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Cedar's Blog: From the Artist to You
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Cedar’s Blog: From the Artist to You is personally updated by oil painter Cedar Lee, and includes:
* Pictures of new artwork as it is released
* News about what is going on in the artist's life and influences for her current work
* Information & helpful advice for artists
* Secrets of artist's working process, including occasional videos as they are released
* Info about gallery exhibitions, published work, and special events
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 460 )
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Creative Vision
Here is the first self portrait I’ve created in 11 years: “Creative Vision.” Creative Vision. 20″ x 20″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee It is... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fall
Here is “Fall.” Fall. 30″ x 40″, Oil on Wood, © 2018 Cedar Lee This painting is full of the vibrant red, orange and yellow colors of autumn leaves in the forest... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mural for Mudbone Grown Unity Farm at Oregon Food Bank
In June, I worked on a team to help finish a mural in Southeast Portland. In July, I was added to the Regional Arts Culture Council’s Muralist Roster. Read more
Posted on 26 October 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wild Wood
Here is Wild Wood! Wild Wood. 30″ x 40″, Oil on Wood, © 2018 Cedar Lee This painting was inspired by a photo my friend took on Wildwood Trail, a... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Book Illustration On the Horizon
I just signed as the illustrator for a book by award-winning children’s author Liz Rusch! I will be creating artwork for the book over the next year, and it is... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thor: A Rare Portrait
I don’t always paint portraits, but when I do… Thor. 16″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee I paint my handsome cousin Thor! Thor. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Jungle Glow
Here is “Jungle Glow.” This scene evokes images of birdsong and forest sprites playing. Jungle Glow. 36″ x 12″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee The inspiration... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Jungle Lace
Here is “Jungle Lace.” Jungle Lace. 16″ x 16″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee I took the reference photo for this painting while hiking the... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Art By Cedar Summer Sale
Ready to add some art to your life? Art By Cedar Summer Sale Begins Saturday! The 2018 Art By Cedar Summer Sale will be live from July 21-28!.... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tunnel
Here is “Tunnel.” A sunny path cuts through dense woods. Bright sunshine forms interesting negative shapes between the trunks and branches. Read more
Posted on 24 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Swallowtail Butterfly Egress Window Mural
This is a personal project in my own home that I just had to share with you! This is an egress window that was recently installed in a basement room to turn it... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Installation of Hector Hernandez Monarca Mural in Portland, OR
All spring I have been taking this course in muralism under the brilliant mural artist Hector H. Hernandez through PSU. Cedar Lee assisting in installation of... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Art Show up at Beeswing in Portland for Month of June
I’ve just hung a show at Beeswing Cafe in Northeast Portland! Art by Cedar Lee at Beeswing Cafe in Portland You can see 24 of my paintings up on the walls... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Arboreal Dendrites
Here is “Arboreal Dendrites,” 12″ x 36″. Arboreal Dendrites. 12″ x 36″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee This painting was inspired by... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Reach Boldly Into Sunny Skies
This painting is called “Reach Boldly Into Sunny Skies.” I have been creating it over the past month along with my painting, “A Soft Enchanting Forest.” Artist... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Soft Enchanting Forest
This painting is called “A Soft Enchanting Forest.” A Soft Enchanting Forest. 30″ x 40″, Oil on Wood, © 2018 Cedar Lee The viewer is encircled by... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Warm Woods
Here is “Warm Woods.” Warm Woods. 20″ x 20″, Oil on Canvas, © 2018 Cedar Lee A feeling of warm sunlight permeates this painting. Warm Woods. Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Last Weekend’s Art Opening
Here are some pictures from my art reception in Portland last weekend! Here I am (on the far right) giving my artist talk. Cedar Lee artist talk at Portland OR... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Reception This Friday: Cedar Lee Show “Keep the Wonder”
Over the weekend, I installed my solo show “Keep the Wonder” at West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Southwest Portland. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Mountain Wildflower Landscape Phase
In 2007, one of my biggest inspirations was the beautiful views in the countryside and national parks in Maryland and Virginia. That year, I created all of thes... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION