A Plein Air Life » Painting

Quantae

Rich Brimer — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:40:50 +0000

Congratulations to a Quantae for the publishing of his new book which can be purchased at… quantaebook.com He is a fabulous human, a great father and fantastic model. Above is a painting I did of him in a workshop I hosted last year. Take a look at his book for [...]

Two for the Show

Rich Brimer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:32:19 +0000

While spending a week soaking up the sun, making new friends and eating sparsely from my ice chest, I also painted at the San Onofre surf beach. I want to share one of the images here called “Two for the Show.” When I asked Jack, my VW man what year the red bus was, [...]

San Onofre Scenes

Rich Brimer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:24:01 +0000

So the theme of the week is San Onofre. Here Is a collection of what’s been happening so far for the Paint San Clemente event. I’ll tighten the bus painting soon.

My El Matador Morning

Rich Brimer — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:11:43 +0000

The View Through — 8″x10″ Oil on Birch Board Framing Options Unframed $650.00 Framed – Black Plein Air $800.00 Framed – Gilded Plein Air $800.00

The Ventura County chapter of the California Art Club hosted their monthly paint-out at El Matador State Beach this morning. I know… its [...]

The 2-Minute ePortfolio

Rich Brimer — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:37:28 +0000

Wonderment

Rich Brimer — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:57:44 +0000

Here is the text from my speech today at the annual Arts Council of the Conejo Valley board installation…

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The Arts – That is what we are a council of. The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. We are “The VOICE of the Arts”. All forms of “the arts”. The Arts has a [...]

Central Coastal Colors

Rich Brimer — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:05:07 +0000

So, I had a very nice week to paint in and around San Luis Obispo with a few artists from the California Art Club. The weather was nice, but scattered showers caused the fair weather artists to stay indoors. I did a total of 5 plein air studies and a still life. I stayed [...]

Painting “Beach Hat”

Rich Brimer — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:01:03 +0000

Today was a perfectly beautiful day in Camarillo, CA, my hometown. I joined about 15 other artists who shared their works of art in many downtown merchants who were hosting wine tastings. Lots of people came to join us drink wine and enjoy art. I also enjoyed getting started on a new painting “Beach [...]

Painting Demo and WINE!!!

Rich Brimer — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:57:36 +0000

On Saturday, April 17, Studio Channel Islands Art Center, in kahoots with the Camarillo Old Town Association, the Chamber and the Camarillo Fiesta Association to bring some fun to Ventura Blvd, in Old Town Camarillo. Many Old Town merchants will be hosting wine tasting and art exhibits from local artists. I will be one [...]

Beach Colors Redeaux

Rich Brimer — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:41:34 +0000

So, I took an old plein air painting I did at Leo Carillo a couple years ago, and redid it. I was not happy the first time anyway, so it was a good opportunity to try some new paint out. You can see the change from the first go, to the new version below.

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