Thursday, July 29, 2010

NEW LINES ON OLD PAINTING CAN BE FUN

I have been pestered by a canvas I started over a year ago. The painting is from notes taken from James Canfield 's choreography last summer.
Actually it is several blogs back from this one. The gesture of the female figure on the left did not work in this composition .
On a studio errand yesterday the image of the figure that I needed came to me. When back in the studio she went down onto the canvas in a matter of seconds.
What fun to have resolved that part of this process called painting. Maybe I should repeat that same errand tomorrow before adding color and features to hopefully move her and the viewer.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

CELEBRATION TIME COME ON!

What better way to announce I am back from a year sabbatical than flowers in season.
This year long sabbatical has provided the time needed to convalesce from surgery and creative fatigue.
The Northwest Dance Project NWDP, has provided me with notes to launch new works. They are one of the main dance attractions in Portland during the summer and I am grateful for the opportunity to prop on their floor and draw. It's great to be back.