GERI'S ART SPOT

Aphrodisiac

2011-04-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

You are the first to view my very latest painting reminescent of a great wharf restaurant in Morro Bay, California, where I had the most scrumpcous lunch with a fellow artist on a fabulous week long paintout several years ago. I finally got around to painting it.It measures 16" x 20" on quality archival canvas board and sells for $1200.

Her Majesty

2011-04-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

Eucalyptus trees have a delicous scent and are so majestic. They surrounded the back of my home boardering on a park in San Francisco. Painting this tree brought back those memories.

River Bank

2011-03-12T16:18:00.000-08:00

I used to walk the Sacramento river trail very regularly when I lived there. I just had to paint it. Some things in Redding, California I really miss. This is one of those things.

All my recent studies are selling for the remarkable low price of $250. Let me know if interested, thanks.

Tohono Chul Park Paint-Out

2011-03-06T12:05:00.000-08:00

Painted today for an upcoming art show March 17th-April 26th at Tohono Chul Park here in Tucson. This study needs a few more touches then will be submitted into the show.

FRESH PAINT SHOW A SUCCESS

2011-03-05T15:48:00.000-08:00

My painting, "Budding Rose" was well received and sold at the UA of Az Art Museum Auction last Sat night. My neighbor and friend, Pat Wilkins joined me that night.

THE TRAVELER

2011-02-12T16:23:00.000-08:00

Haven't posted for a while. Decided to step up a notch and spend a little more time on some of my paintings. What do you know, the quality is improving, I think.

Anyhow, I spotted this loung lady sitting alone, reading her guide book while I was on vacation with my daughter at Caneel Bay in St John. She sorta reminds me of myself. I decided to paint her after getting excited about the sunlight casting on her skin and clothes and knew I would end up painting her! Enjoy!

It measures 20x16 on stretched canvas and sells for $1200. Thanks.

Dance of the Roses

2010-12-01T06:28:00.000-08:00

Why do I paint roses? Every day I view them outside my studio. Oh, by the way, I had to rearrange my studio yesterday do to accidentally bumping my easal and having everything come crashing down all over the floor.

This measures 20" x 16" on quality canvas board and sells for $1500.

Hiking In Catalina

2010-11-29T15:43:00.001-08:00

I originally published this on my website before I made changes, so this is the final product.

I discovered this site in Catalina State Park while hiking with neighbor friends. I plan entering it into an upcoming show. Wish me luck!

It measures 24" x 30" on stretched canvas and sells for $2800.

HOME SWEET HOME

2010-10-03T13:37:00.000-07:00

Glad to be back home after traveling back east to Cape Cod, New Hampshire, etc. to see the beaches, fall colors and my dtr's new home. I painted it while there and the painting is hanging in her home now. An added bonus was meeting her neighbors while out in the street.

It is an oil, measuring 11"x14".

Rose Melody

2010-08-15T23:45:00.000-07:00

This painting, one of my favorites, sold at auction at my 50th high school reunion last week to a very special old friend, Ed Barazoto. I couldn't be happier!

The Golden View

2010-08-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Yikes! My 50th High School reunion in San Francisco at Balboa is coming up this weekend! And I haven't lost even one pound. ! Wow, how time flies. I painted this as a tribute to the occasion. The photo is thanks to Chuck Prudhomme, a fine artist in his own right. Thank you, Chuck.

It measures 11" x 14" on quality archival canvas board and sells for $695. Thanks for viewing!

HERE IT COMES

2010-07-08T11:53:00.000-07:00

Can you feel the fire coming over the hill?! This is a revision of an older piece that I loved. Now that I have been making some progress in my painting, I see where it needed some adjustments. This is truly a real "Geri's" art work from her soul. I like it so much, that I think I will take the leap and enter it into some upcoming shows.

It measures 16" x 20" on stretched canvas.

Whiskeytown Lake

2010-07-06T12:01:00.000-07:00

Would you believe a town is buried under that magnificient lake?! It was only a few minutes drive from my previous home and I did not find the time to go out there often enough. Now, ofcourse, I wish I had. I don't see too much water here in Tucson , Arizona! Painting glorious places where I've been feeds my soul.

