Napa Valley Workshop is a reality!

For anyone interested in the techniques I use for my photographic art, this workshop is for you!  I'm sharing my techniques and inspiration at the intersection of wine and art:  Napa Valley, from June 6th thru June 10th.  The workshop is being held at the Clos Pegase Winery, known for it great wines and it's great art collections.. so it's a perfect place for a workshop like this!

For more information you can download the PDF brochure that has all the workshop details:  Napa Valley Workshop PDF

There is also more information about my workshops on a new blog that I've put together specifically for my workshops:  Workshop Blog

Here's a couple of images from my scouting trip to Calistoga last month with early morning mist providing the atmosphere

Napa Valley... a workshop opportunity!

 At long last, and due to popular demand, I've put together a photo workshop for people interested in my layered textural look.  I recently scouted the Napa Valley area and secured a site to host the workshop.  I'm a firm believer in the pairing of wine and art so this will be the perfect launch for what I hope will be a series of photo workshops.  The area where I conduct the workshop is rich with photo opportunities and will provide the participants with lots of material to work with in the computer lab sessions.  My goal is to have everyone go home from this 5 day workshop with artwork they'll be proud to hang on their walls!  For a bit more information click on the link below.

Fine art Newsletter and Workshop information

Here's a few images from the scouting session in Napa.

The top two pictures are the old Bale Grist Mill, near Calistoga and the bottom image is, yup, more of those tangled tree images I love from a forest surrounding the grist mill.  

If you'd be interested in a workshop you can email me at doug@landrethstudios.com and indicate you're workshop interest... I'll put you on the email list for the workshop info. 

More new work

I've been working hard completing some recent assignment photography, organizing my new space and applying to lots of 2010 art shows, and when I get a moment, I turn to my image library to see what inspires me (and what can distract me).  This month is was birds.  I don't know why but they are so iconic, stately and mystical all at once.  Here are the results:

Mystic Moon

 

Blue Heron Grace

Pelicans in Flight

On another note, I've received many requests for a workshop on my techniques and consequently I've begun to put together plans for a workshop late this spring so stay tuned.  If you are interested send me an e-mail at doug@landrethstudios.com and let me know so I can put you on my email list for updates as the plans develop.

Salem Art Fair Completed.. Bellevue here I come!

The Salem Art Fair was a success. I was impressed by the wonderful setting and the management of the fair, and I'm looking forward to next years show. I was gratified with the attention some of my newer work received from the public. Most notable was the large panarama of the St. Petersburg shipyard which attracted a lot of viewers.

Some images from the fair:

Art patrons of all ages!

Finally, the trailer is packed with the booth and artwork, hooked up to my motorhome, and ready for the trip back home to prepare for the Bellevue Festival of the Arts show, July 24th thru the 26th.

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

I'll be in booth #s 148/149 in front of International Jewelers on the corner of NE 8th and Bellevue Way, so stop by and visit if you're in the area. Here's a link with the information for the Festival: Bellevue Festival of the Arts

New work for Salem Art Festival, 7/17 - 7/19

I've been super busy since returning Tuesday from a vacation/photo trip to Glacier National Park preparing new artwork for this Show. These are some new prints/images I hope to include in my booth at the Salem Art Festival in Salem Oregon next weekend.. the 17th thru the 19th. Here's the link for anyone close to Salem next weekend.. http://salemartfair.weebly.com. Swing by my booth for a visit if you can! I'm listed under "Digital Art" in the artist listings.

I love texture so I'm really excited about this new series of images. I created them from scenes of late fall trees (a huge amount of existing texture!) to which I've added/overlayed additional texture images. The results have tremendous detail and a depth and richness that I love.

Field of Poppies

Good Morning!

Did everyone "Fall Back" this weekend? I did and I'm having a bit of a hard time getting myself back up again!! I don't get it...any small adjustment to my sleeping schedule and I'm ready for a nap at 11am. esh.

That being said, I think that it's all too appropriate that Doug greeted me this morning with a fabulous new image of a field of poppies which he photographed while in Europe. Throughout history poppies have symbolized both imagination and eternal sleep. Lets hope these poppies represent Doug's eternal imagination and I'll keep my fingers crossed that my coffee kicks in soon.

And with that I present to you....a field of poppies. (Actual title TBA)


If you'd like more information on this print....shoot me an email at: Molly@Landrethstudios.com

To see it a little larger...click on it!

October Updates from Doug Landreth

"St. Petersburg, Shipyards at Dawn"

We hope that you all had a fabulous summer! We certainly did while attending art fairs and meeting so many of you wonderful people. Doug's new work from Tuscany and Cinque Terra proved to be a huge hit, which is great, because he's creating new images from that trip and several other adventures as I write this!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....
STUDIO PARTY, DEC. 5TH

Yup, you heard me right! We are planning a big studio party on the 5th of December to officially unveil all of the beautiful work Doug has been creating from his travels through Italy, France, Russia and Finland this year! As usual we'll have lots of wine, music and food. We hope you can make it!
...More details to follow.

NEW GALLERY IN WASHINGTON!

One of the most wonderful things to come out of the art fairs this summer was meeting Rebecca Bolstad, owner of "The Artists Remarque," a beautiful new art gallery right on the main drag in LaConner Washington. Click HERE for a map and directions and go support the Arts!



FLORAL IMAGES ARE 10% OFF THIS MONTH

In order to keep some of the color and light of the summer months in your home this Fall, we've decided to mark all the images in the "Flowers" portfolio 10% off for the month of October. Go check out the website!



5X7" SIGNED PRINTS OF ALL YOUR FAVORITE IMAGES

I also wanted to remind you that we are still featuring a new line of unlimited edition, 5x7" signed prints that are $40 each or 3 for $90. We are offering all of Doug's images in this size, so if you see something that catches your eye, don't hesitate to contact me at Molly@LandrethStudios.com.

Get Along Little Doggie...or should I say, Douggie. :)

...What does that mean anyway?? I don't know but it just popped into my head as I thought about today's waaaay over due post. Why? Because Doug is bustling around the studio getting ready to go to a CATTLE BRANDING!! Super fun and super City Slickers. What could be better for rounding up some new images for this summer? Here are a few of the photographs that Doug created from last years branding...

New Work From France and Italy!

New Work From Mexico!