Meanwhile in the studio I'm working on a series of oil and cold wax abstracts, eight 4'x3' wood panels. Three are started. Aging, passing of time and its effects on surfaces - a variation of the aging theme. I'm using a different technique from last semester, inspired by Rebecca Crowell. I'm still finding my way but by the eighth one I hope I know more. This is one of the biggest projects I have tackled but it is exciting. The work is physically demanding. My next step is to build six more wood frames for the door skins.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Full steam ahead
Approaching midterm at full speed. Finished the first digital media project, three digital images using Photoshop, approximately 3' x 2' making a comment on the Big Three auto companies glut (not too heavy handed though). Starting my second project for digital studio, a video, and a more personal theme, aging.
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Wow you've been so busy! The last time I was on your blog you were having trouble with your transcript. I can see that is all cleared up and you're busy making beautiful art. I love your encaustics. I always enjoy your posts because you cover interesting people and things that I would not normally see or hear about - like Rebecca Cromwell. I also really admire your hard work and tenacity to go to art school as a mature student and use that concept as a theme in your work. You're an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire. Things aren't sorted out with my transfer credits. I decided to just focus on my art. Maybe I'll get the BFA maybe not but I will use the time and studio space to my advantage. :)
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ReplyDeleteI hope you post your video when it's done. If you do, please stop my and let me know. And how do you build wood frames? You seem to be more inspired and get more done than most people no matter what age!
ReplyDeleteStickup, Definitely I will post the video. I'll let you know. I come by your site often cause I love to see what you've been doing. Your photos are awesome and the I get to see places I may never have a chance to see in the real world.
ReplyDeleteWood frames are like framing for a house but simpler. Glue 2"x2" into a square or rectangle the size of the painting. Larger frames need more bracing for stability. Then the skin is 1/8" thick and can be cut with box cutters. It's glued onto the frame. I use the strap clamp around the outside of the frame to keep everything in place until the wood adhesive dries. Voila a new painting surface.
I found a new supplier for the skins at half the price of the ones sold at our bookstore - 12.95 instead of $25, 4' by 8'.
You have been very busy, I wish you the best in eveything you do. I enjoy hearing from you. Cant wait to see something you've been working on. take care
ReplyDeleteThe abstraction of Venus...
ReplyDeleteGreat art,from an open mind.
Thanks for the visit.