This painting measures 11"x14" and is on quality archival canvas board.

Snow Passage

2010-07-01T15:16:00.000-07:00

This is what an artist paints when she wants to cool off in this Arizona heat. The rains finally came.......Yipppeeee........I tried to warm up some of the cool blue snow with oranges and yellows, but the camera didn't bring those colors out, darn it.

This measures 16" x 20" on stretched canvas.

Little banditos

2010-06-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

This little piece was done as a study of temperature changes in shadow. My mentor, Phil Starke, was very pleased with it, as was I. To paint is such an explorative adventure, not only in the subject matter but also in learning about oneself!

It measures 10"x8" on quality archival canvas board and sells for $695.

Side note: Would you believe after two years moving to Tucson, that I finally finished with my house and studio and have all my paintings finally hung on my walls?! Ah, now I can settle in.......and paint without distractions. ( Yea, right).

Canyon Color

2010-06-12T18:09:00.000-07:00

Now this is called "Pushing color". I sure love doing that. It measures 12" x 16" on quality archival canvas.

I am late producing my newsletter. There is a special surpise on this one. Hope to get it out in the next few days.

Backyard Shadows

2010-05-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

One of the group of plein-air painters called the "Desert Brush Strokes" invited us over to paint in his backyard. I zeroed in on these rocks under the tree and was captured by the shadows beneath.

This measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board and sells for $495. You are welcome to subscribe to my newsletter. The next one will have an exciting tidbit in it.

Vacation Memories

2010-05-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

My daughter, Corrina, and I spent such a lovely vacation together several years back at this gorgeous tropical island in the Caribbean where the Rockefeller's used to hang out. The canoes where THAT colorful! Talk about being pampered.

I just posted six others on my web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

This 10"x8" study on quality, archival canvas sells for $495.

OPA Studio Painting Entry

2010-05-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

We had only a few hours to paint for the Oil Painters of America Show and this is the result. After seeing it at a later date, I can see where I would have made some changes. It is what it is.

Measuring 14"x11" on quality canvas board, it is titled, "Studio Floral".

Oil Painters of America's Studio Painting Entry

2010-05-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Back from an intense art week in Scottsdale. This is the unfinished piece that got entered into the studio show. You can view the finished piece in the next blog entry. Those roses are from my garden, by the way. Thanks for viewing, my friends.

Utah Travels

2010-04-18T11:52:00.000-07:00

Haven't posted for a while.....soooo busy with painting, shows, exhibits, classes.......oh, yes, and I took up tennis again.........life is lovely.

This little gem measures 11"x14" on quality canvas board. I must say, I do like it. Hope you do, also! Posted latest ones on my web site: WWW. GERIACOSTA.COM

Spring Has Sprung

2010-03-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

So excited today to discover thousands and thousands of golden poppies on the hills here in Tucson, Arizona, that sprang up overnight. My friend, Terry, keeps her horse over in this area and just had to show me this beautiful site. Naturally, I took out my brushes immediately.

This measures 12" x 16" on quality canvas board. Oh, I forgot to sign it. Be right back.

"Lone Master"

2010-03-04T04:32:00.000-08:00

These Saguaros are treasured and protected here in Arizona. I understand that they can't be destroyed by man's continual growth and "progress".

This plein-air piece measures 14" x11" on quality archival canvas board. If interested in purchasing, just e-mail me. Thank for viewing.

"High And Mighty Study"

2010-03-02T16:27:00.000-08:00

Zion National Park walking trail was the inspiration for this study mentored by Phil Starke's online teaching program. It measures 8"x10" on quality, archival canvas board.

I am beginning to see such an improvement in my work due to his excellent teaching. Stay tuned to the larger piece in progress!

"McCloud Falls"

2010-02-23T17:03:00.000-08:00

Discovering these magnificent falls up north near Mt Shasta was thrilling. Ofcourse, being an artist I just had to paint them. I did one of these falls previously a few years back, and I sure see the improvement in my work, thanks to taking online video mentoring classes from such a great teacher, Phil Starke. Thanks, Phil.

