2009-2010 Spring through Fall Hudson Valley Landscape Painting Classes:

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and Barbizon School.
I usually post on this blog about recently finished paintings, but this post is in response to requests I get to conduct landscape classes and workshops.
My studio is near Woodstock in the mid-Hudson Valley, at the very heart of Hudson River School country, and I usually conduct a class and two workshops each May-October season. Private lessons to fit your schedule can also be arranged. I usually paint outside from May-October, sometimes on location (en plein air) and sometimes on the 11-acre property by the studio, in the foothills of the Catskill mountains on the west bank of the river.
If you want to learn to paint in my style, I would love to have you in my class or workshops.
This area is delightful to visit and many people make a weekend or a holiday of it. I have info on the area motels, campgrounds, and bed and breakfasts.
I'm located about 2 hours north of the NYC metro area, 4 hrs. from Boston, and 1 hr. from Albany. Within a half hour of many of the sites memorialized by Church, Cole and others 19th century masters of the Hudson River School.
Please contact me for class and workshop info.
My e-mail is eperantoni@yahoo.com
The 3-day workshops are $325. and the classes are in series, of 4 three-hour classes for $240.
I am now organizing a 3-day fall color workshop for October 5-7, 2009. It will focus on plein air painting at the peak of the local fall foliage season in these mountains and will be very exciting.
My painting at right is entitled "Lowlands in the Valley" and it is currently on exhibit at Berkshire Art Gallery, 80 Railroad St., Great Barrington, Mass. This gallery is open weekends from 12-5 in the winter.
Please e-mail me if you have questions about the October 2009 workshop, and for the 2010 season.
I hope you are having a wonderful summer, and I would love to hear from you!.
Very best, Ellen

Glory in the Evening, Upper Hudson Valley

The work at right is a panorama of a bend in the Hudson as seen from the rear lawn of Olana, Frederick Church's home above the east bank of the upper Hudson Valley. This is one of my favorite scenes to paint, and it is always wonderful and always different.
This work is 20x30" on stretched canvas, with the varnish still drying. Framed in a museum quality gold frame, it will probably retail around $2800. in one of the fine art galleries that represent me.
At present, I will sell it from my studio, and will consider a payment plan/fair offer from a sincere collector.
If you purchase my work from an Internet digital photo and are not delighted, you can return it for a refund within 30 days.
If you prefer to view art in galleries, please view other posts on this blog for the names, addresses and contact info of some art galleries that represent me and have my art on exhibit. These galleries are in New York State, Massachusetts and California. There is more info about me on google and yahoo; each site has several pages of entries re my art.
Hope you enjoy these blog posts! When you arrive at the bottom of this page, click "Older Posts" to see posts and paintings going back to March 2007.
Have wonderful holidays!
Best, Ellen

Blue Mountain Panorama

Season's Greetings! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the slightly later Barbizon School as pioneered by George Inness. I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State, where I am fortunate to be in the midst of constant inspiration for my works. I also paint "View Portraits" (a term I have copyrighted) on commission.
My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com
I hope you enojoy this blog post, and read my other, previous blog posts.
The view in the painting at right, "Blue Mountain Panorama", is an actual view from one of the mountain roads near my home in the Catskill Mountain foothills east of the Hudson. For a memorable couple of weeks in the fall, the foliage flames into gorgeous colors and I was able to capture this view on canvas. There is a former farm in the foreground which has turned into meadow, with forest and the silhouette of Round Top Mountain in the distance.
This work is on 6x12" stretched canvas. The first photo shows some detail, and at this close-up range I could not prevent a bit of glare from the glossy varnish. The actual painting is not glare-y; the varnish brings out the pretty detail and depth of the work.
This work is being placed with a collector by Green, a fine Saugerties, NY gallery which represents my work. Green has more of my art on exhibit. For further info on Green please contact me.
I also show my art in my studio by appointment. I'm about 2 hours north of the NYC metro area, 1 hr. from Albany and 4 hrs. from the Boston area.
My work also hangs in several fine galleries, in Dutchess and Westchester Counties of NYS and in Mass. Periodically I exhibit in Ulster and Greene Counties, and at other locations. Please contact me or read other blog posts for gallery addresses and contact info.
I hope you enjoy my blog posts.
I would love to hear from you.
Have great holidays,
Ellen

