This painting is for sale. "Moon Eclipse" is watercolor with matte medium and acrylics on a wood 7" x 5" deep cradled box. $98
This is a still life I set up for some Albany artists who came to paint and have lunch. We are toying with a name for our group. Shirley suggests Kaleidoscope Artists. I put my foot in my mouth saying that I couldn't spell it. But I like the word. I think it describes the diversity of possiblities we have.
I used to fancy myself as an artists' artist. In a few instances I am sure I have influenced some. My blog might help me in that direction. But I would also like to sell some. It is not my greatest love to market my work. I really like to demonstrate that I just don't hack out my paintings and want all to know the depth of my involvement. So I think for me showing my work along with my process will mean that my art will find new homes where they are fully appreciated. I do plan to put early work and paintings I did in collaboration in on-line galleries this year. I am also wanting to get my work out to venues farther away from home this year with my solo exhibit in Keizer my first step. But I am not going to make paintings just for sale. First they must be for my own satisfaction.
2 comments:
Oh, your post hits close to home. I, too, love the process, but would like to do more selling. I think this issue is two fold...our economy is horrible and I, also, am not willing to paint for sale. It is a quandry at the moment.
That being said, I adore your moon painting. There have been quite a few of those going around lately, but yours has some of the most wonderful texture. Yes, it clearly speaks of cycles, doesn't it?
Hang in there, I know it is going to be better! I believe it!
Thank you Kim. We are not alone.
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