Friday, April 29, 2011

PPF Week 7

Thanks so much Kristin and Eva I am loving Paint Party Friday.

Progress once again feels slow. I do, as of last night, have a name for the exhibition, which is still a month away, it's called Into The Sunset. I am working on a poster for it but might get someone else to do it for me. 
Meanwhile, I have almost finished this one.

You can see the iridescence on the right.  I just adore the way the picture looks different from every angle and in every light. I think this is the best one I have done so far. Once I had it up on the wall I could see that the lump of 'land' on the right is way too big and the 'stream' needs more shape. I will gesso that part  when I have done this post.

This next one is proving maybe just a little beyond my skills. I saw last night what to do to make the waves look more like waves, but not sure if I have the technical ability to pull it off. You can decide for yourselves next week. I also think the sky below the blue is a mess and it is, at the moment, without its sun. It wasn't centred!
Short post today. Thank you all so much for your comments. I didn't get round a whole lot of blogs last  weekend, will try and do better this weekend. We are staying in Auckland tonight - in a proper hotel no less -  for a Burning Man - Temple of Transition fundraiser. Long story about why I support something that just ends up in flames, basically I really support the passion of the man in charge!
Posted by Rosie Kaplan at 4:26 PM

34 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    oh these pieces are heavenly!!! wonderful colours!!!Wonderful to be a big support!!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    The colors are so intense! Looking good Rosie. Maybe on your waves, if you add a little shadow under the foam and a little highlight on the top, it will give you what you're looking for. But it's just beautiful. Wish I could see it in person. Happy PPF! :-)

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  3. GlorV1April 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    This is full of beautiful color. Reminds me of Indian summers. Very nice. Happy PPF!

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  4. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful colors! I love your sunsets! I'm sure the painting is gonna come out just the way it's planned. It might be not the way you wanted it but it's gonna be gorgeous!

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  5. LeoviApril 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like a lot of these warm colors.

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  6. NettyApril 29, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I love your sunsets they are always so glorious. Have a great weekend, Annette x

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  7. Hybrid JApril 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    You're doing great with your sunsets. The color remains such an attraction to viewers. Fantastic! ;)

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  8. AbelaApril 29, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Hello. The colors of the sunsets are very difficult ... I think you're going in the right direction. Greetings

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  9. Sinderella's StudioApril 29, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    You are overly tough on yourself... I think they are incredible!
    cheers, dana

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  10. YvonneApril 29, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Love the bold intense look of this. Lovely work. Happy PPF.

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  11. VictoriaApril 30, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Rosie...so gorgeous..and i am loving those waves..magnificent power in them..beautiful and brilliant work!
    Victoria~

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  12. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I don't think the land mass is too big at all. These are looking good!

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  13. CrystalApril 30, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Love the colors in your sunset! :-)

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  14. Kristin DudishApril 30, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    That sounds like a perfect exhibition title for you!

    I also enjoy seeing you work from different angles.

    I am loving this latest one and am completely confident that you can pull it off - I look forward to seeing next week :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  15. Tammie LeeApril 30, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Into the Sunset is a wonderful Title, people love sunsets, they touch something deep inside. I find beauty in your paintings.

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  16. WrightStuffApril 30, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    These paintings make me think of holidays which is surely never a bad thing! I love the colours and the waves are coming along just nicely.

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  17. Jenny April 30, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Stunning, stunning, nothing more inspiring than sunsets or sunrises and your paintings certainly deliver that magic....looking forward to seeing your finished waves..looking great so far :)

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  18. Heather FoustApril 30, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Very beautiful!!! I love the added iridescence. Can't wait to see if finished!

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  19. Denise MulliganApril 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful and interesting. I do love all the different looks it gives with the irridescense.
    Great name for your show...good luck with it!
    Denise

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  20. Mary HysongApril 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I enjoy your bold intense colors. Good luck on your show! Happy PPF!

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  21. MarleneApril 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Gorgeous, the iridescents adds the perfect touch.

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  22. Jaime HaneyApril 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I love the iridescents too. Your work for the upcoming show is coming along real nice!

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  23. ChristineApril 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love these! so beautiful.

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  24. SunshineshelleApril 30, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Yoo HOOO!! It's me & I've come to admire your art & it's sensational!!!! Love those colours melting on the canvas!!! Also my dear you come from such a beautiful part of the world I'm (almost) a neighbour (Aussie) and Sept before last hubby my babes 2 teens) & I hired a campervan & spent 3 weeks driving around the South Island, Doubtful Sounds is one of the most unbelievably beautiful places on earth, we were smitten... we should do North Island next time but OMG we fell in love with South... what is your fav place there??? Got to know... man if the world knew how stunning that place is, artists & writers inparticular... ahh NZ... & sorry but got to ask, what do you think of Flight of the Concords... OMG Classic like NZ's version of Australian "The Castle" BUT FUNNIER!!!! Sorry I have gone on, but it's your fault LOL, you shouldn't have mentioned your location, totally set me off!!! By the way have a great weekend & happy PPF!!!!

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  25. Gerri HerbstMay 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Beautiful luscious colors. They are so wonderful and alive....gerri

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  26. EVAMay 1, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Can't wait to see the whole exhibition in one place! Your sunsets are so beautiful!

    hmm - Burning Man - sunsets - flames - seems like a logical interest!

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  27. Anne ButeraMay 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I think these look wonderful. The irridescence in the top one is amazing.

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  28. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I just love your sunset paintings. I especially love the waves on the second one, i think they look brilliant. We took some beautiful sunset shots last night on a beach on the west coast of Ireland which may provide some inspiration for me in the future.

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  29. AnnabelleMay 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Bold, warm and inviting. I adore how well you captured those gorgeous waves . Good luck at your show.

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  30. LynetteMay 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wow. Your colors are so brave and rich. Wonderful work!

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  31. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I love BOTH pieces- I'm not sure how you think the waves are beyond you- from here, they almost finished! Also, thanks for always sharing your yummy iridescent effect- I LOVE it!

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  32. pluckychickenheartMay 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Echo echo! I love these too. The colors are fabulous. I want to dive into them.

    Xo

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  33. Paula - Buenos AiresMay 3, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    So exciting to be preparing an exhibition! Cool name for those beautiful pieces.

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  34. Shelley Whiting's artMay 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    There is something very positive and uplifting about your artwork. Love the bright colors and the gorgeous way you captured the sky.

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