Owner: vanVlietArt URL:http://vanVlietArt.BlogSpot.com Join Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:52:31 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: Gordon van Vliet is a fine oil painter working from his studio in Rochester, New York. He strives to paint in a direct manner similiar to Sargent, Sorolla, Keiser, Jurick and others. van Vliet's main emphasis is painting figure and portrait work, pla Site statistics:Click here
"By the Sea", an oil study 2008-03-06 19:34:00 "By the sea" is an oil study. I enjoyed painting this study of a model often used by Jack Vettriano. I enjoy his painting style. He portrays figures with a bold, strong illustrative quality that I am drawn to.Seen here is a cloudy, rainy atmosphere with a woman waiting nonchalantly for attention. Her gaze to some passing interest as her hand rest on the sea wall.Here is our new ad copy for City Newspaper and also being used for the Bach Children's Chorus gala fund raiser. This should be a fun event and I hope you consider supporting this wonderful group.
A painting in the works coming on strong 2008-02-24 19:24:00 A few months ago I crashed the hard drive of my computer and lost all my saved images. So today I was re-photographing many of them and I ran across this one.This painting is one of my favorites. I painted it some time ago and have retouched it and cropped the original to improve the image. So far this is the result. I may do a little more yet before I consider it finished and then show it again.The atmosphere and glow I find truly captivating. You can see the firelight on her arm and face. A woman reclining on a chaise lounge with her feet up. One hand under her head and one rest on her abdomen. She gazes into the glow of a fire on the hearth and lets her tension and concerns melt away for the evening. She thinks with pleasure about how far she has come and what path she will t
Plein Air in Rochester and Honeoye Falls, New York 2008-02-22 15:23:00 Here I am with a small group of painting friends in late summer paint at the former Ketchum-Deshon House circa 1840 in Brighton, NY where I live with my family.Richard Ketchum is the listed owner with his family in the mid 19th century. An architect lived here in 1940 and accomplished some upgrades, particularly interior trim and woodwork. he also put a concrete floor in the basement and added a recreation room.In 1947 the home was sold to Ruth Deshon who had lived on Seneca Parkway in the city of Rochester
's, Maplewood neighborhood. Her daughter Nancy is one of the childern who grew up here. Nancy attended school at the University of New Mexico where it is said she founded the "Boots and Saddles Club", a recreational riding club. She eventually became a writer and lived in Hawaii fo Read more:Plein
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"Rochester Market" by Gordon van Vliet 2008-02-20 19:22:00 "RochesterMarket
" is a departure for me in painting style. I consider it nearly uni-tonal in that all the tones are toward the mid-range without much separation. It makes an interesting exercise.It was windy and cold that autumn day in Rochester, New York. There were lots of people walking by and traffic too. I only had a moment to notice them and decide which ones to put in. The truck was there for 15 minutes or so unloading.I like the sign commanding, "STOP!", take a moment and notice the beauty of your surroundings.Painted on canvas and measuring 11" x 14" and painted in oil as usual. I decided to offer this here to my readers first. $79.00 + $6 shipping USA or $20 Intl. NY state residents add 8.25% sales tax. If it doesn't sell then I will offer it on Ebay for this as Read more:Gordon
"Late Show Lights Out" by Gordon van Vliet 2008-02-15 16:44:00 From the Monday Night Figure Series, by Gordon
van VlietHere is a painting from the figure group on Monday nights at the Steve Carpenter Studio. I love painting with the artists on Monday night. Models don't come in better physical shape than this young man either. Just look at the great mahogany tones in his skin and feel the latent power.From the title you can guess what is going on. He is close to sleep while listening to the late night ramblings of Dave Letterman, Jay Len or Conan. These guys help numerous people on our fair planet get to sleep and all cheaper than pills. It is painted from life, not a photo reference. Gordon generally paints at least one painting a week and sometimes daily painting.Thank you for looking. Artist retains all copyrights of the artwork.Oil on canvas Read more:Lights
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"West from the Porch", by Gordon van Vliet 2008-02-12 15:19:00 This image is painted on paper from my sons notebook. I forgot my canvas so it was the best I could do. I tell you... I love the medium. The paint soaks in the first layer and drys almost immediately, then progressive layers give more working time with the oil paint.I am painting under the water works canopy at Cobbs Hill, a granite structure about 100 years old, looking westward at the end of the day. This water works controls the city of Rochester's largest reservoir. Click here for a satellite view from Google."West from the Porch
"oil on paper, 9" x 11.5"$129.00 + 6.00 shipping in the USA.Add 8.25% if NY state resident for sales tax.
