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Brenda Jaeger
Far and High Spaces
Artist Statement
In these paintings I am working with far and high spaces, particularly in the Alaska landscapes. For these images that I painted outdoors, I finished them in my studio. I prefer to work outside in all types of weather, where I can paint the different light and air that surround me.
The techniques I use involve the play of edges, and colors vibrating in harmony with other hues. Opaque, transparent and translucent layers enhance wind’s textures and water’s calligraphy. I often use a technique I call “traceries” where I paint the negative spaces a separate color from the positive to create an edge that sparkles with both the color of the ground and the color placed next to the positive element.
I hope you enjoy the surprises I painted, through using unexpected shapes and rhythms. I treasured translating these moments seen in far and high spaces into hue and texture and form.
At Snow City Cafe
DEBRA DUBAC
Right Around the Corner
At first, I never understood why I suddenly got the urge to move to Alaska. But as fate would have it, Dubac Designs was created and the entire “picture” became perfectly clear…
Alaska is the ideal place to live and work as an artist/designer/illustrator. For as long as I can recall, art, animals, flowers, and nature haven been my love. It is no coincidence that I acquired a deep passion for Alaska and its natural resources. Alaska continues to inspire me to produce colorful expressions of some of the most admired wildlife and nature in the world.
I take a chameleon approach to produce different styles of out-of-the-ordinary art, in order to fit each particular need, mood or client. Acrylics, watercolor, gouache, and pixels are mediums I use to create my interpretations of Alaska’s fauna, flora, and environment. My translations are seen in a wide array of displays such as children’s books, murals, interior design, limited edition prints, posters, notecards, bookmarks, book covers, CD jackets, annual reports, brochures, invites, maps, magazine stories, newspaper layouts, logo designs, and signage.
I crave the opportunity to portray that which is close to my heart…Alaska’s nature. Through my art, I must make an opportunity to portray that which is close to my heart…Alaska’s nature. Through my art, I must make an awareness of the beauty that decorates and supports our lives as humans. In turn, we as humans, will hopefully understand our crucial responsibility to cherish, honor, and protect these precious natural gifts.
At Jens’ Bistro
Nancy Perry
Food – Glorious Food
I am an artist because I adore – heart and soul – the colors and shapes in Nature. It is the gorgeous vibrant colors of a ripe tomato or the pristine white of perfectly smooth bulbs of garlic, that I can’t resist painting. I first revel in their perfection and capture their glory – before filling my belly.
I hope these paintings bring you a taste of my reverence and wonder.
Bon Appetit!
At Crush Bistro
Kay Haneline
Winter Musings
This collection of paintings presents images that evoke the joy I feel in depicting the spectacular scenery of Alaska. Painting this work affords me an opportunity to communicate the joy of depicting our beautiful environment – the changing light, dramatic colors and shifts found in shadows and reflections through the seasons. The desired result is to make a connection with the viewer.
Working with oils and cold wax medium (CWM) is satisfying and rewarding – and fun! While wax has been used in painting for hundreds of years, CWM has recently become popular with many artists. Having unique characteristics CWM can be adapted to a variety of styles. Using scrapers, brayers, palette knives and occasionally brushes, the medium encourages me to experiment with how I express my ideas. My techniques continue to evolve and change over time – kind of like life.
At South Restaurant
Brenda Jaeger
Celebrating Spring
Artist Statement
“In these images I portray the changes of spring when snow and ice dance with new growth.”
The painting, “Mountains and Meadows”, depicts a peaceful landscape filled with a broad sweep of color. “Downpour” shows a view of a lake pebbled with rain. “Dance of the Flowers” is a painting of joyful flower blossoms. “Peacock Shimmer” presents an image of the peacock and its brilliant tail feathers. “Memories of the Tanana River” uses brushstroke to capture the river’s movement.
Alaska-born Brenda Jaeger has painted Alaska for decades. She is represented by the Georgia Blue Gallery, Anchorage, Alaska. She teaches online and in-person lessons through her art studio in Anchorage, the Brenda Jaeger Art Studio.
