Randall David Tipton reports from Portland, Oregon…
Following the very successful "Thirty!", Artists for the Arts in Portland, Oregon is producing "Thirty-One".
During the month of July, 31 artists will have 31 days to create 31 paintings. The resulting 961 new paintings will be unveiled at the Artists for the Arts opening extravaganza on August 1st. Each painting (7"x7") will be for sale for $31 each. There will also be 31 larger paintings (20"x20") silently auctioned at the opening (opening bid... $31, naturally).
The show is curated and organized by Flora S. Bowley, a painter and arts organizer living in Portland.
The "Thirty!" shows connect groups of Portland artists, inspire new bodies of work, showcase emerging artists, provide affordable artwork to the Portland community, and raise money for non-profit arts organizations. Based on the time line, artists are encouraged to explore new territory, experiment, loosen up and have fun!
The proceeds from "Thirty-one!" will be donated to Artist for the Arts whose mission is to ensure that the arts remain an integral part of education for children in Portland Metro-area schools. AFTA raises funding and awareness through the collaborative efforts of artists, businesses, educators, organizations and the community.
For the event, Randall has created a blog to chart his progress through the month. So far so good. Check it out here. As you know, Laura and I adore Randall’s loose and beautiful landscape paintings. About his work in general, Randall says:
My solution to just about anything and everything is to go outside. Since I was a kid, I’ve just wanted to sit on the porch, lie in the grass, or walk in the woods and look at what’s before me. I’m obsessed with landscapes. Before painting one, I’ll study closely a view or subject. Either I’ll do a quick drawing or take a photograph to keep the impression alive. In the studio, the painting evolves in a trial and error process. Though the original experience is important, once I begin a painting, the process has its own life. I’ll make countless decisions and experiments trying to get it "right". With tenacity and luck, I’ll arrive at something interesting, in the spirit of the place.
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