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"Toward Full Awareness" by Gordon van Vliet 2008-02-09 09:49:00 "Toward
Full Awareness
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van Vliet15" x 18.5" oil on paper$279.00 mounted with 1"professional black wood frame.Shipping $9.00 in continental USANY state residents add 8.25% sales tax.Other framing on request. Email with questions or if outside USA.I purposely separated the head, shoulder and arm from the right shoulder and chest in the background. I liked the composition that way. It looks like someone who is dead asleep awakening and coming "back to life". From sub-conscious to full awareness.This is the second time I have painted on paper. It acts so much different than working with the medium on canvas or board. The paper absorbs the oil very quickly and fixes itself, so you can move it around. The oil behaves in many ways like water color. All in all a nice change to
"Man or Mountain" by Gordon van Vliet 2008-02-06 16:12:00 Today I am posting one of my paintings for the first time in quite awhile. This on is from my Monday night adventures painting from live models at The Steve Carpenter Studio.A great and varied group of artists that I thoroughly enjoy meeting and painting with."Man or Mountain
" Oil on canvas 9.5"x11.25" $239.00 mounted with 1"professional black wood frame.Shipping $9.00 to Continental USA.NY state residents add 8.25% sales taxThe idea for this piece comes from the old adage, "Is he a man or a mouse?" Well this fine young man looks meaner than a mouse, so I thought is he a mountain of a man, or simply a man or average? We all judge by looks and often can be deceived. So a closer look is many times warranted.So in fact, in this painting. Notice the mountains in the background, then loo Read more:Gordon
Getting Ready for Valentine's Day 2008-02-05 19:13:00 Today I bring you a friend's painting. It is from his series, "Before and After" Here we have an after shot entitled, "Kiss UnWrapped". I find it appropriate for the holiday upon us. It is available through The Framing Edge.I have been painting and will one day soon show some of my recent work. Lately I have been getting my new store going. Cheers.
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The Frozen Train 2007-12-16 13:17:00 The FrozenTrain
, by Robert Tracy copyright 2003 All rights reservedOne of my favorite images by Robert. The frozen train is a stream liner from an amazing era in history. An Art Deco inspired theme that gave rise to huge industrial imagination. Sky scrapers, sleek autos and all manor of appliances. Man as creator taking joy in the shear beauty of form.Here the trains light streaks a like a lightning bolt across the mid-west landscape to the future. A moment frozen. A fleeting glimpse of greatness. It brings to my mind the beauty of the awesome cities and buildings set against nature in the Star Trek movies. To boldly go where none have gone before. Thank you Robert, for the catalyst of thought that allows this certain imagination.I find many people are afraid to tackle such dream
Alone At Turning Point, by Gordon van Vliet 2007-08-04 16:12:00 Have you ever been at a crossroads in your life? Did you have a big decision to make?At time like these sometimes we need solitude... a place alone to ponder the possibilities.. to sort things out. I know I enjoy the time alone. It helps to clarify and identify what needs to be done. When I have come to a resolution, then I can move on. Refreshed.So here I have presented a small painting. About 8" x 6" and paint at what is locally called Turning Point Park on the lower Genesee River. See Map to Turning Point Park for directions. Here is a wide area where cement barges came up the river to unload their wares and then turn around.Today there is a wonderful paved walk that eventually will connect downtown Rochester to the port at Charlotte. If you live in the area you owe it to you Read more:Gordon
Soft Sun Setting 2007-07-26 16:20:00 "Soft Sun Setting
" as the title suggests is the best way to describe this lovely sky prior to sunset. It was Tuesday evening at Braddocks Bay on Lake Ontario. View is looking West. A favorite spot for avid bird watchers it sports a great migratory flyway as the birds typically follow the shore line rather than cross open water. Especially popular seem to be the raptors.Due to illness this was the first painting I have done since last time. I was joined this evening by Todd, Josie and Enrique. Each did a great job. Todd had a unique and very impasto style painting. Click on his name to have a look and comment to let him know you stopped by.This painting is 6" x 8" on canvas.
"Begin to Glow", a Plein Air Study 2007-07-14 10:43:00 "Begin to Glow" is oil on board and measures 8"W x 16"H It was painted on the portico of Cobbs Hill looking south to Pinnacle Hill. The evening was gorgeous and this lamp in the forground had just begun to glow.Painting with me tonight were Todd Ryan and Josi Etter. Enrique Stopped by to say hello and many other people gave us their compliments. Below are a couple of photos of the site and my fellow painters.To the left is my easel and show a bit of what I was viewing.To the right you can see Todd working with palette knife in the foreground and that is Josi behind him working on her own rendition.This is a wonderful place to paint. So much sky, the city skyline and reservoir, all to inspire.