NEWSLETTER WINNER

2010-02-19T06:21:00.000-08:00

Sold American! This painting, "Gift of Love" was posted on my latest newsletter at a special price for my followers. The first responder request got the opportunity to purchase it. Congratulations!
I am currently working on a larger piece of the beautiful falls in McCloud, California. I visited there on a trip with my fellow past employees of the "Golden Umbrella". Stay toned.

Swirling Dancer

2010-02-08T17:00:00.001-08:00

I observed this dancer at a show I attended in New Hampshire with my daughter and some of her friends. The movement and color just had to be captured.

This measures 10"x8" on quality archival canvas board. You can view more on my web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM I will be sending out my newsletter VERY SHORTLY. For those who would like to sign up for it, see instructions attached.

Revised "Catalina Park Wash"

2010-02-08T16:57:00.000-08:00

Sorry, but I had to tweek this painting I listed yesterday just a bit. I forgot to add some necessary detail that I forgot in my haste. Can you tell what it is?

Catalina Park Wash

2010-02-07T17:24:00.000-08:00

I actually see progress being made from all my hard work and studies! That's encouraging. It's a plein-air, (done on site) at Catalina State Park yesterday on a beautiful, sunny day. Would you believe it hailed here today and even snowed in the surrounding mountains?!

This one measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board.

Exotic Dancer

2010-02-06T16:35:00.000-08:00

This is a larger finished painting from a previous study I did. Watching dancers on stage swinging rhythmically to the music inspired me to paint. I wanted to capture that movement in the body and in the costume.

It measures 20"x16" on quality archival canvas board.

"Gift Of Love"

2010-01-30T08:30:00.000-08:00

This is my contribution to Valentine's Day, you happy lovers out there. More will be revealed in my upcoming newsletter. E-mail me if you wish to be included, thanks.

This oil painting measures 14"x11" on quality archival canvas board.

The Dancer Study

2010-01-25T13:51:00.001-08:00

Painting this study for a larger one that I hope to enter into a show was so much fun. It is loose, expressive and colorful-just my style. Even my mentor, Phil Starke, liked it.

It measures 10" x 8" on quality archival canvas board. Stay tuned for the larger one!

Dusk on Catalina

2010-01-21T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here, I am trying to capture the warm, setting sun on the Catalina Mountain Range. I pushed the colores to make that happen.

This measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board. Thanks for viewing my latest study.

COOL STUDY

2010-01-17T11:21:00.000-08:00

Hey, I think I'm getting a hang of this painting thing......for today......some works I'm proud of, others just are notes on the journey toward the song....

Still struggling through magnificent mentoring with Phil Starke's on line classes. This one measures 8" x 10" on quality archival canvas board and you, my friends, are the first to see it!

Closer Image of Oro Valley Show

2010-01-08T15:18:00.000-08:00

Getting out into the community. Nine paintings hang in this show. My latest work for comments: WWW.FINEARTAMERICA.COM

Community Showing

2010-01-08T15:10:00.000-08:00

I'm getting my name out there in this new community of mine.

I was asked to be the first artist to hang paintings in the Oro Valley Town Hall. I was introduced at their meeting yesterday. The paintings will hang until Feb 18th if you happen to be up this way.

"Sun Lit Hill"

2009-12-26T12:51:00.001-08:00

Welcome to my backyard. Yes, this is the view out my studio as the sun is setting on the hill. I had to redo the original...just didn't like it. This one's okay. Practice, practice, practice.

It measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board.

"Mesquite Dance"

2009-12-26T12:44:00.000-08:00

These desert trees are so hardy, they can live up to a hundred years, I understand. This painting, (my first of this kind), measures 8"x10" on quality archival canvas board.

I am learning so much from Phil Starke's online mentoring classes.

Sun Lit

2009-12-25T17:07:00.000-08:00

Okay, I confess. This is what an artist does on Christmas! Talk about obsessive!

It's a Sedona scene measuring 9" x 12" on quality archival canvas board.

Italian Balcony

2009-12-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

The best gifts are those from the heart!

