Lori's Blog

Favorite Vase

2012-02-01T10:38:00.000-08:00

The vase was a gift from my daughter a few years ago. It was made by one of the artists at Art A Fair and I had admired it when my daughter was at the show. So, I received it later as a present. I love it but was sad when I realized that because it was raku it wouldn't hold water. I have managed to over come the problem with some difficulty a couple of times by stuffing a heavy plastic bag into it to hold the water. However, it works better as part of a painting!

Copper Heirloom

2012-01-28T09:59:00.000-08:00

This little treasure came from the relics of my "growing up" home. I never considered what might have happened to the "heating element" until I started to paint it. Oh well, it's apparently long gone. This was fun to paint--flowed well--except for when my husband wanted his dinner and I wasn't ready to quit painting. He did have to wait for a while. Sometimes when we start painting we don't anticipate staying at it for so long, but then it is sooo hard to pull away once we are really involved. Thank goodness for a fairly understanding spouse!!

Echoes of the Sea

2011-12-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

I decided to combine some realism (the seashell) with some fantasy (the background). I liked the idea that you can hear the sounds of the ocean when you put a seashell to your ear so by adding some creatures from the sea into the background I was helping the seashell along with its memories of the sea. The seashell is placed on a reflective surface, thus the reflection.

Original Oil
Size: 8 x 8
If interested, please comment.

Silver and Pink

2011-12-08T10:50:00.000-08:00

A silver vase of roses from my garden. Staying loose was a challenge as the vase and flowers both had a lot of "intricacy" to them. Somehow for me it's a very soothing painting.

Cheese Mouse

2011-12-04T13:25:00.000-08:00

I've rarely used the little silver mouse figure (he really is designed to spear into a piece of cheese), but thought it was cute enough to paint. Hope no one is afraid of mice (even though he isn't real)!

Orig Oil
8" x 8"
Call if interested: 714-271-1135

Wanna Color?

2011-11-28T10:44:00.001-08:00

The little carved dog has been in my collection, along with the Panda, for a long time. So, it was fun to pair them up and imagine they are having a "play time". Probably dogs and pandas don't normally get along, but in a painting anything is possible.

Original Oil
8" x 8"
email if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Alta (Lido)

2011-11-27T13:06:00.000-08:00

I know, this was already on my blog, but I inadvertently deleted it when trying to upload the new (hopefully improved) version of it. I added more color to the man's shirt and felt that added a lot to the picture. Previously it was gray and rather dull. Anyway, this is a restaurant in Lido in Newport Beach that has wonderful food and great coffee. It is very popular!! I saw this scene from down the block at Cannery Paints where I occasionally take a class from Dana Cooper. During the day we get to go eat at Alta's.

Original Oil: 11 x 14
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Rose Impression #1

2011-11-11T11:45:00.001-08:00

Rose Impression #1 has been juried into the Randy Higbee 6" x 6" show in Costa Mesa. The gala opening is December 3rd. There will be a lot of talent there and the interesting thing about the show is that every piece of art can only be 6" x 6". Please try to attend the gala or come by later to view the show. Address is: 102 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. (Very near the 55 freeway).

Studio Dog

2011-11-10T11:19:00.001-08:00

This cutie dog is always present at the studio where I occasionally take a workshop. He is so gorgeous! Very friendly and curious about everything. In this painting he is peering up over a split door to see what is going on.

Original Oil
6 x 6"
Price $39.00

email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

City by the Sea

2011-11-10T11:08:00.000-08:00

This is a painting of the gazebo in Heisler Park, looking toward the city of Laguna Beach. It's gone through quite a few "iterations", but this is the final. Quite a learning experience. Isn't it amazing how much there is to learn (about everything), not just art. But, there's more to learn about painting than anyone who hasn't done it can imagine. Fortunately it's all very rewarding and a lot of fun.

Original Oil
Size: 24" x 30"
Price: $1,225.00
on 1.5 deep museum canvas
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Transcendence #1

2011-10-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

As a change of pace I've been enjoying switching back and forth between realism and abstraction. I love the challenge of realism and then with abstraction, the fun of using different colors and materials. Incorporating metallic paints is something that works beautifully with abstraction but not with realism (at least for me).

