Portrait of Veronica – alla prima
- At January 29, 2012
- By Stephanie
- In Blog, Painting Updates
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Yesterday my daughter was so enthusiastic about a new book she was reading, “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry that she started reading a chapter aloud to me. It occurred to me (by chapter 3) that this was a great time to paint her! Tonight I finished my second session painting her and she just finished reading chapter 7. Her head moves from side to side a little, but hopefully I’ll correct some of the drawing at the next sitting. We still have eight chapters to go — then I hope she will get hooked on another book! It’s great painting a model from life. I haven’t had practice doing that in ages.
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Crystal Decanter
- At January 28, 2012
- By Stephanie
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The top of the bottle is proving to be a challenge; although, I think I’m making progress. I’m trying not to work on this part of the painting too much, but inevitably some changes are going to be made.
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Conception Tribeca II
- At January 28, 2012
- By Stephanie
- In Blog, Events, Exhibition Reviews
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I had a wonderful time at the Conception Tribeca II art show last Wednesday. There was a great turnout! I had four pieces on display. Thanks to Mike Wolf and Rachel Wilkins for organizing such a successful event.
Much like the first Conception show in late 2011, Conception Tribeca II exceeded all expectations! Huge numbers came to experience, celebrate, and purchase the work of some of the best emerging artists in the New York City Scene! -Conception Events
Giving Birth to Underground Art in Tribeca: Conception II (how is it possible that I have missed the group photo twice?)
CONCEPTION TRIBECA II – ART EVENT Artefuse.com New York
22 Warren Street
New York, NY
Jan. 25, 2011
Reception: 6pm-12am
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Salmagundi DRAW-A-THON
- At January 6, 2012
- By Stephanie
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The Salmagundi Club is hosting a Draw-a-thon tonight, January 6-7 from 9pm to 7am. What an exciting event…I can’t wait!
Founded in 1871, the Salmagundi Club is one of the oldest art organizations in the United States. Housed in an historic brownstone mansion in Greenwich Village, New York City, the Club offers programs including art classes, exhibitions, painting demonstrations, and art auctions throughout the year for members and the general public.
The Salmagundi facilities include three galleries, a library, an elegant period parlor, and a restaurant and bar with vintage pool tables. All facilities are available for special events and private rentals.
The Club owns a collection of over 1,500 works of art spanning its 140 year history and has a membership of nearly 850 artists and patrons. Its members have included important American artists such as Thomas Moran, William Merritt Chase, Louis Comfort Tiffany, N.C. Wyeth and Childe Hassam. Today the Club builds on this legacy by providing a center for the resurgence of representational art in America.
Ten Hours of drawing , demos, music, pool, cash bar, pizza and more!
Draw all night and stay for breakfast in the morning. Hosted by the Junior Scholarship Members of the Salmagundi Club. Bring your own materials. Featuring demonstrations by, David Kassan, Leah Lopez & Seth Ruggles Hiler. Entry $20.Drawing: All Night – bring your own materials! Models in assorted long and short poses, with and without costumes. Still Life setup until 3am. Easels are limited so feel free to bring your own.
Demos: 9pm, David Kassan with a portrait, followed by Leah Lopez with an interior scene, and rounded up by Seth Ruggles Hiler with an oversized portrait.
Monotypes: 9pm – 12am
Pool tables after midnight
Munchies and coffee all night long, with a cash bar available.
Please note that participation in each area will be limited according to available space and safety. Email scny.draw.a.thon@gmail.com for more information.
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Entangled in Red
- At December 29, 2011
- By Stephanie
- In Blog, Painting Updates
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I think Richard Schmid is right when he cautions about overworking a painting. I probably should have left this painting the way it was a few versions ago. After hearing feedback that my first version was better, I tried to recreate the earlier look. I defined where the table met the wall and loosened up the painting of the ribbon. But after more feedback, I decided to get rid of that harsh line of the table. This painting does look better in person. Sometimes the camera makes a painting look better because it adds contrast and saturation, but in this case, it really flattens out the red color. Despite the way the painting looks on screen, in person the ribbon is painted with clean, loose brush strokes that almost jump out at you.
I don’t want to overwork this. In the painting you can see more brush strokes and color variation than in the photo. The photo flattened the tones/colors in the ribbon quite a bit. I hope to post a better photo at some point.
I wanted to start a still life tonight; while I was rummaging through an old box looking for something to paint, I found this angel figurine which was given to me as a gift when I was in high school. For just a nondescript wooden object I always feel like it has a strong presence. I immediately felt ready to paint!