For those who have traveled and like to collect souvenirs, my daughter wanted me to paint this picture she took on her cruise this summer. I painted it while visiting her this holiday and gave it to her for Christmas. Happy Holidays, everyone!

Crashing Waves

2009-12-18T07:08:00.000-08:00

Very excited! Another of my goals reached. This painting was accepted into the Scottsdale Artists' School"Best & Brightest" Juried Art Show. Reception is January 15th, 2010. It will also be displayed at the "Celebration of Fine Art" in Scottsdale.

It measures 14" x 18" on stretched canvas.

Steam Pump Ranch

2009-12-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Talk about dedication! It was FEEZING the other early morning with frost on the ground when I painted this scene down the road at the historical landmark with friends of the "Desertbrushstrokes". Burrr

It measures 9" x 12" on quality archival canvas board.

Oracle Winter

2009-12-14T12:50:00.001-08:00

After returning from real "snow country" in New Hampshire, I am in the mood to paint snow. Would you believe this one is just up the road here in "sunny" Arizona in the small town of Oracle?!

It measures 11"x14" on quality archival canvas board. I owe my progress to Phil Starke's online video mentoring classes. How am I doing?

Burst Of Arizona

2009-11-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

Seen right outside my studio one night during the Arizona Monsoons. Glorious skies here. This is a 9" x 12" original oil done impressionisticly with lots of emotion!

See more of what I have been up to on WWW.FINEARTAMERICA.COM

Stairway To Heaven

2009-11-22T14:42:00.000-08:00

Would you believe I finally finished this painting that I started at the Bisbee, Arizona Plein-Air Art Show way back when?! (see previous post). It is a 14" x 11" original oil. No, I haven't been lazy. This is numberous art shows and many paintings later. Whew!

Time Flies!

2009-11-09T05:05:00.000-08:00

Those of you whose lives are always full know what I mean when I say time flies. I can't believe I haven't posted for a while. Retirement is full, rich, and exciting. Besides my participation in the Sonoran Desert Museum Show with three entries, (this one painted on site), I am preparing for two more coming this week. Stay toned. This oil on quality canvas board, "The Geometry of Art", measures 11" x 14".

Tubac Plien-Air

2009-10-18T16:02:00.000-07:00

Traveled to Tubac yesterday to "paint the town" and the painting ended up being accepted into the art show. I was a happy camper.

Finished Painting

2009-10-18T15:59:00.000-07:00

This measures 11" x 14" on quality canvas board. My values had to be tweeked a little back in the studio.

Honeybee Canyon

2009-10-18T15:49:00.000-07:00

Finally! The weather is cooling down some so that my friends and I can go out painting this beautiful state. See finished product next!

Welcome to my colors of Fall

2009-10-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

BISBEE ART SHOW

2009-09-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm back from the Bisbee, Arizona, Plein-Air Art Festival. Wow, those hills and thousands of stairs to resident's homes were unbelievable! One of the contests was to paint one of them that lead from the bottom of a hill to what seemed like miles up to heaven. Stay tuned to the results; as soon as I catch my breath, that is!
You can catch up on recent work on my web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM Thanks

2009-08-30T03:20:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

Canyon Light

2009-08-06T06:05:00.000-07:00

I'm on a roll. Another Utah painting, 8"x10" for $395. I like the light coming through the pass!

Maybe if I keep practicing, I'll get better and better.

Zion Impressions

2009-08-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

Another 8"x10" image of Utah. This one was painted in Zion National Park. Such a gorgeous place you must go see. This sales for $395.

Cliff Hanger 2

2009-08-06T05:56:00.000-07:00

This was painted on a trip to Utah last month. I had to rework it back home in the studio. It measures 8"x10" for $395.

Found in Archives

2009-07-27T14:24:00.000-07:00

Wild and wooly "Sunworshipper"....This was given as a gift to an old boyfriend. Sure wish I could get it back! Oh well.........Guess I'll have to paint another! Trouble is, an original can never be duplicated.........

