Artful words from Val
Plein Air Painting in Mexico
As I pack suitcases just for painting supplies and look towards the going through customs I am finally done, completed all lists and ready for the journey. I look forward to the peace of the day and gentle Breeze of the Mexican air and the lovely people out and about. The flowers and scenes are so different then my home in Virginia, palm trees, turquoise waters, and alligators, well maybe we do have alligators in NC. I will be down on the Mayan Rivera and ready to explore like always. Painting Panels and carriers for the wet paintings that will be created there are ready to go. There is so much that can go into a painted scene that no one ever sees. As an artist I hope to bring some of the moment to you the viewer on that packed white linen board. So off I go, back in a while, ready for all the spring shows, plein air events and workshops. Talk with you soon and hopefully have a few more painting to share. Peace and good health to you
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The last 2 weeks, I have been traveling over the Eastern Shore of Virginia to paint for the VES Land Trust in their Plein Air Event that will end with a show Nov 10th from 6-8 @ the historic Onancock school 6 College Ave, Onancock VA 23417. As I painted on the gorgeous properties that border the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, my thoughts were that because of the efforts of the landowners and the VES Land Trust these pristine views before me will be still here 100 years from now. I am so honored to bring to the public the visual art of the beauty of this land and how important it is to be good keepers of our land!
I am also so excited to be a part of the Rockfish Valley "Old Wintergreen Day" this year to exhibit my paintings and those of other artists as well from the surrounding area. The event is a fun packed day, exhibits, speakers, food trucks, history, art and more! Oct 15th from 11-4 @ spruce Creek Park/ rt off RT 151 on Glenthorne Loop , just south of Nellysford at 1368 rockfish Valley Hwy. Their mission is to preserve the natural, historical, ecological and agricultural resources of the Rockfish Valley.
After working with both of these nonprofits, I have a happy heart while working on my art and hope to make a difference in my life to help in a small way. To have the time and friends to make these trips and work on these endeavors, I am so lucky!
Val Parnell
valparnell.com
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