The Big Questions: Is it Finished? Does the work feel Complete? Am I quitting because I’m Tired of squinting at yellow?
Thinking about this for a show submission in June. After seeing a Picasso at the SAM where he used pastel with oil, I made an experiment and enjoy how it’s turning out. A part of me wants to hang the work upside down. The stalks are so tall, when is the last time anyone has looked down into the face of a sunflower unless it was in a vase?
Another piece from the current show at Clackamas County Federal Credit Union Gallery, sponsored by Clackamas County Arts Alliance. Whew, that’s a mouthful. Woke up one morning in a Pendleton hotel looking over this scene. Part of the challenge is making the symmetry of the repetitive rolling hills interesting.
Part of my solo show in pastel sponsored by Clackamas County Arts Alliance. I appreciate the dedication and talents of Sue Allen who coordinates the galleries.
We’re so pressured in this country for product and outcome, we seldom give rest the respect it’s due as part of the creative process. After a press to make several pieces for the show, I am able to relax ~ at least in terms of art making. Gently clean the pastels. Sort them again by my palette and what makes sense to me. Enjoy how pretty they look before diving in and creating color chaos again.
Terrified my muse was on permanent walk-about for the past couple of months.
She showed up yesterday, no contrition at all.
So wonderful when a friend pampers us with exactly the kind of candy we like.
Thank you, Katherine.