Fallen Rose

2009-07-25T16:24:00.001-07:00

I am so grateful to have taken Kurt Anderson's instructions on painting florals. He is such a master! My goal in life is to just get better and better in expressing my craft. This one measures 16" x 20" on canvas board. Thanks for viewing!

KURT ANDERSON WORKSHOP

2009-07-21T17:24:00.000-07:00

An artist never stops growing! I was so happy to have been able to purchase one of Kurt's demo's at his workshop put on by the Premier Tucson Art Academy this week. Stay tuned for my efforts in class!

2009-07-16T17:21:00.000-07:00

Norman Rockwell takes the credit here, however, this is me and my life..........love'n it!

UTAH PAINT OUT

2009-06-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

Last week I went with a group of friends to paint Zion National Park and the surrounding beautiful area. And I thought Sedona was awesome! Being out in nature and doing what I love.....what more can anyone ask for!?

Spring Has Sprung

2009-05-31T17:22:00.000-07:00

Who said I don't like color? I saw this colorful purple cactus on the way to work several weeks ago and was excited to get started on it. This piece measures 20"x16" on quality canvas board. Let me know what you think!

Beauty In Color

2009-05-29T16:43:00.000-07:00

I am so proud of this one! I believe I really captured the model's mood in a loose, impressionistic style. Complements to such a good teacher, Carolyn Anderson. It measures 14"x11" on quality canvas board.

Carolyn Anderson's Art Workshop Scholarship

2009-05-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

What fun attending this workshop. I had the opportunity to meet some great artists, tune up some skills in portraiture and purchase one of Carolyn's demo's. This piece is titled: "Sad Eyes". It measures 14"x11" on quality canvas board.

Art Tidbit: Art is like a box of chocolet. You never know what you are going to get.

Sun Peaking Through

2009-05-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

A pallette knife painting! Fun! This one measures 11"x14" on quality archival canvas board.

Art Tidbit: Fear is in the mind of the timid!

BLOOMING IRIS

2009-05-05T03:09:00.000-07:00

I was out exploring the local art studio tour in Oracle, Arizona, when I ran across this delightful scene of irises basking in the sunshine. This first spring painting measures 16" x 20" on quality archival canvas board.

Art Tidbit: Paint what you see!

MY STUDIO

2009-04-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a closeup of my art studio I just finally finished since moving in last August! Moving is tough!

MY STUDIO

2009-04-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

Here's where I do all my work. I am presently inspired to paint some gorgeous irises I spotted up in Oracle during an arts and crafts show today...stay tuned to the finished product!

COMPANIONS

2009-03-25T17:40:00.000-07:00

This little rendition of the Tucson saguaros was found at a place called "HoneyBee Canyon". This area is filled with gorgeous vistas everywhere you look. This piece was painted on site, measures 10" x 8" on quality canvas board.

Art Tidbit: Keep your eyes open. You may stumble on something.

PATH TO SOMEWHERE

2009-03-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

Those are the Catalina's in the background. Everywhere I look, there is something beautiful to paint! This original oil measures 11"x 14" on quality archival canvas board.
Art Tidbit:
Given the need to work quickly and without repeated passes of the brush, plein air landscapes are typically spontaneous, fresh and bold in feeling and look.

AQUA CALIENTE

2009-03-23T18:08:00.000-07:00

Would you believe there is an oasis this beautiful in arrid Tucson, Arizona? Aqua Caliente State Park is a favorite of artists. This little gem measures 14"x11" and is on quality archival canvas board. Check this and others out on my web site.

Art Tidbit: Stay open to what life brings you and it will always be full of wonderful surprises.

"Dancing Leaves"

2009-03-15T05:27:00.000-07:00

Aha! Back to painting with a knife! My first ten years of painting were done only with a knife. I never picked up a brush! This painting is 14" x 11" on quality archival canvas board done at Aqua Caliente State Park in Tucson, Arizona.

Art Tidbit: Life is great when you can come full circle!

Observing Technique

2009-03-15T05:20:00.000-07:00

No matter how many years one practices the art of painting, there is always something new to learn, reinforce or explore in order to grow. Watching Albert Handell create a pastel at Aqua Caliente in Tucson, Arizona was awe inspiring!

