Showing posts with label studio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label studio. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Back in the Studio
Back in the Studio
It is often difficult to get jump-started in the studio after being away for a while. I have numerous go-to methods of handling re-entry, and the all revolve around realistic expectations. I expect to feel awkward and ham-handed, I expect all my inspiration from the photos I took to evaporate as soon as I put brush to paper or canvas. Sound familiar? I think we all develop our little tricks of the trade for getting re-energized in the studio. The Five-Minute Painting is a good one. As is painting to music. These are all about process, staying in the moment, and not getting precious about the outcome. This time I just used some starts I made in early May, which you can see here, and used familiar collage and painting techniques to take them a bit further. Easy size (10"x10", comfortable colors, and techniques that are well within my comfort zone.
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| "Land Line #1"; This one is actually a knock-off of a painting I did in 2013 as part of my Fresh Paint Friday series. See the video here. |
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| Fog Lifting #1 |
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| High Tide #1 |
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| High and Dry #1 |
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| Fog on Bell Island |
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| Fog lifting at Cherry Hill Beach |
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| The color of seaweed |
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| More seaweed |
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Friday, February 17, 2017
At The Studio
At The Studio
I am not sure if I mentioned it before, but I am in the middle of working on 12 canvases for a high-rise condominium project. My clients (studio M interiors) are furnishing and decorating the entire building, and have commissioned quite a lot of work from me. Its so much fun! Recently, I have tried to revamp my commissions a bit, tailoring my work to things that I find more interesting, challenging and artistic (fewer kitchen cabinet and solid color jobs, though it doesnt mean that I will phase them all out completely). The projects for this group are all perfect for me, and I am so happy to be doing them!
Anyway, I have spent the past couple of weeks in the studio, plugging away on canvases. Yesterday, I worked on a really big piece that will hang above the living room sofa in the model home unit in the condo complex.
They were specific about the colors, but not exactly specific about the style. I think its always best when people let the artist do what they do, and dont give too much "advice". Things just go at a more organic pace, and the artist is free to do what he or she is best at. Anyway!
Here are some peeks:
I think its 36 by 60 or something? BIG. She wanted lots of blues and greens with pop of orange. I love how the paint works with itself with a little human intervention. ;) I would love to cover this piece in a hard resin when Im done. Not sure if I will, but it would be cool...
after a little more tweaking:
The white streak came back again after this, I just didnt take a picture of it. Its probably gonna take a few days for this baby to dry.
here are two more that will be in the entryway in the model condo:
You can see another part of another painting at the top left. Its actually part of a series of three paintings.
and... last but not least, I couldnt leave you without a peek at my new and improved powder bathroom at my house...
]I love it! Is it weird to hang out in a bathroom? because I find myself doing that.
I also hung the beveled mirror I bought from Wayfair. I love it, too. Its way classier now. I cant WAIT to get the sconces in. I wish that I could just install them as soon as they arrive, but, alas, I have to have an electrician come in and wire the spot for them. Patience is a virtue.
Now I need to make some new curtains. I havent decided what color I should do them - probably just a simple oatmeal linen? Well see. And Im still on the hunt for a rug! I have scoured ebay and etsy trying to find a weird oriental or kilim but no such luck yet.
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