Friday, November 2, 2012

A Face Emerges . . .


I am not quite sure how but since this storm my art seems to be changing.  I suppose due to the emotion of it all.  I am liking where it is going.  It is starting to feel more like "me".  Yesterday I posted my first painting where the change can be felt.  Just visit my last post for details on "eye of the storm"

This face emerged from a messy background.  I used watercolor crayons and gesso mixing them together with my hands.  Then I looked around and saw what looked like eye shapes from the background.  I decided to go for it.  I typically don't like to paint a face but this messy imperfect thing feels right to me.  I didn't care that the eyes were lopsided or the nose was too long.  I added the pink along the top for "hair".    The drips just felt right.  

I am sharing her over at Paint Party Friday.  Click HERE to stop by!

Speaking of parties, Julie Prichard from Land of Lost Luggage is hosting one of her own.  Actually it is an art gallery tour and I am excited to have some of my work  featured along with other great artists who have taken classes with her and Chris Cozen.  I have taken many a class with them and they are fab!  Be sure to stop by Julie's blog for the first leg of the tour!  
Posted by at
Labels: , , , , ,

13 comments:

  1. Holly Dean ArtistNovember 2, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Cathy. I love the pieces you have in The Land of Lost Luggage Art Gallery Tour! I'm attracted to the lettering and drama of the work :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. NettyNovember 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Can see you are really having fun. Happy PPF, Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  3. bellefrogworksNovember 2, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I am liking that face very much - it is abstract and very real at the same time

    ReplyDelete
  4. Tracey FKNovember 2, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I like this very much... the layers are interesting, but the textures really make it come alive...xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Mary C. NasserNovember 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Beautifully rich and expressive, Cathy!
    Glad it is feeling more like you. :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

    ReplyDelete
  6. SethNovember 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Cathy. I think she is wonderful, powerful and very rich in emotion. I am not surprised at all that the experience of the storm has changed your art. Came over here from Julie's site and I think your art that she featured there was excellent too.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Parabolic MuseNovember 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Cathy, I found your site when I visited Julie Prichard's gallery tour. Not only do I love the work of yours that she has featured there, but here I've seen so many works that are just so appealing. It's clear that you have great style. Whatever the influences that bring change and evolution to our work, yours has honestly and great style.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Theresa PlasNovember 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Magical! Gotta love it when you see something emerging. Hope you are faring well...will check out Julie too. Happy PPF!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Denise MulliganNovember 3, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Cathy,
    I've taken a class with Julie Prichard and saw your work on Julies Art Gallery Tour. You made some lovely pieces. I really like your style.

    Glad you made it through the storm, I live on Long Island where there is so much devastation as well. We're all safe, I'm thankful to say.

    Have a great weekend with electric! :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)November 4, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    wonderful color and texture. Happy belated PPF!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Carolyn DubeNovember 4, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    This is magnificent! The look in the eyes is powerful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. carlareyNovember 4, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Wow, your new storm influenced work is really powerful. I'm glad to hear you made it through without damage.

    ReplyDelete
  13. liquid latex onlineNovember 7, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Storm influenced work...and excellent use of colors....

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)