Artistic Renderings

Art Glass - 12 New Sculptures!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:53:00 +0000

I just created 12 glass sculptures / paperweights ...the most I've done in one session. These make wonderful Christmas gifts...a gift that can be past down from generation to generation!

Shipping and handling (U.S. Only) is included in the price.

Make sure you click on the photo for a larger, more crisper view.

To purchase through PayPal, just click on the drop down menu below. Then select the color and code of the glass you want...then click on the PayPal logo.

If you do not want to use PayPal, you can email me to arrange payment at: cougs1@harbornet.com

Make sure the one you select is not already sold. There may be a case where multiple buyers want the same piece - if that happens, the first one to purchase the piece will get it. The other buyers will have their PayPal accounts credited.

Pictured above:"Blue Swirls" (B1) - 5.00"x3.75" - $85.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Black Beauty" (BW1) - 5.00"x3.75" - $85.00

There is a lone piece of red glass frit in this piece, which gives this one a very unique quality!

Pictured above: "Fire" (F1) - 4.00"x3.75" - $75.00 - SOLD

Pictured above: "Purple Pleasure" (P1) - 5.00"x4.00" - $85.00 SOLD MP

Pictured above: "Purples" (P2) - 4.75"x3.50" - $85.00 SOLD LS

Pictured above: "Purple and Lavender" (P3) - 4.00"x4.00" - $85.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Magical Greens" (G1) - 3.50"x3.75" - $75.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Green Swirls" (G2) - 5.00"x3.50" - $85.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Teal and Greens" (G3) - 4.00"x4.25" - $85.00 SOLD

Pictured above: "Red and Amber" (R3) - 5.25"x3.75" - $85.00

Pictured above:"Reds" (R2) - 5.00"x3.25" - $85.00

Pictured above: "Red Passion" (R1) - 5.25"x4.75" - $85.00

To purchase through PayPal, just click on the drop down menu below. Then select the color and code of the glass you want...then click on the "Pay Now" button.

New Glass Scuptures

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:26:00 +0000

"Magical Reds" - 4.75"x3.75" - SOLD

"Blues & Purple IV" - 5.25"x4.00" SOLD (EL)

Creating glass sculptures is quite an experience. Having the glass go from a molten state, to the final form, is something everyone should see or do. If you have the chance to stop by a glassblowing studio, or hot shop, you'll witness an amazing process you'll never forget. I've created around 60 pieces now, and every sculpture seems to take on a life of it's own. You never really now how the colors turn out, until they have been in the annealing oven, and cooled for 24 hours...the wait is sometimes agonizing!.

Those that have purchased one of my glass pieces come to realize that the glass is so much better when viewed in person. What a ray of sunlight does to the glass is pure magic!

Both pieces have been SOLD.

Be sure and click on the images for a closer look.

HDR Photography - My First Attempts

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:46:00 +0000

HDR Photography is also known as high dynamic range photography. HDR photography is the process of combining 3 or more exposures of the same image. The idea behind high dynamic range photography is to highlight the best exposure for different parts of the same photograph. HDR photography typically works best in outdoor settings, or settings with a wide range of light and color.

The 1st photos in this post were taken at the West Hylebos Wetlands in Federal Way, Washington. The last photos were taken at Alder Lake near Elbe, Washington.

To all my "Plein Air" artist friends - using an HDR photo reference is pretty close to working on location!

I'm still learning how to create these HDR photos, and I'm having a blast doing i! I'd love to know what you think! Make sure you click on the photos for a better view!

Chinook Pass and Mt. Rainier

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Dominated by majestic Mt. Rainier at every turn, this All American Road traces the historic Naches Trail trading route between Enumclaw and Naches. At 5,430 feet, Chinook Pass marks a dramatic change in the landscape, separating the dense cedar and fir forests on the west side of the Cascade Mountains from the massive basalt cliffs of the Columbia Plateau on the East side. This byway is known for its history, the beauty of Mt. Rainier, and the many outdoor recreational opportunities it offers. The Federal Highway Administration honored Chinook Pass as an All American Road in 1998.

Be sure and click on each photo for a larger view!

The Great Prosser Hot Air Balloon Rally

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:46:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of attending my first balloon rally last weekend in Prosser, Washington. All I can say is that it's an explosion of color that everyone should enjoy. The following are just a few of the photos I took at the rally.

Ballooning in Prosser started 20 years ago when balloon pilot Ted Wirch came to town to give his in-laws a balloon ride. During Ted's flight over Prosser he realized just what a beautiful place Prosser really is. He decided there and then that he had to tell other balloonist about the great flying there was to be had in the skies over Prosser.

Make sure you click on each photo for a closer look. Enjoy!!

Cars, Cars, and more Cars!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:44:00 +0000

This past Saturday I had the opportunity of photographing some of the world's rarest automobiles at the LeMay auto show in Parkland, Washington. Make sure you click on each photo for a larger, more detailed view.

About LeMay – America’s Car Museum®
America’s Car Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the LeMay Collection of automobiles and memorabilia, along with vehicles and artifacts it may acquire. The LeMay Collection was recognized in the Guinness Book of World records as the largest privately held car collection in the world. At its peak, the collection was in excess of 3,000 automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and other vehicles, plus more than 30,000 pieces of related 20th century Americana. Plans are under way to build a brand-new museum campus in Tacoma, WA to feature 1,000 cars and memorabilia. More information is available online at http://www.lemaymuseum.org/

Pioneer Square Alleyway

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:55:00 +0000

This is a little different for me...a soft pastel abstract cityscape. It's 11x14 on pastel board. Would love to know what you think...good or bad! :) Click on the image for a larger view.

Vote for My Photo!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Oops...the official voting doesn't start until September 16th. I now realize you are only rating my photo so it can be considered for the final competition :)

This Fall, Aaron Brothers is celebrating the beauty of American life! There are so many truly spectacular things about our country and our lifestyles - from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty to a family picnic on warm summer day. Aaron Brothers is celebrating America's spontaneous moments and great monuments.

My photo "The Astoria-Megler Bridge" is my entry into their contest. You can rate it as many "stars" that you think it's worth at the following link:

http://showusyouramerica.com/uploads/651

Thank you for rating it! Wish me luck!

The New Mexico Landscape - In Color!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:54:00 +0000

Many of you enjoyed my earlier black and white shots of the New Mexico landscape...well it's even more beautiful in living color! Many of these were taken along the famous Turquoise Trail. I hope you enjoy these - I'd love to know which one is your favorite. :)

Be sure and click on the photos for a larger view.

The Astoria-Megler Bridge

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:23:00 +0000

With the fog rolling in - I was able to get some wonderful captures of this magnificent bridge!

The Astoria-Megler Bridge, which was formally dedicated August 27, 1966, stretches 4.1 miles from Astoria, Oregon, across the mouth of the Columbia River, to Point Ellice, Washington. Its construction was an impressive feat. The bridge’s main span is 1,232 feet in length, the longest “continuous truss” in North America.

Remember to click on each photo for a higher resolution view!

Red Chevy Truck

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:36:00 +0000

These are two different versions of a classic red Chevrolet truck photo that I took in Cannon Beach last weekend. Tell me which version you like, I'd love to hear from you!

If you look really close, you can see me in the reflection on the bumper! :)

Click on the photos for a higher resolution view.

Celebrating Freedom - Surreal Fireworks!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:20:00 +0000

I took this 2 years ago...I loved how the ground lit up and took on an almost surreal look, like a painting!

For those photographers out there - just a note about shooting fireworks...if you have this function on your camera, turn on "Noise Reduction". It's used to eliminate noise in the dark areas of long exposures. I've had a lot of success using that feature. The one drawback using this function, as in this case, was that I had to wait 10 seconds for the function to eliminate any noise before I shot another photo...but I think the wait was worth it!

