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I feel that life is full of beautiful moments and I strive to capture the vibrancy of those experiences on canvas.   In my plein air, life drawing and studio compositions, I work to convey the unique energy of a subject, whether it be human, landscape or building or action.   Inspired by the great Impressionists and Expressionists, I am drawn most by the abstract shapes, flow of line and sweep of color in a broad and striking view.   I want people to see life and movement in my work; to feel a sense that they could dive right in and be there in the moment.Quin Sweetman has evolved in response to a...more
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June 15th, 2013

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Come see my paintings up at the fabulous Cathedral Park Kitchen, during the month of May Check out the show and amazing food and drink during their normal hours: Lunch: Tue - Fri 12 - 2pm Happy Hour: Tue - Fri 4pm - 6pm Dinner: Tue - Thur ... 

See my show of paintings of the Oregon Coast before it ends at the delightful Coffee Box in my neighborhood of St. Johns, 7337 N. Lombard St. The marsala chai and scones are worth the trek! The show remains up thru July 30th, Open 8:00 a.m. to 2 p... 

April 30th, 2011 - Portland, Oregon Life and Death: Two Approaches to Painting People New Work by Quin Sweetman and Joe Sneed Sneed's black and white portraits are based on obituaries in local papers, while Sweetman's colorful subjects are f... 

First Thursday and Feb Show

January 28th, 2011

Please join me at Blondie A Salon in Downtown Portland, this First Thursday for a show of my work. I'm pleased that Michelle House, singer-songwriter, will be playing her acoustic music, live at the opening If Michelle and I aren't enough to dr... 

Art supplies and gas/lodging to create my paintings can really add up quickly. The best way to support me in this endeavor is to purchase my art or commission a painting of your choice. But if you'd like to simply contribute, no matter how small, tha... 

For a limited time, I am having a clearance sale on my original artwork at http://www.quinsweetman.etsy.com Use coupon code: QUINCLEARANCE for an additional 20% off any order ******Originals only, no prints. 

Fine Art America is a great site to show work and provide prints but you may also buy most of my originals through Etsy, with secure PayPal checkout. See www.quinsweetman.etsy.com Please let me know if you'd like to set up an interest-free payment... 

Added some images finally

November 4th, 2009

Well, I just finally added some images to this site. FAA's print materials and framing look really good. This is a very small number of my paintings and photos. I will upload more as time allows, but I thought some of these might be popular. Enjoy... 

Just signed up

June 25th, 2009

I just signed up for Fine Art America after my friend directed me here to see another artist's work. I like that it is free and the prints are relatively cheap for us to make. Hope you take a look at www.quinsweetman.com to see examples of my origina...