Cathleen Rehfeld

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Nasturtiums "Empress of India"

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

I grew these nasturtiums because I wanted to paint them! I love the way they look! They are a beautiful flower, I think you can eat them too. The "Empress of India" variety, has dark green leaves and deep red orange flowers.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Lemon Shadows

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

I am having a great time, experimenting with different color combinations for these lemons! I am currently reading the book by Charles Reid on Oil Painting Flowers. It talks about different pigments and what he uses them for, and the importance of values! I guess you can't say it enough. For the various yellows of the lemons today I was using (mostly), Cad Yellow Light, Cad Yellow Medium, Cad Orange, and Cerulean Blue... instead of Ultramarine. For the delicate changes in the yellow, the Cerulean seemed to work the best. Charles Reid also says Cad Orange is essential, you can mix it, but it just doesn't come out the same. I would have to agree!

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

The Dalles Mt Ranch Tree

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

From one of my trips out to The Dalles Mt Ranch in Eastern Washington.

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I entered the Best of The Gorge Art Show and won FIRST PLACE for my painting "Gorge Shadows"!
at the Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood River, OR

This painting is 15"x24" and is available at Columbia Center for the Arts

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Palette of Lemon

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Color of Summer

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

Color of Summer. Available for purchase on Daily Paintworks website:

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Morning Sun

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

Morning sun falling on the roof, at Good News Gardening.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Sunflowers

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Afternoon Light

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

The afternoon light was luminous...
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Maryhill Museum Art Party Oil Painting Class was a big success
The Thursday evening Art Party at Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, Washington was well attended, there was lots of wine and big fat brushstrokes of oil paint were abundant at the art party. I had talented first time oil painter students and experienced painters .

If you haven't seen the new wing of the Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, Washington, it is worth the visit. The sculpture in the garden, the exhibits inside, the new cafe in the new wing, and it is a stunning drive anytime of year, along highway 14, the smooth desert hills and the road winding through them, along the Columbia River makes for a spectacular drive. The whole drive and experience is incredibly inspiring.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Pondering Pears

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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This Thursday evening from 6-8pm at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, Washington!
Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Cleopatra Camelia

Tuesday Plein Air finally! I could feel the heat of the sun! It's good to finally get outside and do some painting. Good News Gardening has lovely sculptures and plant arrangements, that are so inspiring to paint. I painted this sculpture last week and wasn't really happy with the values and colors in the shadows. This week I tried it again, and I feel like I'm "getting it"...

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Pear Fun

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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A fun event!
Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Market Pears

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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A fun event! Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Friday, May 9, 2014

Red Bowl and Pear

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A fun event!

Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Jubilant Pears

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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A fun event!

Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

A Pair of Pears

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

A pair of pears... I couldn't resist! If you have an idea for a good title for pear paintings, leave me a comment and maybe I will use it on the next pear painting!

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A fun event!

Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Party: Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld
Spend an evening playing in the arts at Maryhill Museum in Goldendale Washinton
Artist Cathleen Rehfeld is known for her evocative still lifes and landscapes displaying rich colors and lively brushstrokes. Rehfeld will share some of her secrets and guide you in creating your own painting masterpiece. Bring a friend and enjoy an artful evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members
To register call 509 773-3733 ext. 25

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Dancing Pears

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

I like the bumpiness and shape of this type of pear. And the stems are so animated.

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Oak Sunset Serenade

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

The sunset lights up the Oak Tree.

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Fun With Ellipses

6" x 6" | oil on archival panel

I did this painting as a demo in my weekly class. We were working on accuracy and ellipses in the class today.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

More Trees and Pink Hills

8"h x 10"h | oil on archival panel

I'm doing more experimenting with hill colors and tree foliage.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Into The Trees

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Oak Tree in The Columbia Gorge

8"w x 10" h | oil on archival panel

I have been doing a lot of hiking in the Columbia Gorge this Spring, I am fascinated by the color of the mountains as it pokes between the tree branches...
Because of the shapes of the tree and mountains, I felt like this series of paintings needed to be 8" x 10" instead of my usual 6"x6".
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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Fresh Strawberries

6" x 6" | oil on archival panel

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This coming Saturday! I'm participating in an upcoming OPB event in Portland Oregon - Oregon Art Beat Exhibition Celebrates 15 Years of Creativity!

