Friday, April 11, 2008
It's not always sunny in Olympia
It is a beautiful sunny day here in Olympia. I am down in the studio ( the Kat Kave ) painting. I have sent many press releases out for the Open Studio June 21st .I have had a few responses already. The Because of Wichita series is turning out to be somewhat popular and creating a bit of a stir; Which is what the paintings are to do anyway. I feel that what's the point of doing art if it does not stir something. The series is NOT intended to be SHOCK ART. I just want the viewer to get their own meaning, opinion and experiences from the pieces.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Spring
Well I have been busy working on the flyer for my open studio event June 21. I have a few designs drawn up, maybe I'll use them all. I will of course post on here.
I have found this very interesting site on creativity and the 32 traits of creative people. Http://www.cre8ng.com so check it out. Also, it's fundraising time on KPLU, if you listen to NPR then give something if you can.
I have found this very interesting site on creativity and the 32 traits of creative people. Http://www.cre8ng.com so check it out. Also, it's fundraising time on KPLU, if you listen to NPR then give something if you can.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
WWAO April Showcase
Well it's April !! it has been very nice the last 2 days here in Olympia. Please check out the link to visit the WWAO April Showcase hosted by Dorothy Birch. The Olympia Artwalk is also this month ( 25 & 26 ). I have several more pieces for the Because of Wichita series done. Will be a welcomed busy month.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Because of Wichita Art Statement
I have decided to post my art statement on the new series I have been working on for sometime now. I am not placing any visuals until May or June. They will be available for viewing during my art opening June 21, 2008. Please keep in mind this statement is copyrighted.
"Because of Wichita"
series
Art Statement
Nearly a million people world-wide die by suicide, annually. The Because of Wichita series brings to the viewer the varying perspectives such as religious thought, mental health, gun control and the value of human life. In turn the residual effects the act leaves behind.
Art is about communicating, first of all, with self and later the listener, the viewer. It is about communicating through emotions in one form or another, reaching out and if successful, connecting with and resonating with-in the viewer.
I want to create this sort of communication by presenting paintings that are open to the viewers entering, engagement and imagination.
I am after a presence that transcends whatever illusion suggests itself, a presence that constitutes the expression of the painting. What the viewer sees', reads, connects with, perhaps recognizes, his or her own meaning, depends on that persons' experiences.
What "effect" means to me is the emotional response to a place, an event, a person; Of course this occurs from whatever is retained with-in me, from experience, observation, perception and/or impression. We are part of nature physically and/or spiritually.
This series is the human form in the truest sense. By using a stark white background, graphite and paint containing human ashes and personal ephemera associated with a suicide.
"Because of Wichita"
series
Art Statement
Nearly a million people world-wide die by suicide, annually. The Because of Wichita series brings to the viewer the varying perspectives such as religious thought, mental health, gun control and the value of human life. In turn the residual effects the act leaves behind.
Art is about communicating, first of all, with self and later the listener, the viewer. It is about communicating through emotions in one form or another, reaching out and if successful, connecting with and resonating with-in the viewer.
I want to create this sort of communication by presenting paintings that are open to the viewers entering, engagement and imagination.
I am after a presence that transcends whatever illusion suggests itself, a presence that constitutes the expression of the painting. What the viewer sees', reads, connects with, perhaps recognizes, his or her own meaning, depends on that persons' experiences.
What "effect" means to me is the emotional response to a place, an event, a person; Of course this occurs from whatever is retained with-in me, from experience, observation, perception and/or impression. We are part of nature physically and/or spiritually.
This series is the human form in the truest sense. By using a stark white background, graphite and paint containing human ashes and personal ephemera associated with a suicide.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
March Madness ?
I have started another painting; Another female figure, nude. I am thinking of the title " Dirty Hands" . A stellar jay bird woman, eventually.
By the way......... I have read something about the weather channel founder wants to sue Al Gore over global warming issue.................WTF!!!!!!!!!!! I mean really come on are that many people wearing blinders or something?????
Monday, March 3, 2008
PAINTINGS DONE
Well I have completed 2 paintings, except for the final steps of signing and then varnishing them. These 2 paintings will be at Doria's on April 25 ,26 Peacock Woman will hang as a pack drop, since it is so big. It's going to be a very interesting display. Please be reminded they are for sale and copyrighted.
Rainy Monday
Well we are having some rain, it's been over a week. So today will be a day to have a fire and work down in the studio. The crocus are popping up all over the yard and they are beautiful. Peacock Woman is almost completed. I will be doing the Downtown Olympia Art Walk April 25 and 26 so stop by Doria's on Washington ST. I will post more here as it gets closer to the date. For now a photo of some purple crocus out in the backyard.
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