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I audition, too. sometimes it's similar to what you did - taking ideas from my sketchbook and trying them out on a painting. Sometimes I'll recreate thumbnails of the painting and try out different ideas. Many times I'm doing this with re-do/re-works of older works or unfinished UFO's. etc. As always, I enjoy watching your process.
Congratulations Julie! I love your winning work. Learning that you allowed your son to add his own talent to this piece makes it even more special. Thank you for the tour of the entire show. Amazing.
I *love* these markers. I've drawn with them almost daily for the last month. I already bought another full set. On Instagram I have a BUNCH of paintings I did with them in my sketchbooks, on watercolor paper, and on wood panels. @Gardenwife
Here's the thing, I paint what appeals to me. Because I want to use a new paint combination or because I saw something I thought would be a nice painting or just fun to paint. I'm not thinking about anything in particular when I paint. And, in my experience, that isn't the art statement galleries want. My thoughts, or lack of thoughts, are never quite so 'flowery'.
One of the many wonderful things about art is that you can make art for any reason or no reason at all. I think that writing statements is a skill, just like painting and drawing. You can develop the skills if you're interested in working at it. It's always a choice. Do you want to try to fit in with what you see at the galleries around you, or are you perfectly happy doing your own thing? There are no wrong answers, just what's right for you. ❤ I've worked hard - for several years - to develop my writing (and my thinking) skills because I want to show my work in spaces that require that kind of thing. Not everyone has the same goals and that's great.
I love your artist statements on these pieces, so relatable. Congratulations on this showing, Julie, that's always a monumental moment for artists, especially a museum show!
I think it would be tough because people would need access to soooo many supplies. We used 27 different types of paints and mediums in class. That's a lot of stuff for a supply list. Not to mention color variations....
working in a studio at home that is open to the rest of the house can be easily distracting, especially with those of us who struggle with focus. Sometimes, it's the dogs and cats, sometimes my husband talking to me, sometimes it's the laundry, etc, sometimes it's just me. This is one thing I like about in person classes; you are "forced" to focus. I'm also a big proponent of setting time limits and I use timers or my watch. Great discussion.
This is precisely what I wanted to know. The creatives look great but they seem thin, especially on the black which is concerning since they don't blend. On a side note I'm sure the wipes have some amount of alcohol or other solvent which explains the bleeding when you used them.
I've added water to the dregs of my fluid paints, but didn't label them. I'd just shake them to listen for viscosity difference. Now I will. label them and do some with the fluid matte medium, which I bought by accident. This is a great way to use it.
Very useful to see the difference between a glaze and a wash almost side by side - such as the fact that the wash soaks through the paper whereas the glaze did not. Thank you.
The bed risers are a good idea and probably cheaper than a taller table. I use a kitchen island I got off FB marketplace as my primary work surface because I also like to stand up when working.
