My Blue Woman

I'm working on a new piece - I have no idea where it is going- it's pretty illustrative (as you'll note on the detail shot) I've stylized a photograph of my friend Erin - one of my favourite models - I'm not sure I like the direction I'm going in - the image feels a little stiff. I've decided to keep going, it's way too early too judge - I am a little out of sorts- haven't painted in a... month?? No wonder. I spent 5 hours painting today - was late for a meeting this evening, and showed up with paint on my hands and shirt. There was something very satisfying about that. I feel most like myself when I'm painting. I love the dazed feeling from sitting at the easel so long... Even the frustrations that come with "giving birth" to a new work are welcome!

I'm nervous about my upcoming show, I want a few new pieces, that gives me a month. (While working another job 37.5 hour/week).... panic!!

"Opuscule" Art Show

January 25th was opening night for the "Opuscule" Art Show in Victoria - the art store I work at, has a show with works by the staff. Our works are on display for a week at the CAC Art Gallery in the Sussex building. (The address is 1001 Douglas St, if you want to check it out!)

It was a fun night, we had a good turnout. I particularly enjoyed seeing my co-workers' pieces, it gave me a little window into who they are outside of the workplace.

I'm including pictures of the night in question as well as images of my pieces on display.

Healing
Acrylics and Pastel

Below the Dream
Acrylics and Pastel

Strings Attached
Acrylics and Pastel

My Orange Woman

I used a sketch I'd done some time back at a life drawing session as inspiration to do this painting (acrylics and some oil pastel) - I like the boldness - not sure about the head and hand area - but I like the simplicity... trying to do some new pieces for my show in March - don't think this one will work with other pieces I have and am planning - but it was fun painting it nonetheless.