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Monday, November 30, 2015
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Friday, November 13, 2015
"Ms. Elizabeth's Peppermint World"
Oh, I had so much fun creating this new painting for the "Ms. Elizabeth Collection!
The fun subject matter and the bright vivid color combinations kept me smiling the entire time.
Painting the entire collection so far has made me feel like a kid again!
You have the opportunity as an artist to escape into an entire world of make believe.
The overlapping detail and color just pops and I cannot wait to put together the puzzles!
I always enjoy observing chipmunks because they run real fast ...STOP and all of a sudden they just do something in a moment or movement that is so comical.
If you look at all these chipmunks closely I am sure you all have seen each one act each way before.
The log cabin in the painting is a rendition of the "Ms. Elizabeth Log Home" I have been building the past year. I have completed more furniture and the roof shingles are now being added. I think now I will have to create some peppermint items for the interior.
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Have a Wonderful Holiday Season,
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Whitney Two
After my last post about Whitney, Oregon I thought I would share with you some of the photos.
All the Black and White photos can be found in my Fine Art America store to the left of this post.
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Let me know what you think of my photographs ...especially those located in the new
" Black and White Photography" Gallery.
Gold Miners Cabin
Have a Wonderful Day!
Start Your Adventure Today!
Your Artist Friend in the Wilderness
Jennifer Lake
Old Whitney
The town of Whitney, Oregon is listed as a ghost town, located in Baker County.
It is on the North Fork of the Burnt River near the Blue Mountains and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The town was named after C.H. Whitney. Founded as a logging town and was plated in 1900. Logging and Gold Mining faded in the area in the 1940's.
Now, a few weathered buildings remain. However what a photographers and artist dream!
I recently spent time hiking around the old buildings and the beautiful high prairie that surrounds it.
As you know I am currently painting the "History of the National Forest Service" and while I was exploring one of the homes they had several packing mules in a corral.
Standing on the front porch was a very nice man named Dave.
I asked him if he would let me photograph his mules. He was delighted and opened up his corral.
What an unexpected treat for me! Dave introduced them by name and two were very friendly!
What a photo opportunity for me. So many of the NFS paintings have mules in them! Dave was so gracious and turned them the way I needed them. The photo below is of "Ms. B". She was very friendly😊
Dave graduated from Redmond High School and he grew up in the house he and his wife live in.
He bought it back several years ago.
He lives on the high prairie all year long and packs into the wilderness with his mules.
His knowledge of the area is overwhelming. Dave's ranch is covered with his family history and he takes great pride in sharing the stories.
I could have spent all day listening to him. What a treasure!
After I left I thought to myself what a great place I find myself living in. The stories that I am discovering around each and every corner and the people that live here are a gift. Life can take us all on adventures as long as we open the door. I know I am only here for a moment of time....but I am going to keep exploring.....you just never know where the next "Painting Story" will unfold!
Thank-you Dave!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
Monday, November 2, 2015
The Geizer Hotel
The Geiser Grand Hotel is a historic hotel located in Baker City, Oregon. The hotel was known as the "Queen of Mines" during the Gold Rush of Oregon and was described as being the finest hotel between Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City. It houses the third elevator west of the Mississippi.
The hotel was built in the Italianate Victorian Architecture style and was designed by John Bennes. Originally named Hotel Warshauer for hotel proprietor Louis F Cook. The hotel opened in 1889. Originally the hotel was owned by the Baker Brothers and sold to Mr. Geiser in 1900.
The famous dining room boast a beautiful stained glass ceiling and is surrounded by incredible crystal chandeliers. My dear friends Rich and Kristi joined me for an afternoon cocktail and an early dinner a few weekends ago. We all wondered if those tables could speak what would they say about the people over the years that visited. I bet they all knew were the "Gold" was!
I really enjoyed taking photographs both in color and black and white. The details around every corner were designed for artists and photographers. The mahogany staircase leads upstairs to the solarium above and guest suites. The master craftsmanship was everywhere.
The intricate cut glass of the chandeliers creates light reflection everywhere. The cut glass crystals are amazing and the color. The hotel is listed on the National Historic Trust Preservation and received the
Honor Award for Excellence in Historic Presevation.
Kristi, Rich and I enjoyed lunch in the adjoining bar. Just a fabulous weekend with "Best" Friends.
Oregon is a gem....take a break and visit a location you have never been! Check out my "Black and White" photos of the hotel in my Fine Art America Store located to the left on the blog.....
jenniferlakeart.blogspot.com
Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
Ceiling of the Geiser Hotel Dining Room.
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