Camera: Canon Rebel XT
Location: Pullman, Washington
Time and Conditions: Partly cloudy
Mode: Program AE - Shutter Priority
Focal Length: 18-55@35mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter: 10 sec
ISO: 100
White Balance: Auto
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Gates - New Mexico Style!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:46:00 +0000

Here are some more scenes from sunny New Mexico...I hope you're not getting tired of all these beautiful captures, but I just had to share! :)

Here are some very unique and colorful gates. Enjoy the views, and thanks for stopping by!

Make sure you click on each photo for a higher resolution view.

Windows - New Mexico Style!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:23:00 +0000

Here are some more scenes from sunny New Mexico...comprised of some very unique and colorful windows. Enjoy the views, and thanks for stopping by!

Make sure you look for the cat in one of the windows!! :)

Be sure and click on each photo for a higher resolution view.

Doors - New Mexico Style!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +0000

Here are some more scenes from sunny New Mexico...comprised of some very unique and colorful doors. Enjoy the views, and thanks for stopping by!

Make sure you click on each photo for a higher resolution view.

New Mexico Landscape- Full of color!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Not only is the vast New Mexico landscape enchanting...on occasion I looked down at my feet - and discovered it was full of beautiful cactus, some of them even flowering! Click on the photos for a higher resolution view...

New Mexico - In Black and White!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:11:00 +0000

I recently visited New Mexico, and captured some wonderful sights. The first set of photos I'm going to show you are in black and white. The New Mexico landscape really lends itself to B&W, with it's contrasting foliage, unique architecture, and beautiful storm clouds. Enjoy the view...I did!

Make sure you click on each photo for a higher resolution view.

Painting Accepted!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:01:00 +0000

My painting "Passing Rain" has been juried into the Northwest Pastel Society 2009 23rd Open International Exhibit. The exhibit is at The American Art Company in Tacoma, Washington. It runs from July 16 through August 15, 2009

Artist Greg Biolchini is the juror for the exhibition. Greg has been awarded Master Pastelist status by the Pastel Society of America.

The American Art Company is located at 1126 Broadway Plaza - Tacoma, Wa

I'd love to see you at the reception - it takes place from 6 PM - 9 PM on Thursday, July 16th.

"Passing Rain" - 18x24 Soft Pastel

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A Few New Black and White Photos...

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:54:00 +0000

I thought I would share a few new B&W photos that I took recently. The bridge and seascape scenes were from Deception Pass, Washington. The car grill was taken in LaConner, Washington a few weeks ago. Black and whites are becoming a favorite of mine...I especially like to create stark contrasts in my photos.

Click on each photo for a higher resolution view.

Susan Ogilvie Workshop Summary

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:04:00 +0000

This past March I had the wonderful opportunity to take a week long workshop from pastel artist Susan Ogilvie. Soon after, I posted a few of the paintings I created on WetCanvas. Many of the members wanted to know more about Susan's workshops and how she teaches. Susan has graciously given me an overview, and a few photos, that convey some of the stages she goes through to create a finished painting.

Susan offers a comprehensive workshop for the pastel painter who is interested in improving painting and “seeing” skills, developing stronger compositions, and moving beyond the literal sense of the landscape. She does this by establishing a more personal approach to using shape, value, and color, the student can learn to create a dynamic, sensitive, and unique statement about the subject. Experimentation is the core of her workshops. Each day will focus on a different topic, illustrated during a morning demo/discussion and then explored in the students’ work at the easel. The students will be able to create their own support surfaces, clarify the essential elements of value studies from the field (weather permitting), use photographs effectively, and gain confidence with value and color relationships in their paintings.

Susan's goal with each student is to encourage exploration and self-discovery, motivate artistic growth, and act as the safety net!” Her class will consist of mostly studio work. The workshop is a wonderful opportunity for the beginner to the professional - it will get you out of your comfort zone. Susan's workshops are an opportunity to explore, experiment, and grow.

