blog as several friends wanted to see it.

Devil's Elbow

2010-12-09T22:16:00.005-07:00

Painting on a sandy beach on the Oregon coast, you can see the Coast Guard house high on a hill. This was a picture that had rocks, cliffs and rolling waves. Just indicating how violent the ocean could be seemed enough as the focus was the Coast Guard house. This comes from my watercolor collection.

Amorgos, Greece

2010-12-08T22:24:00.007-07:00

Amorgos is one of the many Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. When I was in Greece painting, it was all about watercolor. It lends itself to watercolors which can be done on location making it unnecessary to bring home so many photos. It would be easy to translate this to oils, but it may not have the freshness of a watercolor. It's another wonderful place for an artist and I may go back and work harder since I wouldn't have to be a tourist the next time.

A Day In Venice

2010-12-08T22:11:00.003-07:00

This is the typical picture of Venice. I photographed the canal and have painted it several times. Adding the gondolas seemed to give it some life. Like most every tourist, I could go back to Venice and sit down and paint forever. It was a great pleasure to walk around, cross the bridges and take in the sights and sounds of this famous city. My pictures continue to get larger since there is so much one can put in them. This size is 24 x 30.

Payette Winter

2010-12-08T22:00:00.004-07:00

This is the beautiful Payette River in Idaho. The picture has been in my collection for several years and I decided it would be a fine Christmas card and letter this year. Probably I won't part with it but would be willing to make a giclee print available.
Size is 14 x 18.

CAPRI

2010-12-02T21:39:00.003-07:00

This is Capri, an edited picture that was taken from the coast of the island. It is a work in progress in that it needs more "cooling". It will be replaced by another picture this time......considered done. This is an oil painting 24 x 30 gallery wrap.

2010-02-09T22:01:00.002-07:00

. This painting comes from Tlaquepaque in Sedona, Arizona. The picture is on "loan" and
prints have been sold. It is one of those places that says, "paint me."

The Winery

2010-02-09T21:31:00.005-07:00

The Winery is from a series about Italy. It is a composite of photographs taken during a trip to Italy, images, imagined and real of beautiful Tuscany. The painting is in a collection in California.

The North Sea

2009-07-14T16:14:00.002-07:00

Traveling off the beaten path around England and Scotland one year was an opportunity to photograph and come home to painting. This is the "North Sea." It now belongs to my friend from England.

Athens Flower Stall

2009-07-14T16:06:00.004-07:00

This is a picture taken in Greece several years ago. The subject is one of my favorite men. I loved being there. This was taken with a telephoto lens and I made many adjustments in the flower stall, adding background and flowers everywhere.

The giclee is available. Size 16 x 20.

Franciscan Of Assissi

2009-07-14T16:01:00.004-07:00

The Franciscan priest is a portrait from a picture taken in Assissi. I always thought this would make a good painting. Maybe yes, maybe no. He needs some more work but for now............I think he's done. Comments are welcome.

San Miguel De Allende

2009-03-31T19:48:00.008-07:00

This Oil painting was done in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. The Plaqua is generally full of people, activities and music. It was a joy to paint there and bring images home to add to my collection. This image is 20x 26.

2008-12-05T14:43:00.002-07:00

A waterfall that is part of Thousand Springs on the Snake River in Idaho. It falls into a beautiful pristine creek that flows into the Snake River. It is located in the Nature Conservancy. With special permission John Killmaster and I spent a day painting this beautiful area. This is an oil painting taken from an original watercolor. Prints and cards have been taken from this image. I could return to this location and spend a summer painting. This is one of Idaho's most beautiful areas.

This Is Tuscany

2008-12-05T14:02:00.004-07:00

This is Tuscany. Although this is a composite of several images belonging to the artist, they are near Assisi and Chianti hills It's a reminder of the evening light, vinyards and farmhouses.

The gallery wrap is 24 x 30. Its companion, a painting in progress will measure 30 x 40. Both are unframed and ready to hang. This is a series of "Tuscany" paintings and other landscapes of Italy.

Yellow Umbrella

2008-12-04T19:46:00.011-07:00

Sedona
is a haven for
artists. This
painting was
a delight to paint.
One print was
recently purchased
and sent to California.
If you are looking for this
location you will want to
go to Tlaquepaque.

Celebration

2008-09-29T10:15:00.002-07:00

This is an oil painting of a composite of the desert near the White Tank Mountains.

Here Comes The Sun

2008-06-25T16:39:00.004-07:00

Oil painting - another desert image.

Having painted the "White Tanks", an area near Surprise, Arizona several times, this image continued to stay in my mind. The first painting was an evening scene, then two more developed suggesting early morning. It's an artist's gift to have mental images still available to do a variation on the theme.

Japanese Shrine

2008-06-25T16:27:00.002-07:00

A week in Kyoto provided the artist with many interesting subjects. This shrine was the best.

Pacific Coast Walkway -- Watercolor

2008-06-25T16:21:00.004-07:00

Near Cambria, California. It looks blustery, but in the summer can be beautiful.

This large Watercolor recently sold. So, it's back to Cambria and Moon Beach to paint. This theme has been used for several Oil paintings.

Evening Desert -- Oil

2008-06-24T15:48:00.007-07:00

In the spring, the White Tank Mountains are a wonderful place to hike and take photographs. Located west of Surprise, Arizona, it offers a wealth of information
for artists of the Southwest.

Coral Fantasy

2008-06-24T14:29:00.002-07:00

The painting shown was exhibited at West Valley Art Museum in Surprise, Arizona.

Color Of Music

2008-06-24T14:07:00.002-07:00

This acrylic painting was inspired by "Monet's Garden." The painting was sold to a New York collector.