Original: Oil - 24" x 30"
Museum box canvas - 1.5" deep
Price: $945.00
email me if interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Sunflower Pumpkin

2011-10-09T11:48:00.000-07:00

I started this painting at Dana Cooper's workshop on Lido Isle. Came home and decided to make a few changes so went out and purchased my own pumpkin and a mini-sunflower plant. Sunflowers are fun to paint (such happy flowers!) and it was fun working in the fall theme with the pumpkin (Dana's idea). I worked on this image in PhotoShop, but really couldn't get it to be as beautiful as the original.
Sometimes I think the photos look better after using Photo shop and I have to tone them down, but couldn't seem to get the saturation and sparkle with this one.

Original Oil
Size: 11" x 14"
Price: $215.00
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Orange Slices

2011-09-28T12:41:00.000-07:00

This little painting was done at Dana Cooper's workshop. A fun diversion into a much brighter palette than I've used before. A fun lesson!

I'll Be Right With You

2011-09-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

This painting was done from a photo challenge created by Lee Brown of the website www.adaynotwasted. He is a professional photographer and took the photo of this waitress at a restaurant in France and then posted it for his followers to paint. The subject matter is out of my normal genre, but I certainly enjoyed the challenge.

Oil on Canvas Board
Size: 9 x 12
email me if interested: quartonart@yahoo.com

W Bottle

2011-09-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

The bottle was found in our hills years ago by my son. He found two of them at the time. This one has the letter W embossed in the glass--no idea what it stands for. If anyone knows, please let me know.

Size: 11 x 14
Medium: Oil on Hardboard

Izzaroo

2011-09-18T14:30:00.001-07:00

This little cutie (the dog) joined my son Dale's household a few days ago. She is a female Cairn Terrier almost 4 months old. She obviously plays hard and sleeps hard (with her friend). I was unfamiliar with this breed, but it looks like she is going to be a wonderful pet. It's so good to once again have a dog in the family! Welcome, Izzy!!!

Original Oil
Size: 9 x 12

Rose Impression #2

2011-09-17T14:39:00.001-07:00

We just got home from seeing the movie "Seven Days in Utopia". Really nice movie with a parallel to art. Very uplifting.

This painting is of a rose named after Lady Dianna. It's been a beautiful strong rose with lots of blooms. I don't know if it was named after her before or after her death, but I love it. The vase is from a collection I inherited from my Mother. I've tried incorporating it in my paintings before but haven't been happy with the result until now. It's not 100% accurate, but is fairly representative.

Oil Painting
6" x 6"
Price: $65.00 (includes shipping in Continental U.S.)
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Rose Impression #1

2011-09-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

I have some beautiful rose bushes in my backyard, so decided it was time to paint some of the roses. It's getting toward the end of the season so it's probably not a wise time to start on this endeavor, but we shall see. This one is called Floral Scent and has the most wonderful scent of any other rose I have. I can almost imagine the fragrance just sitting here looking at it!

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Oil on oil-primed panel

email me if interested: www.quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Crystal Cove Welcome

2011-09-11T13:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't added to my blog for such a long time. I did Art A Fair again this summer and the show always seem to be "all-consuming". We had some other family medical issues that were time consuming and that's where my excuses end. Oh and also the computer! I don't know if many of you are this way--I try to limit my "computer time" and even at that I spend too much time on it. Not enough hours in the day!

If you would be interested in a print of the original, go to Fineartamerica.com/loriquarton and prints or cards are available in several sizes. If you are interested in the original, email me at quartonfineart@yahoo.com.

Thanks, Lori

Tangelos

2011-06-02T17:39:00.000-07:00

2011-05-16T11:49:00.000-07:00

The koi pond at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano is always a magnet for grown-ups and children alike. I painted a couple of views on location, but wasn't happy with them so decided to do one in the studio so I could focus more fully. It was still a challenge, but I was happy with the final result so thought I would post it. Let me know--I'm open to all opinions (well, almost all).
We're getting ready for our Paint The Parks show starting this Friday night, Sat. and Sun. If you don't know about it and would like to come, email me and I'll give directions.
quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Size: 11 x 14
Oil

Limestone Canyon-The Sinks

2011-05-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

We travelled for at least 30 minutes crowded into the back of a truck over very rough trails to get to this location. It was well worth it! We were far away from civilization and could see no reminders of it so we were allowed to imagine how it must have been way back when. There was such a feeling of vastness that trying to incorporate it all in a painting (particularly a small painting) was quite a trick. This was a very unusual experience and I think all of our painters enjoyed it.

