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Penny Otwell
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- Mariposa, CA
- United States
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Penny Otwell commented on Penny Otwell's photo
View From the Studio
"Yes I am Cyndi! I never take it for granted. And I live an hour from Yosemite Valley for most of my life. I cannot live in a city, and am so happy in the country! Thanks, glad you like the painting!"
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View From the Studio
This is a plein air painting done in my studio from the window! How good does this get? I still prefer to paint outdoors. This is 24" x 48", and oil on canvas done with both brushes and a palette knife.
Penny Otwell commented on Penny Otwell's photo
Lower Y Fall 100 Final
"Thanks Jane. I am just considering a unifying glaze over it all. . . but I have to wait a while as it is such thick paint."
Jane Santorumn commented on Penny Otwell's photoLower Y Fall 100 Final
"Wow! The contrast between the soft and hard edges, and the muted and bold colors make this work one of my favorites."
Penny Otwell commented on Donald Maier's group Abstract Plein Air"Hi Donald -- let me know if you ever come to Yosemite. It would be great fun to paint together. Glad you like this piece. I do too. It was a magic fall moment! Happy painting Donald!"
Penny Otwell commented on Donald Maier's group Abstract Plein Air"I did this painting last fall at the Merced River and warm and lovely day in Yosemite Valley. The reflections of golden trees are the reason for the painting while cottonwood leaves kept dropping into my palette. The paint got thick and…"
Penny Otwell commented on Penny Otwell's photo
Sentinel Fall Detail Final
"The great part of painting outdoors in wind or heat or cold, is that you can't futz around so much. You work on the elements that are important! Thanks. "
Penny Otwell left a comment for Lindy Du Toit"Thanks Lindy! My goal is to simplify, simplify, simplify.
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Lindy Du Toit left a comment for Penny Otwell"I love the simplicity of your strokes, and the super sunshine colours.... beautiful. Thank you for sharing."
Penny Otwell posted a status"Working on a new series of "plein air drawings" on canvas done in ink then work oil paint at the studio. see: www.pennyotwell.com"
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Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 1:12pm on March 4, 2010,
Mary Byrom said… - Hi Penny, Thanks. Nice color & brush work yourself!
- At 1:20am on March 10, 2010,
Susan McCullough said… - Penny- your paintings are delightful - very distinctive!
- At 11:55am on March 10, 2010,
Larry Seiler said… - thanks for your comments on my work, Penny...nice to make your acquaintance.
Like your bold impasto application..
- At 6:00pm on March 23, 2010,
Catherine Grawin said… - Hi Penny,
Thanks. It's an ongoing battle to simplify. The devil's in the details! Ha!
I'll check out your work. Best. Cathe
- At 6:10pm on March 23, 2010, Catherine Grawin said…
- PS Did you do the Patagonia poster of Halfdome? Wow!
Anytime you want to meet and paint - I'm a camper too. Cathe
- At 12:52am on August 27, 2010,
Jennifer Evenhus said… - Hi Penny - thanks. Love your "Deep Water Dance" - when you have time, I'd love for you to check out Artistes de Studio - for those of us who also paint in a studio space and want to display that work too. Do join us if you'd like - Jennifer
- At 10:25pm on September 8, 2010,
Charlotte Wharton said… - Artist Survey
Please help me in planning my workshop schedule for 2011. Could you take a few minutes and answer a survey that I have online? Your feedback will be extremely helpful.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJMC8XS
BTW, should you ever want to do an online survey, I highly recommend SurveyMonkey.
Happy painting,
Charlotte
Charlotte Wharton Studio
Worcester, MA
508-425-6719
charlotte@charlottewhartonstudio.com
www.charlottewhartonstudio.com
- At 12:32am on April 9, 2011,
Carole McIntosh Sikes said… - I like your gutsy paintings, esp. the Yosimite meadow and the water fall.
- At 11:00pm on April 10, 2011,
Darrell Baschak said… - Thank you Penny. Yes, I really am a texture kind of guy! The Painting knife is a wonderful tool to achieve texture and bright colour.
- At 5:59pm on February 10, 2012, Lindy Du Toit said…
I love the simplicity of your strokes, and the super sunshine colours.... beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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