Art Tidbit:
Through art, mysterious bonds of understanding and of knowledge are established among men. They are the bonds of a great Brotherhood. Those who are of the Brotherhood know each other, and time and space cannot separate them. (Robert Henri)

Buddying up with Albert Handell

2009-03-15T04:16:00.000-07:00

Albert Handell, one of the country's premier pastel and oil painters, came to Tucson, Arizona to conduct a week's workshop for artists who came from all parts of the United States. The workshop was put on by the new Tucson Art Academy. I met so many great people and even made some new friends! Stay tuned to new art works developed from his influence

Art Tidbit:
"To be original one needs to learn the ideas of other painters in order to be different from them." (Edgar A. Payne)

'FALLEN CHERRIES''

2009-01-31T17:10:00.001-08:00

I just love painting flowers. There was a time I used to think they were so boring a subject. How things change! Please tell me if you like this one. I sure do. It is an original oil on quality archival canvas panel measuring 16"x20".

Art tidbit:
Your style is the way you talk in paint. (Robert Henri)

LATEST ART SHOWS

2009-01-14T17:16:00.000-08:00

The Arizona Plein Air Painters State Park art show at the Tubac Presidio & the Art show at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale is going on now. Also, I have been accepted into the 2010 Nomadas Del Arte show in Amarillo, Texas, where artist paint from six western states! I have a feeling this will be a busy year, including finishing my studio!! Right now it is a somewhat make-shift mess. Egads!

FLORAL STUDY

2009-01-13T07:35:00.001-08:00

Hopefully, I am making progress as an artist, bit by bit....or shall I say, brush stroke by brush stroke! This one measures 14"x11" on quality, archival canvas board. Sign up as a "follower" and be the first to view the latest works!

Art tidbit:
Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory. (Mahatma Gandhi

WORKSHOP FLOWERS

2009-01-11T16:26:00.000-08:00

Kurt Anderson's workshop last week was challenging and fun. I really enjoyed painting this flower arrangement! I highly recommend artists sign up for classes by other very respected instructors at: http://www.tucsonartacademy.com/

Art tidbit:
The right to err, which means the freedom to try experiments, is the universal condition of all progress. (Mahatma Gandhi)

KURT ANDERSON WORKSHOP

2009-01-11T16:06:00.000-08:00

That's Kurt's demo painting at his workshop last week put on by the newly formed Tucson Art Academy. See his work at: WWW.KURTANDERSON.NET

Stay tuned for some samples I worked on in his class. Great workshop!

Art Tidbit:
Making art is 90% seeing and 10% stroking. When watching professional demo-doers, the seeing part often comes in the blink of an eye. Observers might conclude that pros are really talented folks. It's really just dynamic painting. (Robert Glenn)

MISTY MOUNTAIN

2009-01-10T08:13:00.000-08:00

ENTRY into ARIZONA TUCSON PLEIN AIR PAINTERS SOCIETY SHOW in Tubac, Arizona, and the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Reception today, 1/10/09 t 4:30 pm. Click on site below:

http://www.arizonapleinairpainters.com/Az.State.Parks.PleinAirShow.08.htm

"SNOWCAPPED CACTUS"

2009-01-04T12:08:00.000-08:00

Call me naive, but I was so suprised to see cactus covered with snow here in the desert of Tucson, Arizona! Ofcourse, I just HAD to paint it!

This measures 1o"x12" on quality, archival canvas board.

Art Tidbit:
The dynamic artist improvises as she goes along. She thinks on her feet. Her eyes and her mind are constantly weighing opportunities and making judgments and adjustments. Somewhat dependent on intuition, she also has knowledge of the variety of ways each passage might be handled.

FIRST SNOW

2008-12-31T14:38:00.001-08:00

Well, well, well....snow in the desert of Tucson, Arizona! I spotted this little guy enjoying it. I sure enjoyed painting it. This picture measures 11"x 14" on quality canvas board. Hope you like it.