Black Star Canyon

2011-05-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

This was painted on a trip out to Black Star Canyon which is located in Silverado Canyon. Our group was able to go under the auspices of the Orange County Parks Park Rangers as the location is otherwise blocked to the general public. They offer trips into these back areas, but the areas are protected so the trips are watched over by the park personnel. You can sign up for the trips by Googling the Orange County Parks. Also there are pamphlets listing all the trips at the OC Park locations.

This painting will be available at our upcoming show May 21 and 22 at the grounds of the Katie Willard Library, corner of Irvine Blvd. and Jamboree in Irvine, CA.

Size: 11 x 14

On the Road to Black Star

2011-04-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

I painted this last week while standing at the edge of the road leading to Black Star Canyon. The panoramic view was spectacular and it was a beautiful day. Doesn't get much better than that! The following day was cloudy and stormy so we felt we had been blessed the day before with the sun. Black Star Canyon is in the Silverado Canyon area. I hadn't been there before but it is well worth the trip. Actually I shouldn't recommend it as I didn't quite make it to the canyon as this scene captured me before I got to the gate leading to the canyon. Next time I will go farther!

SOLD

Salt Creek Beach View

2011-03-31T11:51:00.000-07:00

Salt Creek Beach is located in South Laguna Beach south of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. It's a beautiful beach, but the walk from the parking lot to the beach is down a significant hill--and the walk back up to my car, hauling all my painting gear, was significant! That's the trouble with the beach--the walk back always seems to be uphill. Could that be because the beach is at "sea level"?.
Gosh, I wonder! Anyway, it was a beautiful day and I wanted to move into one of the homes located out there on the bluff!

Size: 11 x 14
Original Oil

Her Majesty (Orange County Courthouse)

2011-03-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

This is the old courthouse in Orange County located in downtown Santa Ana, CA. It was built in 1901 and has been on the historical preservation list. Really a Grand Lady. I started this on location but had to finish at home in my studio because painting from this location became imposible with the traffic.

Size: 9 x 12
Original Oil
email if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Brea View

2011-03-20T17:13:00.001-07:00

This was painted at a park in Brea, CA. The view across the highway was of the sandstone cliffs and fortunately from this perspective the busy highway wasn't visible. It was a beautiful day and a great discovery to find this park.

Hidden Cove

2011-02-21T13:14:00.000-08:00

I painted this at the local park after some heavy rain. This inlet was off the beaten path and I was taken with its charm. The water was rapidly drying up so I'm glad I captured the image before the water was gone.

Pelican Watch

2011-01-30T11:32:00.000-08:00

I saw this view of the birds while I was painting at Corona del Mar, CA. The pelicans seemed very proprietary, like this was their rock!! I think pelicans are such amazing birds. A few years ago they had all but disappeared in this location, but they are back and I'm so glad.

Fall Color Anew

2011-01-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

I previously posted this and then realized I didn't like it. After some changes so that it better reflects the feeling of late afternoon, I am happier with it. Do any of you painters ever have that problem? Somehow when I see it on my blog or on my site on Fine Art America, I suddenly see all my mistakes. Hopefully I will eventually get so I can see my problems before I've gone to the effort of posting them. Anyway, this was a painting done in the late afternoon at Irvine Park. The water looked like a ribbon--so amazing! It's been so cold here (for us) that we've gotten more fall color than usual.

Fall Color

2011-01-05T13:29:00.000-08:00

Another painting from recent times at Irvine Park. It is so beautiful there and all the water in the riverbed is a real treat. I painted this while on the path that goes around the park right near the bridge.

Size: 11 x 14

SOLD

Boy Koi Delight

2011-01-05T13:21:00.001-08:00

I was painting at Sherman Gardens Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar. They have a wonderful koi pond and this lucky fellow is part of their koi collection.

Painting is 16" x 20"

Baker Canyon View

2011-01-05T13:14:00.000-08:00

This was painted in Baker Canyon which is part of the O.C. Parks Preserve. It was a beautiful morning. When we first arrived the sun came up over the mountains and lit up the view. Truly God's country!

Footpath

2010-12-28T16:45:00.000-08:00

This is a view at Irvine Park, in Orange County, CA, that I discovered last Wed. when I found some time to go paint. I haven't followed the path to find out where it ends, but did follow it far enough after I'd finished painting to see the riverbed totally full of raging water. This was after a large rainstorm and it surprised the heck out of me as I'd never seen hardly any water in this particular riverbed. Hopefully I can do a painting later of the riverbed when it is full.

