Oil Painters of America Western Regional

Photo gallery of the winning entries into this year's OPA Western Regional Juried Exhibit. Come see this large selection of fine art in person at SouthWind Art Gallery, 29th and Oakley, Topeka, Kansas. This show comes down October 26, 2013. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Honeysuckle Branch by Carol Amos, 16" x 12"    $800

Zion Color by Michael A. Bagdonas, 26" x 26"   $2,800

Tavern Pipe by Suzie G. Baker, 16" x 20"   $1,700

Elementals by Michael R. Baum, 18" x 24"   $2,400

Portrait of Riley by David E. Beal, 24" x 18"   $4,000

High Seas by Linda Besse, 12" x 23.75"   $3,000

Double Orchid by Carla L. Bird, 11" x 17"   $1,600

The Story Behind Two Hats by Amery R. Bohling, 16" x 20"   $2,900

Jars of Clay by Tanya F. Bone, 18" x 24"   $4,000

Shelterwood by Joanne R. Bornong, 30" x 24"   $2,400

Coffee in the Serengeti by Hebe E. Brooks, 20" x 30"   $3,250

Jade Pumpkin by Larry Brooks, 24" x 30"   $4,500

The Icon by Raymond J. Burton, 20" x 30"   $1,495

Moving Through by Kim Casebeer, 24" x 30"   $3,600

Leaving Time by Jean Chambers, 12" x 12"   $2,200

Brass Plate and Vase with Grapes by Larry J. Clingman, 12" x 9"   $1,375

Morning Whispers by Kevin Courter, 16" x 17"   $3,500

China and Primroses by Judy A. Crowe, 12" x 11"   $1,495

Fried Eggs by Michael Devore, 14" x 18"   $1,500

Bob by Jacob P. Dhein, 20" x 16"   $1,400

El Circulo by Scott J. Dienhart, 30" x 24"   $3,000

Half Staff by Jerolyn Dirks, 24" x 16"   $2,400

A Cobalt Night by Teresa Dong, 24" x 30"   $3,900

Cell Connection by Annie Dover, 12" x 16"   $1,900

Lila's Tablecloth by Barbara Summers Edwards, 16" x 12"   $1,600

Lazy R Strays by Glen L. Edwards, 20" x 30"   $3,500

Out of Reach by Sheri Farabaugh, 12" x 24"   $1,250

Appleblossoms by Faraid Wildland, 8" x 16" (diptych)   $695

Cancerous Brick by McGarren Flack, 12" x 16"    $950

High Tide by Howard Friedland, 9" x 12"    $1,300

Nap Time II by Betty R. Gates, 8" x 10"   $925

View on Loomis Lake by Michael Gibbons, 9" x 12"   $3,500

Belle of the Ball by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield, 24" x 30"   $3,500

