about six, popped a pizza in the oven and painted steadily
until 7:30 finishing the last details on two paintings I was
submitting to my art club's show.
The Poem
acrylic on canvas
24" x 48"
I've revised this painting a number of times, and have decided
I'm finally happy with it. I've reworked the face and added
the jewelry. I change the background earlier in the summer --
I may add a necklace, but I feel good about it.
You've seen the other painting I submitted developing up
until today's version. The colours are much closer to the
actual colour in this image. Whether it looks like me
or not is anyone's guess, but a good friend of mine started
laughing when she saw it, and Steven liked it a lot. I just
wanted it to express how happy I feel when I'm painting,
and I may still add a swirling line of colour behind me
at some point.
Work in Progress
36" x 36 "
acrylic on canvas
a self portrait
For the past year I've started with an orange ground, and36" x 36 "
acrylic on canvas
a self portrait
before that with a rust ground, so it is new to have two
paintings in a show predominantly featuring peach --
but they looked just fine in the company of my
fellow artists' work.
If you're in Toronto come out to the opening of the
show at Todmorden Mills this Friday night, from 6
- 9 p.m. Meet the artists and see a vital art community
in action.
Have a finally sleeping well evening.
15 comments:
Barbara, I agree with your friend, I can't help smiling when I see that painting.
EW
Barbara, I just found a comment from you on my blog! better late than never to say thanks and nice to know you and your work. Bravo! I too have done the back to school thing and am hoping to have more time soon to PAINT!
Jilly in France
For me,"The Poem" is by far the strongest of the two, and I like it very much! Wonderful color palette on both.
These are both so vivacious and full of life. The orange ground works well for you. GREAT luck at the show on Friday. Wish I could come!!!!
Another beautiful painting and it made me smile too! Good luck with the show!
Hi Eldon,
Thanks so much. I'm glad you like it.
Barbara
Hi Jilly,
Glad you found me. Yes -- back to school is a fine balancing act with
painting, but I really enjoy it.
Barbara
Thanks David,
That means a lot to me.
Barbara
I sure wish you could come too.
Thanks so much.
Barbara
Hi Flora,
Where have you been?
I missed your blog.
Thanks,
Barbara
These are both exceptional...in the self portrait I believe you have caught your essence...besides it being a beautifully painted piece the brushwork echoes your energetic spirit! The letter...ah...delightful and classical with a serene theme. Your additions cannot be noticed as being painted at a later date. You are great!!
Got to your blog via Bonnie Luria's. I do like your style!!
Thank Theresa,
Many of my paintings are
"works in progress" until they
sell. I can't leave them alone
until I'm happy. Acrylic lets
me start over whenever the mood
strikes. That's one of the things
I like about it.
You are great too.
Barbara
Nava,
I like your style too. Great work.
Barbara
Laurel,
I was in such a rush yesterday,
I meant to say your name. I wish
you could come up for my opening in my
house at the end of the month too.
More on that later.
Barbara
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