The past few months I have been exploring a new series that I am calling my "Art Nouveau Migration" series.  I have been studying the art Nouveau period and looking at the color palette that was used as well as form and shape that were typical of that time frame.  

Britanica defines Art Nouveau as the following:  

Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic line and was employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters, and illustration. https://www.britannica.com/art/Art-Nouveau 

I have always been drawn to nature so this new approach really resonates for me. 

I am excited to show you a few pieces that I have completed in my exploration.

 










New Seasons Markets and the Beaverton Arts Commission Present The Original Watercolors by award winning artist:

Anji Grainger

New Seasons Progress Ridge:
14805 SW Barrows Road, Suite 103. Beaverton. Open 8am - 11pm.

Beaverton Arts Commission calls it: ·  Stunning Natural Watercolors by Anji Grainger

Dates: October 1 - 31, 2013

New works in exploring texture in watercolor

Unique and fun results...

Check out this great article written by Angela Wrahtz! 

Wonderfully written story about the Portland Rose Festival's Annual Juried Rose Show held at the Oregon Society of Artists: 

http://www.nowartportland.blogspot.com/

"Portland's Party is Coming Out Roses" - Takes 1st place at the 2013 Rose Show!

I was so thrilled and honored that the juror gave me a first place for the theme category in this years Juried Portland Rose Festival show with the Oregon Society of Artists.  Very cool.  Then was doubly thrilled to also win the people’s choice award.  I actually was quite surprised  because I heard several large groups of people talking about a different painting that they were voting for so when they called my name I wasn’t expecting it!  Woo Hoo! 

Original Watercolor on Paper

New Work completed

"Walk This Way" Original Watercolor on paper - Image size is 28” x 9 ¾ ”- $875.00 Framed size 34 5/8” x 16”

"Autum Mist" - Mixed Media - Watercolor and Light Molding paste texturing - Image size 14" x 10"

- $475.00

Come see my work at the Helvetia Lavender Farm, Friday - Sunday, July 13, 14 and 15, 2012.  Hope to see you there!

This piece is called "In Time for Breakfast" and is watercolor paper on a 1.75 inch cradled birch wood board.  Price:  $125

You can find more information about the Lavender Festival and Helvetial Lavender farm at: 

http://www.helvetialavenderfarm.com/

New Work "Hanging Out for Breakfast"

Preparing for the Lavender Festival at Helvetia Lavender Farm July 13,14 and 15, 2012.  This is an original watercolor mounted on a 2" cradled Birch Wood board.  I call it "Hanging Out for Breakfast".

First Entry for the 2011 juried Portland Rose Festival Show

"Carnival of a Festival Rose"  - watermedia and collage, watercolor, ink, and found papers.  Image is 12" x 12".  Imagine the bustling scene around Portland's Rose Festival - the sounds of carnival music, the excitement of waterfront park, and the quiet of the rose garden.   $225.00

"Lighter Than a Feather"

A "Quick Study" watercolor on 300 pound arches cold press paper.  Image is 11.5" x 15.5".  Matted price:  $475.00

My New Work: "Ariel"

Do we remember when we were teenagers, and how we looked at life?  This painting that I call "Ariel" is all about being a Teen ...

Painted on 140 pound cold press Arches watercolor paper.  Image Size 22" x 15"  $1275.00

New Series and new posts comming soon

Madrigal's Harvest Sonnet

From a delightful small winery in the Napa Valley during their Cabernet harvest.  Madrigal Vineyards wine is a song in and of itself so I call this painting Madrigal's Harvest Sonnet. Painted on Arches 300 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper.  Image size 21" x 29"  Price:  $1875.00

Latest Exhibition News

You can view a couple of my paintings at The West Coat Wings Juried Exhibition at the Sage Gallery in Bandon, Oregon. August 22 - September 25, 2010

http://sagegallerybandon.com/receptions.aspx

West Coast Wings is a celebration of the abundance and valued richness of shorebirds, seabirds, wadders and migratory birds that we find along the West Coast of the United States. Please join me to se how 20 different artist from Oregon, Washington, and California have captured our feathered population using a variety of media. Reception: Sunday August 29 2-5pm.

Morning Dance

Morning Dance - a detailed study of the Pacific Sea Nettle Jelly Fish.  Painted on Arches 140 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper. Image size 21" x 15" Price: $875.00

The magical Dance of the Jellyfish In Abstract:

Painted on Arches 140 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper. Image size 15" x 11" Price: $575.00

Calling Card and Resting

"Resting"




Painted on Arches 140 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper.  Image size 6 1/2" x 18"  Price:  $775.00


"Calling Card"

Two paintings accepted in the West Coast Wings Juried Show in Bandon Oregon




Painted on Arches 140 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper.  Image size 9" x 13"  Price:  $575.00

Portland's Spirit is Waterproof

My latest waterdroplet painting that was just accepted in the juried Portland Rose Festival "Rose Show"  This painting won the People's Choice Award for Best in Show and the Juror's 3rd place award.   Painting is Sold

Lavender in Provence for the Lavender Festival

This is a painting I did on a vintage window that will be used as part of a "shabby chic" garden table. Very fun project but difficult to paint on glass! Price for the Garden Bench:  $475.00 

"I'm Prettier Than You Are!"

It's been a tough year and I needed a painting that would cheer me up. This is the result...

Accepted into the 45th Transparent Watercolor Show of the Watercolor Society of Oregon

Painted on Arches 300 pound Cold Press Watercolor Paper.  Image size 13 1/4" x 21"  Price:  $875.00

More New Work - Ice Wine for Christmas and House Merlot

My Christmas Card Piece for this year is called "Ice Wine for Christmas?" from a photo taken at Bensons Winery in Chelan Washington.  Painted on 140 LB Arches Watercolor paper 21" x 15" image size painted with M Graham paints. Price:  $875.00

And, the second piece completed in Robbie Laird's course called House Merlot revisited.  Painted on 140 LB Arches Watercolor paper 20" x 14" image size painted with M Graham paints.  Price:   $675.00