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

More about Artist's Studio Tour August 16-17, and Rosy Sky Tapestry

Hello, art collectors and blog readers again! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School painters and Barbizon School painters of the nineteenth century. I am happy to live and paint in the mid-Hudson Valley, where I can paint many of the same scenes first immortalized by nineteenth century masters.
My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my art can be seen on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni.
This scene, Rosy Sky Tapestry, was sold on SAT studio tour weekend, Augus 16-17.
The stretched canvas is 8x10" and in its museum quality carved wood frame it's about 14x16" on the wall. It depicts a rosy sunset over one of the spectacular bends in the Hudson River, in the fall when foliage colors add to the tapestry. I believe it has drama--will the motion of the cloud masses lead to a storm or to a clearing up as the sun sinks? I find such drama inherent in the sometimes-misty atmosphere of the Hudson Valley, fed by evaporation from this legendary river.
My studio tour was part of a town-wide event in which 24 artist studios were open to the public. The tour web site, programmed with the tour map in downloadable form, is www.saugertiesarttour.com
Tour studios will also include those of potters, sculptures, clothing designers and more. Check out the web site; I believe you'll find it attractive and readable.
I also sell my art from this blog and at several fine galleries which represent me. The Driftwood Gallery in Peekskill, NY; Berkshire Art Gallery in Great Barrington, Mass.; The Lionheart Gallery in Pound Ridge; the Arlington Gallery in Poughkeepsie, NY always have some of my art on display. Contact me for more info about these venues, or google them.
A few of my paintings are still at the Shelley K Gallery in Saugerties starting July 26 but the exhibit ends August 24. This is about 7 miles from my home studio. The Shelley K Gallery is open most days including weekdays.
If you purchase one of my works from an Internet photo, you can return it within 30 days if you are not delighted.
I hope to hear from you or see you at the studio tour!
Have a wonderful week,
best, Ellen

Cabin in the Red Mountains

Hello friends, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni and I paint the landscape in oil in a manner influenced by the nineteenth century Hudson River School and also the Barbizon School. My blog is about art images, art chat and purchase info for those interested in viewing or purchasing my work. I sell at fine galleries in New York State, New England and California and contact info is given elsewhere in my blog posts. I live and work in the Hudson Valley of New York State and my e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com
The painting at right, because it was inspired by the view from a mountain house we stayed at in Arizona, is a bit of a departure from my usual Hudson Valley views. Only, though, in the color of the red sandstone cliffs behind the cabin, which seems exotic to easterners like myself.
We took the cabin partly for the views, and I guess you can see why. The painting is on 12x16" stretched canvas, and in fact it is still drying. But I couldn't wait to post it here. I have a museum quality simple but elegant frame for it and if I don't sell it first it will eventually be consigned to one of my galleries where the price will be in the $900. range.
If you would like to purchase it directly from me or make a studio appointment to view, please contact me. My studio is a beautiful 2-hour drive north from the NYC metro area.
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.
This post will be brief, as it's a beautiful day and I want to paint some more!
Have a lovely weekend.
Ellen

Two Rivers Meet

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I'm Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. This painting at right, "Two Rivers Meet", owes a certain homage to George Inness and the transcendent light effects of British painter JMW Turner.
I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State, among the scenery immortalized in the original Hudson River School works of the nineteenth century. Happily, there is a great deal that has not changed much.
My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com
This painting is inspired by the timeless, graceful expansiveness of the gentle hills of the New England area, and the sunsets created for memorable moments in time by the changing clouds over the region. Very soon a gentle cover of darkness will descend, but sunsets alike this are not soon forgotten by those who love this land.
Paintings are like people; some are more photogenic than others. In this case, photography does not do justice to the depth and fire of this work. But I love it, and I think anyone who sees the actual painting would agree with me, so I wanted to put the photo in my blog anyway. If you like the photo, you should be enraptured by the painting!
The painting is executed on 18x24" stretched canvas. It is now in my studio, awaiting its final coat of varnish. Subject to prior sale, it may be in my August 16-17 studio tour and sale. This will be part of the town wide 24-studio tour described and illustrated on www.saugertiesarttour.com
I sell my art from this blog, at my studio and through several fine galleries in New York State and New England which represent me.
Info on these is found in my earlier blog posts, or please contact me for the gallery nearest you. I hope you will read more, and click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page.
More of my art is on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
I would love to hear from any of you who are interested in Hudson River School art and its history, or have questions about my work.
Have a great week and enjoy the lovely summer weather.
Best, Ellen

