Vinita Pappas

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I paint because I love making things and I love nature. I live on the Oregon Coast so fog is a big part of my life. My best painting buddy is my yellow lab, Ellie.

Each week, I write a newsletter for painters, aptly titled ‘For the Painter’, where I share helpful tips, videos, and art-related news. Scroll down to subscribe.

Recent Posts

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 2

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 2

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 1

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 1

State of the Palette, May 2022

State of the Palette, May 2022

For the Painter #41: A simple question

For the Painter #41: A simple question

For the Painter #40: A year in the window

For the Painter #40: A year in the window

For the Painter #39: Fascination vitally matters

For the Painter #39: Fascination vitally matters

For the Painter #38: A fruitful session

Monet’s Cliff at Varengeville - What does this place look like today?

Monet’s Cliff at Varengeville - What does this place look like today?

For the Painter #37: A process of surrender

For the Painter #37: A process of surrender

For the Painter #36: It takes ten

For the Painter #36: It takes ten

For the Painter #35: My dog can paint

For the Painter #35: My dog can paint

For the Painter #34: Embedding spirit in your work

For the Painter #34: Embedding spirit in your work

Phthalo Blue Watercolor Paint - Is It the Blue for You?

Phthalo Blue Watercolor Paint - Is It the Blue for You?

For the Painter #29: Such a spontaneous medium

For the Painter #29: Such a spontaneous medium

For the Painter #28: Wielding the brush

For the Painter #28: Wielding the brush

For the Painter #27: I must experiment

For the Painter #27: I must experiment

For the Painter #26: Your studio

For the Painter #26: Your studio

Art Studio Organization

Art Studio Organization

For the Painter #25: Nurturing the attitude

For the Painter #25: Nurturing the attitude

For the Painter #24: Little and Often

For the Painter #24: Little and Often

For the Painter #23: Able to invent

For the Painter #23: Able to invent

For the Painter #22: Buried Treasure

For the Painter #22: Buried Treasure

For the Painter #21: Splendid Sunshine

For the Painter #21: Splendid Sunshine

November was a Learning Month

November was a Learning Month

For the Painter #20: Willingness to Play

For the Painter #20: Willingness to Play

For the Painter #19: Primarily a Verb

For the Painter #19: Primarily a Verb

For the Painter #18: Moves on the Paper

For the Painter #18: Moves on the Paper

For the Painter #17: Keep your curiosity fresh

For the Painter #17: Keep your curiosity fresh

For the Painter #16: A Special Kind of Artist

For the Painter #16: A Special Kind of Artist

For the Painter #15: Doing the work

For the Painter #15: Doing the work

Reducing Lens: Get a New View of Your Art

Reducing Lens: Get a New View of Your Art

The Easiest Way to Stretch Watercolor Paper

The Easiest Way to Stretch Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Wash with a Bead

Watercolor Wash with a Bead

How to Keep Your Plein Air Palette Flat When Transporting

How to Keep Your Plein Air Palette Flat When Transporting

Tips for Painting on a Windy Day

Tips for Painting on a Windy Day

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