From Susan:

David,
Here is the on-location compositional sketch, the underpainting with surface texture, and the completed painting. You’ll noticed I changed the smaller structure. When I got back from Florida, I decided I didn’t like the direction the painting was going (where I left it at the workshop.) So I hosed it off, applied another coat of texture, and began anew on top of the underpainting. (Another reason I’m liking having a sound underpainting.) The final version has more things connected by value: the foreground fields, mid-ground pasture, and structures all share common values without radically different colors. This allows the mountains and sky to form a backdrop—enough going on to convey form, scale, etc., but not too much to compete with the foreground scene. I’ve included a black and white photo I shot before changing the structures, so I could see how the values were working.

About the small structure—as I was working, I became aware of the shape/value differences between the 2 barns. In order to group them better, I created something that would link better to the big barn. That turned out to be the hardest part of doing the painting!
Compositional Sketch:

Black and white photo showing values:

Under-painting with surface texture:

Completed painting:

Susan Ogilvie has received numerous national awards, holds signature status with the Pastel Society of America in New York, and maintains a busy studio schedule. She is a respected juror, accomplished painting instructor, and popular guest speaker. Susan’s paintings are held nationally in many corporate and private collections, and published in The Best of Pastel, The Best of Drawing, and Pure Color: The Best of Pastel. Her work has also been featured in Southwest Art, The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and International Artists. Susan juried the “Landscapes and Interiors” category for The Pastel Journal’s 9th Annual “Pastel 100 Competition.” Gifted with a spirited and motivational teaching style, Susan conducts several comprehensive pastel workshops each year.

Want Color? The Tulip Festival Has It!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:28:00 +0000

If you like tulips, go to Mount Vernon, Washington (60 miles north of Seattle) during the month of April. The surrounding Skagit Valley explodes with color as more than 1,500 acres of tulips and daffodils bloom. Tiptoe though them, watch the parade and wander through the street fair. Or bring a bicycle for a flat ride through the colors.

These are just a sample of the colors I saw during a visit last Saturday.

Make sure you click on the photos for a higher resolution image.

"Passing Rain" - Soft Pastel Painting

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:25:00 +0000

This is my latest creation titled "Passing Rain". It's an 18"x24" soft pastel on prepared gatorfoam (a violet and green acrylic under-painting with a pumice mixture on top). The brands of pastels I used were primarily Terry Ludwig's, Schmincke, Great American's, and Girault's. Click on the photo for a higher resolution image.

Glass Sculpture - Reduced Price!

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:39:00 +0000

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"Blues & Purples II"

This is one of the glass sculptures I received back from the MJ Erard Gallery in Toledo, Ohio. The Gallery had to sadly close it's doors a few months ago. So, now you can buy this piece at a discounted price! It's $125.00, with free shipping to any US residence. You can buy it now using the secure PayPal button below. To pay by other means, please email me at cougs1@harbornet.com

This piece is very large...it measures 5.25" high by 4" wide. What a ray of sunlight does to my glass is just magical!

"Golden Field" & "Hearts"

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:03:00 +0000

It's been a great week!

My paintings "Golden Field" and "Hearts" have been juried into competition for the 2009 Northwest Pastel Society Members' Exhibit.

The exhibit is April 24 – May 28, 2009 at the Blue Horse Gallery
It's located at 301 W Holly St, #M1 - Bellingham, WA 98225

Gallery hours - 11 am - 5:30 pm Tue - Sun

If you can make it, I'd love to see you at the opening night reception - it's from 6PM to 9PM at the gallery!

"Lavender Farm" - Susan Ogilvie Workshop Piece

cougs1@harbornet.com (David Patterson) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:21:00 +0000

I had a wonderful learning experience at a Susan Ogilvie workshop last week. This is one of my favorites that I completed. It's 12"x20" on prepared gatorfoam (a violet acrylic under-painting with a pumice mixture on top) Used primarily Terry Ludwig's, Schmincke, Great American's, and Girault's.

I'm not doing anything more to this piece...as Susan liked it as is!

Make sure you click on the image for a higher resolution view.