Art tidbit:
A painter should not only paint what he sees before him, but also what he sees within himself. (C. W. Eckersberg)

HOLIDAY FLOWER

2008-12-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

How appropriate to paint a poinsettia at this time of year. This one was sitting on my dinning table just begging me to paint it!

It measures 10" X 12" on quality archival canvas board. More can be viewed: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

"Cloud Burst"

2008-12-19T15:57:00.000-08:00

Latest art piece measures 11" x 14" on quality archival canvas board.

I'm experimenting with a slide show presentation below. Bare with me as I iron out the kinks!

http://www.skyalbum.com/showAlbum/223098

SLIDE SHOW LINK

2008-12-18T06:18:00.000-08:00

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW SLIDE SHOW:

http://www.skyalbum.com/showAlbum/223098

"Red Rocks"

2008-12-09T16:47:00.001-08:00

These are rock'n red rocks! Sedona, Arizona red rocks, that is! I love the colors in this piece. It measures 16" x 20" on quality archival canvas board.

Art quote: All colours are the friends of their neighbours and the lovers of their opposites. (Marc Chagall)

"MISTY MOUNTAIN": A WINNER!

2008-12-04T16:56:00.000-08:00

This was chosen as a show entry at the upcoming Boyce Thompson Arboretum and for the APAP show in Tubac in February. It was so difficult to paint on site due to the continuous clouds rolling over the mountain top obscuring my shapes. It made for a very interesting piece. Go figure!

It measures 11" x 14" on quality archival canvas board.

Art Tidbit:
Plein air painting is characterized by less detail and the plein air painters' desire to capture the fleeting moment

Arboretum

2008-12-02T14:30:00.000-08:00

Have you ever visited an arboretum? Me neither. This painting was done at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona . I wasn't happy with it at first, trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. I finally figured out that the sky peaking through the trees was the wrong value ( much to light). Art is nothing but a continual learning process. This painting measures 14" x 11" on quality archival canvas board.

I am working on another painting done at the same location ( a mountain scene) that was accepted for an upcoming show...Stay toned!

LUCK IS WITH ME LATELY!

2008-11-28T17:41:00.000-08:00

Surprise, surprise: Participated in the APAP paint out at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona, today and my painting was accepted into the upcoming show. New friends, Beth and Raleigh also got in. Luck number two below:

http://www.arizonapleinairpainters.com/news%20.htm

SURPRISE AWARD WINNER

2008-11-26T16:55:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it pays to keep on plugg'n! This painting, "Catalina Study" ,won second place at the Tucson Plein Air Painter Society's Juried Member Show in Tubac, Arizona this week. What a surprise! It inspired me to paint the previous painting. Thank you so much for viewing my blog!

CATHEDRAL ROCK

2008-11-26T16:49:00.000-08:00

This painting really rocks! Some painting spots really inspire an artist. This is one of them in Sedona, Arizona. It measures 16" x 20" on quality archival canvas board. I hope you like it as much as I do! Web site: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

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Mountain Shadows

2008-11-21T17:31:00.001-08:00

A Ha! Now this is more like it! I like how this one turned out: rich color, good composition, interesting view......This was done on site (plein air) in Sedona, Arizona last week. It measures 11" x 14" on quality archival canvas board. Enjoy! See more, if you like: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

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Sedona Vista

2008-11-21T17:25:00.000-08:00

Here's the finished product found on my palette box. I wasn't all that happy with this one, but I thought I'd show it anyway.....that's an artist's dilema. Some make it, some don't....I just keep on truck'n toward that masterpiece!

This is 11" x 14" on canvas board.

PAINTING ON SITE IN SEDONA

2008-11-20T03:09:00.000-08:00

This is one of Geri's art spots, Sedona, Arizona. It is my most favorite place, besides the California Redwood Coast, that is. You are viewing my palette, tools of the trade. Stay tuned for the finished product!

"THE FARM"

2008-11-13T16:47:00.000-08:00

I lost my other blog.....hope you can find this one..Would you believe this was painted on site (plein-air) on a farm in the middle of Phoenix?! It is an art complex, as well..This painting measures 11" X 14" on quality archival canvas board. You can see others at: WWW.GERIACOSTA.COM

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