1. a painting done rapidly (not so rapidly actually)in watercolor (interior latex & acrylic)on wet (old) plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.
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My twin girls are graduating soon and I’m feeling nostalgic.
I’m not surprised I had a little trouble prioritizing things this week.
I focused on this instead, the other stuff will get done somehow.
Getting up at 4:15 to paint with the birds chirping was pure joy.
Below is the evolution & some details of the painting.
I haven’t felt “painterly” for a long time.
I do now.
Thank you Ruby, Lena & BHS YES (year end studies) program.
I was very inspired talking about art and process.
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I wholeheartedly think true beauty exists in contrast. Without light we’re unable to appreciate darkness? Without weight, something delicate would be more difficult appreciate. Without hunger, how do understand being satisfied?
Without sorrow how do we truly understand joy?
Without contrast our world would be quite dull. Imagine really trying to understand (or explain) cold without warmth, smooth without rough, delicious without disgusting or loss without discovery. It really can’t be done.
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ―John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America
Social scientists (Sherif, Taub and Hovland 1958) studied how much we need contrast all the time to make decisions in or lives. It’s so much a part of our everyday decision making we don’t really have to ever think about it. Once I read more I became quite aware of how much contrast is used in retail shopping.
Here’s a link that explains Perceptual Contrast Effect further.
the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.
“the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine”
These images were shot in Lexington, Kentucky last week at PBS Artist Open Studio during an ecodyeing workshop with Elizabeth Bunsen. While I was treating my photos I noticed that there was a lot of magnificent contrast. How could there not be when we’re working with rust, leaves and indigo?
Here’s the link to find out about future workshops.
and I didn’t even turn NPR or music on all day. I was so happy to be alone with my thoughts, a giant iced tea (thanks to my son) and all of my leathers, fabrics, trims, sewing machines and tools. I wanted to start working on my accessories for the fashion show (STRUT) on September 12th, in Burlington, Vermont. I’m afraid this bag may be a little dark for the runway. However, with the right styling it might just work.
to understand some creative processes. This was the very first bird carving/painting I ever did. I was attempting to create an original show for my friends, Alison & Andrew at Mirabelles Cafe in Burlington, Vermont. Someone had cancelled their show that month and they needed artwork fast. Oh, how I love the challenge of a deadline. I prefer to show new work so I created this show in about 48 hours. I went out to the dumpster behind my studio in 2008 and I found some old pallets. I carved the birds on this pallet using a screwdriver because I’d never done this kind of work before and I didn’t have any tools. I created six new pieces and hung the show. It was the beginning of an entirely new process for me.
If you’re ever in Burlington, Vermont—I highly recommend Mirabelles for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea and pastry. Please tell them Lisa sent you.