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Wave Study One 2007-07-05 12:09:00 Here is a study I did last Sunday morning near the Coast Guard station at Charlotte Harbor. Beautiful clear crisp morning with much brilliance on the water. I had to squint just to keep looking at it.Of coarse painting moving waves is a big challenge and the reason for this study. I need to look at the wave for awhile and think about what color and position was the darkest shadow, reflected light, highlight, etc.The splash over the rock is never the same twice. Even in the 1 or 2 seconds that the rock is visible it changes dramatically. The green plant algae goes from a wet sheen to a flat sheen in less than a second.Here is a photo of the site and conditions to give you an idea of what I am up against when I paint this way.Josi Etter painted with me on this morning. She paints fish b Read more:Study
"Cross-Rivers" 2007-07-02 17:47:00 "Cross
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" is a name derived from the more common cross-roads. Here the Genesee River crosses the Erie Canal. In the Genesee Valley Park are many arched stone bridges and here is one at the intersection with a railroad bridge beyond. The view is West and the canal continues toward Buffalo, New York and the Lake Erie.The painting, oil on canvas, measures about 8"W x 9-1/4"H."Cross-Rivers" was painted on a hot, hazy evening with Todd Ryan and Enrique V. joining the paint out. My wife and son brought along a picnic basket with fantastic treats. It brought the thought that summers painting in France with Renoir and Monet would have been great.Thanks for looking.
"Determined Thoughts" 2007-06-29 16:08:00 This painting is cropped from a larger canvas. Originally 16" x 20" this version is roughly 6" x 12" oil on canvas. If you are interested in seeing the full version, let me know.It appears that this beauty has serious things on her mind. Listening to her companion relate a certain series of events, you can sense the formation of an opinion. She knows her own mind... an open mind, one determined(guided) by principles long laid down.I have a small study almost ready to post in a day or two. It is taken from the intersection of canal and river and I call it "Genesee Crossriver".Til then... enjoy the weekend.
Castles Made of Sand 2007-06-25 13:18:00 Here I am building sandcastles at the beach. This a favorite summer past time. I have come to this place on and off for over 40 years. Sauble Beach, Ontario on the base of the Bruce Peninsula of Lake Huron is quiet and little changed in all that time. This beach has it all, sand dunes, a long gradual incline into the water and great rolling breaker during the storm. Spectacular sunsets in the peaceful evenings.This is 5" x 7" oil on canvas.
"Princess in Red" 2007-04-20 10:34:00 Original is 16" x 20" and this is a cropped portion. Oil on canvas.Here again is JJ, the model who appears in my last post, "Princess
in Blue". I like this one better than the first. What do you think? Here she wears a soft glowing and luxuriant red sweater that suites her so well. Intelligent composure as she gazes in the distance. I wonder what she was thinking about.
"Princess In Blue" 2007-04-18 13:30:00 Original is 16" x 20" and this is a cropped portion. Oil on canvas.A wonderful model posed for our group a couple weeks ago. She introduced herself as JJ and she is of Taiwanese descent. What a pleasure to paint this image of her. She is lovely and has a sparkling personality to match.
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Todays' Painting, "Angelina" 2006-10-19 09:06:00 Todays' painting is "Angelina
" which is painted oil on canvas 16"W x 20"H. This model was fun and easy to paint. Great pose and personality for this young lady.This is a mural that my friend recently completed. Its about 4'H x 20"W and depicts the epic struggle between "good and evil". I really admire the the ilumination on the sky near the volcano and flying dragons and also the shield showing through the fire.We are considering doing some murals together in the future. Have a job to do, let me know.
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Todays' Painting, "Whispering" 2006-09-26 19:19:00 The painting today is another from the beans that are flowering. I planted these about the 2nd or 3rd week of August. They just have tiny beans now and with luck I will get a meal or two. At least they are fun to watch grow.This one measures 5"W x 6"H on canvas. I call it "whispering". So many of the blossoms appear as small heads or skulls. So I am trying to capture them with imagined expressions or conversations. Here the two blossoms appear in close proximity to one another as if telling secrets. Perhaps, "Who's the bloke with the paint brushes?"SOLD
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Todays' Painting, "Racing Autumn" 2006-09-23 12:03:00 This is a fun new painting called, "RacingAutumn
", about a little pole bean flower gazing at his ripe older brother and wondering if he can beat the frost and grow up too.Oil on canvas the painting on the left is 4-1/4"W x 4"H and the one on the right is 1-1/16"W x 4"H. Both are painted on the same canvas in a 6"W x 4"H footprint. They could be cut apart or framed together with a mat surrounding and separating them.I really like how the appearance of this bean blossom seems to show a face and personality. It also reminds me of the monster in "Alien" when it speaks to Sigorney Weaver.Here is how it appears on the canvas.
