Two IA Landscapes!

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6"x8" soft pastel on Wallis paper

These are a couple of IA landscapes I plan to take this coming Saturday to Albia, IA for the Restoration Days Art Show & Sale. If interested in purchasing.....contact me either by email: ginlammert@yahoo.com or by cell: 641.208.5968

Art Students

Here's a couple of pastel students working away during an art lesson in Fairfield, IA.

Morning Light N. of Pulaski, IA

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9"x12" Soft Pastel on Wallis paper

I first painted this image in the smaller size 5"x7". I decided to create a new painting of it using the Wallis paper as support for the pastels. I really like the texture of this sanded paper when I'm working on landscape paintings. I'm in the process of narrowing down the support I paint pastels on. I still like using the printmaking 100% cotton paper for figurative works. I'm finding a like the texture of sanded surfaces for still life and landscape.

"Team Work"

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13"x19" Soft Pastel on 100% cotton paper

This is the second painting in the series "PASSIONS". I've started this group of works focused on firemen. The series is about capturing a glimpse of what those around me are passionate about. There will be still life paintings included with figurative works. The first in this series is called "The Volunteer" ( Posted March 13th, 2010). It is now available in Giclee print with image approximately same size as the original. I'll soon have this painting in print the same size. Contact me if interested in purchasing a print. ginlammert@yahoo.com

Workshop in Fairfield

Yes.....no mistake with the photo posted. This is my son playing in Vegas a few weeks ago. I just had to post it here. I'm very pleased that my children are following there passions and wanted to share what they're doing here.

That stated......just giving an update on the latest workshop that was held July 29th and 30th in Fairfield, IA. I had a wonderful time and the students were eager to explore the world of Pastel. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the workshop to share with everyone.

Next Outdoor show I'm participating in is coming up in a few weeks. August 28th in Albia, IA. I'll be posting new works that I plan to have for sale at this show.

At Marshalltown, IA Show

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Here's a photo of my daughter,Mika Sorak, at the Lin Creek Arts Festival. She was set up two booths away from where I was. I'm excited that she's embraced her passion to create and has come up with some interesting pieces of work. My favorite are the newest item.....Flower bells. I call them Fairy bells. I think that's what she calls the small ones.

Iris in a Bottle

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11.5"x8.5" Soft Pastel on LaCarte pastel paper

Finished this yesterday while @ Iron & Lace, Bentonsport, IA. The Iris was one of many from the flower bed just outside the store. It was put in water and sat on the front desk for a few days. I decided to keep the background and items around the Iris out of focus. It was a busy scene with the candyball machines behind the Iris and glass lamp/papers beside the bottle. The color of the flower was definitely the show stopper.

Taking this painting to show in Marshalltown, IA this weekend. It's Sunday - "Linn Creek Art Festival" 10am to 5pm held at the Fisher Community Center in Marshalltown.