Artist's Studio Tour August 16-17 2008, and Lowland Night

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I'm Ellen Perantoni, and I paint the landscape in oil in a manner influenced by the Hudson River School masters of the 19th century, also the slightly later Barbizon School.
I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State, amid the same beauty that inspired those immortals to take brush and paint and fix that beauty on canvas forever. This blog features some of my paintings, art chat, and purchase info. I sell my art in fine galleries in the Hudson Valley and elsewhere and over the net.
On August 16-17 I am having an open studio tour for friends, collectors and those interested in the art. I hope many of you readers are in all three categories...
you can see where I paint and a varied assortment of my paintings, oil studies and limited edition prints on paper and canvas.
Many works that will be at my studio are not shown in galleries anywhere. Some are framed and some not, and you can choose your own framing in some cases if you like.
The studio is about 2 hrs. north of the NYC metro area not far from NYS Thruway Exit 20; about 4 hrs. from Boston; 1 hr. from Albany; 2 hrs. from Hartford, Ct. and Springfield, Mass.
I can put you on my mailing list to receive an illustrated map to the studio. My open studio is part of a townwide Saugerties Artists Tour, during which 23 other studios nearby will also be open showing pottery, batik, sculpture and other visual art. You are sure to have a great time. Please send me your snail mail address at eperantoni@yahoo.com to receive a map.
The painting shown at right is a recently finished oil on canvas, as framed. I am enjoying doing more night scenes of the Hudson Valley region. Nights here are so emotive, dreamy and beautiful.
This work is on 5x7" stretched canvas in a museum quality heavy carved wood frame that brings the painting to about 12x14" on the wall.
This newest work "Lowland Night" was sold by Berkshire Art Gallery, 80 Railroad St., Great Barrington, Mass. and I have more paintings on exhibit there. The gallery phone is 413-528-2690. The gallery is open weekends from 12-5, perhaps more days after Memorial Day. During the week I suggest calling first.
I have more paintings of comparable size and framing in my studio, and at other fine galleries that represent me. Please contact me for the gallery nearest to your area.
If you buy one of my paintings from me from an internet photo you can return it within 30 days if you are not delighted. I accept PayPal and funds drawn on USA-based banks. I ship by USPS and DHL fully insured, and I am very experienced in packing and shipping art.
I would love to hear from you and meet you at my studio sale! You would see a wide selection of art starting around $50for prints and studies.
I hope you will enjoy my other blog posts, some of which have specific info on galleries in NYS, Mass. and California.
Very best, Ellen

Sunset by Pond, with Cattle

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School, as you can see from the painting at right. I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and you can see more of my work with one click on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
My art is in the permanent collection of Whistler House Museum of Art, which has original works by Whistler and J. Singer Sargent among others. I am honored to be in such company. I an listed in AskArt by the nomination of Bodega Bay heritage gallery, one of the fine galleries which represent my art.
I've been working on this painting for a very long time. I wanted the glowing quality of the light to be just right. I found the ca. 1900 antique frame it is pictured in, also.
This oil on canvas is on 18x24" stretched canvas and is currently in my studio.
It may eventually be consigned to one of the fine galleries which represent me, and the gallery will price it in the $2200-$2400. price range. I will consider a payment/plan or fair offer from a serious collector.
(Please Note: the photo shows a gold streak in the sky above the trees at left--this is from the camera; there is no streak in the actual painting.)
If you wish you can view this work and others at my studio by appointment. I paint in a studio in the forested foothills of the Catskill Mountains, above the river town of Saugerties, NY.
My studio is about 2 hrs, from the NYC metro area, 1 hr. from Albany, 4 hrs. from Boston, 2 hrs. from Springfield Ma. or Hartford Ct.
If you purchase any work from my digital photo without first seeing the original, you can return the painting for a refund within 30 days if you are not delighted with it.
I accept PayPal and funds drawn on USA based banks. I'm very competent and experienced in packing and shipping art, and use USPS or DHL.
I hope you will also read some of my other blog posts, featuring other paintings. And I would love to hear from you.
Have a great week, Ellen

Lowlands in the Valley

Hello. art lovers and blog readers! Spring is approaching softly and gradually here in the Hudson Valley, and my thoughts are turning to quiet mellow scenes like this one, with vegetation softening the contours of the land and foliage silhouetted against the sky.
I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of the landscape in oil in a manner inspired by the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. I live and paint in the Hudson Valley of New York State. This blog contains my art images, art chat and where to purchase my work in galleries and on the net. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more art images can be seen on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
The painting at right is an oil on 14x18" stretched canvas, of lowlands along the n shore of the Hudson. The river is not far away, and in spring a network of small streams runs across the land and the views are gentle and peaceful on hazy days like this one. The light indicates it is late in the day and the foliage forms are softly gilded.
The price of this work is $1200. handsomely framed in a traditional manner.
Here are some other fine galleries that represent me and have my work in their walls: The Driftwood Gallery, Peekskill, NY; Green (Gallery), Saugerties, NY; Kaaterskill Fine Arts, Hunter, NY. /> Please e-mail me for addresses and contact info of the gallery nearest you.
I paint in a studio in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains between Woodstock and Saugerties on the west side of the Hudson River. I have a great weekend-long studio sale here in August; this year it will be August 16 and 17. If you would like a map to this sale or want to set up a private studio visit please e-mail and let me know.
When I sell an art work directly from this blog I give a 30 day return privilege if you are not delighted with it for any reason. I accept PayPal and payment instruments drawn on USA based banks. I ship insured by USPS and DHL and am very experienced in packing and shipping art.
Please let me know any questions or comments. I would love to hear from you!
Have a great day, Ellen

