Friday, September 12, 2014

Portland Skyway


sold

Last weekend some friends and I drove to Portland to watch Kevin Macpherson do a FREE demo (what a nice guy!). There were about 50 other people watching (can you believe those moochers?!). Kevin talked while he painted (a skill I don't possess), and said all sorts of things that were fabulous to hear. He's nice, funny AND a great painter! Afterwards we all spread out and painted, while Kevin walked around giving pointers. He said mine was a "keeper," and that I should sell it, so here it is. : )

In other news, yesterday I got a pre-copy of my book!!! And I am so absolutely bowled over by it, I actually went out into the street and yelled, "I'M SO HAPPY!" That's how happy I was...am. It looks amazing! So you know, you can still pre-order it on Amazon. (and save quite a bit by doing so). The official launch date is Nov. 4th.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

I love this painting, I have a massive fear of big bridges , that's crossing them! I just love paintings of them, I'm weird, right?
I'm from Scotland, please look up artist Kate Downie Forth Bridge Paintings, they are fab!x

Karin Jurick said...

The painting is STUNNING Carol. Kudos.

Unknown said...

There is now an option to order the paperback version.

CAROL HOPPER -- A PAINTER'S JOURNAL said...

This is an incredible painting. Wow and wow.

Ron Wilson said...

I really admire Portland Skyway, not only for the subject but also or the rendering/execution = pure Marine!

Lisa Daria said...

Stunning and dramatic painting! I am looking forward to the book - my preorder is complete!

D. MEYER said...

Love this! The arch and color...he is correct, its a keeper for sure!! :)

Bhavani said...

Love your painting Carol. I love how you simplified the composition by eliminating the ground plane. Btw.. I was there that day(the Indian gal who said hi to you just before you left :)).

Karen Werner said...

A keeper??? I should say so! Gorgeous!