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Todays' Painting, "Quarter Pepper" by Gordon van Vliet 2006-09-21 17:32:00 BID NOWTodays' painting, "Quarter Pepper
" is 6"W x 4"H oil on canvas. This is my second painting in the pepper format and is the exact pepper used in the first painting.The quarter is not an American quarter, but a Dutch quarter obtained on my last trip there in 1984. Now Holland uses the Euro like so many other countries in Europe.My pepper crop is growing well.Comment: i took several photos of pepper plants today because i was doing a painting of the kirby barn [what else would i do] at the painting out but i was sitting next to a field of peppers. they were allowing a large group of plants go red. it was a great day with lots of clouds. as usual i love your site and the painting is great. Judy
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"Winter Sky over Honeoye Falls" by GJ van Vliet 2008-03-11 19:56:00 Here is the painting I did a couple of weeks ago at Honeoye Falls
. It measures 16" x 20". If you are interested in this painting it is available for $100.00. Just email me.To the left is a shot I took of the scene I am painting in Honeoye Falls, NY. Here is a satellite view. The brick building with the tower is the old 19th century fire station. It was about 15deg. F and quite cold standing next to the old mill falls with the mist blowing over. I joined Corinne Avery from the GVPAP who hosted this fun time. I need to do a few touch ups to the painting and then I will show it to you.I have been getting active on the "deviantArt" site. Big worldwide internet presence over there. Check it out.
"Tower over Schoen Place" 2008-03-13 11:26:00 Here is a view from Schoen Place
in Pittsford, NY (pronounced "Shane"). You can see the Coal Tower
across the Erie Canal behind the shops on the towpath. Painted in the evening while enjoying the company of my friend Enrique and his lovely wife.Painted on a canvas wrapped board with oils, painting will be signed and varnished. It measures 14"W x 11"HIf you are interested in this painting it is available for $100.00. Just email me.
Portrait of Ayn Rand 2008-03-15 21:31:00 "Portrait
of Ayn Rand" by Robert Tracy I have long regarded Robert Tracy as one of the best and easiest to admire artists. His excellent technical skills are coupled with wonderful insight and value."Robert Tracy is a self-taught romantic-realist artist. At the time he began his art career, non-objective art held a near monopoly to the claim of serious art. The art schools were among the staunchest supporters of that monopoly. The choice was to get on board or go your own way. Robert Tracy went his own way. What is that world? For the most part, it is a world of peace and absorption...Though there can be drama, there is little conflict and usually no social interaction." ―Robert Knapp, Ph.D. "Robert Tracy's work is clear and straight forward, beautiful colors, and precise drawing. The
"Waiting Out the Rain" 2008-03-15 11:32:00 "The sky darkened and the rain came immediate and strong. The wind whipped the trees as she took shelter in the conservatory near at the edge of the garden. There resting, wet on the divan she gazed out at the driving rain while windowpanes steamed up at the release of built up heat. She shivered considering the confrontation that lay ahead."Painted from life on a Monday evening this past winter. Oil on gessoed cardboard, "Waiting
Out the Rain", measures 8.5" x 18.5" As a note for those interested in this painting, I need to rework the lower right hand portion of the painting. About 3/4" near and including the signature. I would provide a new photo for approval of the improved final piece prior to shipment.Also: I will be showing "Angelina" at the: Steve Carpenter Student Art Show M
"Jason" 2008-03-21 10:50:00 Ah, Jason
. Well he modeled for us on a Monday night and as you can see, he works out at the gym. I did 25 years ago and now have begun again on his inspiration.I thought, "Am I a mouse or a man." So now I have been working out again since October. Slow but steady progress. Feels good. A little less fat and a little more muscle and general feeling of well being. Wish me luck in continuing.This little painting measures 8 1/8" x 10 3/8" and can easily be cropped to 8 x 10 for a standard frame. Painted oil on canvas and also signed and dated upper right. I am going to offer it on Ebay. TO BID CLICK HEREUpdate: Here is a painting from February 2006 available on Ebay with a custom frame I made.Blood City, by Gordon van Vlietcoyright November 2005 all rights reservedThis piece was display
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