Clarissa Joins Local Plein Rein Painters

Using woodless color crayons, Clarissa does an abstract of Mt. Juneau beginning with the sky

Using woodless color crayons, Clarissa does an abstract of Mt. Juneau beginning with the sky

Would I have known how much I enjoy doing outdoor drawings and paintings of the landscape!?  I joined Juneau’s Plein Rein group thanks be to the encouragement of my friend Lis Saya!  My first outing was a couple of days after my birthday — best birthday present I ever gave to myself…!

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Juneau Plein Rein members set up at Marine Park in Juneau, Alaska

Many years ago, Lis told me that she was not one who bought things though if she were to add up the amount of money she spent on experiences, she would be rich.  I told her that she is rich with experience!  Even though Plein Rein is not expensive, the act of going out into the country, setting up one’s easel and enjoying the scenery, the weather and what unfolds on your canvas is enriching…there’s something magical about it all…and I like magic!

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Local musician and artist, Lis Saya works on a pastel of Mt. Jumbo across the channel on Douglas Island

Periodically, I will include posting plein rein images on this blog, no matter where I travel, whether it be to Yukon, Southeast Alaska, New Mexico, Colorado, etc.  I am blessed to have the privilege and mindset to have done all that I have done, do what I am doing and continue full steam ahead.  Even though I may not have a home just yet, my heart is my home, and my heart is full of love for what I do and what I am becoming, therefore life is good.

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Mt. Jumbo in the distance beyond the gates placed on the tour ship docks; as if we will pay attention to these kinds of security measures…

 

Trade Chilkat Robe for Land (w/ or w/o cabin or house) in Haines, Alaska

Clarissa Rizal weaving the "Resilience" Chilkat robe she designed and wove, recently completed in June 2014

Clarissa Rizal weaving the “Resilience” Chilkat robe she designed and wove, recently completed in June 2014

LET IT BE KNOWN WORLD-WIDE:

I am willing to do A TRADE for property with a cabin/home off of Mud Bay Road in Haines, Alaska  for a Chilkat robe woven by me.  Let’s get creative with terms, robe would be on commission basis designed by me OR a reproduction of an old robe.  If your property is  worth more than a standard-size Chilkat robe, maybe you would consider trading for an entire woven ensemble (robe, apron, leggings, headdress)…like I said, we can be creative with our negotiations.   

I am serious about doing this trade; I ain’t getting any younger and it’s time for me to get my act together in our beloved Haines!  If you are interested in this trade or you know of someone who may be interested, contact me on Facebook (under Clarissa Rizal), or email me here at:  clarissa@www.clarissarizal.com or call my cell at:  970-903-8386 (and yes, 970 is indeed the correct area code).

Thank you very much for your keeping me and this trade in mind!