Friday, April 22, 2011

Week 6

Progress really only sped up yesterday.  I didn't do anything on Monday after being told on Sunday night by the Dictator - oops, sorry, Chair - of the Red Shed Arts Collective that she had 'forgotten' that I was having an exhibition and has arranged something else closer to her heart. But all has ended up well and I am now going to be in a much lighter (but smaller) space, run by much nicer people which will get far more exposure.YEA!

I have done lots of ground work, prepping canvases with texture, gessoing and working out what to do next. I have also spent some time on the one I posted last week. It got much too dark and is now all bright and red again, not really like the original I am using as inspiration. I have to remember, it's inspiration not what I am painting.  Here are the stages. Last one feels finished.


 I used retarder for the first time when I painted everything orange. It needed a good sunbake the next day to dry.
Below are stage 1 & 3 of another one. I used water soluble oil pastels to see if the design works. I thought it would so gesso it and am trying one without any texture at all. RADICAL! Now I'm on stage three I am still not sure. I like painting without texture but not sure about the look. It still have a long way to go.
 
And finally, stage 1 & 3 or yet another! I do seem to love a deadline!

Happy Easter you all. Looking forward to your kind comments. I realised last night when I read them again that I have been thinking you are all just being nice. But, I am willing to get that you do really like them. Thank you XXXX
Posted by Rosie Kaplan at 4:22 PM

32 comments:

  1. Tammie LeeApril 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Wonderful to see the layers that you make, I know so little about this. Your colors are wonderful.
    I am glad your show worked out even though it might have seemed like a mess at one point. Wishing you the best.

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  2. lenoracleApril 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Love it, the colors are fantastic and great texture. Good luck with the exhibition! Happy PPF!

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  3. Hybrid JApril 22, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    It's great to see all the WIP photos. And what a way to work on a painting - such persistence and patience. Well Done!

    I'm taking an Easter Break. HAPPY EASTER! See ya next week. :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I'm not just being nice when I say that you paint a stunning sunset!! I'm glad that the exhibition space turned out to be even better than originally planned despite someone's apparent 'forgetfulness'!

    Happy Easter!

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  5. Lynn StevensApril 22, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Sounds like the "Dictator" doesn't really have a heart, most likely your better off for her mistake! Love seeing your work in progess, Happy Easter!

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  6. Sacred YoliApril 22, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love your bright bold colors.
    Salute!
    Yoli

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  7. NettyApril 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Beautiful work in progress and loving how you layer the colours. Happy Easter, Annette x

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  8. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I LOVE these, especially the first- you have such an amazing ability with these sunsets- they are filled with passion and energy- and are BEAUTIFUL!
    I agree that the "dictator's" forgetfulness was probably to your benefit- just like art, sometimes life provides us with "happy accidents"
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  9. HeatherApril 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Your sunsets are so warm - i love the first one...the colors are excellent! have a g reat friday - ( and yes, I really do think it's awesome!)

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  10. Kat SlomaApril 22, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    I love the colors in these paintings, they just reach out and grab me. Lovely! So interesting to see them in progress. Thanks for posting them that way, I'm still wanting to learn!

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  11. MarleneApril 23, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    You do have a very vibrant palette in your paintings. They are really very good and I am not just being nice. There is a boldness and abandon in your art that I wish I were able to achieve.

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  12. Theresa PlasApril 23, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    oooooo....beautiful colors going on there Rosie! Best of Luck with your exhibition!

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  13. CrystalApril 23, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I love the WIP and the colors....awesome! :-) Good luck at your exhibition! :-)

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  14. SHERI COOKApril 23, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Love your use of vibrant colors! Enjoy your lighter but smaller space at the show. Wishing you many contacts and fun! Happy PPF!

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  15. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    oh the colours used are amazing!!! wonderful work!!! Happy Good Friday and PPF!!!!!

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  16. Kristin DudishApril 23, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Congratulations on finding a new space to showcase your work!
    I am really drawn to your vibrant colors - they are so filled with warmth... I can almost feel the sun that you use to bake them :)

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo
    Kristin

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  17. ChristineApril 23, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    oh these are so beautiful...

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  18. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I'm glad you found another space with better people. That dictator sounds like someone I wouldn't be able to tolerate for long. I do like the lightened up, redder version of the sunset much better. It's good to go with your instincts! It's gorgeous now!

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  19. GlorV1April 23, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Love all the layers and colors of your painting. Your final piece looks just awesome and oh but to get a sunset like that. Wow! That would be awesome. Happy Easter and PPF!

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  20. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Love the colours, great work.... you should tell the Dictator to beware, they are being overthrown all over the world... her days could be numbered... well done you for being positive....

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  21. Jaime HaneyApril 23, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Your color comprehension is fantastic. I love it that you show so much wip... Happy PPF!

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  22. Carrie MartinezApril 23, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Oh, I'm not just being nice...I sincerely appreciate your sunset and the process...your colors are absolutely stunning. My artist Grandmother used to paint landscapes and sunsets always make me think of her. Thanks for your beautiful art :)

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  23. Carola BartzApril 23, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Your colors are amazing! They are absolutely yummy and I feel very drawn to them. How beautiful!
    And that dictator - her loss, I guess. Glad it ended well for YOU!

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  24. Jenny April 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Oh I feel like I am bathing in those warm nurturing rays every time I look :)...simply beautiful! Yayyy for the new space...boooo to the dictator!! :)

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  25. IleanaApril 23, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I'm fascinated by each and every step of the process. The colors are vibrant and really come alive. I love your style!

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  26. Anne ButeraApril 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wonderful job! These are looking great. Always so interesting to watch your process.

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  27. AnnabelleApril 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Vibrant and warm...that's what a sunset is to me and that's what your sunsets do for me...give warmth and light. Beautiful work! Hope you have a great exhibit and a Very Happy Easter! : )

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  28. VictoriaApril 23, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Wow..wonderful..i love seeing all the stages and layers..it is quite exciting..your work carries wonderful energy and life..i love that..shine on..thanks for sharing your process..i always so enjoy seeing how others artist work and what inspires them! Fantatsic post! thanks for the color-rush too..
    Victoria~

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  29. Heather FoustApril 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    These colors are awesome!!! I love them. Looks like you are off to a good start!

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  30. AmeliaApril 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    wow - lots of amazing colourful exploration! Looks like a great process :)

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  31. LouiseApril 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Fabulous Rosie! I can't believe how your work has progressed - wonderful! And I also can't believe someone 'forgot' you. Not good enough!! :( Let me know when you are having a show, I'll be there! :D

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  32. LeoviApril 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Wonderful abstract quality with an elegant and well balanced tone. Greetings from Spain.

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