This piece isn't finished, yet, I'm waiting for things to settle a bit. I have an upcoming art exhibit that I'm involved in at the Albany Art Room. Our art will be up for two months beginning in May.
This is a sneak peek of one of the pieces I'm working on for the show. I have the privilege of being in the show with my two very talented friends Kerri Posson and Carole Fults! I can't wait to see what they are coming up with. We had a fun trip to a salvage warehouse, not too long ago, and I'm sure they are doing some very creative work with their purchases :).
The theme of the show is "Alternative Substrates" and we are to create our art on rather unusual surfaces other than a typical canvas.
The photo, here, is of a mixed-media piece I am working on with an old Victorian chair that I've had at my home for a long time. I will share more, of the whole chair, at future time. This is the seat and I am calling the piece "Somewhere in Time". I sketched and painted the Victorian woman from an old postcard that I have and I wanted her expression to reveal her thinking back, perhaps, to her home and life she had as a child. The "smoky" effect, here, on the piece is from an overlay of some very delicate Unryu paper. I wanted a dreamy effect here with this.
I am wishing you all a safe and happy weekend. Kerri and I are teaching Part III of our journal workshop today so I'm going to get going to get my stuff loaded up in the car.
I feel a little sad that the class will be ending, today, but I'm thinking on the possibility of a journal club in future where we can meet, once in a while, and journal together; ya know - very informal. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Hope you get some art time in today!
Thinking of all of you! Love, Marilyn xxoo
24 comments:
Love that smoky look you did with the paper. The girl is gorgeous,I love the background to. I can't wait to see the chair. Have a great weekend.
Marilyn, your pieces are always dreamy!! Love the look on the lady and the whole design! I'm sure you will be a big hit at the gallery...can't wait to see more!
This is really nice and I think you conveyed the feeling very well.
It will be a conversation piece, that chair. Next, the door? Hummm
See you at the journal class today.
Ohhhh, this is going to be a beauty, Marilyn!
and journalling did you say? I would love to learn more, I bought a couple of books, but really haven't tried it yet.
Love it so far Marilyn...
Can't wait to see your chair too!
You ROCK, Marilyn Rock!!!!!
Happy Saturday,
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
You have a way with faces Marilyn and
it looks dreamy to me. Can't wait to see all your pieces, and congrats on the show, how wonderful.
xo
Corrine
can't wait to see photos of this show Marilyn, it sounds just fabulous! we all love our alternative surfaces don't we!!?
This is a beautiful and coloful piece Marilyn. Has a summery nostalgia and warm feeling. What fun you must be having getting ready for a show! Best to you!
What a gorgeous piece you are working on, love it.
Debby
Marilin your work is gorgeous!!!
This gal is amazing and the smoky look makes it even more special. I know this will be a bit hit at your gallery showing.
Salvage! Now that's my kind of word.
OMG a big applause and standing ovation for your fabulous work. I love them.
Great insipration today. I'm thinking of going through some old postcards I found for some pictures to copy. I'm into jounaling this year. I'm trying to get my friends to try it. We all turn 60 this year. I think it would be good to Journal for this "special" year. Thanks for your wonderful ideas. Have a great week end.
It's lovely... I can't wait to see the whole chair!
Yes! 'Dreamy' as Sharon said! I know your art show will be wonderful!
Marilyn you are in such an exciting and fulfilling artistic time. I see your artwork blossoming. I hear the joy you are feeling teaching and spending time with your peers and it is warming my heart. Happy creating...
Marilyn, this is beautiful, and I wish I could see the exhibit. I think that's a great idea for a show--using alternate substrates.
Wow... Marilyn... you are unbelievable..Your art is incredible.. Great job!!
Your art is fabulous. Can't wait to see more and more.
I am so out of my league here. The work is a work of art - true art. I love it. Can't wait to see how you finish it.
Marilyn, I love this dreamy feel and the look is happy and bright .....like I'd want to live there! :0) I am excited to see the completed chair at a point in the future!!!!!! WOW!
Hugs,Patti
beautiful rt piece as always,dear Marilyn!:-)
have a nice day
hugs
Sanja
I am reading backwards this am :)
This will make a wonderful piece for the art show!
Really brilliant M
You must be SO pleased with how it turned out!
Loving your new blog header too!
oxo
I am so far behind in my blog visits, but this is wonderful Marilyn. I hope to get one of my larger pieces done this weekend!!
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