Well, it's hot today so it's hard to feel Christmasy, but I baked pumpkin and poppy seed breads for friends and family yesterday and today. My house smells amazing!! I am done with my commissions for the year and I am kind of taking a break to let my mind rest and come up with new ideas for paintings.
I was busy with shows and commissions this fall, so I haven't painted for myself in months. I am trying to finish a series. Sometimes the last paintings are the hardest!!
I also need to create some work to enter in the Spring Juried show. The Midland Arts Association has a rule that you can't enter anything that has been accepted in a previous MAA show. Well, the juror for the Fall show chose way too many pieces for the show. Case in point, all three of my entries got in. That has never happened before. I have juried shows before. I know it is difficult, but it doesn't mean as much to the artist if almost everything is accepted! So, I have no recent work to enter that hasn't already sold or already been in an MAA show. I know, boo hoo! ;) All that to say, I need to be a creative genius in the next few weeks! I hope something decent comes out!! ;)
I hope everyone is safe traveling and has an amazing Holiday with family and friends!!
Thoughts about the art world, Sara's own work and being an artist.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
"Blue Bird" 11x14 watercolor
I really love the colors in this piece! They are uplifting and bright. The colors remind me of a piece I did in 2006(see below).
This is the second piece about the mind I have done this year. In this piece, compassion and faith are encouraged. You can read the full symbolism on my website. I love the simplicity and the detail in this piece. Her face is lovely and serene as she gazes off, who knows where! and the blue jay and pomegranate turned out well, I think.
I really love the colors in this piece! They are uplifting and bright. The colors remind me of a piece I did in 2006(see below).
This is the second piece about the mind I have done this year. In this piece, compassion and faith are encouraged. You can read the full symbolism on my website. I love the simplicity and the detail in this piece. Her face is lovely and serene as she gazes off, who knows where! and the blue jay and pomegranate turned out well, I think.
Just a little trivia, the grass texture is achieved using salt while the paint is still wet!
"Sunflower" 11x14 watercolor
Order limited edition reproductions of "Sunflower"
"Sunflower" 11x14 watercolorOrder limited edition reproductions of "Sunflower"
Monday, July 19, 2010
"Mind Flight" 16x20
This piece has a much more moody and, dare I say, romantic feel than most of my other work. I like it! It is part of a series I am doing on the mind and having the mind of Christ. For a more in depth explanation of the symbols, please check it out on my website.
Order limited edition reproduction of "Mind Flight"
Friday, July 9, 2010
"Helmet of Salvation" 18x24 acrylic
This piece was a vivid image in my brain before I started. It kept bugging me until I painted it. I really thought I had seen a good reference for the girl, but I ended up creating the whole thing from my imagination. I knew I wanted a 60s/70s poster feel for this piece. The dove on her head is a nod to the famous Woodstock poster, which I had a great time adding. I like the idea of creating 'positive propaganda' with the poster style pieces that I do. I really love playing with different fonts to create the feel of the time period that I am referencing and the meaning for the piece. The acrylic medium is perfect for creating the bright opaque colors and crisp lines that so many posters have.
This piece is sold, but you can order limited edition reproductions.
This piece was a vivid image in my brain before I started. It kept bugging me until I painted it. I really thought I had seen a good reference for the girl, but I ended up creating the whole thing from my imagination. I knew I wanted a 60s/70s poster feel for this piece. The dove on her head is a nod to the famous Woodstock poster, which I had a great time adding. I like the idea of creating 'positive propaganda' with the poster style pieces that I do. I really love playing with different fonts to create the feel of the time period that I am referencing and the meaning for the piece. The acrylic medium is perfect for creating the bright opaque colors and crisp lines that so many posters have.
This piece is sold, but you can order limited edition reproductions.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Feet of Peace
"Feet of Peace" 2010 acrylic 16x20-available
"... with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." v.15
In this piece, I was going for the look of a vintage travel poster. Wings and bodies of doves are springing from her feet. I think having your feet fitted with peace means walking in the peace of God, and bringing His peace with you everywhere you go. Knowing that God is with you allows you to avoid Satan's bait and traps that will get you into trouble or at the very least cause you anxiety.
The French translates "Feet of Peace."In every series I do, I have at least one or two of the pieces complete in my head before I start. This is one of those pieces. I knew I wanted to use the kimono and geta feet and I wanted the doves and the look of a vintage travel poster. I like the way the doves turned out more subtle than I thought, too.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Natasha
I love drawing and painting faces. In fact, my bread and butter is children's portraits. In this piece I wanted to push my ideas of color in portraits and loosen up a little. I like detail and control in my work. I think it's still pretty tight, but I really like the colors!
Watercolor and gold leaf on Arches 90 lb cold press watercolor paper-sold
Getting Started...
I am new to blogging, but I hope this will open my art up to a new range of people!
My work is based on Christian symbolism, so everything has a story behind it. I hope you will enjoy seeing my work as I complete it.
My work is based on Christian symbolism, so everything has a story behind it. I hope you will enjoy seeing my work as I complete it.
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