Riverbed

2010-12-01T17:21:00.000-08:00

Another riverbed scene. They are fun. I think I did a better job of creating the necessary distance from foreground to background? I want to go back! SOLD

Carlsbad Eucalyptus

2010-12-01T17:16:00.000-08:00

This was painted in a little park in Carlsbad, CA. I went with a group from our painting group--So. Calif. Plein Air Painters and we had a wonderful demo done by Rita Pacheco. It was a fun day.

Red Amaryllis

2010-10-12T12:51:00.001-07:00

This was an interesting size to work with. The image is on a museum-style canvas 1.5" thick so requires no frame (all of my design-oriented pieces are on this type of canvas). When I was shopping for canvases they were low on stock so I decided to try this. Fortunately the amaryllis was well suited to this format. I've found the biggest trick of all is taking the final picture. With such a tall canvas the image wants to paralax (meaning at least one side appears bent) in the photo. I finally found if I centered the image in the window of the camera and made sure I was focusing on the dead center of the image I could get it right--had to take quite a few photos!! At least that is entirely possible with a digital camera!

Original Oil
Size: 12" x 30"
Price: $720.00
email if interested-- quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Sunflowers

2010-09-14T16:29:00.000-07:00

I had posted this a few days ago, but decided I was unhappy with the pears being green. I haven't figured out a way just to delete a picture and then replace it (perhaps there is no way), so I had to delete the entire blog and enter it again. The mat is painted with an iridescent white which makes the painting have a different "sheen" from different angles of viewing.

Size: 20" x 30"
Gallery wrap museum canvas
Price: $1,295

Iris Blooms

2010-09-13T15:13:00.000-07:00

These are some of the iris from my garden. I've painted so many iris thruout my career, but still love doing more. They are so prolific, but last such a short time. A painting of them is a good way to make them last a lot longer!!!

Size: 12 x 16
Price: $450.00
email quartonfineart@yahoo.com if interested

Casa Romantica

2010-09-12T19:12:00.000-07:00

This was where we painted yesterday. This is a cultural museum called the Casa Romantica and is located in San Clemente, CA. At one time it was a private home for some lucky people, but is now a museum. It overlooks the ocean and the San Clemente Pier. The grounds are beautiful and there are many places to paint. Unfortunately for us they were hosting a wedding in the afternoon so we had to leave sooner than we would have liked. Hopefully we will go back soon!!

Size: 11 x 14
Price: $325.00
Painted on Belgian Linen panel
email quartonfineart@yahoo.com if interested

Happy Callas

2010-08-04T17:55:00.001-07:00

Wow! This is a change of pace!! Those of you who have been with me for a while (years) are familiar with my watercolors and the way I extend them onto the mat. This is a take on that except it is in oil. Ends up being rather graphic, but I love the wild color.

Original Oil
Size: 24 x 28
email me if interested

Desert Sunset

2010-07-30T12:53:00.000-07:00

I don't think my pictures do it justice, but this is a diptych of my memories of the desert and its wonderful sunsets. The colors are glowing in the original and I've included some of the desert vegetation in a whimsical way to incorporate more of the colors of the desert.

Original Oil
Size: (each piece) 24" x 30" or 24" x 60 for the total size
Painted on gallery wrap canvas
Price: $1,800.00
email if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Wave Catcher (Little Corona)

2010-07-16T08:23:00.000-07:00

This rock is located in Little Corona, CA. It has been fighting the tides for as long as I can remember. I used to see it when I was a kid in high school and came to Corona in the summer to sunbathe (and meet guys). Now I just love to paint it. Now when I look at it, it transports me back to being a teenager. The whole area is beautiful.

Original Oil Painting
Size: 11 x 14
email me if you'd like to hear more about it.
quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Palm #1

2010-05-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

It seems I actually am doing somewhat of a "series". I've always threatened to, but rarely followed thru. Does that tell you something?? Anyway, have discovered how much fun these little guys are to paint!

Original Oil
Size: 6 x 6
Price: $60
quartonfineart@yahoo.com to purchase

After the Storm

2010-05-26T16:54:00.001-07:00

A view of the wonderful sunset we saw while in Palm Springs.

Original Oil
6 x 6
Price: $60
quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Palm #2

2010-05-21T11:14:00.000-07:00

I really like these squatty little palm trees. They remind me of a palm tree "fireplug". We were in Palm Springs recently and saw a lot of these while there. I think I'll do a series of palm trees--they are fun and forgiving to paint.