Beneath the Pine by Trent Gudmundsen, 24" x 12"   $2,650

Samovar and Reflective Cup by Ann Hardy, 16" x 20"   $3,250

A Place to Call Home by Linda Lucas Hardy, 18" x 24"   $4,800

Early Morning Beside Rio Maddalena by Charles Iarrobino, 18" x 24"   $3,000

Push Ridge Arizona by Debob Jacob, 22" x 28"   $7,000

Main Lobster by Tony Jankowski, 20" x 24"   $7,000

Mountain Lilies by Jennifer A. Johnson, 18" x 24"   $2,900

Flatland Cloud Burst by Rusty G. Jones, 30" x 24"   $4,100

On the Corner by Deb Kaylor, 24" x 30"   $4,200

Callas and Jasmine by Laurie Kersey, 30" x 24"   $5,500

In the Park by Sarah Kidner, 12" x 16"  $1,200

Art in Art by Gary Kim, 24" x 30"   $2,900

Splendor in the West by Cally Krallman, 20" x 24"   $2,300

Under the Over by Joseph Kresoja, 14" x 8"   $1,000

Orchid on Japanese Chair by Olga Krimon, 20" x 16"   $2,600

Paper Windmill by Cheng Lian, 30" x 24"   $28,000

Power St. S.F. by Rui S. Liang, 30" x 24"   $1,200

An Aura of Fragrances by Bryce Liston, 28" x 22"   $6,700

Setting Out by Sergio Lopez, 16" x 20"   $1,950

Evening Eucalyptus and Cattails by Lee Macleod, 14" x 11"    $1,200

Waiting for Dad by Jeremy Manyik, 18" x 24"   $2,000

Soda Bottles by Dianne Massey Dunbar, 18" x 24"   $5,250

Curbside Kiss by Jennifer McChristian, 12" x 9"   $1,200

En Route 46 by Ning Mercer, 16" x 20"   $2,800

The Blue Skiff by Yen-Ping Miao, 8" x 10"   $1,000

Embrace by Candace X. Moore, 18" x 24"   $2,750

King David by Lisa Mozzini-McDill, 20" x 20"   $2,700

Chemsee Fraulein by Donald Mullins, 24" x 20"   $2,000

A Little R and R by Torgesen Murdock, 24" x 30"   $3,800

American Pride by Joseph Napolitano, 10" x 16"   $800

Big Blue by Rita M. Pacheco, 12" x 16"   $800

Sarah with Kimono by Terumi Paganini, 20" x 16"   $1,200

Old Harbor in Cap Ferrat by Derek Penix,  24" x 24"    $3,800

Asian Green with Persian by Tim Perkins, 14" x 11"    $1,600

Girl with Red Robe by Michael Peterson, 16" x 12"   $750

Finally Spring by Stacey Peterson, 12" x 12"   $1,000

Turn Out by Julie Petro, 16" x 8"   $900

Cool Greens by Rachel Pettit, 18" x 24"   $2,200

Weston Grist Mill by John Pototschnik, 16" x 27"    $4,800

Celebration by Sandra Power, 16" x 20"   $2,600

Puesta de Sol by Richard Prather, 20" x 30"   $3,500

Cottonwoods, Nevada by Jim Promessi, 24" x 30"   $5,400

The Bicycle by Jessie Rasche, 9" x 7.25"   $525

Enchanted by Connie Renner, 24" x 14"    $1,900

December Morning by David Riedel, 19" x 26"   $4,800

Power and Flight by Karen Roberts, 14" x 35"    $2,400

Afternoon Theater by Dan Robinson, 12" x 16"   $1,800

Selecting a Costume by Pauline Roche, 30" x 20"   $5,500

Bia's Restaurant and Wine Bar by Stan Rogers, 15" x 22"    $1,800

Purple Glass by Cathy Rowten, 16" x 12"   $1,100

Waiting for You by Randy Saffle, 16" x 8"   $1,200

Sights and Scents by Naomi Shachar, 18" x 24"    $5,500

Distant Shower in June by Sandhyaa Shetty, 18" x 24"   $2,700

Juke Joint by Brian Slawson, 18" x 24"   $6,000

Corner Table by Thalia Stratton, 20" x 16"   $3,850

El Corazon Espera (The Heart Waits) by Dawn Swepston, 30" x 24"    $1,500

Bursts of Desert Color by Carol Swinney, 10" x 20"   $2,400

Back View by Zimou Tan, 14" x 11"    $1,800

Jars with Cuties by Kathy Tate, 11" x 14"   $1,900

The Smoker by Cecilia Thorell, 22" x 24"   $2,800

Tops of Carson Pass by Randall Tillery, 11" x 14"    $725

Blue Dress by Kathryn Townsend, 18" x 14"   $950

Summer Day by Michele Usibelli, 22" x 25"   $3,200

Full Bloom by Sandra Vanderwall. 20" x 16"    $2,400

Vacancy by Nancy Wagstaff, 20" x 10"    $1,400

Night on the Town by Elizabeth Wiltzen, 9" x 12"    $1,200

Still Life with Daffodils by Mary Dolph Wood, 22" x 19"    $3,200

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Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.   

Attend an Artist Workshop with Ned Mueller

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the Master!

