"Dabob Bay #2" plein air painting by Robin Weiss

"Dabob Bay #2 "  6x12 oil on panel   $500

 

This was my second take on the view from the observation deck at the salt marsh in the Dosewallips State Park. 

In the morning I met the artists here before we dispersed to paint. It was fun to see the painting shade umbrellas popping up along the trail.

"Dabob Bay" plein air landscape painting by Robin Weiss

"Dabob Bay"  9x12 oil on panel   $600

 

Just spent a few days at the Dosewallips State Park facilitating a paintout with the Plein Air Washington Artists organization.  What a fun event and what a great turnout! Artists arrived from around the state to paint at this location which has so many inspiring views from salt water marshes to river vistas!

Painting on the tide flats

"The Log Fort" Point no Point painting by Robin Weiss

"The Log Fort"  12x16 oil on panel   SOLD

 

If you have spent any time walking along the coastal beaches of the Puget Sound you will notice the profusion of driftwood. Beach combing is a favorite pastime of mine and many others. Another thing you can't miss is the log forts scattered among the driftwood. I remember my childhood in the midwest. We didn't have driftwood but we had other resources and were always making forts and tree houses!  My son Maury made many of these forts over the years at Point no Point and this painting is a memorial to those days enjoying the sultry pacific coast summers on the beach.

This painting was sold through Artful Connexions Gallery in Port Gamble where you will find more of my recent paintings of the PNW.  Thanks for stopping by!

"The Whale Watcher" Lighthouse painting by Robin Weiss

"The Whale Watcher"  16x20 oil on canvas  SOLD

 

I am thrilled to announce that my recent oil painting, The Whale Watcher, has officially found its forever home. This piece holds a special place in my heart, capturing the breathtaking essence of Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island, Washington.

Known globally as "Whale Watch Park," this iconic location is one of the best places on Earth to spot wild orcas from the shore. In the painting, the historic Lime Kiln Lighthouse stands tall against a transforming sky, casting its warm glow over the deep blue waters of the Haro Strait. Nearby, a lone spectator stands quietly on the rugged limestone cliffs, scanning the horizon in patient anticipation of a passing pod.

Big thanks to Mara at @marasgallery.pt in Port Townsend, WA for facilitating the sale of this painting and to the collector who chose to bring this serene coastal moment into their home. May it always remind you of the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

"Fresh Produce" Seattle city painting by Robin Weiss

"Fresh Produce"  8x8 oil on panel
Available theough Alki Arts
206-295-5115

 

The opening for "City Views" is coming up August 1st in West Seattle at Alki Arts!   Come out and meet the artists!

Also happening in August is the Whidbey island Plein Air Festival.  I will be teaching an Indroduction to Plein Air Workshop prior to the event on the 15th.  If you have ever wanted to try plein air painting this would be a great class to attend!  Register on the Northwest Art School website HERE

Hope to see you at one of these fun events!

"Look to the West" Seattle city painting by Robin Weiss

"Look to the West"   16x20 oil on canvas $1200
Available through Alki Arts  206-295-5115

  

The vibrant spirit of community and creativity comes alive every second Thursday at the West Seattle Art Walk. Local businesses open their doors to showcase regional talent, transforming the neighborhood into a dynamic canvas. This month, a special buzz surrounds Alki Arts with the debut of their captivating new exhibition, "City Views".

Located on California Avenue, the gallery invites attendees to immerse themselves in stunning interpretations of metropolitan landscapes. "City Views" features a diverse lineup of local artists who use various mediums to capture the vibrant, unique energy, architectural rhythms, and shifting light of urban environments. From moody, rain-soaked streets to striking Pacific Northwest skylines, the collection offers an evocative look at the places we call home.

Whether you are a seasoned collector or a casual enthusiast, make sure to add Alki Arts to your itinerary. Grab a map, support local makers, and experience Seattle through a fresh artistic lens.

"Two for Ten" Seattle city painting by Robin Weiss

"Two for Ten"  20x24 oil 0n canvas  SOLD

 

I dropped off the new work for "City Views" the upcomming exhibiton at Alki Arts in West Seattle and a few sold before the show opened! If you planned on coming, no worries, all the paintings will be hung on August 1st, opening night. Hope to see you there!