Original Oil
Size: 6 x 6
Price: $60
email: quartonfineart@yahoo.com (to purchase)

Teacup from Mom

2010-05-14T12:56:00.000-07:00

This is another of the teacups I inherited from my Mom. I realize my elipses are a little "off", but liked it anyway. The actual cup has a tiny chip in the lip, but the cup is never put to "practical" use so hopefully it will hang on. I handled it carefully while bringing it into the studio to paint.

Oil on Canvas
Size: 6 x 6
Price: $60
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

The Bells

2010-04-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

I painted this recently at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano. The courtyard, visible thru the archway, also contains the entrance to the Sacristy. This was an especially busy day for the mission as it was Easter vacation for many children and they and their families came to see the mission. It's always interesting with kids when they see someone painting. You can barely have two marks on the canvas when they will say "that's beautiful!". Hopefully some of the adults out there will think so, too!

Original Oil
Size: 12 x 16

Spring at Heisler Park

2010-04-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

Original Oil
Size: 11 x 14

While walking on the upper pathway at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, CA I spotted the pink wildflowers bravely presenting themselves from the side of the bluff. I loved the color contrast so proceeded to take my gear down onto the beach to get a good vantage point from which to paint them.

Three Stooges

2010-04-07T13:57:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist calling this painting "Three Stooges" because these birds seemed to stay together and fought for the top spot on the rock. It was a beautiful day at Crystal Cove and these birds really caught my eye.

Original Oil
Size: 6 x 6
Price: $60
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So. Laguna Bluffs

2010-04-05T17:35:00.000-07:00

This was painted on location (mostly) in South Laguna Beach. I got there very early and was able to do a value study first to capture the shaded bluffs. Without doing a value study I find myself "following the sun" which is a problem for most plein air painters. The bluffs and ocean are always so appealing. Hope you like it.

SOLD
Original Oil
Size: 11 x 14

Montage Retreat

2010-03-31T16:05:00.000-07:00

This was done as a study for a larger painting. It definitely captured the atmosphere of the day I was there painting. This area is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Calif.

Oil Painting
6 x 8"
Price: $65
Shipping: Free

email me if interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Friends

2010-03-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

As you may have noticed by now, I love animals!! I know I'm not alone in that category, so I enjoy painting them so others can enjoy my vision of them. These two cats belonged to my son and got along (most of the time) very well. When they were looking out the window I had to wonder if they were spotting birds they would like to get after (Oh, no)or just enjoying the beauty of the day and the warm sun.
SOLD
Original Oil
Size: 6 x 6
Price: $60.00 + 8.95 to ship
Call or email if interested.

Eucalyptus Trees

2010-03-14T17:37:00.000-07:00

These trees grow out in front of my large studio window. I love their graceful, long lines and the many varieties of greens within their leaves. However, they are very messy trees so if it was up to my husband they would be gone. There is also some aloe-type cactus that grows at the foot of the trees and when the trees shed they get all tangled up in the cactus (which has very sharp points) so it is difficult to keep it cleaned out. We live in a somewhat rural community so the white fence in the background is ranch fencing.

Size: 8" x 6"
Original Oil: $60
SOLD
email if interested, quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Thanks, Lori

Riverbed

2010-03-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

This was painted while standing in the middle of the riverbed in Irvine Park. The climb down was fairly steep and a friend (much younger) helped me down and back up with all my painting gear--I felt quite daring!! Anyway, it was a beautiful view and I was grateful for the help. This riverbed is dry most of the time. I've only heard one person say they'd seen it at one time with a lot of water in it.

Original Oil
Size: 6 x 8
Price: $60

Call if interested--714-271-1135

Tulip Time

2010-03-04T15:04:00.000-08:00

These tulips were beautiful when I walked thru the front door of our local nursery. They are one of my favorite flowers, but I can't grow them because we have too many moles and gophers here in rural Orange County, CA. Guess I'll just have to be satisfied with paintings of them!

Original Oil
Size: 6" x 6"
Price: $60 + 5.95 to ship

Call me if interested--Lori, 714-271-1135

Fw: Ocean Elegance

2010-02-26T14:58:00.000-08:00

A beautiful day -- a beautiful ocean. This was inspired at Crystal Cove. I am always intrigued with the crashing waves and love to attempt to capture their beauty.