Opening Saturday, April 19 to the public, the exhibition will feature hundreds of Oregon Art Beat alumni artists and brings together paintings, metal work, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, music and more from across the region.

The exhibition will take place on the top floor of Pioneer Place Mall at the Peoples Art of Portland Gallery, the Mark Wooley Gallery and the Art Beat Main Stage Gallery. The address is 700 SW 5th Avenue, 3rd floor. The exhibition is free of charge and will run April 19-June 15. Hours are 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Get the app! A new app for iOS and Android has information about all the artists, a complete schedule of performances and serves as your guide through the Exhibition.

Click for Art Beat Exhibition app for iPhone - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oregon-art-beat-exhibition/id850626890?mt=8

See the full article: http://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/oregon-art-beat-exhibition-celebrates-15-years-of-creativity/

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Last Daff

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

This was the last Daffodil of the bunch.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Green Tea Fiestaware

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Pick A Pepper

8"x8" | oil on archival panel

Thinking about colors and shapes of peppers...

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Friday, April 11, 2014

Dog Walk

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

This morning I decided, for my daily painting, I would paint something I saw on my daily dog walk. We were walking down the street by my house, and I liked the way the big pines were making shadows across the road and the spot of red, a stop sign at the end of the block.

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Kota, my walk buddy

I'm happy to say that I'm participating in an upcoming OPB event in Portland Oregon - Oregon Art Beat Exhibition Celebrates 15 Years of Creativity!

Opening April 19 to the public, the exhibition will feature hundreds of Oregon Art Beat alumni artists and brings together paintings, metal work, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, music and more from across the region.

The exhibition will take place on the top floor of Pioneer Place Mall at the Peoples Art of Portland Gallery, the Mark Wooley Gallery and the Art Beat Main Stage Gallery. The address is 700 SW 5th Avenue, 3rd floor. The exhibition is free of charge and will run April 19-June 15. Hours are 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Get the app! A new app for iOS and Android has information about all the artists, a complete schedule of performances and serves as your guide through the Exhibition.

Click for Art Beat Exhibition app for iPhone - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oregon-art-beat-exhibition/id850626890?mt=8

See the full article: http://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/oregon-art-beat-exhibition-celebrates-15-years-of-creativity/

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Daffodil Study

6"x6" | oil on archival panel

A study of daffodils. Happy Spring!

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Sunflower and Apples

6" x 6" | oil on archival panel

This one just painted itself... I love it when they do that!

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I'm happy to say that I'm participating in an upcoming OPB event in Portland Oregon - Oregon Art Beat Exhibition Celebrates 15 Years of Creativity!

Opening April 19 to the public, the exhibition will feature hundreds of Oregon Art Beat alumni artists and brings together paintings, metal work, sculpture, calligraphy, pottery, music and more from across the region.

The exhibition will take place on the top floor of Pioneer Place Mall at the Peoples Art of Portland Gallery, the Mark Wooley Gallery and the Art Beat Main Stage Gallery. The address is 700 SW 5th Avenue, 3rd floor. The exhibition is free of charge and will run April 19-June 15. Hours are 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Get the app! A new app for iOS and Android has information about all the artists, a complete schedule of performances and serves as your guide through the Exhibition.

Click for Art Beat Exhibition app for iPhone - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oregon-art-beat-exhibition/id850626890?mt=8

See the full article: http://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/oregon-art-beat-exhibition-celebrates-15-years-of-creativity/

Monday, April 7, 2014

8" x 8" River Study for Glacial Flour

8" x 8" | oil on archival panel

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Here is a photo of the finished large (6ft x 3ft) oil painting on my porch

Glacial Flour | 6ft x 3ft | oil on panel | framed

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Daffodil

6'x6" | oil on archival panel

I started this oil sketch of a daffodil during my class this morning, and finished it when I got home. I loved mixing the different yellows, and greens.

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