Kaaterskill Below Bastion Falls

Hi, art lovers and blog readers! I'm Ellen Perantoni and I paint the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. I live and paint in the mid-Hudson Valley. These blog posts are about my recent paintings, art chat, and purchase info. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my work can be seen on www.artwanted./com/EllenPerantoni
I was so pleased at having found the right frame to set off this painting, that I photographed the painting framed for this blog. Painting as I do, I often find the right frame really makes a painting "more than the sum of its parts".
This work is entitled "Kaaterskill Below Bastion Falls" and it shows a fabulous spot in the "Kaaterskill Clove" below Haines Falls in the Catskill Mountains, west of the Hudson. As you can see the stream has cut a deep gorge here, affording a dramatic view upstream. I was able to climb down from what is now NY State Rt. 23A to the rocks by the stream for this painting.
Believe me--this digital photo of the framed painting does not even begin to show all the fine detail of the foliage, the tumbled rocks and the foaming water. I strove for realism here, and put in many loving hours on the details.
It is on stretched canvas 18x24", and in the museum quality frame it's over 26x32" on the wall. It will probably eventually be consigned to one of my galleries where it will be priced in the $2600. range. I will consider a payment plan or fair offer from a sincere collector.
If you wish to view the work by appointment in my studio, please contact me. My studio is about 2 hours north of the NYC metro area.
I will make this blog post short, but I hope you enjoy the image and will read more blog posts. There is further info about me, my galleries, and more.
Have a great day!
Best, Ellen

Sailboats Above Peekskill

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a traditional manner inspired by the Hudson River School I live and paint in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, and delight in peaceful river scenes like the one at right. More of my art can be seen in other blog posts here and on www.artwanted.com/Ellen Perantoni My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com
This work is entitle "Sailboats above Peekskill". Peekskill is a venerable riverfront town on the east bank of the Hudson, about 40 minutes north of New York City. Highway 6 climbs a dramatic bluestone formation overlooking the river and this picturesque bend. On pleasant days sailboating on the river is a delight, and regattas are a regular pastime. The river often looks much as it did in the 1850s, when the Hudson River School of painting was in its heyday.
This painting is on 24x36" stretched canvas. Right now it's in my studio and can be purchased from this blog or viewed by appointment. My studio is a pleasant 2 hour drive north of New York City, 1 hour from Albany and 4 hours from Boston. This work is priced at $3300. and I will consider a payment plan/fair offer from a sincere collector.
Some of my art is on view at fine galleries that represent me in New York State and Massachusetts. Please read more blog posts for images and locations of other works, and gallery contact info. Or e-mail me any questions.
On October 12, I will exhibit at the First Annual WJC Art Show in Saugerties, NY, about 10 minutes from Thruway Exit 20. The show will be from 10am-4 pm. If anyone would like to visit this show please let me know and I will send specific directions.
If you purchase any work from my blog without seeing the actual work you can return it within 30 days for a refund if you are less than delighted.
Well, it is a beautiful day and I have more painting to do.
Have a great week and I would love to hear from you,
Ellen

From the River to the Stream

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil, i n a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School of the 19th century. I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State, where it all began. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my art can be seen on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
This interestingly shaped small painting is one of my recent works, approximately 9x7-1/2 inches not including the frame. Framed, it's about 9x11-1/2 inches on the wall. I painted it on artist's canvas board.
This unique small work was recently sold, but there are always others in various stages of completion. I show my art by appointment at my studio also, and I am represented by five fine galleries which exhibit my art on their walls. If you like to view art in galleries please ask me for the name of the gallery nearest you, or read my other blog posts for info on my galleries.
My studio is a pleasant 2 hour drive from the NYC metro area and 4 hours or less from other points in New England and upstate New York.
If you purchase a work from an internet photo without seeing the original, you can return it within 30 days for a refund if you are not delighted.
Well, I am off to enjoy this lovely summer day by painting some more.
Have a great weekend!
Best, Ellen

It Was A Great Studio Tour Weekend:

Hi, this is Ellen Perantoni, a landscape painter in oil inspired by the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. I live and paint in the riverfront/mountain town of Saugerties. It's on the west bank of the Hudson, in the foothills of the fabled Catskill Mountains. And that is where I just had a wonderful weekend. Here's a pic of a young family viewing one of my paintings on the deck (it was a fabulous day for this occasion.
I want to thank everyone who came and made the weekend such a fun occasion and such a success. The visitors from places hours away, the neighbors I met for the first time, and returning collectors who have become friends.
My studio tour and sale was part of a townwide event, the 6th annual Saugerties Artists Tour consisting of 24 artist studios open to the public throughout the Town of Saugerties.
A good time was had by all and the weather was fine except for a brief shower Saturday.
If anyone missed the tour and would like to view my work by appointment at my studio, please e-mail me at eperantoni@yahoo.com. You can see more of my work in other posts on this blog and at www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
I also sell at fine galleries and directly from this blog. If you purchase a painting from an internet photo you can return it within 30 days for a refund.
I hope you will read more of these blog posts. And I would love to hear from any of you.
Best, Ellen

The Patriarch (Red Maple)

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil, inspired by the masters of the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. I live and paint in the Hudson Valley, where that uniquely American school of art all began. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my work is on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
This canvas is 16x20" and framed as shown in a fine museum quality carved wood frame, which brings it size on the wall to about 24x28".
I will have this work at my studio tour and sale this coming weekend, August 16-17. The studio will be open to the public both days, Saturday and Sunday from 10-5. My studio is in the Hudson Riverfront town of Saugerties, New York, about 7 miles from the river in the foothills of the fabled Catskill Mountains. It's a lovely 2 hour ride from the NYC metro area, 1 hour from Albany, and a couple of hours from most points in southern New England. Please contact me for a map if you would like to attend.
I also sell from this blog--if you purchase a work from an Internet photo without seeing the original, you can return it within 30 days for a refund.
I hope you'll also read my other blog posts. Some of those paintings are sold but some are still available.
I love to her from people who love this type of art.
Have a great week, and maybe I will see you soon!
Best, Ellen

Esopus Creek Image and Artists' Studio Tour August 16-17:

Hello, art lovers and log readers! I'm Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School. I live and paint in the mid-Hudson Valley where this wonderful way of immortalizing nature began in the 1800s. The work at right is just finished, barely dry, and will be featured among others at my studio tour and sale August 16-17.
I've discussed the upcoming weekend-long studio tour in other posts on this blog, including the preceding. The trip to our Catskill-foothills community is a delightful summertime excursion from the NYC metro area, Boston, Albany and other points in the northeast.
There are many other open studios in my community that weekend also. See www.saugertiesarttour.com for details--and after August 1 you should be able to download a map to the studios that are open that weekend. There will be many prominent road signs to help you too.
The painting at right is an oil on stretched canvas, 16x20". The Esopus Creek is a famous trout stream that makes its scenic way down from the northwestern Catskills to join the Hudson River at the village of Saugerties, NY. That is Exit 20 of the New York State Thruway.
The scenery is lovely and the artists are friendly and they will be your enthusiastic guides to the region.
I hope you will also view my other paintings on other blog psots going back to March 2007. Many of these paintings are sold but others are available.
I also have works on exhibit at several fine art galleries all the time; more info on this is in my previous blog posts.
Please contact me for any info you would like at eperantoni@yahoo.com. Also view web pages www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
If you would like to purchase a work from a blog post, you can return it within 30 days if you are not delighted.
Hope to see or hear from many of you, soon.
Have a great week!
Ellen

Catskills Through the Arch, with Waterfall

Hello, art lovers and blog viewers! Can hardly believe I'm posting again after three days when I am usually so slow to post new work.
But when I play catch-up, I don't fool around-- even though the weather is great aned it's a delightful time to fool around!
I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil, inspired by the Hudson River School, Barbizon School and other landscapes by the immortal masters of yesteryear.
My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com
and more of my work can be viewed on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
I live and paint in the Hudson Valley amid the same beauty that inspired earlier Hudson River School paintings. This view shows part of the incredible Kaaterskill Falls cataract and gives a peek at the view beyond.
This oil is on 12x16" stretched canvas and will be at my studio tour and sale August 8-9, 2009 from 10 to 6 Saturday and Sunday.
If you can come and spend a relaxing weekend in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains, please let me know and I will send you a tour map to my studio--and also 31 more studios in town that will be open the same weekend.
See www.saugertiesarttour.com for full info on the tour weekend.
My work is also at several fine galleries that represent me; see other blog posts for the gallery nearest you.
If you are interested in purchasing a work from my blog please let me know--
if you purchase one of my art works from an Internet photo you can return the painting within 30 days if you are not delighted.
Well, I'm off to enjoy the rest of this lovely summer day, painting.
Hope to hear from you or meet you at my studio.
All the best, Ellen