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.

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Recent Posts

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 2

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 2

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 2

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 1

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 1

Plein Air May 2022 - Week 1

State of the Palette, May 2022

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 #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 #40: A year in the window

For the Painter #39: Fascination vitally matters

For the Painter #39: Fascination vitally matters

For the Painter #39: Fascination vitally matters

For the Painter #38: A fruitful session

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?

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 #37: A process of surrender

For the Painter #36: It takes ten

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 #35: My dog can paint

For the Painter #34: Embedding spirit in your work

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?

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 #29: Such a spontaneous medium

For the Painter #28: Wielding the brush

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 #27: I must experiment

For the Painter #26: Your studio

For the Painter #26: Your studio

For the Painter #26: Your studio

Art Studio Organization

Art Studio Organization

Art Studio Organization

For the Painter #25: Nurturing the attitude

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 #24: Little and Often

For the Painter #23: Able to invent

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 #22: Buried Treasure

For the Painter #21: Splendid Sunshine

For the Painter #21: Splendid Sunshine

For the Painter #21: Splendid Sunshine

November was a Learning Month

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 #20: Willingness to Play

For the Painter #19: Primarily a Verb

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 #18: Moves on the Paper

For the Painter #17: Keep your curiosity fresh

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 #16: A Special Kind of Artist

For the Painter #15: Doing the work

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

Reducing Lens: Get a New View of Your Art

The Easiest Way to Stretch Watercolor Paper

The Easiest Way to Stretch Watercolor Paper

The Easiest Way to Stretch Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Wash with a Bead

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

How to Keep Your Plein Air Palette Flat When Transporting

Tips for Painting on a Windy Day

Tips for Painting on a Windy Day

Tips for Painting on a Windy Day

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