New Art for a New Jeannie

I had been struggling with ideas and inspiration when it occurred to me—I am thinking too much. What do I want to paint? How do I want to convey a message? How can I use all the tools and supplies at my disposal? Who am I anyway???

It became very clear that I don't want to paint to fit in or to have people like my art (or like me) or even to paint to be juried into a particular show. I need to paint for Me. That's the impetus. That's what adds energy and excitement to my art—the passion and spirit I have for it.

So. Here are the pieces I have entered into a show called UnClad, The Fine Art of the Figure.

It's all about the human figure in art. Mostly nude. I have taken some paintings that include the figure and "jeannied" them up a bit. My artwork is about the senses: textures, patterns, lively composition and vivid colors.

I am very excited about these three new paintings. Happy New Art! If I jury into UnClad, Yippee! I would be thrilled. Otherwise, I am proud to have 'stuck to my guns' and remained true to my vision. That's a big deal.

Portrait of Two Friends

Portrait of two beautiful Belgium mares, Zuri & Zoe. I have other portraits in my Etsy shop. http://jeezlooeze.etsy.com

Sketches

A special commission - Required elements:

• The Family's Dog (Yellow Lab)

• Blue Dragonfly

• Cattails

• Dog sleeping on the bed

• View of the Lake from the Window

Inspiration: Wyeth's "The Master's Bedroom"

Artifacts

Reuse

Recycle

Repurpose

Small tins, with original miniature paintings on the lids.

Encaustic

Acrylic Paints

Handmade Paper

Polymer Beads

Glass Beads

Wood

Seashells

Tiny Bells

Archie McPhee Trinkets

and other ephemera...

Rainbow Karma Trout

8 ft plywood trout

Movement Arts Center in Arlington

Yoga

Add it up and you get Rainbow Karma Trout.

(she'll be advertising the Movement Arts Center this Winter as visitors pass by on their way to the Olympics)

Happy Hulaween

Aloha! Miss Hulaween will be going to the fundraiser, Poker & Pumpkins, to benefit the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center. Hula is made from a butternut squash (for her shapely figure), a Cabbage Patch doll's head, raffia, old pantyhose, staples, glue and duct tape (of course). She has a great poker face. I hope I can bluff my way through a few hands of Texas Hold 'Em to win a prize. Happy Hulaween! ~alohahahahahahaha~

Raptor

Woman, Mother, Sister, Friend.

This painting symbolizes the strength of the raptor.

Vigorous in protecting her family.

Courageous.

Tenacious.

Skilled, resourceful provider.

Keen.