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The Fourth Of July – moving on
October 18, 2008
The Fourth of July, 36H x 48W x 2D inches, acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted. Sold.
The Oxide Gallery in Denton had an open call today for Artists to bring in three paintings that best represented current work, to be judged for upcoming space openings. Even though I didn’t think The Fourth of July was finished, I brought it in because it has the cheerful colors and bold marks that I’d like to inject more into future work. Usually there are lots of colors used, but they get layered over each other on the canvas and can become muted. The gallery owners informed me that it is finished! OK, great, I’ll take their advice. I’m quite happy to move on to another painting.
Especially toward the final stages when so much time and study has been invested, we can be so involved in the work we don’t see it with a fresh perspective the way others do. Other people’s eyes and opinions are so valuable.
Categories: abstract/impressionist, acrylic painting, flowers, Kentucky, not for sale, Seasonal, summer, Wildflowers | 6 Comments »
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October 20th, 2008 at 11:06
Those gallery owners know their stuff. I agree! What beautiful work.
I think that was my comment that got deleted. I commented on “Adam” and was marveling at you skilll and what beautiful mark making and likeness it has! You amaze me.
October 20th, 2008 at 11:06
Hi Virginia.. ah, mystery solved! Good to know the ol’ reflexes are still hangin in there though I guess. You are always so kind. You will promise to give me a mean critique if it’s needed, right?
Hey, I love your idea of a Perennial Painting in the Oct.17th posting of your blog.
http://vwieringa.blogspot.com/
October 21st, 2008 at 11:06
This is a fantastic picture….! The colors you’ve chosen and the sparky energy. Just grabs me. my eyes can’t get out of the picture.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:06
Hey Dad! Thanks for leaving a comment. I am sooo happy to hear your opinion and that you like this one. I really should do more with bright colors instead of toning them down..they are more exciting to paint too.
I love your Photo Of The Day on Oct. 5th, the dragonfly – what a rare catch:
http://www.hello-there.net/today/October/05Oct08/dragon.html
October 21st, 2008 at 11:06
Yes, you’re Fourth of July is finished…..it’s gorgeous…very clever use of colour and “blurring” to create the focal point….I’m so jealous….
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:06
Karen, you made it here..thanks! Please, your work is so fine – we should never compare, we are all so different, and you are such a hard working Artist. Here’s one of my favorite murals that you did, the ocean theme:
http://www.magma.ca/~kxarchos/mural_pages/resdential/2ocean.html