Original Oil
Size 11 x 14
Price: $385.00
email if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com
(or feel free to comment)

Ballerina #2

2010-02-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

Another in my series of tiny ballerinas. She had the blues this particular day!

Original Oil

Size: 6" x 6"

Price: $60

email me if interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Treasure

2010-02-22T12:21:00.000-08:00

This tiny cup was my Father's when he was little. The inside is lined with a gold-like material so I'm not so sure how healthy that would be nowadays. It has a little boy's angelic face painted on the other side, but I didn't want to get too fussy with the painting so opted to paint the plain side.

Original Oil
Size - 6" x 6"
Price: $60.00
email if interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Clip Clop

2010-02-21T12:06:00.000-08:00

Last fall we were in a little town in the gold country of Calif. named Murphy's. The town is delightful and it's like stepping back in time. The gentleman in the buggy waits in town for people that want a ride in his buggy. His faithful dog sits on the seat beside him and after they have dropped someone off at a desired location they trot back into town to wait for another "fare". Dog and horse are beautiful--well fed and groomed so they made quite a picture.

Original Oil
Price: $800.00
Size: 12 x 16 Unframed
email if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Ballerina #1

2010-02-20T12:53:00.000-08:00

Original Oil
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $60 plus 9.95 shipping
email me if you would like to add this to your collection -
quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Gazebo View

2010-02-11T11:47:00.000-08:00

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This is a view from Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, CA of the gazebo that almost everyone visits if they are in Laguna. Quite a few people have even gotten married there. I was painting the scene when a young lady came along and seemed enchanted with the view. I wasn't sure if she was waiting for someone or just enjoying the view and I'll never know as I got absorbed in painting and when I looked up she was gone.

Original Oil
Size 8 x 10
Price: $110.00
Call me if interested--714-271-1135

Old Fashioned Ladies

2010-02-09T12:28:00.000-08:00

This is a painting of some of my old-fashioned iris. A neighbor gave me some bulbs and it was a great surprise when they bloomed in November. My other iris plants only bloom in the spring, but these seem to bloom several times a year.
SOLD
Oil Painting
6" x 6"
Price: $60.00

email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Cloisonne Jar

2010-02-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

This little jar was purchased in China by mar parent-in-law back in the 1920's. It is a little gem. I've always enjoyed looking at it and so painting it was very rewarding.

Original Oil, 6" x 6"
Price: $60.00
email me if interested--714-633-8483

Irvine Lake Boathouse

2010-02-02T10:08:00.000-08:00

Irvine Lake in the summer is a bustle of activity. In the winter it is so serene. The most activity is a few ducks. In another month the ducks will practically take over, but for now it is quiet. I loved the placid feeling as I painted beside the water. The one lone poplar tree that had not shed it leaves yet was a bright spark of color in an otherwise "green" landscape. The few paddleboats (barely visible) were also accent colors.

Oil on luan mahogany
11" x 14" size
Can be sold framed or unframed
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Tea for One

2010-01-31T17:50:00.000-08:00

Hello,

I've had a busy weekend. Over to Scottsdale and back in two days and now the thought of a peaceful cup of tea is very appealing. This cup is one of several left to me by my Mother. I keep them carefully guarded in my china closet, but have fun painting one or another of them once in a while. Hope you enjoy this one--care to join me for a cup of tea?

Oil on Luan Mahogany

Size: 6 x 6

Price: $60.00

email me if you are interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Avon Calling

2010-01-30T11:17:00.000-08:00

This very small pitcher is part of a collection that my Mother got from Avon many years ago. I always loved these pieces and thought the color and design were special. I'm starting to do a series of small images. This piece is 6" x 6". The daisies are from a very prolific bush just outside our bedroom window.

Oil Painting on Luan Mahogany
Size: 6" x 6"
Price $60.00
email me if interested--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Lake Laguna Niguel Reflections

2009-12-22T15:15:00.000-08:00

This is a "re-paint" of the picture I had done recently while at Lake Laguna Niguel.

It was suggested my background was not dropped back far enough and I agreed.

Thus the re-paint. I'm much happier with it now.It has a nice "watery" feel

and makes the tree look much more beautiful.

Size is 9 x 12

Oil on Belgian Linen panel

Email me if interested, quartonfineart@yahoo.com or call

714-271-1135
SOLD

Gull Friends

2009-12-06T15:55:00.000-08:00

I went to Crystal Cove to paint the small old cottages, but found the birds and waves that day to be so beautiful I couldn't ignore them. Two birds in particular seemed to stay together, thus the name "Gull Friends". If interested, give me a call or email--quartonfineart@yahoo.com or 714-271-1135.

