"Painting McVicker - Laguna Canyon" - Oil on Linen

I painted this painting at Willow park (Laguna Canyon) a couple of months ago during the LAPAPA invitational.I had not been happy with something about it and decided it might be the path so I changed it a bit.  I am happy with it now.  The artist in the painting is Jim McVicker.

"Lake Barbara - Laguna Canyon" - 6" x 12" Oil on board

Had a wonderful day painting in Laguna Canyon at the Nix Center.  A little walk away is this hidden lake. 

"Heisler Park - Laguna Beach" 8" x 16" oil on Board

Painted En Plein Air during the Laguna Beach Invitational.

"Treasure Island and Montage" 8" x 10", 6" x 12" oil on Board

Plein Air paintings

"Peter's Canyon Morning 2" 9" x 12" oil on Board

Photo is a bit dark but I enjoyed painting this and getting a colorful tree.

"A Peter's Canyon Morning Glow" 9" x 12"  oil on Board

 Juried into Orange County Fair- 2016

Achieved the morning glow that I witnessed the morning I took the photo. 

"CF 9500 and the Balboa Bridge" - 12 x 9" oil on Board

I finally decided I would join the group at Balboa.  My scare before was the parking.  I left early and made it by 8:00 am and found one spot.  Walked over to this spot and stopped.  I was drawn to the lamp posts and flags on the railing.  I was happy with the outcome.  I had left my phone in the car so I was not able to take photos of the original scene.  A seal stopped by and posed for me for about 15 minutes.  I decided to leave him out.

"Historic El Toro Grammar School - Plein Air" - 9 x 12" oil on Board

 What a hidden gem!  I have lived in Orange County for 30 years and have never heard of Heritage Hill tucked at the bottom of the Ralph's parking lot on the corner of Trabuco and Lake Forrest.  Go visit!  It is free.

I will paint there once again and hope to see my nearby family again as well.

Third Place and Honorable Mention at the OC Fair!

Peter's Canyon - End of Trail 
8" x 10"
3rd Place at the OC Fair - 

Plein Air Division

Santiago Oaks - Historic Dam 9" x 16"  Honorable Mention at OC Fair

Professional Oil Painting
Division

Feeling Blessed -  Two paintings sold today and it is raining! 
Back Bay Show and Sale - July 18, 19

Come join us in our Back Bay Plein Air Show.

First time involved in this type of sale and painting style.  I hope to learn a lot from this great experience!

Orange County Fair Acceptance!

Yeah!  Just delivered the 4 paintings that have been accepted into the Orange County Fair.  This is exciting because they accepted my old traditional style paintings and the new impressionistic style I have been trying.  The use of the palette knife has been helpful.

"Treasure Cove Waterfalls - Laguna" - 11 x 14" oil on Board

This painting was juried into the OC Fair 2015.

Wanted to go paint outdoors today but RAIN!  I was planning tomorrow but rain is scheduled for tomorrow as well.  So.... I decided to paint from a photo I had from a walk with my husband along the shores of Treasure Cove in Laguna.  Such a beautiful place.  Again this is with a pallet knife.

"Delaney" - 18 x 24 inch Pastel on Sanded Paper

What a story.  I painted this beautiful dog for a client in St. Louis.  I shipped it unframed since the customer wanted his wife to pick out the frame.When they went to look for that frame they place the painting on the table.  While they were out, the housekeeper was dusting and dusted this beautiful pastel painting!.  They sent it back and I touched up the smears and sent it back framed.  I loved the likeness and realistic look I achieved.

"Bridge at Toketee Falls"

One of my favorite places to go - in winter, spring, summer and fall.  This is the bridge you first see when starting your hike into Toketee Falls in Oregon.  The snow is fresh and the green moss is of lime green.  What a contrast in colors.  The fall brings many different colors to the area.  One day I will paint the fall in Toketee Falls.

5 x 7 inch Original Oil on Hardboard by Terry Ann Stanley 

"Ruby Red Again - Pastel on Suede"


Pastel on Black Suede
12" x 24"
by Terry Ann Stanley

This painting is similar to the painting earlier displayed. The previous painting was done in oil while this one is painted with pastel on black suede. The black suede is a deep black and brings out the color red. I love working on suede. The pastel adheres quite well to the suede and gives it a rich look. You can reach me at terrystanley@cox.net

"Jane Fleming - Countess of Harrington"

Charcoal by Terry Ann Stanley
Original by Joshua Reynolds

The original painting is in the permanent collection of the Huntington Library. Drawing these charcoals on location has improved my skills and replaces the live model sketching that many artists work into their schedules.

"Pinkie"


Charcoal by Terry Ann Stanley
Original Painting by Thomas Lawrence

Pinkie is a painting in the permanent collection of The Huntington Library in San Marino, California. The painting of Sarah Goodin Barrett Moulton who was born in 1783 in Jamaica was commissioned by Sarah's Grandmother. Pinkie was Sarah's nickname. She died of whooping cough one year after the portrait was completed.

Huntington Gardens is one of my favorite spots to visit and sketch. Every visit I see something new. The spring is beautiful with all it's blooms. Recently I was given a pass to visit the Huntington on the days that the library is closed to the public. I am able to relax and enjoy painting on the grounds without figures passing thru my line of site. I do, however, enjoy the people and watching their faces as they stroll thru the gardens.