Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Schreiners Iris Gardens



Spectacular Iris

Patricia D. Schreiner lived 82 good years, many of them just North of Salem where the family business relocated in 1946. Married to Gus Schreiner, technically still newlyweds, They took up residence, raised 8 children, and continued the iris business. Pat was a subscribing member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, for years she was a fine art watercolor painter along with raising kids and helping out during the blooming season. After Gus passed away in 1982, Pat enjoyed traveling to Europe with friends. Her interests were many - the arts - reading, socializing, gardening and her family. Art work is on display and for sale in the gift shop from local and regional artists.


Oil Painter From the Eugene Area


25 artists painted on location on the grounds open to the public for most of May. Two painting groups,one from Portland and one from Eugene organized this gathering. A few days are still left to watch them work for your enjoyment. You can talk to the artists while they work in oil, Watercolor, Pastel and charcoal. Art work is available for sale. Get directions at Schreiners Iris Gardens.com

Umbrellas Over Easels Dot the Garden

Here is a shot of my painting in Progress; almost finished but I need to lift a few highlights here and there. Thanks for looking and hope to see you out there this weekend.
Carrie

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful painting, Carrie. You've captured the variety and vibrant color of the display gardens!

    Didn't know Mrs Schreiner was a watercolor artist. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Hi Katherine, Thank you, I think most of the children work out there. Steve told me he is the eldest son.

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  3. That is a beautiful painting, Carrie!

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  4. Thanks for taking a look. I did a little brightening on the figure.

    Carrie

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  5. I love this. It has such a sense of light!
    Karen

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  6. Thanks Karen, It was a day full of sunlight and fellow painters.

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