The Golden Fields Beyond

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! I am Ellen Perantoni, landscape painter, and for those who read my blog posts regularly I apologize for not having posted for a while. Sometimes it takes a while until I am satisfied with a painting, that's one thing.
I live and paint in the Hudson Valley and my main inspirations are the Hudson River School and the Barbizon School. This blog contains, art images, art chat and purchase/gallery info.
If you have any questions please contact me at eperantoni@yahoo.com
The painting at right is entitled "The Golden Fields Beyond". It has just been finished and is still drying. It's 14x18" on stretched canvas, and I will frame it in a museum quality antique gold frame. I frame in styles that work with antique or contemporary decor.
I will feature this work at my studio tour and sale August 16-17. If you can come to the mid-Hudson Valley for a beautiful summer weekend and would like to see my work in actuality, mark this date on your calendar--and contact me for a free map to the studio. This will be part of a townwide studio tour with 23 other opsn studios by artists and artisansd including potters, sculptors, batik artists and more. .
I'm happy to show my work at my studio by appointment, and allow people who have seen my work on the Net to see it in actuality before purchasing. If you purchase from a digital photo without seeing the painting you may return it within 30 days if you are not delighted. In that case you receive a full refund less shipping cost. I accept PayPal and funds drawn on USA based banks, and I ship insured.
My mountainside studio is about 2 hours from the NYC metro area, 4 hours from Boston, 1 hour from Albany.
To see more blog posts and more paintings please click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of this web page. More of my art is on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni and I post new paintings there every month.
I hope you enjoy my blog. I would love to hear from you!

Catskill Creek, October

Hello, art lovers and blog readers! Isn't it great to contemplate art in the winter, when darkness closes in early? Of course it's just as wonderful to view art in the summer and other seasons, no matter what wonderful displays nature stages for us.
I am 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 Hudson Valley, immersed in its unique natural beauty.
This blog contains images of my art, art chat and purchase/gallery info. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my art can be seen on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
2007 was a significant year for me. In 2007 one of my works was acquired for the permanent collection of Whistler House Museum of Art, joining works by J. McNeil Whistler and J. Singer Sargent among others. I also became listed in AskArt, a standard reference list of respected artists containing many living as well as deceased artists.
The painting at right is entitled "Catskill Creek, October" and is shown in its museum quality heavy carved frame. This peaceful autumn view is 5x7" on artist canvas board, and its framed size on the wall is a little over 12x14". The gold glints in the frame finish further enliven the foliage color, and the painting is more detailed than can be shown in this digital photo image.
This work is at Berkshire Art Gallery, 80 Railroad St., Great Barrington, Mass. The gallery is open weekends from 12-5 and possibly during the week after Memorial Day. Before going there on a weekday it's best to call 413-528-2690. This work is priced at $325.
My work is also at other fine galleries, or you can view art at my studio by appointment. My studio is west of the Hudson, about 2 hours drive from the NY metro area, 4 hours from Boston.
I accept PayPal and funds drawn on USA-based banks.
I have a few other similarly sized paintings in this frame style; they look great in pairs and small groups.
If you purchase a work from an Internet photo without seeing the original, you can return it for a refund within 30 days if you are not delighted.
I am experienced and very competent in packing and shipping art work and ship insured through the USPS. I ship larger paintings by DHL.
I hope you will also browse through my previous blog posts, which can be seen by clicking on "Older Posts" at this bottom of this web page.
Please contact me with any questions. I would love to hear from you!
Have a great week,
Ellen

Happy New Year! A Few Images of Paintings Sold in 2007:

Hello, art lovers and blog readers. I am Ellen Perantoni, painter of 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, in the heart of the region that inspired the nineteenth-century masters. My e-mail address is eperantoni@yahoo.com and more of my work can be seen on www.artwanted.com/EllenPerantoni
These blog entries contain art images, art chat and purchase information about my work. I also sell Limited Edition prints of some of my most popular paintings, on paper and canvas.
This blog contains images of a sampling of my works sold in 2007. I miss them, but there are always more!
My work is on exhibit in several fine galleries in the Hudson Valley and New England, and I sell from this blog and by appointment at my studio. More info including Gallery addresses are given in other blog posts.
To see more blog posts click on "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page.
Please send any questions or comments--I would love to hear from you!
Very best, Ellen