Ruthie V, Doorzien, after Carlos San Millan.
36×24″ oil on linen
Last Saturday, while the steamroller printmaking party was happening on the street, inside the studio we had a show of works inspired by doorzien, a Dutch word that when applied to the genre of painting, means to see through from one room into another. I did a little prize giving for some notable works.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Caren Goldenberg, John Street View.
9×12″ gouache, alcohol ink on yupo, in resin
This little creative work brought me sustained and delighted joy. I dearly apologize for the photographs. Due to the glossy surface, it is nearly impossible to represent what I can see in real life. There are several layers of clear resin, each encasing a piece of a drawing, as if it was a child’s pop up book, or a diorama. It is not the most perfect and polished project, I know from working with Goldenberg that this is along a line of many experiments with acrylic epoxy and yupo paper cut-outs painted with gouache and alcohol inks, but this is the most successful so far, and I hope there will be many more to come. This little scene wins for charm and originality of mediums. For her delightful endeavor, I’m giving Goldenberg a $25 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
This tiny panel is only 6″ wide, and presents an exquisite rendering of an imagined scene. The wolf’s skeletal structure is very nicely done, and the mirror behind shows a street scene that is hauntingly surreal. This piece pulls me in to see the details, and rewards me for my attention. It’s wonderfully mysterious. For this, I’m giving Wilder a $50 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Dorothy Gleser, Cuban Kitchen. 33.5 x 36.5″ oil on canvas
This is a deliciously layered painting of brush work colors. On the stove, there is a pot releasing steam into the smoke singed air, and glowing light pouring in through the doorway – the colors of light changing as they interact with the patinaed floor. Complicated subjects painted with a fearless and playful hand. For this, I’m giving Gleser a $75 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Wen Berlin (aka Lauren Fattal), Longing Permission. 24 x 18″ charcoal on paper
This work has a stunningly beautiful composition and strong, gracefully balanced shapes and values. The drawing is framed and behind glass so it was difficult to take a photograph to show it to you, but in person the moody charcoal darks share the scene with the peaceful white textured paper, neither light nor dark taking too much from the other, and I want to eat it, or live in it, or do something, just as long as I can stay there. For this, I’m giving Berlin a $100 gift certificate for classes at the League. Nicely done Berlin![/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Lendy Hensley, Left Peach 1-6. 5.5 x 8.5″ each, graphite on paper
This is a humorous series of drawings that imply mysterious narratives to peaches. The sketches are witty nonsensical mundane scenes of unexpected relative proportions, presented without explanation. They are a testament to how fresh and clever a quick little drawing can be, and how a series of iterations can add depth to a basic idea. This is a darling little series, enjoyed by all. For this, Hensley wins our respect and adoration, again.
Just for fun, I’m including Lendy’s giant woodcut from the steamroller portion of the event. She had to do a bit of wrangling to get her pencil sketch into a woodblock format, but isn’t it gorgeous.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”11064,10958″ onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
New Steamroller Printmaking Pics
Since I posted the V. Note two days ago, some Steamroller Printmaking Party Participants sent in some of their photos from the event. I posted them to the original page. CLICK HERE to see, and please post your comments![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Hatching (making parallel marks) and crosshatching (making parallel marks overlapped with parallel marks) are some of the most valuable tools for adding value, contour, movement, energy, and texture to a drawing. For materials, a sharp pencil or pen on smooth paper works great. Old fashioned pen and ink is made for this. If you’re new …
CoCA’s 24 Hour Art Marathon I just finished CoCA’s 24 hour marathon: 20 artists making artwork in a room for 24 hours. It’s a fun and fabulous premise. CoCA ran a great event, and I can’t thank them enough for inviting me, and for all the work they put into supporting the artists. Thanks to …
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] I’m collecting images to share for week three of the SAL Challenge. I’ll post them tomorrow. One more day left in the 31 day creative challenge. Get your sketches up! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”7749″ alignment=”” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Make ink blots by applying paint, ink, ketchup (or anything else around) in a random pattern, then immediately folding and pressing the paper in half. Open the paper back up, and tell us what …
The Doorzien Show
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Ruthie V, Doorzien, after Carlos San Millan.
36×24″ oil on linen
Last Saturday, while the steamroller printmaking party was happening on the street, inside the studio we had a show of works inspired by doorzien, a Dutch word that when applied to the genre of painting, means to see through from one room into another. I did a little prize giving for some notable works.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Honorable Mention
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Caren Goldenberg, John Street View.
9×12″ gouache, alcohol ink on yupo, in resin
This little creative work brought me sustained and delighted joy. I dearly apologize for the photographs. Due to the glossy surface, it is nearly impossible to represent what I can see in real life. There are several layers of clear resin, each encasing a piece of a drawing, as if it was a child’s pop up book, or a diorama. It is not the most perfect and polished project, I know from working with Goldenberg that this is along a line of many experiments with acrylic epoxy and yupo paper cut-outs painted with gouache and alcohol inks, but this is the most successful so far, and I hope there will be many more to come. This little scene wins for charm and originality of mediums. For her delightful endeavor, I’m giving Goldenberg a $25 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
3rd Winner
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Siobhan Wilder, Wolf.
8×6″ oil on panel
This tiny panel is only 6″ wide, and presents an exquisite rendering of an imagined scene. The wolf’s skeletal structure is very nicely done, and the mirror behind shows a street scene that is hauntingly surreal. This piece pulls me in to see the details, and rewards me for my attention. It’s wonderfully mysterious. For this, I’m giving Wilder a $50 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
2nd Winner
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Dorothy Gleser, Cuban Kitchen.
33.5 x 36.5″ oil on canvas
This is a deliciously layered painting of brush work colors. On the stove, there is a pot releasing steam into the smoke singed air, and glowing light pouring in through the doorway – the colors of light changing as they interact with the patinaed floor. Complicated subjects painted with a fearless and playful hand. For this, I’m giving Gleser a $75 gift certificate for classes at the League.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
1st Winner
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Wen Berlin (aka Lauren Fattal), Longing Permission.
24 x 18″ charcoal on paper
This work has a stunningly beautiful composition and strong, gracefully balanced shapes and values. The drawing is framed and behind glass so it was difficult to take a photograph to show it to you, but in person the moody charcoal darks share the scene with the peaceful white textured paper, neither light nor dark taking too much from the other, and I want to eat it, or live in it, or do something, just as long as I can stay there. For this, I’m giving Berlin a $100 gift certificate for classes at the League. Nicely done Berlin![/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
Viewer’s Choice
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Lendy Hensley, Left Peach 1-6.
5.5 x 8.5″ each, graphite on paper
This is a humorous series of drawings that imply mysterious narratives to peaches. The sketches are witty nonsensical mundane scenes of unexpected relative proportions, presented without explanation. They are a testament to how fresh and clever a quick little drawing can be, and how a series of iterations can add depth to a basic idea. This is a darling little series, enjoyed by all. For this, Hensley wins our respect and adoration, again.
Just for fun, I’m including Lendy’s giant woodcut from the steamroller portion of the event. She had to do a bit of wrangling to get her pencil sketch into a woodblock format, but isn’t it gorgeous.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”11064,10958″ onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]
New Steamroller Printmaking Pics
Since I posted the V. Note two days ago, some Steamroller Printmaking Party Participants sent in some of their photos from the event. I posted them to the original page. CLICK HERE to see, and please post your comments![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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