An inside look into the career of aspen artist Jennifer Vranes
Monday, May 26, 2008
Happy Memorial Day!
We celebrated the day at a 'ground breaking' gathering for the new "Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial" going up in Central Point. What a neat addition to our small town! The project was headed up by my Dad, Dennis Richardson--Oregon State Representative and Vietnam Veteran. Pictured above is U.S. Senator Gordon Smith, State Representative Dennis Richardson and State Senator Jason Atkins.
These paintings were commissioned by a couple who wished to complement the "Autumn" painting they already own with a "Winter" and "Summer" scene. They discovered my work through Royal Street Gallery in Aspen, Colorado.
So...after my sisters left, my husband Matt and our three boys, joined me in Cabo to finish off the vacation. It was one of our most fun vacations we've ever taken as a family (well, minus our 2 yr old, Addie). Matt and I both speak Spanish, so it was great speaking to all the locals and especially came in handy when negotiating good prices for the different activities and with beach vendors. One of the activities we did was the 3 hour ATV ride on the beach! By the end, our boys were driving us around. For my birthday (May 7th), Matt took me to "Edith's," a beach-front restaurant renowned for their amazing seafood. It was fun being serenaded by a Mariachi band! Our waiter, not realizing that I don't drink, brought me out tequila and almost poured it down my throat before I could wave him off! Oopsy. The chocolate torte was pretty incredible though.
Okay! There's a reason why I haven't posted anything on my blog for a couple of weeks. I've been in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! What an amazing vacation! I did a trade with a client (a painting for their beach house in Cabo) three years ago...and finally, after much persuasion from my 7 sisters, decided to use it up!! All but two sisters were able to make it. Leaving behind all kids and hubbies, we met in Cabo for a much needed 'sisters trip!' Even Mom came. It was an incredibly fun vacation. I think we did it all...parasailing...wave-runners...snorkeling...horse back riding...dancing...eating on the beach...latin baby shower (that's a whole story by itself!)...and lots of care-free laughter! It was truly a trip we'll never forget. Hopefully my clients need more paintings, because we're coming back next year! :)
Words
like brilliant and vibrant are often used to describe the contemporary
paintings of Jennifer Vranes. With her extreme texture, and colors just
brighter than reality, Vranes’ paintings capture an intense energy that
is both positive and uplifting.
An extensive world traveler, Vranes gets her inspiration from places she
has seen from all over the world. Through
her art, she transports the viewer to distant lands where poppies grow wildly
in breathtaking meadows; where fragrant Lavender is farmed in lush rows in
France; where aspens quake in the Rocky Mountains. Vranes
finds the secret utopias that often go unnoticed, and she captures it on
canvas for the world to enjoy.
The paintings
of Jennifer Vranes are celebrations of life on canvas! They are a tribute
to the beautiful world in which we live. Through her wonderful and unique
works of art, she brings joy to the homes and lives of collectors all over
the world.