Amy-Lauren’s: A Gallery

Salt Pond, Low Tide

Emily Miller collectors rejoice! I am so happy to be offering this painting today as I have not had a large Emily Miller painting in ages. I admired this piece at her museum show in 2007 but unfortunately for me it went to another gallery. Emily came down to the gallery Friday night, the evening of the Plein Air show, to take pictures of the event for me (Emily is also a talented photographer and graphic designer. She designs my web site and all my ads. I would be completely hopeless without her) and she brought me the painting.

The piece is entitled Salt Pond, Low Tide. It is and original watercolor measuring 18″x 24″. It comes framed in a koa veneer frame measuring 24″x 30″. The price is $1800.

I am showing two paintings today because I was unable to post paintings yesterday. Both paintings are new studies by Martin Wessler that he plans on using to paint larger paintings. Plein Air artists often begin their large paintings from studies painted on location rather than from photos. They, like the Fench Impressionists, prefer the natural light and shadows one sees while painting on location.

The First is entitled Kee and NaPali…

Kee and NaPali Morning

Kee is the beach that many people refer to as “the end of the road” on Kauai. It is the last beach that one can drive to on the north shore. It is also marks the start of the NaPali coast and the Kalalau Trail. This original oil measures 11″x 14″ (unframed dimensions) and the framed dimensions are 16″x 19″. The frame is a classic black plein air frame and is included with the painting. The price is $1000.

The second painting today is Kalalau Valley…

Kalalau Valley

Kalalau Valley is a beautiful valley on the NaPali Coast. It also marks the end of the Kalalau Trail. The valley is only accessible by boat or the 11 mile trail. Kalalau can be viewed from a lookout point at Kokee State Park. This is where Martin painted this piece. It measures the same as Kee and comes framed the same way. The price is also $1000. The paintings would be beautiful hung togetheror in the same room, and I would be happy to offer a seperate price for the pair.

Along with today’s paintings I am attaching a press release for the Plein Air Painters of Hawaii show that includes a list of artists that will be attending. Visit their website at www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com to view the works of the attending artists.——————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ” Plein Air Painters of Hawaii” to show at the Amy Laurens Gallery,Hanapepe, Kauai on Friday, April17. The 2009 Plein Air Painters of Hawaii Kauai Paint Out is scheduled for April16, 17, 18 and 19.The 4 day long paint out will include a show of completedfresh artwork at * Amy Laurens Gallery* in Hanapepe, Friday April 17th6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Over 20 renowned artists from Kauai, Oahu, Maui, andthe Big Island will be featured. Artists include Saim Caglayan, Jeni Prince,Giorgio, Angela Headley, Annabel Spielman, Cynthia Reidel, Cheri Thorne,Martin Wessler, Jack Murray, Pierre Bouret, Gaye Miller, Jan Bushart,Carole Sarra, Kristen Kofsky, Amy Markham, Leslie Spears, Diane Renchler,Karen Camara, Jan Shaner, Lynne Boyer, Lori Hight, Bea Hunt, and many morewill be painting. To see these beautiful paintings come to life on location you can watch theartists work at the following locations, from 8:00 A.M. throughout the day Thursday, April 16. Waimea Plantation CottagesApril 17. Hanapepe TownApril 18. Poipu area. (Gardens, Kukuiula Harbor, Poipu Beach)April 19. Poipu again or Hanalei depending on weather. For up-to-dated specific location information, please contact Kauai eventcoordinator Angela Headley 808-335-0591. You can also email her for moreinfo at ahIslandArt@hawaii.rr.com. Plein Air Painters of Hawaii (PAPOH) is a non-profit group whose mission isto foster and promote the advancement of plein air painting in Hawaii. Pleinair painting is created outdoors, and provides the artist with differentchallenges and rewards than they would have painting in the studio. Pleinair painting allows the artist to be in the midst of the experience whilethey interpret the fleeting natural light and expressed mood or atmosphereof a location. Hawaii is a rapidly changing place, which affords plein airpainters to capture a little bit of history with each painting. Plein air Painters of Hawaii consists of over 100 members and is the onlyjuried plein air organization in Hawaii. Some of the featured artists areAngela Headley etc. For information on the paint-out or to become a member, please visitwww.PleinAirPaintersOfHawaii.com.– Jan BushartPresident and FounderPlein Air Painters Of Hawaiiwww.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com(808) 281-3177 Angela Headley Island Art GalleryP.O. Box 3793878 Hanapepe RoadHanapepe, Kauai, HI 96716 ahIslandArt@hawaii.rr.com(808)335-0591(808)335-0750 Fax

I am excited to announce that the gallery will be hosting a plein air show Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18. Members of Plein Air Painters of Hawaii from all across the state will be visiting Kauai April 16-19 to paint various locations on the southwest side of the island. There will be an artist reception during Art Night Friday the 17, and the art will be on display Saturday. I hope to have a list of the participating artists in a few days. Go to
http://www.pleinairpaintersofhawaii.com/ to learn more about the artists.

Today’s Painting of the Day is by Plein Air Painters of Hawaii signature member Martin Wessler

Koloa Morning

This is a new painting by Martin Wessler entitled “Koloa Morning”. Koloa Town is one of Marty’s favorite places to paint. He captures the town’s historic buildings and monkeypod trees like no one else. This piece measures 11″x 14″ and comes framed in a classic gold plein air frame with linen liner. The price is $1100.

North Shore with Canoe

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Today’s painting is an original miniature by Camile Fontaine. It is the perfect little Hanalei shack on the shore, complete with an outrigger canoe. It is an original acrylic on wood, and it measures 4″x 11″. It is the perfect size to place on a shelf or a table if you are running out of wall space. It comes with its own stand for $150.

Stillscape II

This original painting, Stillscape with Titian’s “Pieta”, is the second piece in a new series by Uri Blayer. The art in the foreground is inspired by Uri’s travels. He even included an image of “Piata” by Titian (c.1480-1576) that he saw in person last summer at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, Italy. Also if one looks closely at the piece you will see “Self Portrait” by Uri Blayer resting against the rocks behind a piece of driftwood in the lower righthand side of the painting.

The painting is an original oil on canvas and measures 18″x 34″. The price for this piece is $4500. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to offer this painting in the gallery.

Stillscape I

Today’s painting is the first in a new series of paintings by Uri Blayer. Uri was injured last month in a surfing accident and as a result has limited mobility for the next few months. Because of his injury, he is unable to hike to the remote locations that he is well known for capturing. He has decided to focus his attention on painting still lifes, or rather “still scapes” as one of his collectors named the series. I am extremely excited about this new work and I will be posting more images shortly.

The painting today is entitled Still Scape I. It is an original oil measuring 23″x 28″. The price is $4200.

Koloa Sugar Mill

It is my goal to feature a new painting every day. Today’s piece is a new original by Martin Wessler entitled Koloa Sugar Mill. On occasion the field in front of the mill where cane once grew is covered in a blanket of yellow flowers. The future is uncertain for the area surrounding this historic landmark on the way to Poipu, which makes capturing these images so important. The painting is an original oil and measures 8″x 10″. It comes framed in a classic black plein air frame that measures 13.5″x 15.5″. The price is $550.