Ned Mueller Workshop – a signature event of the OPA Western Regional ExhibitionWednesday and Thursday, September 4-5, 2013

Ned Mueller, OPAM, is an accomplished and highly respected artist, and has been painting for more than 50 years. He is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles. He has participated in many of the major invitational shows in the country, including the "Artist's of America," "Great American Artist's Show," "Prix de West," "Oil Painters of America," "Pastel Society of America," "The Northwest Rendezvous Show" and the annual "Plein Air Painters of America Exhibition." 

Ned coaches you and explains techniques during this workshop at the Garden House at Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas. Your artwork(s) may be a portrait, figure and/or landscape, indoor or out. You may use whichever medium you prefer and may paint from a photo reference or plein air at the location. You will need to bring supplies including an easel, drop cloth, brushes, etc. Prepare to be photographed or videotaped. We've told the media about this mass of artists that will be converging on Lake Shawnee. Hope to see you there.

Artist Workshop details 

Date: September 4 and 5

Time: 9:30 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m. 
Lunch provided.

Enrollment limited. Sign up today!

Cost: $250.00 

How to enroll in this workshop:
Fill out this online form
You may pay with credit card over the phone. Call us at 785-273-5994.
Payment must be received at the time of enrollment. 

Why wouldn't you want to paint with Ned?!

Ned shows in some of the finest galleries in the country, has won numerous awards and is included in many fine art collections. He is a member of the Plein Air Painters of America, California Art Club, Northwest Pastel Society, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters, Northwest Rendezvous Group, and the American Society of Marine Artists. Ned has been designated as "Master Artist" status with the Oil Painters of America and has been invited to show in the 2013 Autry Masters Show, considered the top Traditional/Impressionist show in the country. 

Ned continues to challenge himself to grow artistically and is asked to jury regional and national art shows. He loves to teach and share his many years of knowledge and experience and is in demand to teach classes and workshops nationally and internationally. Ned is the 2013 Juror of Awards for the OPA Western Regional Exhibit, showing at SouthWind Gallery from Labor Day to Oct. 26.

          

 Related links

Ned Meuller’s Web Site

Hotel Info (group discount given at Capitol Plaza Hotel);

Lake Shawnee

Garden House

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.   

Coming Soon: Missouri Valley Impressionists Society Juried Exhibit and Sale

Well, well, well, how time files. It seems just like yesterday that things got wild here at SouthWind, as an exhibit of bird art by Susan Rose flocked in – as well as some bird sculptures by Joyce DeCastro Volmut. The flock will fly the coop soon so come visit us at 29th and Oakley.

SouthWind Art Gallery's next big exhibit will open May 3. Be wow'ed by the talent of the Missouri Valley Impressionists Society (MVIS) artists. The best of the best from this group of talented artists will be for sale at the MVIS 2nd Annual Juried Art Show. Stephen T. Johnson, of Lawrence, will jury the exhibit. Johnson is a versatile artist known for his award-winning children's books "Alphabet City" and "A is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet."

Enjoy some nosh, mingle and chat with artists May 3 at First Friday ArtWalk.

"Fixing Up" by Richard Sneary | 1st place, 2012

MVIS was organized to promote the appreciation and development of Impressionism in and around the Missouri River Valley region. Members hail from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Artist members work in a variety of media. MVIS is one of the few organizations in the Midwest that embraces the method of painting en plein air (outside painting). The organization hosts a number of plein air paint outs each year. Learn more about the organization on its website.



Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.   

Wait 'Til You Hear about the Oil Painters of America Exhibit!

Something big is coming to Topeka! Oil paintings from some of the best artists in America come to town in September. SouthWind Art Gallery at Framewoods, 29th and Oakley, will pack its walls for the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Western Regional exhibit and competition.

This event is sure to interest art enthusiasts from all over the country and is the “biggest event we’ve done in a long time,” said Gary Blitsch, Art Director. More than 100 paintings, focusing on realism, will be available to view and purchase.

You are among the first to hear about this fine art experience. Plan now for Friday, Sept. 6 when awards will be handed out, and you will have a chance to mingle with artists from all over the western half of the U.S.

