A few days ago I posted the Portrait Awards for 2022. 13 artists won prizes and recognition for their artworks , but there were a few more artworks that I wanted to share.
Sometimes it’s good to have an art buddy, someone you can go to museums with, someone who can critique your work and give you a different point of view. I sat down and looked at the portrait submissions with Lendy, and as we went through I tried to guess which ones she’d pick, while she tried to guess which ones I’d pick to be our personal favorites. These moments with Lendy have taught me a lot. While I easily identify artworks that were made with skill, those technique based artworks have the potential to lack heart, personality, and spontaneity. I admire Lendy’s taste, and I think she has a really good eye for work with that extra “something” in it that gives my soul a boost. Over the years of playing this game with her, I’ve gotten better at appreciating the moments of surprise, quirkiness, and the lovelies. In addition to Catherine’s lovely 13, here are some more artworks that Lendy and I enjoyed.
Carol Jackson “Alex, Lilac, and the Evening Snack” gouache and watercolor 11×11″Lou Copeland, “Self Portrait – Thanks Alice” 30×24″Natalia Bosques Chico, “Abuela Mother” 19×16″ acrylic on canvasSiobhan Wilder, “Play” 8×10″ oil on panelKarl Dyer, “Alex” 11×8.5 oil on typing paperJim Maris, “Pillow” Casein on book linen 44×42″Meshell Sturgis, “Precious” 24×18″ charcoal and acrylic on paperYongqi Tang “EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN: The Apartment” Charcoal and pencil on paperCarrie Howard “Don’t tell me to Smile” Charcoal and white chalk on toned paper 12×8″
I love it when a painting is all about the paint. Also color. I love it when a painting is all about the color. And pattern. I love it when a painting is all about the pattern. Aaaaaand texture. Abstract painting class: 7 Fridays for exploring paints for paint’s sake. Also color. And pattern. Aaaaaaand …
Feet in blanket, drypoint and embossed chine-collé on 14×11″ Rives gray BFK. (The color is a little dark and dull in this photo, because the paper was still wet) An accidental print resulted in some body-less feet at the bottom of the page, and Nikki had a brilliant idea to add chine-collé to the empty …
I happened upon this glorious Instagram post, in which Alex Kanevsky compliments a “beautifully painted boob.” The most beautifully painted boob in the world belonged to the Benefit Supervisor sleeping on an armchair. In itself it might not conform to the current standards of boob beauty, if they even exist, but the way it is …
This is day 4 of the 30SAL creative challenge! To learn more about this 30 day challenge, click here. Looking at only the back of this altarpiece fragment, imagine what the front looks like, and recreate it. You can draw, paint, lay out baguettes and hosiery, or anything else that inspires you. Share your drawing …
Portrait Faves
A few days ago I posted the Portrait Awards for 2022. 13 artists won prizes and recognition for their artworks , but there were a few more artworks that I wanted to share.
Sometimes it’s good to have an art buddy, someone you can go to museums with, someone who can critique your work and give you a different point of view. I sat down and looked at the portrait submissions with Lendy, and as we went through I tried to guess which ones she’d pick, while she tried to guess which ones I’d pick to be our personal favorites. These moments with Lendy have taught me a lot. While I easily identify artworks that were made with skill, those technique based artworks have the potential to lack heart, personality, and spontaneity. I admire Lendy’s taste, and I think she has a really good eye for work with that extra “something” in it that gives my soul a boost. Over the years of playing this game with her, I’ve gotten better at appreciating the moments of surprise, quirkiness, and the lovelies. In addition to Catherine’s lovely 13, here are some more artworks that Lendy and I enjoyed.
gouache and watercolor 11×11″
30×24″
19×16″ acrylic on canvas
8×10″ oil on panel
11×8.5 oil on typing paper
Casein on book linen 44×42″
24×18″ charcoal and acrylic on paper
Charcoal and pencil on paper
Charcoal and white chalk on toned paper 12×8″
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I love it when a painting is all about the paint. Also color. I love it when a painting is all about the color. And pattern. I love it when a painting is all about the pattern. Aaaaaand texture. Abstract painting class: 7 Fridays for exploring paints for paint’s sake. Also color. And pattern. Aaaaaaand …
Some Pretty Paintings: Chine-collé and cold little feet
Feet in blanket, drypoint and embossed chine-collé on 14×11″ Rives gray BFK. (The color is a little dark and dull in this photo, because the paper was still wet) An accidental print resulted in some body-less feet at the bottom of the page, and Nikki had a brilliant idea to add chine-collé to the empty …
The Most Beautifully Painted Boob
I happened upon this glorious Instagram post, in which Alex Kanevsky compliments a “beautifully painted boob.” The most beautifully painted boob in the world belonged to the Benefit Supervisor sleeping on an armchair. In itself it might not conform to the current standards of boob beauty, if they even exist, but the way it is …
Day 4: Altarpiece #30SAL
This is day 4 of the 30SAL creative challenge! To learn more about this 30 day challenge, click here. Looking at only the back of this altarpiece fragment, imagine what the front looks like, and recreate it. You can draw, paint, lay out baguettes and hosiery, or anything else that inspires you. Share your drawing …