Most people love Halloween. It's an opportunity to get into costume and become something else; a superhero, a sexy maid, or maybe a zombie. For a few brief hours we hide behind the masks and become something we normally are not.
Being an artist affords me the same opportunity. I get to try new things and take that essential step outside my comfort zone.
Some days I just want to sling paint. On other days it's all about the detail in light passing through a wine glass or vase.
Some days I just want to sling paint. On other days it's all about the detail in light passing through a wine glass or vase.
Below are a few examples of my two sides.
"Skatepark"
9" x 12", Acrylic
When I painted "Skatepark" I wanted to experiment with an image that would appear both realistic and abstract at the same time. I liked the play of light and shadows.
"Grandmother's Silver"
30" X 36", Acrylic
"Grandmother's Silver" on the other hand, was all about realism and I took days meticulously painting the details in the tarnished silver.
"Pandemonium"
Triptych
24" x 36", Acrylic
My triptych, "Pandemonium" brought out my inner graffiti artist. Creating it was very rewarding and great fun.
"Strawberries"
8" x 10", Acrylic
In a return to realism, painting "Strawberries" was equally enjoyable.
Every artist seeks guidance from those more experienced and the one thing I hear over and over is 'find your style', or 'develop a recognizable style'.
Perhaps one day I'll heed their well intentioned advice, but right now I'm having too much fun. I prefer to seek counsel from the writer, Doug Adams who proudly proclaimed:
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I ended up where I needed to be."
Visit my gallery and celebrate the dichotomy that is my Art.
Wow,Karen -- I envy you the chance to paint that skatepark. I'd love to photograph it! I like seeing all your different faces ( or different minds) exhibited here.
ReplyDeleteKeep doing what you're doing. Your path is a twisty, but wonderful, one! :-)
Thank you, Wendy. I'm just interested in so many different things and I always appreciate a challenge and the opportunity to build on my skills. I'll just keep on 'keepin' on'!
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