Friday, February 20, 2015

Back in the saddle (or artist apron) again

Heading into the night
collage pear 1

collage pear 2
 It's been a bit of a struggle refocusing - I wasn't sure where I should be - ever have that feeling?  I was focusing more on subject inspiration (which is fine if you know how to approach a subject) and less on my technique.  Composition, Color. Contrast.  Those were the 3 C's I took in from my class with Bob Burridge in November.  I must have put them away somewhere while I dealt with the mild chaos of Christmas and my husband heading off to Bolivia soon after.

So - I played a bit.  Some of it was pretty nasty - but then I started to collage and use a limited pallette and here's where I ended up.  Not the end of my art journey - but definitely a big step forward.  I wanted "still life" paintings that jumped off the painting.  These were a good start.  We all have our own path to follow - but I have been influenced by so many amazing artists - most of which I first discovered online.  I feel like I am standing on more solid ground artistically (for me) and will inch forward to see where this goes.

Thanks for visiting - I feel like I've abandoned all of you, but that wasn't what the plan was.  I guess I just needed to withdraw to come back out and go forward.  Go forth and travel on your path - I wish you all a blessed journey!

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18 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Good to see you again! Love your work, especiall the pear collages. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. FayeFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Your pears and elephant collages are beautiful. The colors are really nice. Reminds me of a painting class I took once. We were allowed only the three primary colors to work with. Any other color came from mixing. Some very interesting results.

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  3. Paper rainbowFebruary 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    So good to have you back. Love your multi coloured elephant. So glad you rejoined the party :)

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  4. GigglesFebruary 20, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Wow you've come a long way baby...I just LOVE these Gina! They are gorgeous!! Seems like the "rest" has worked well for you!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAFebruary 20, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    We all need a mental retreat sometime to regroup, and based on the pieces you're sharing this week, it truly reenergized you. I especially love your pears. Welcome back and blessings, my friend!

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  6. Studio KaufmannFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Great to see you creating again. Your collage pears and elephant are wonderful. Keep going on your artistic journey. Happy PPF

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  7. sheila 77February 21, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    When I first saw these I thought you had made paper mache 3D objects.
    These are really good, like the way you have them on a dark background.

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  8. ChristineFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    your pieces have such beautiful form.

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  9. ChristineFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    your pieces have such beautiful form!

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  10. GlorV1February 21, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Gina. Good to see you again. Love your elephant and your pears. Glad you are back. Hope you have been well. Have a wonderful day.

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  11. LeoviFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Yes, pretty colors, beautiful works of art, I love these pears !!

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  12. dentheFebruary 21, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    so glad to see you again! Love this new style, the colours are amazing!

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  13. minnemieFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Aaahh, these really pop! Great contrast. LOVE the elephant!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Hello (: i am CRAZY about these pears!!! (also elephants are my favorite)
    I would be delighted to make a trade for a pear (: if you do trades (:

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  15. Ayala ArtFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    All of them are beautiful!

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  16. froebelsternchenFebruary 22, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Wonderful ART!
    Great!

    xxx
    Susi

    would be great to meet you once this year over at
    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY-CHALLENGE

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  17. Abigail DavidsonFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful style!

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  18. SusuPetalFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    These are amazing, I especially like the pears, simple composition but oh so full of rich details, still life as its best!

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