Size is 11 x 14. SOLD

Irvine Fall Color

2009-11-12T16:17:00.000-08:00

On a recent painting trip to Irvine Park I felt like I was "greeted" with the beautiful fall color. The trees
were just starting to lose their leaves and had turned to a brilliant gold in places. It was a remarkably beautiful day with the exception of someone out walking their dog. The dog took one look at me and started to hiss and growl. We finally figured out that it was my painting umbrella that was all new to him and he definitely didn't like it!

Laguna Niguel Lake

2009-11-03T09:29:00.000-08:00

This was my first trip to this lake. I had no idea what I had been missing! Absolutely lovely! Anyone living in the area that hasn't already visited would love it.
I painted on a small bluff and had the place to myself until 5 fishermen came along. Fortunately they went down the bluff some distance away so I had the peaceful quiet again. Hopefully the peacefulness that I felt in this lovely spot is translated into the painting.

Oil on Belgian Linen Canvas panel.
11 x 14 inches.
Unframed $275 or Framed $325
quartonfineart@yahoo.com or call me at 714-271-1135. Shipping is free. SOLD

Pillars in Time

2009-11-01T15:27:00.000-08:00

This painting is another image from my trips to the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.

The pillars are so interesting as they have so much texture between the plaster and the bricks and mud bricks. The bougainvillea twining around them adds such beauty.

Oil Painting, 9 x 12

Call me if you are interested. 714-271-1135 or email quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Lakeside

2009-10-03T13:58:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I painted at Irvine Park which is located in Orange County, CA near my home. It was a beautiful day, unlike the day before where I had gone to paint and had to leave due to wind. This time of year at the park is wonderful--just enough leaves have fallen from the trees to allow visibility of the branches more clearly and the feeling of fall is in the air. I learned yesterday that this lake was man-made back in 1913 and was quite a novelty at that time--I can believe that!! The waterfall is created by water flowing from the body of water just beyond it which is near a boathouse. Paddle boats are for rent during the busier times of the year--sounds like fun!

The painting is 11 x 14. Let me know if you like it--quartonfineart@yahoo.com

"Country Lane"

2009-10-03T13:34:00.000-07:00

In the spring of this year I went on a painting trip with a club I belong to (So. Calif. Plein Air Painters) to the Santa Rose Plateau. It is a beautiful preserve of land near the Temecula area. It consists of hundreds of acres of untouched land. When you are there it is easy to imagine you have stepped back in time to the virgin lands of our forefathers. This painting represents one of the many trails I walked on that day. The poppies were just starting to bloom and a feeling of spring was in the air. However, it did get darned hot later on!!!

Let me know if you are interested in this painting. It is 11 x 14. loriquarton@yahoo.com

"Mission Bougainvillea"

2009-10-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

This painting is actually from a photo I took several years ago. At the time, my friend and I had gone to the mission to paint and it was absolutely bleak!! Then we were told the mission had been tented for termites. The photo was the only remembrance of the way it had looked before the tenting. The bougainville is coming back, but will take a little more time to make a complete recovery. It's very hardy as those of you who have dealt with it know.

Poppies of Italy

2009-06-14T15:28:00.000-07:00

I've just returned from a painting trip to Italy in the Chianti area of Tuscany. I was in a painting workshop with Greg LaRock who is a fantastic instructor. We stayed in an old monastery that has been totally updated in San Fedele. The painting above was done the last day of the workshop at a poppy field near a small town named Pianini (sp?) There were only 5 of us including Greg and we all painted the poppy field from various locations. My view included the Italian home at the top of the hill. We had seen other poppy fields, but this one was spectacular. Such a treat! Hope you enjoy. I'll be showing my artwork at Art Affair again this summer and will have this piece there.

Oasis

2009-04-15T16:16:00.001-07:00

I painted this 30 x 40 original after one of our trips to the desert. While there the skies were magnificent (as they often are in the desert) and I tried to "explain" on canvas what I had seen or the feeling that those beautiful skies gave me.

Size: 40 x 30

Museum-wrap canvas
SOLD

PH: 714-271-1135 or quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Callalily Beauties

2008-10-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

I have a large group of callalilies in "the back 40" that volunteer year after year. These were two of the earlier blooms that I photographed and then painted.

