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Susan F. Greaves
- Female
- Redding, CA
- United States
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Final verdict on finishing plein air works in the studio...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by June Shull Apr 13, 2011.
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This California-based artist paints from life, stressing careful observation and direct execution. She has a strong, painterly style that exhibits a fine sense of color. Her plein air landscapes, figures, floral still life, and equine work is widely exhibited and collected internationally.
After earning a BA in applied arts, Greaves was a scholarship student of master artist Sergei Bongart and studied frequently with William F. Reese. Workshops with Harley Brown, Bettina Steinke, Ned Jacob, and others added breadth to her work.
During her 35-year career, Greaves received numerous awards and has signature memberships in Knickerbocker Artists, Alla Prima International, and Whiskeytown Plein Air Painters. She was awarded master signature status in Plein Air Painters Northwest Society and juried associate membership Oil Painters of America. In 2005, the Society of Master Impressionists invited her to be a charter member.
This California-based artist paints from life, stressing careful observation and direct execution. She has a strong, painterly style that exhibits a fine sense of color. Her plein air landscapes, figures, floral still life, and equine work is widely exhibited and collected internationally.
After earning a BA in applied arts, Greaves was a scholarship student of master artist Sergei Bongart and studied frequently with William F. Reese. Workshops with Harley Brown, Bettina Steinke, Ned Jacob, and others added breadth to her work.
During her 35-year career, Greaves received numerous awards and has signature memberships in Knickerbocker Artists, Alla Prima International, and Whiskeytown Plein Air Painters. She was awarded master signature status in Plein Air Painters Northwest Society and juried associate membership Oil Painters of America. In 2005, the Society of Master Impressionists invited her to be a charter member.
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Lynda Moore replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion What California gem of a location have you found? Come on. Tell us! in the group California Plein Air Painters
Keene Wilson replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion What California gem of a location have you found? Come on. Tell us! in the group California Plein Air Painters"Thanks much. I also posted my the my complete notes (on composition, design, drawing, landscape painting, figure painting, still life painting and color) on WetCanvas last week. In just a little over a week they have been viewed over 1,000 times so…"
Susan F. Greaves replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion What California gem of a location have you found? Come on. Tell us! in the group California Plein Air Painters"To keep us going, I'll add another spot along the coast. At the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 46 near Cambria is a lovely farm on the north side, complete with rusty red barn, tall trees, and background mountain. There's a…"
Susan F. Greaves replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion What California gem of a location have you found? Come on. Tell us! in the group California Plein Air Painters"Thanks, Keene for letting us know about your page of locations. They are great and show the potential of such an information exchange. Everyone should visit your site. I also appreciate the other information for artists that you share, especially…"
Keene Wilson replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion What California gem of a location have you found? Come on. Tell us! in the group California Plein Air Painters"I've posted 42 California Plein Air locations with photos and directions on my website (http://keenewilson.com/ For Artists/Select California Plein Air Painting Locations) and I'd be glad to post them here, but I don't want to flood…"
Susan F. Greaves replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion Neat Locations to Paint in the group SouthWestern Plein Air"Been there! Ted Goerschner used to have workshops in Virginia City. Great subjects all around. Loved walking through the old neighborhoods and finding such charming and paintable subjects, like the old silver barron's mansions. I remember a…"
Carolyn Karch replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion Neat Locations to Paint in the group SouthWestern Plein Air"Old China Town.... Virginia City, Nevada
One block below the main drag in Virginia City, Nevada are the ramshackle buildings of the old China Town. There is a beat up buggy, and a beat up old hearse buggy with a coffin inside. This is a…"
Susan F. Greaves replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion Neat Locations to Paint in the group SouthWestern Plein Air"Wonderful representation of the location. Makes me want to pack up and go!"
Coni Grant replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion Neat Locations to Paint in the group SouthWestern Plein Air"ROCK CREEK, COLORADO, less than an hour west of Alamosa in the San Juans and packed with good painting spots every where you look."
Susan F. Greaves commented on Susan F. Greaves's photo
Blue Door in Harmony
"Thanks, Jerry. I'm so glad your comment prompted me to look at your work. You have a great eye for subject matter, design, drawing, and values! Paint on!"
Jerry Campbell commented on Susan F. Greaves's photoBlue Door in Harmony
"Beautiful piece! Stunning interpretation of colour temperatures, making red and pink shadows seem cool. And that door!"
Susan F. Greaves replied to Susan F. Greaves's discussion Neat Locations to Paint in the group SouthWestern Plein Air"OUTSIDE TAOS, NM
Does everyone know about Arroyo Hondo out of Taos? It's a wonderful carved gorge that offers lovely lighting changes through the day. The river is wide and slow and draws as many fishermen as artists. It's a little…"
Susan F. Greaves added a discussion to the group SouthWestern Plein Air
Neat Locations to Paint
Sharing is good. Let's share the special spots that we love. Put the general location in caps, so we can scan back through the entries when we plan a trip. Also, upload a shot of a painting you did there, if you have one. See More
Susan F. Greaves commented on Donald Maier's group SouthWestern Plein Air"David, Absolutely. Let's do it!"
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 1:15pm on June 8, 2009,
william f. reese said… - Susan have you lost your head? Who did the cropping on your photo it is supposed to be 'head shot' not 'headless shot'. Good to almost see you. Bill
- At 1:20pm on June 10, 2009,
Gordon Haas said… - Hello Susan,
Just wanted to introduce myself and let you know of my Plein Air Painting Workshop in Positano, Italy.
Please click on my Profile to get to my Member Page where the Event is listed for all of the details.
Thanks for looking and happy painting!
Ciao,
Gordon
- At 2:38pm on June 10, 2009, william f. reese said…
- Now there's the Susan we know and love. Now where's your paintings?
Nice seeing you
Bill
- At 11:06am on July 12, 2009,
Marc R. Hanson said… - Hi Susan. I'm just catching up on this site. Man, lot's of comments, I should open it up more often.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It may look that way sometimes, but I usually feel totally out of control and in a tail spin. Very, very seldom does it feel like all of those things that you mention are actually in place. But actually, that feeling of being on the edge is part of what I like about painting. Sailing, flying airplanes, skiing... all similar experiences but painting is much, much healthier to do! :)
- At 12:06pm on July 12, 2009, Marc R. Hanson said…
- What did he build? I'm on hold on an RV 6A, tail feathers finished and in the middle of wings.
I hate those downdrafts.
- At 5:02pm on July 13, 2009,
Toby Reid said… - Love your abstract views on your paintings....not the ordinary; really catches you eye.
- At 1:35pm on July 18, 2009, Toby Reid said…
- Thank you for your comment. You know how us Artist are, we love a good review. Keep pushing the pigment around.
- At 12:12pm on July 28, 2010,
albert handell said… - HI Susan, Nice to hear from you, it has been a long time. I have a new program, it's on my website www.alberthandell.com, the Paint A Long Mentoring program. I will be offering a mentoring program in Eureka CA, Sunday August 15 through Saturday August 21. There are a couple of spaces left if you would be interested in joining us. Albert.
- At 4:26pm on February 3, 2011,
John Norman Stewart said… - Hi Susanne: Nice to see you out here. I just joined yesterday and was amazed at how many artists are on the site. Very stimulating and always inspiring to see other's works. Have a wonderful day. John
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