While most of the works shown will be part of the OPA competition, the exhibit will also feature ten to 15 signature pieces by OPA Masters, artists of who have achieved the highest acclaim and whose works are not part of the competition.

 The opportunity to host this show has really excited the staff at SouthWind Art Gallery. We hope the excitement is catching! It’s great recognition for the community as arts town, and it certainly will be a can’t-miss opportunity for any art collector.

Oil Painters of America was founded in 1991 and its membership is at 3,400 artists. The OPA Western Regional is an annual art competition of artists who reside in the western half of the U.S., Mexico and most of the Canadian providences.

   
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.   

Phone-in Audio Tour of Topeka’s Civil Rights Sites

Topeka has so much history that it’s hard to know it all. I’m certainly no local history expert. I do consider myself a lifelong learner, and as such I’m excited about a recently launched Audio Tour about the people and landmarks that were central to city’s role in the civil rights movement.

Important figures and historical places, including Brown v. Board, are featured in the Audio Tour. Just dial (785) 338-4041. (Mom! Dad! Now’s the time to encourage those kids to play on your phone.) The messages are short and interesting. Some sites have additional automated phone prompts – more facts to feast on! Get in the car (or on your bike) and roll through the city on a historical fact-finding mission. The weather is great for it!

Capital Storm and Sunflowers by Michael Duane

While you’re out and about, take in some Topeka art. It's not an official stop on the tour, but there's always something to see at SouthWind Art Gallery, especially right no. The current exhibit pairs particularly well with local history. “Paint Topeka” showcases works from a plein air competition that sent about 50 artists into the streets to paint scenes of the capital city. See how artists depicted the Statehouse, which I learned was constructed in 1866. (Thanks Audio Tour!) Pick up a coffee table-style book to commemorate your trip and continue your learning at home.

Oh, I almost forgot. This post would not be complete without mentioning the awesomeness the of John Steuart Curry murals on the second floor of the Statehouse. "Tragic Prelude" is the centerpiece of the mural. It depicts John Brown, Bible in one hand and rifle in the other. The tour says it's one of the most recognized depictions of the abolitionist in the world. Definitely a must-see.

People like John Brown and Mamie Williams, whose story is also featured in the Audio Tour, sound like ancient history to young kids growing up today. (Just made myself sound old, didn’t I? Ooops.)  Even for adults, with all the modern day distractions, it’s easy to forget the city is home to some pretty substantial historical milestones. We shouldn’t, be forgetting that though. Now there’s a cool new way to learn or further understand some of the city’s ties to the fight for civil rights.

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.   

First Friday Nosh

I love First Fridays in Topeka, and many others have just as much fun as I do while out ArtWalking. We enjoy it for a variety of reasons. We love art (obviously) as well as hanging out with friends and by chance meeting an artist or two. One common agreement among First Friday-goers is the FOOD at the galleries is a must –almost as much as the free wine is. Have a nibble and maybe a little more while the ArtWalk takes you somewhere.

Hopefully it takes you to SouthWind Art Gallery, 29th and Oakley, to see the "Paint Topeka" exhibit before it's too late. The show will have you seeing Topeka in a whole new light. It features regional painters and works created from last April's plein air competition. It comes down at the end of October.

Also if you frequent SouthWind Oct. 5 and most First Fridays, you may remember the hummus that's part of the spread. MMMmmmm. A couple of people have asked me for the recipe now so I figured I would share it here.

So, enjoy. I hope it turns out as good as mine, and I hope you turn out for First Friday at SouthWind.

Hummus
Blend ingredients together in a food processor until at desired level of creaminess.
1 T garlic (or 4 garlic cloves)
3 T lemon juice
13-19 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 T. tahini
3 T. olive oil
2 T h20
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. cayanne
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 roasted red pepper


 

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

Framewoods of Topeka Gift Certificate Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion!  Gift certificates are good as cash for anything in the store — custom framing, gifts and even artwork at SouthWind Gallery Gift cards may be purchased online or at the store in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.