Original Oil
Size: 11 x 14
SOLD

Call or email me if interested: quartonfineart@yahoo.com
Ph: 714-271-1135

Iris Trio

2008-10-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

I frequently do reproductions of my originals in a smaller format and mat them with an archival white matboard. I then paint the mat (as I've done above) and sell the 16 x 20 size for $65.00. In this case I decided to do a large original on YUPO and paint the mat so the total size is 24 x 30.
If you would like to purchase this original please call me at 714-271-1135 or email me at quartonfineart@yahoo.com

SOLD

Original Watercolor Painting on YUPO paper
Size: 24 x 30
Price $825.00

October Sunset

2008-09-28T12:42:00.000-07:00

We had dinner at a restaurant on the beach recently and were rewarded with a beautiful sunset which I've tried to capture the memory of here. The view was remarkable and so was the food. If you would like to purchase this painting ---

email me at quartonfineart@yahoo.com or call me
714-271-1135

Original Oil Painting
Size: 12 x 16
SOLD

Got'cha

2008-09-17T17:35:00.002-07:00

My husband and I went to San Diego last weekend to check out a possible show. It was such a beautiful day that we decided to visit the S. D. Zoo. It had been many years since our last visit and we were impressed with the changes--it truly is a beautiful zoo. The flamingoes were at their best and I got lots of wonderful pictures of them to work with. They are amazing creatures!!

Original Oil Painting
Size: 5 x 7"
SOLD
Email or phone if you are interested in this image -- quartonfineart@yahoo.com or 714-271-1135.

Iris Showgirl

2008-09-09T16:13:00.000-07:00

Sunday, July 6, 2008

I've been working on getting my summer show (Art-A-Fair) in Laguna Beach up and running.
The show runs thru July and August so any of you in the area would enjoy paying the show a visit. It's usually cooler in Laguna Beach so that's also an incentive! We are right down on the Canyon Hwy. not far from the beach and across from the Pageant of the Masters.

This painting is one I recently finished at the show. I love the feeling of the iris coming out of the shadows!

SOLD

Oil Painting
Size: 7 x 9

email me at: quartonfineart@yahoo.com
or call: 714-271-1135

posted by Lori Quarton @ 1:50 PM

Blue Dawn

2008-07-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

This was a memory from our trip to Virginia Beach many years ago. I managed to get up early enough to see the sunrise and it was worth it! We stayed in a cottage right on the beach so the view was spectacular.

Original Oil SOLD
Size: 5 x 5

email me--quartonfineart@yahoo.com or call--714-271-1135

Poppies

2008-04-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

This is a palette knife painting with lots of rich texture. I grow the poppies on a bank in back of my home. They have multiplied from just two plants I brought home from a nursery years ago. Their color lights up the entire backyard.

If you wish to purchase this original, email me at quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Original Oil

Size: 14 x 14

Price: $145.00 SOLD

Mother's Teacup

2008-04-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

My Mother used to love her tea and enjoyed it the most when it was in one of her lovely china cups. She had a collection and treated them with loving care. I store them in my china cabinet now and think of her every time I see them.

To purchase this painting email me at:

quartonfineart@yahoo.com or phone me at 714-633-8483.

Shipping is free.

Original Oil - SOLD

Size: 6 x 6

"Together"

2008-04-17T16:14:00.000-07:00

The callalilies in my backyard are fluorishing. They volunteered themselves many years ago and all they ask for is a little water. They bring much joy!

This is an original oil painting.

To purchase this painting email me at

quartonfineart@yahoo.com

Size: 8 x 6

SOLD

"Cactus Fling"

2008-04-15T17:14:00.000-07:00

This is an original watercolor painted on a textured surface with a final varnish so that glass is not necessary. Enlarge the image by clicking on it to see the texture.

To purchase this painting, email me at:

quartonfineart@yahoo.com or phone me at 714-633-8483. Shipping is free.

SOLD

Image Size: 8 x 19 5/8

"Laguna Holiday"

2008-04-09T21:06:00.000-07:00

This is a view from the walkway near the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, CA. I was painting on the walkway above the beach and some children were playing on the beach. It wasn't a particularly warm day, but they were having a great time.

Original Oil Painting

SOLD

Size: 10 x 12

To purchase this painting, email me at quartonfineart@yahoo.com or phone me at 714-633-8483. Shipping is free.