Silvia's Studio
New Works and Latest News from Artist Silvia TrujilloUpcoming Workshops: Skies & Clouds, Plein Aire & more!
Get Out and Paint this Summer! I love teaching workshops and have three fantastic ones coming up in the next few weeks. It's fun to get together with a group of other artists to refine skills and share experiences. I hope you can join us. Details below. Skies and...
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Call of the Trail
Up on Mount Ashland this summer, I painted these beautiful Doug Firs standing like sentinels of the Pacific Crest Trail. Every summer, hundreds answer the call to hike the trail from Mexico to Canada, or at least some portion of it. Even if you can't go this year,...
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Backyard Splendor
Sometimes nature’s most awe-inspiring sights are those we find when we open our door and look out. Something about the proximity of nature to where we live makes it all the more powerful. As a plein air painter, having access to open landscape is a necessity, and I’ve...
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Rogue Gallery & Art Center Teen Mentorship Program
This winter, I once again volunteered as a mentor artist for the Rogue Gallery & Art Center’s Teen Mentorship program. The teens I was paired with - both named Alyssa! - were wonderful artists and I enjoyed getting to know them over the weeks we met together. It's...
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Fall Burst – Lithia Park
Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon is world-renowned for its incredible trees and flowers, nestled between our bustling downtown and the rugged mountains. In fall, it’s an artist’s delight. Let this impressionist view sweep you away to this charming place, where time...
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Summer’s Refuge
On a summer camping trip, I found a quiet place to paint and take in the glory of the late afternoon. At this remote lake in the volcanic Southern Oregon landscape, osprey and eagles spread their wings while fish find safety in the cooler waters far from anglers’...
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Summer Vines
I also painted this at Paschals Winery during the annual Southern Oregon Plein Air Competition. I love how the haziness in the summer air created a cool green-blue that contrasted nicely with the vibrant golds of the hills in the foreground. ...
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Willow Meets Pond
At the annual Southern Oregon Plein Air Painting Competition, it's tempting to wander out among the vineyards and paint the golden hills. I chose a close-in perspective of this beautiful pond. It fills me with a sense of peace every time I see it. SOLD
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On The Dunes
Of my recent work, this painting stands out to me because of its otherworldly nature. The sweeping winds of the Oregon Dunes create a fascinating landscape sand, hardy plant life, and changing light. This painting flew from my online store like a sudden breeze!...
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Even More Marvelous Moons
I tend to paint the moon more often in the winter. The full moon is just so luminous and bright in a dark and cold time of year, it's impossible for my artistic eye to resist. This series continues to be a popular one for me. I like to think that in these troubled...
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Fix and Finish Workshop at Rogue Gallery
Fix and Finish Workshop at Rogue Gallery Starting this Saturday, Rogue Gallery & Art Center is offering my new Fix & Finish workshop. It's going to be very hands-on and completely customized to each student. Bring previous work that needs some help and/or...
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Many Marvelous Moons
The Oregon Coast inspired me to do a series of moons this winter, and I was thrilled when my favorite Florence shop, Resto-Arts, picked them up. Turns out cool, silvery moons are a hot seller! Get yours while they last! ...
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