I enjoy going back to my "Dream Tables" to find smaller, simpler paintings within the complex compositions of this series. Each large still life was inspired by one vivid image--in this case, the contrast of pure white lilies against patterned black fabric-- and grew in theme and detail as I kept painting.
J'adore l'ensemble de vos compositions... Mon oeil est attiré de tous les côtés par ces innombrables détails qui font que j'ADORE... Bisous et tous mes voeux pour 2011.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write, everybody! Figuring out the compositions of these paintings is the most interesting part for me. I start with a large quite abstract idea, and then just kind of make it up as I go. Watercolor allows a more improvised approach than oils do, I find.
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My visual journal is inspired by what I see every day: the weather on my hill in northern Vermont, what’s growing in my garden, a curio brought back from travels or an ordinary object from the kitchen shelf made special by careful looking. "Journal" paintings are fast, improvised daily entries, a chance to experiment with new approaches and pay attention to the here-and-now. When I’m traveling, quickly recorded impressions are posted from Paris, Provence, Spain, Maine and anywhere else I’ll find myself this year. My large studio compositions take time, planning, refining of the original inspiration. I'll also be sharing that different kind of creative process with you here on "A Painter's Year".
8 comments:
J'adore l'ensemble de vos compositions... Mon oeil est attiré de tous les côtés par ces innombrables détails qui font que j'ADORE...
Bisous et tous mes voeux pour 2011.
M'agrada molt la teva obra. feliç any 2011 !!
Congrats on selling this piece. beautifully detailed work.
This "smaller, simpler" painting is perfect in every exquisite detail!
you have a wonderful way of setting up a till life.
Fabulous!! Love the composition and the detail and the playfulness and fun it conveys.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write, everybody! Figuring out the compositions of these paintings is the most interesting part for me. I start with a large quite abstract idea, and then just kind of make it up as I go. Watercolor allows a more improvised approach than oils do, I find.
One more beautiful than the other. Love your work.
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