More information about the show can be found at the Alki Arts website HERE

Also check out earlier posts on this exhibition!  Thanks!

"Undercover" Seattle city painting by Robin Weiss

"Undercover"  20x20 oil on canvas  SOLD
available through Alki Arts  206-295-5115

 

Capturing the Essence of Emerald City: "City Views" Comes to Alki Arts this August

West Seattle art lovers are in for a visual treat this August as Alki Arts presents its newest exhibition, “City Views.” Located in the vibrant heart of the Morgan Junction, the gallery is set to showcase a stunning collection of Seattle city paintings that explore our urban landscape through vastly different creative lenses.

This highly anticipated August 2026 exhibit features the brilliant work of three celebrated local painters: Robin Weiss, Brooke Borcherding, and Christine Sharp. In a fascinating stylistic juxtaposition, these artists will tackle some of the exact same classic Seattle subject matter, but with strikingly unique executions. Robin Weiss, an award-winning plein air artist, uses realistic techniques to capture the familiar, soulful sights of the city we all love. Meanwhile, Brooke Borcherding brings her signature contemporary style to the collection, deconstructing and abstracting those identical city scenes into geometric forms and vibrant patterns.

Whether you are a longtime resident or just visiting the neighborhood, "City Views" offers an engaging look at how personal perspective transforms familiar architecture. Be sure to check out the upcoming show times on the Alki Arts Exhibitions Page and stop by the gallery to see these masterpieces in person.

Okay, I used AI to write the above description of this upcoming exhibition... but it was pretty good!  Hope you can come to the opening on August 1st at Alki Arts in West Seattle from 5-7pm!  =]

"Walk to the Wheel" Seattle City painting by Robin Weiss

"Walk to the Wheel"  18x24 oil on canvas 
Available through Alki Arts  206-295-5115

 

Another in my Seattle City series that will be on exhibit at Alki Arts in August with an opening on Saturday, Aug, 1st.  For more info check out Alki Arts website HERE

I have been experimenting with a more tonal, expressive painting technique in this series, wanting to portray mood and feeling of place.  Hope you have the chance to see them in person!

Upcoming events;

Coming up in July and August;    My show at Artful Connextions in Port Gamble continues through July.

Really looking forward to collaborating with my friend Brooke Borcherding for a "City Views" exhibition  at Alki Arts in August!  For more info check out the website or contact 
Diane at 206-295-5115 

The 2026 Whidbey Island Plein Air Paintout is coming up again ! Join us for a week of painting on beautiful Whidbey Island in August culminating in the gala opening the third weekend in August.  I will also be teaching an Introduction to Plein Air Painting workshop on the 15th prior to the paintout. 

"Awakening" Seattle City painting by Robin Weiss

"Awakening" 20x24 oil on canvas
Available through Alki Arts  206-295-5115

 

June has been a busy month!   Lots of events, shows and work to be done on the house along with other stuff!

Coming up in July and August;    My show at Artful Connextions in Port Gamble continues through July.

Really looking forward to collaborating with my friend Brooke Borcherding for a "City Views" exhibition  at Alki Arts in August!  For more info check out the website or contact 
Diane at 206-295-5115 

The 2026 Whidbey Island Plein Air Paintout is coming up again ! Join us for a week of painting on beautiful Whidbey Island in August culminating in the gala opening the third weekend in August.  I will also be teaching an Introduction to Plein Air Painting workshop on the 15th prior to the paintout. 

More info HERE

Thanks for stopping by!!  =]   

"Port Gamble House" plein air painting by Robin Weiss

"Port Gamble House"  6x8 oil on panel  $350
Available at Artful Connextions Gallery, Port Gamble
360-930-8460

 

I have been making the short drive to Port Gamble from our house for many years to paint when I had a small window to get some work done.  The town has been growing with new restaurants and businesses.

I finally have the chance to show some of my work there at a new gallery called Artful Connextions. I  will be doing a painting demonstration in conjunction with an exhibition of recent paintings for the month of June and July. 

The demo will be June 6th from 1pm-3pm in the courtyard outside. hope you can join us!!!

"Rocky Point" California coastal painting by Robin Weiss

"Rocky Point"  20x20 oil on canvas  $1400

 

Very grateful to be among the fine artists participating in the 33rd Annual Carmel Art Festival this year.  It will all be happening in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California from May 15-17th 2026.  Hope you can come out for this exciting art event!  More information HERE

"Bloedel Cherry" plein air painting by Robin Weiss

"Bloedel Cherry"  6x8 oil on panel  $350

 

Grateful I was able to wander around the Bloedel Reserve last week and get one little plein air painting in. The cherry tree was at peak bloom so I had to try and capture it.

  Bloedel has an art program where you can take workshops in painting and other stuff, or if you are an artist, apply for a residency program where you can stay on site and work in your discipline. It's pretty cool!

"Pond Lilies" flower painting by Robin Weiss

"Pond Lilies"  7x7 oil   $500

 

When Maury was little I built a pond in the back yard for him to put fish and frogs in. We both really enjoyed it and now after starting his own life working and living in another town the pond still thrives with fish, occasional frogs and these pond lilies which bloom every summer.

I painted this on a smooth, gessoed panel, the kind I used to paint on all the time before I started using oil primed linen "Centurion" panels.  They definately have a different feel when painting and produce a more smooth finish.  Worked pretty good for this painting.

"Hollyhocks on Blue" Flower painting by Robin Weiss

"Hollyhocks on Blue" 8x6 oil on panel $350

 

Another friendly reminder that I will be teaching a Still Life Workshop at the Black Barn Fine Art Studio coming up Saturday, April 25th from 10am-4pm.  Get more info HERE

Hope you can join us!  =]

"Sunlit Vase" still life painting by Robin Weiss

"Sunlit Vase"   6x8 oil on panel, framed   $500

 

Waiting for the weather to break I have been working from old photo reference in the studio. Over the years I have organized all my photos in files by category and then by year so it is easy to go back and look up flower photos, cow photos or specific regions for landscape or seascape, boats etc. These photos may lay dormant in my external hard drive for years and then I will get a whim to paint a series of something like flowers. If the weather is bad I can still work from my reference images.  

Sometimes I will go back 10 years or more like in this case and paint a scene I have painted before. It's fun to compare how I approached the subject then and now.

Rhodies in Handle Vase  watercolor  2012
From life

"Garden Peonies" still life painting by Robin Weiss

"Garden Peonies"  8x6 oil on panel $350

 

Flowers are popping out all over right now!  I'll be getting out as much as I can but for now I am working from old photo reference for some of these trying to build up an inventory for upcoming shows and workshops.

If you are interested in what art adventures I will be participating in this year check out my website HERE

"Blue Vase with Peonies" still life painting by Robin Weiss

"Blue Vase with Peonies"  8x6 oil

 Spring has sprung! The weather has been beautiful and I am finding myself in flower mode...It usually begins with still life paintings and moves to whatever is bursting with color and new life.  Speaking of color and new life, I hope your Easter was full of family and hope for the future as you contemplate what the resurrection of Jesus means to you.  

My first workshop of 2026 is coming up fast! I will be teaching a Still Life workshop on Saturday , the 25th of April from 10am-4pm at the Black Barn Fine Art Studio in Kingston WA. I hope you can join us!  Register on the Black Barn Fine Art Studio website HERE

"Ruby Beach" original oil painting by Robin Weiss

"Ruby Beach"  8x12 oil on panel  SOLD

 

I continue to work from the reference photos and sketches I did from my trip to the Pacific Coast up in La Push, Washington State. The rock formations walking out to Ruby Beach are fantastic!  So many paintings here!  I did this smaller version to see if the composition would work on a larger canvas. Stay tuned for more coastal paintings!  =]

"Day Sailer" Bainbridge Island oil painting by Robin Weiss

"Day Sailer"   10x20 oil on panel  $950   
Available through the J G Gallery, Winslow WA
206-842-2063

 

I used a lot of pallet knife in the execution of this painting.  Things were not going good from the start but I just didn't want to give up on it. So I used the old trick of scraping the whole thing down and coming back the next day with a fresh eye. I was still thinking of washing it and starting over when I picked up the pallet knife and started noodling around. I didn't care if I ruined it or not. That seemed to do the trick. The painting started to come to life... Life is like that sometimes...  Cultivate the ability to adjust your attitude and expectations a little in uncomfortable situations and the joy may return.  =]

This painting will be a part of an all gallery artist group exhibition titled "Offshore" at the J G Gallery in Winslow on Bainbridge Island for the month of March. There will be an opening on Friday, March 6th during First Friday Art Walk. Hope you can Make it!!

"Bagley Lake" Landscape painting by Robin Weiss

"Bagley Lake"  20x20 oil on canvas  $1400
Available through the Scott Milo Gallery
360-293-6938

I have posted a lot of paintings from the Artists Point area of Mount Baker National Park. Many paintings of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan.   This painting is a view looking the other way, back towards the Cascade Mountains with Bagley Lake in the foreground.

It will be on display at Scott Milo Gallery during Anacortes Art Walk on Friday, March 6th. Stop by if you are in the area. Would love to talk with you about my adventures in art!  =]
 

"Winter Driftwood" plein air landscape painting by Robin Weiss

"Winter Driftwood"  9x18 oil on panel  $850

 

I came home with a plein air painting on my last trip out that I liked but the drawing was off in my opinion. Also it seemed chalky and washed out. I went right to the studio easel and painted this version from the plein air study and the photo which had quite a bit more contrast. Think I should try one more to see if I can split the difference....Painting is hard!!  But so rewarding when vision, eye and hand come together to create a painting with heart and soul.  I can't help but keep chasing it!  

Check out my website for available work, workshop schedule, featured artist exhibitions and more!

robinweissfineart.com

"Washington Coast at La Push" Seascape painting by Robin Weiss

"Washington Coast at La Push"  15x30 oil on canvas  $1400
Available through the Scott Milo Gallery  360-293-6938

 

When I was looking through my photos from a recent painting hike to Second Beach on the Washington Coast the design of shapes in a series of images taken on the edge of this tide pool really caught my eye! I  painted a small study and it was just as striking so I decided to take it larger and longer. 

The challenge for me in a painting like this is to attempt what might seem impossible. To paint the illusion of air between the viewer and the distant objects. In other words the atmospheric distance. You do it by carefully adjusting edges and color. Bluer and softer in the distance, warmer with more contrast as you move into the foreground.

See this painting in person along with many others at the Scott Milo Gallery in March.  Joining me as featured artist for this exhibition will be Rowen Carey, Lorna Libert, Bithia Bjurman, Donna Nevitt Radtke and Ron Radtke.

Painting on the Washington Coast

"Wild Rhodies" flower painting by Robin Weiss

"Wild Rhodies" 20x16 oil on canvas  $1200

 

These Wild Rhododendrons grow outside our bedroom window and are pretty spectacular around Mothers Day in May.  This will be another painting in the featured artist exhibition in March at the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes.  There will be an opening receptions with all the artists in attendance on March 6th 2026. I hope you can make it!

"Dahlia Patch" Fower painting by Robin Weiss

"Dahlia Patch" 18x14 oil on panel  Sold

 

For my upcoming featured artist show in March at the Scott Milo Gallery I wanted some flower paintings. I love painting flowers and haven't done any for awhile so I went through my reference photos and found a series of pictures from the Dahlia Patch outside the post office in Port Gamble.

I started this painting by toning the whole canvas  with a mixture of Quin Magenta
(M Graham color) and Cad Orange. The mix was a color similar to the mid tone Dahlia shade.  Then using a paper towel I wiped out the highlights and flower shapes very loosely. I tried to stay as loose as possible on the first layer filling in the whole canvas and graduating contrast from dark to light as I reach for the color in the sky. I splattered the canvas with dark and light thinned paint to add textural interest. As I added more layers of paint I picked out leaves and petals.  At that point it is good to set the work aside and come back with fresh eyes to make adjustments.

An exhibition reception will be hosted by the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes on March 6th 2026 for all those who would like to see the paintings in person. Joining me in this fine art exhibition will be Rowen Carey, Lorna Libert, Bithia Bjurman, Donna Nevitt Radtke, and Ron Radtke.

I am very fond of M Graham paint!  I used it almost exclusively long before they sponsored me because of my love of alla prima painting. This paint will stay loose and fresh on the pallet longer than others.  If you would like to learn more about this fine product check out their website HERE