2 figures

I don't know what to say about these. They are something new, kind of. I am not sure if they are totally done, but I think I am liking them. I am thinking about some pattern in the background. I think I need to take a break from them and revisit later.

Sammy

I did this painting a year or so ago, and it was from a drawing I did forever ago. And it ended up looking more like my sister-in-law, Sammy,than the actual model. So.....I gave it to her for Christmas. Seems presumptuous, I know, but I think she loved it and did not think I was being an egomaniac by giving her one of my paintings for Christmas. I told her it was a portrait I did of her from all the nights I spent spying on her and I took all those memories and worked really hard to create a custom portrait of her (nude) for Christmas. I hope she never finds out it was just an unfortunate mistake that turned into a creepy fluke.

Merry Christmas Sammy!

New Dress for Wally Workman

This is one of my favorite dresses I have done. I found this dress on ebay for a steal. When I got it, it came with this little handwritten note and I realized it was a vintage, hand-sewn dress from the 60's. What a find. Shadow #1 also wore this to school for 60's day with her little Tom's. It was so cute.

Show Paintings

'Fresh Start; Self Portrait'

16 x 20"

SOLD

'Flight Opposition'

30 x 30"

'Fears Realized'

24 x 24"

Show Paintings

'Family Portrait'

24 x 36"

'Contented'

30 x 48"

'Cowboy Boots'

11 x 14"

SOLD

'Different Time'

11 x 14"

'Pink Suede Flowers'

11 x 14"

Show Paintings

'Vintage Style'

24 x 36"

'Uniform'

12 x 12

'Dark Satin'

12 x 12"

'Watchful Eye'

12 x 12"

'Vintage Pink'

12 x 12"

SOLD

Show Paintings

'Many Hats; Mother'

SOLD

'Many Hats; Sister'

16 x 16"

'Many Hats; Daughter'

16 x 16"

'Many Hats; Wife'

16 x 16"

'A Place to Draw From'

30 x 30"

The Show is Here

Terzian Gallery

Park City, Utah

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

6 - 9 pm

This show will run through January 4th and then move in it's entirety to Springville Museum of Art for the month of January.

I AM DONE!

Yes I am finished with all the paintings for the show and yes I am yelling (all caps). I finished 21 paintings with a range of sizes for Terzian Galleries show opening December 18th. I am really excited about this show and am really proud of the paintings I have done. I think they show my growth as an artist. Save the date!

'Settled In'

30 x 40"

Holiday Show 2010

Art Access in Salt Lake City is having their annual holiday sale. Link here for their website and info. They requested small still lifes. I did 5, really small pieces (7 x 9"). I love working small. It is less laborious, so immediate. I literally can do 1 or 2 a day. During a baby nap. I felt so productive the week I did these. Unlike a large painting that I work on, rework, glaze, rework, set aside, rework, critique....over several weeks. Large paintings are great for my street cred and for the pocketbook, but if I have to choose, I choose small. I guess variety is the key so I don't get bored. Any that don't sell will be on their way to Texas.

Spoiler....or Teaser?

Only 1 month until I have to be done painting for my show at Terzian Gallery. Here is a sneek peak at what I have been working on. They are representative of the roles I carry; Sister, Wife, Daughter, Mother. I am up to 18 out of 20 paintings. Just 2 more to go! (But then I would love to have it up to 30 for the show in January at the Springville Museum....hmmm.)

Paintings I love so Much

Oh I love these paintings so much. I am so inspired. They are so different from eachother, but I love them and admire their makers!

1. Alyssa Monks: I love the composition. I love the feeling of the painting, restful, intricate. And unbelievably painted. I am painting a sheet in the painting I am working on now. If only it looked like this one. I guess I will put in another 5 hours and see where it gets me. Sigh.

2. Clay Wagstaff: His paintings are so thinly painted, almost washes. You can still see pencil lines on the canvas underneath. They are dreamlike, calming, out of this world-like. Oh I am in love with this painting. He is my sister, Alisa's, favorite painter and I believe he has grown on me. I love his paintings the more I see them. I think about them after I see and study them in Park City.
3. Lindsey Frei: Another Utah painter. She is so technically amazing. She does mainly still-lifes, but her figures are what capture my attention. They are unreal. I love her lighting and her soft edges, and her fashion taste is awesome so I always love her color choices. Look at this girl's hair....so nice. I love how her bangs cover her eyes. Such a yummy painter.
4. Britt Freda. I found it online a long time ago and didn't write down her/his name so thanks to all the comments to let me know. I love how loose the painting is, I am obsessed with bees, and the composition is really nice too. I wish this was in my house.

First 4 for my show

I painted these for my show coming up in December. However, Terzian needed more paintings and needed to show examples to clients of what kinds of paintings will be at the show. So, I had to hand over these 4 small paintings. I have finished 14 paintings out of 30 needed, but if these sell, I will need to paint more. It doesn't make sense to half wish they don't sell, that is just crazy right?

12 x 12"

oil on panel

3 small paintings

These little paintings are so immediate I love doing them. Terzian has been asking for more of these, 7 x 9's because they sell well and are an easy impulse buy for those Park City tourists.

Drawings

In this economy we all have to get a little creative and more flexible. I draw a lot for practice and to keep up my drawing skills. I draw from paintings, I draw from photographs, I draw from life.I used to draw every night while I watched tv, now it's not every night, but almost. So why not draw and sell? I showed 10 of these little drawings at a small show last weekend and sold a few. Now they are at Terzian Gallery in Park City. $225. 6 x 9".