Trees, collage and acrylic, 11 x 11
Art Every Day Month #26: Trees
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Lisa, this is beautiful. You’re a wonderful colorist (of course I knew that from when we worked together–you went places that didn’t occur to me). Will you be selling some of your work? At some point?
Andrea! What a nice thing to say (and ask). Yes, I do think I will be selling work at some point. Perhaps in 2010 — I have a lot of new stuff in the wings.
It’s funny, I do love color, but often feel I am in uncharted territory as I work.
Oh, I’m glad to hear that — I’ll look forward to buying some of your work!
I know what you mean about working with color. I’m much more comfortable with charcoals and working with values. I know I’m too cautious when it comes to watercolor. I wonder if there’s a mindset to get past because so much is not in your control. I took a class and the artist drummed this into us (bad teaching moment). But I think it’s letting the color (and water) have its say that can create those aha moments on the paper.
This is really cool! Such amazing shapes.
I’m also in love with color explorations — which is why I quilt and make pots (when I create the time). It is fun to realize how much we share that!
I am finding it inspiring to see the diversity of compositions you have made — and this one is so rich! I hope that this month will give you energy and encouragement to continue to explore!
You do AMAZING things with color, Martha. I love the subtle gradations in your quilts. And Aunt Tellie gets amazing texture in hers.
You would like Fi Bowman’s textile paintings. http://www.fibowman.com -> look through her portfolio, esp. at Hamadryad Oak and We Must Not Look at Goblin Men. Her work astounds me.