Carolyn has a new Blog

Go to my new blog at http://cjarvisartist.wordpress.com. 

Carolyn Jarvis wins Best of Division at 2016 Sonoma County Fair

Carolyn Jarvis at Sonoma County Fair

I won best of Best of Division Professional Oil at the 2016 Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, California.

Carolyn Jarvis Wins 1st Place Awards at 2016 Sonoma County Fair

 

"Melon and Strawberries" by Carolyn Jarvis

I won 1st place in Professional Oils Still Life and 1st place in Professional Oils Seascape at the 2016 Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, California.

Solo Show of Oil Paintings at Slice of Life, Sebastopol

"Winery Light" by by Carolyn Jarvis

I have a solo art show of my oil paintings at the Slice of Life Restaurant, 6970 McKinley, Sebastopol, California from July 23 - September 14, 2016.

Carolyn Jarvis Paintings at Screaming Mimi's Ice Cream Shop

Carolyn Jarvis oil paintings on display at Screamin Mimi's Ice Cream Shop in Sebastopol, CA

I have about 18 oil paintings on display at Screaming Mimi's Ice Cream Shop in Sebastopol, California until  July 31, 2016.

Balletto Vineyard Sweet 116 Event

I will be oil painting at the "Sweet 116" event at Balletto Vineyards on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the afternoon. The address of Balletto Vineyards is 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, California.

Carolyn Jarvis in Graton Gallery Art Show

I have an oil painting in the 5th Annual Juried Small Works Exhibition at Graton Gallery, 2048 Graton Rd., Graton, California. The paintings will be exhibited from January 30 through March 2, 2016. Visit www.gratongallery.net for more information.

Graton Gallery Artists' Reception

I have an oil painting in the 5th Annual Juried Small Works Exhibition at Graton Gallery, 2048 Graton Rd., Graton, California. An artists reception will be held at the Graton Gallery on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 2pm to 5 pm.

Carolyn Jarvis Oil Paintings at Balletto Vineyards Jan 20 through Mar 23 in 2016

"Cabernet Sauvignon"

Carolyn Jarvis' oil paintings will be shown at Balletto Vineyards, 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA from January 20, 2016 to March 23, 2016.

Art Reception for Carolyn Jarvis at Balletto Vineyards Jan 24 in 2016

"Tuscan Home"

An art reception for Carolyn Jarvis at Balletto Vineyards will be held January 24, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The address of Balletto Vineyards is 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA.

Cow with Sunflower Oil Painting

Cow with Sunflower

This framed 9" x 12" oil painting is available for sale at Valley Ford Wool Mill, 14390 Highway 1, Valley Ford, California for $250.

Looking at You Oil, an Animal Oil Painting

Looking At You

"Looking At You" is an 8" x 8" oil painting on a canvas panel. The price of "Looking At You" is U.S. $95 unframed.

Plein Air Painting at Russian River Rose Company

Pink Rose Painting

I will be plein air painting and showing my oil paintings at the Russian River Rose Company on Saturday, May 2, 2015, from 1 pm. to 4 p.m. during their Spring celebration. The address is 1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA.

Ocean Sunset Oil Painting

"Ocean Sunset"

The inspiration for "Ocean Sunset," a 9" x 12" oil painting, was the Sonoma coast.

Apple Blossom Festival Art show

I will have four paintings in the 2015 Apple Blossom Festival Art Show. The show will be held in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, CA on April 18 and 19. The art reception will be Friday, April 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Ocean and Landscape Oil Paintings For Sale at Hand Goods, Occidental, CA

Bodega Head

Several of my ocean and landscape oil paintings and prints are available for sale at Hand Goods, 3627 Main St., Occidental, California, phone 707 874-2161. Bodega Head is a 5" x 7" oil painting.

Sunflower Duo

Sunflower Duo

I was inspired to paint Sunflower Duo last summer when sunflowers were in bloom in my garden.

Wave Splash, an Ocean Oil Painting

Wave Splash

My goal for Wave Splash was to paint an ocean oil painting of a wave splashing over rocks. When hiking on the Sonoma Coast, I always snap photos to provide me with reference material for paintings. This is an unframed 8"x8" oil painting on panel. The price of Wave Splash is U.S. $85.

Pink Rose

Pink Rose

Pink Rose was painted from one of my rose photos. The side of the canvas is 3/4" and has been painted a brown color to match the background of the painting. The edges of the canvas have also been painted brown.

Red Rose

Red Rose

I decided to paint this rose tightly cropped. Do you think it might have been better with the rose smaller and showing more leaves and plain background? This is an unframed 8"x8" oil painting on panel. The price of Red Rose is U.S. $85.