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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Upcoming Napa Show

I've been trying to get out on the weekends and paint for the Napa Valley Art Festival that is happening at Copia on May 31st. The show runs from 10-4, and I'll be there, along with a few fellow Pixarians, Ernesto Nemesio, and Sharon Calahan, as well as a lot of the Sonoma Plein Air Regulars, including Paul Kratter, Randy Sexton, Kevin Courter, and Kim Lordier, to name a few. It should be fun, and there will be plenty of great art to browse. Here's some of my recent pieces that I'll be exhibiting in the show.

Late Spring
10.5 x 10" Pastel on Canson paper

Off Season
8 x 13" Pastel on Canson paper


Bystanders
10 x 10.5" Pastel on Canson paper


Dry Creek Crossing
8 x 12.75" Pastel on Canson paper


Diablo Afternoon
10.5 x 10" Pastel on Canson paper


March Morning
10 x 14" Pastel on Canson paper
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22 comments:

  1. JPApril 30, 2008 at 4:10 AM

    what a blast of luminosity. beautiful

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Bill,

    I find "Diablo Afternoon" particularly whimsical and exquisite. I am looking forward to see you again at this show. It is a double treat as I am also a huge fan of Ernesto's work. He has a way of capturing calmness and peacefulness in nature.

    I hope that you will bring watercolors to the show.

    BR,

    Charles
    cK

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  3. Benjamin PlouffeApril 30, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    your stuff blows me away Bill! I wish i were able to see these up close in person!
    Oh and By the way Thanks for the Framing Tips! Much appreciated!

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  4. belindadelpesco.comMay 1, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Incredible work. Love the color, composition, textures and tilted angles. Really Amazing.

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  5. TJMay 2, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Can't choose between these four - love them all. Wish I lived closer so I could see the Napa Show.

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  6. AnonymousMay 2, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    Man, those look fantastic, just sublime colour work!

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  7. GrantMay 3, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Hey Bill,
    These are stunning as is all of the work. I peek my head in every once in a while to see what's new.

    Are these all "en plein air"? Do you ever do studio paintings?

    Best,
    Grant

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  8. Bill ConeMay 4, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks all for the kind remarks and notes from places far and near. I am still amazed at the ability for artists to connect globally with the net.

    Charles: I will try and remember to bring my watercolors to the show. You will then see their true postage stamp scale, and sketchbook-y nature.

    Benjamin: Glad to help with framing tips on pastels. They are a bit of a pain regarding transport and exhibition, but I still think it is a worthy medium.

    Grant: The pastels in my recent post were all done outside. As the majority of my day job in film keeps me indoors, it is not only therapeutic, but instructive, to work outside. Nature is a great teacher, so working outdoors is an ongoing education for me.

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  9. UnknownMay 5, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    your pastel work blows me away every time! Thanks for sharing Bill!

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  10. FrancisMay 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Amazing work, Bill! Your art always inspires me. I'm interested in trying out pastels, but it is a tool that I know nothing about. I always wondered what kind of pastels you use. Do you have a combination of various types of pastels (such as soft, or oil) in one piece of work, or do you stick to one type of pastel per piece?

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  11. Marco BucciMay 7, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    All of these have enormous depth. The light is real. Thanks for posting!

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  12. Bill ConeMay 8, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Francis:
    I use a variety of soft pastels, such as Terry Ludwig, Unison, and Sennelier, as they are all compatible. I work on Canson paper, usually the color called 'twilight' or a 'tobacco' colored one, depending on the circumstance. I don't fix my work, as it changes the color and relative contrast.

    Some of my comment replies in January and February discuss materials in more detail.

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  13. FrancisMay 8, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Bill, thanks for the reply. I will check out your other posts about materials!

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  14. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Man, I really love how you did all these, Bill.

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  15. Vladimir BursaćMay 11, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    Wonderful art Bill! Congrats!
    All the best!
    Vladimir

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  16. dicetMay 12, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    amazing line up of paintings!

    I'll be there for the show!

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  17. Adam_PintekMay 14, 2008 at 4:01 PM

    Your work is always so inspirational.
    I especially like the one on top.

    Thanks for the post !!!

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  18. lorelay boveMay 15, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    Wow!!!.... Bill you are amazing! these are so beautiful
    so full of life! the light is amazing!

    thanks for your tips for the toy story book, I appreciate it!

    lorelay bove

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  19. UnknownMay 15, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    These are stunning!

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  20. Craig MackayMay 18, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Gorgeous work, Bill. Simply breathtaking pastel work. Thank you for filling up my inspiration's hot air balloon with one puff. Can't wait for more.

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  21. JJune 6, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    These are beautiful Bill.
    Your ability to really get that light is amazing. Such subtle stuff.

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  22. Jala PfaffJanuary 30, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I absolutely love your plein air work. I'm adding you to my blog list so I can check back in frequently. Cheers!

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