Connected Visions
by Lauri Sturdivant
Dialing the Sun, J.L. Long, oil, 24 x 30”
Connected Visions opened at the Siskiyou Arts Museum on July 12th, to a crowd of Dunsmuir 2nd Saturday arts enthusiasts. The show features the paintings of Chuck Prudhomme and Julie L. Long, both north state artists who paint in the plein air style best known through the Impressionist era. The quest to capture light on canvas is a centuries old exploration of artists. Plein air literally translates to the act of painting outdoors. The pursuit of a plein air painter is to capture the light with paint on canvas of a moment in time when the light is constantly changing.
Please note that both Chuck and Julie have donated a painting to be auctioned off with most of the proceeds benefiting SAM. Auction bid sheets are in the gallery next to the paintings. There will be a live auction to close the bidding at the end of the show in September.
Shasta, Chuck Prudhomme, oil 18.5 x 22.25”
Chuck Prudhomme chats with guests at Connected Visions opening reception
Chuck Prudhomme
Chuck Pruhomme is often found with his easel painting a scene and enjoying the outdoors. He is a plein air painter in the style of the impressionists. His subjects are landscapes, ocean vistas, city views throughout the west coast. Chuck has a mastery of translating a moment in time onto his painted canvas.
Chuck grew up in Africa on the plains of the Serengeti National Park and jungles of west Africa. Chuck began his art career when a cardiac arrest ended his flight career after 30 years flying helicopters from Antarctica to Greenland and all points in between. He teaches paint classes with several art groups including the Siskiyou Artist Association. He paints in oils and acrylics.
Ten Questions for Chuck
Vanilla or chocolate? Vanilla
Would you travel to the Moon? No
Comedy or Mystery? Mystery
Did you ever ride a skateboard? Yes
Sushi or pizza? Sushi
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
If you could have a super power, what would it be? To fly
Cake or Pie? Pie
What was your 1st Job? Farm worker picking grapes at age 15
Spicy or mild? Spicy
Julie J. Long painting at Connected Visions opening reception
Julie Long
Julie Long’s love of color and vibrant contrast is one of the first things to notice in her paintings Her favorite subjects include nature, people, animals, and urban scenes painting in her rhythmic textured style. Julie works in several mediums and styles currently exploring oils and mixed multimedia. Her style “jumps between serene and impressionistic to primitive and unpredictable.”
Julie practices her skills being active with a live model drop-in group called @the_speakeasel on Instagram. “Because everyone is welcome it becomes a diverse group of people who use multiple mediums. I always find it to be interesting and inspiring."
Ten Questions for Julie
Vanilla or chocolate? Chocolate candy and vanilla ice cream
Would you travel to the Moon? I don't think so
Comedy or Mystery? Mystery
Did you ever ride a skateboard? No
Sushi or pizza? Sushi
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would like to be able to heal people's illness and injuries in their bodies and minds
Cake or Pie? Hot blackberry pie with vanilla ice cream to be specific
What was your 1st Job? I was a file clerk at Indian Health in Anderson when I was 15.
Spicy or mild? Spicy
