Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Patch Dress Traveler #2 and Thoughts on Another Show

Patch Dress Traveler #2
mixed media on 12 x 16" stretched canvas
     When I sketched out the idea for this Patch Dress painting, this is exactly what I had in mind and that usually does not happen.  The outcome of the paintings are usually very different from the original idea because I often run into trouble due to my lack of drawing skill (and painting skill for that matter).  I had the most trouble with the grass and the chickens in this one.  Thank you You Tube!  Or should I say thank you to the artists that make How To videos on You Tube!  I often watch a bunch of them and then sort of just wing it from there.

     I am not sure how many paintings for this series I will do, but  I have a total of four canvases this size, so maybe I will call that good.  I have exactly two more ideas sketched out.  We will see.

     Series paintings are challenging for me, I really just prefer to pick up a brush and go without a lot of planning.  There is reason though for doing this again.  Last October when I did the art show with my brother in-law, I met a really nice lady who is the art director at our local community art center called City Arts.  She asked me if I would be interested in doing a show and of course I said yes.  The show will be in Spring of 2014 which is long ways off, but I really want to get more comfortable with painting common themes.  The Patch Dress paintings are my attempt at doing so.

 For the show in 2014 I need to work larger (at least 16 x 20") and have that cohesiveness that the Eight in Payne's Gray series had, which will be very hard for me.  I wanted to quit the Payne's Gray paintings after number 4!  The last two nearly killed me. (Not really, but it was hard)!

Well off I go, but before I do here's a couple photos of the new art room with TWINKLE LIGHTS...minus the twinkle part.  They add so much ambiance to the room and it is now beginning to feel like my space.   My sister says I need a different chair...I think she is right.

at night
at day

Thanks for stopping in!
♥ Lisa

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30 comments:

  1. this is all great information and I LOVE the painting!

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  2. Lisa brilliant one! To read that you think that you do not know how to draw and do not know how to paint and you kind of wing it makes my heart twirl round and round and makes me want to dance to the twirling in my chest. If I could produce what you do with these sentiments (I do have them, except I have not found the courage to wing it very often and that is a huge difference) then I'd be happier than I can imagine. So thank you for these words in this post because maybe what I need to do in my own journey is WING IT. I absolutely am in love with your art...with your painting style...and your vision period. Gorgeous painting. *smiles* Norma, x

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    1. I usually respond to comments via email, but your heartfelt comment here Norma warrants a response for all to read. The best advice I have been given by other artists is to "paint what you love" and "be comfortable with who you are". I have tried to do this without holding back and quite honestly that annoying voice that says "this is dumb" bugs me constantly. But I keep painting for the sheer JOY of it! I am so happy you are inspired to WING IT!! I think you will be pleased and surprised what you cant do when you just let go and cut loose and just MAKE! Thank you for your enormously uplifting comment Norma! Smiles back, high fives, blog hugs and Happy Painting!

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    2. sorry...that should read "what you CAN do"...talk about winging it. LOL.

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  3. Gorgeous painting, Gorgeous!! and I love your art room with new lights.

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  4. Love these patched dress ladies. Oh I kind of like your chair, maybe a redo? xox

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  5. Wonderful whimsical work! I love to see your studio space too. Glad I found you :)

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  6. hey Lisa! JM was talking about 2 more days for the leslie challenge of 30 paintings in 30 days!

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  7. It's amazing how quickly the time will pass - it will be 2014 before you know it. This is a great start to your theme. I really like your work.

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  8. loving the series and the artroom

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  9. I love the color flow you have going on in this and the last painting. Having the bottom of the dress merge with the path pattern is clever. Love a bit of mystery and wonder if she is getting mail or sending it?

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  10. lol, i was going to write about your color sense and i see that julie was thinking along similar lines... : ) you have got the color thing going on, my friend!! i just LOVE the way you put colors together. i LOVE everything about your paintings... they're honest, they speak with a clear voice, and they make my eyes smile... every time.

    love...

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  11. This is turning out to be a delightful series - although everything you do has a wonderful feeling of excitement and exploration - love it! And those lights they really add a touch of magic.

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  12. Is Patch Dress Traveler #2 looking for a love letter in that mailbox? Beautiful piece! I love the way the house and her dress play against the pretty grass.

    Isn't YouTube a handy site? There are so many art videos. I could sit and watch them all day but of course I don't have time for that.

    Your studio lights look great! Very nice Lisa!

    D~~~~

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  13. Hi Lisa, thanks for calling by and for your wishes, which prompted me to pop over and have a lovely catch up with your recent posts. What a great idea to use videos to help with your research, the internet is an amazing tool.

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  14. Yup, love the twinkle lights! I'm trying to figure out how to put them up in my studio too, but I'm picking the rainbow ones. :)

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  15. Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning, Lisa!
    I have enjoyed viewing your work and photos very much. As you mentioned on my blog...yes, give black gesso a try. You'll love it! :)

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  16. If the chair is good to your back, then it's the perfect chair. Your work brings me joy and peace. What else is there?

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  17. The patchwork girl is lovely. I think you did a fantastic job. I'm loving your art studio, twinkle lights and all. Yes, I even like the chair. It looks study and good for your back.

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  19. Oh, Lisa! How fun! Both the art and your new arty space! You need a big red velvety chair to go with that sumptuous wall....haha!

    I love the whole patchwork idea....it looks so good!

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  20. Congratulations on your upcoming show! That's exciting. Love you twinkly lights. I need to add some of those to my studio. :-)

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  21. Your studio looks awesome, Lisa!! and of course, I love your painting. Her patch dress is beautiful..

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  22. Another art show!!! Yepee!! So happy for you! I love your newest painting!! Gorgeous!! And, I love your studio!! Wow!! The lights are so pretty ;o) Hey, if the chair is comfortable, keep it, if not, get something new. You are the one sitting on it, no one else! LOL! I haven't decided on your painting yet! Sorry. Let me ask you, in your eyes, do you like The Homemaker or The Dancing Bedroom?? I know they are completely different, just wondering what you thought ;o) Hugs ;o)

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  23. I love your painting and I can relate to "winging it"
    Thank you for sharing your art room too. I love seeing other peoples creative space...now I am tempted to get twinkly lights for mine

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  24. I totally love her expression...she looks like she is so happy living in this wonderful place :) and thank you to invite us to your studio again! Now it looks way more cosy with all the lightening...what a wonderful idea!

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  25. Your paintings always make me smile. I just love your style of painting. That patchwork dress look great. I LOVE You-tube videos as well.

    What a wonderful creative space you have. Loving those lights.

    Hugs~

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  26. I too love the new painting.... and I too can't really paint or draw...just winging it and having a blast!

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    1. You definitely CAN paint... like the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding, and your paintings are delightful!!

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  27. So true you have a beautiful style and share s much mystery in your art! Beautiful!

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