The good news is that this painting, Wrinkle Cove, has been accepted into the 24th annual fine art show at Delicato Vineyards in Manteca, CA. I put the link to their site on my right hand sidebar at the top. Now that I have seen a full year's worth of local shows and events, I have a little plan mapped out for 2012. I am expecting to be accepted into a few shows and rejected from several others. Sounds good, right? There are a couple of art events that I plan on participating in also. The first one is coming up in March at Ironstone Vineyards. I had a booth in that one last year but traffic was slow, it rained, and I didn't sell anything. That show was quite a bit of food for thought though and prompted a change in my painting approach.
This brings me to my next idea which is a review of my painting that I have sort of been thinking about. The fabric painting of 2010 marks the beginning of my painting efforts. What I didn't know! Oy!! I could fill a book I think. I can see some common threads and some "improvement." I use that term loosely because I think a couple of the first paintings that I did (and sold) are quite nice and even though I made them early on before I acquired some other skills, those pieces made me happy while I was painting them. But knowing about a subject doesn't translate to doing or producing a nice painting. I think I have helped myself a lot by trying to learn some basic principles of design, looking at and analyzing artwork, and actually painting. I really just want to enjoy my hobby and not be embarrassed about having people look at my efforts. The best way to not be embarrassed I think is to learn as much as you can about your hobby; knowledge helps with the confidence level. I am still stymied when I see a piece of work that I like and want to emulate what I see. The better thought I think would be to note the ideas in the painting that I like and try to incorporate those ideas into my own work rather than copying something. So, just some thoughts for Monday:)
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Libby
I love the surreal quality of this. It looks very Dali-esque (that's a GOOD thing).
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts, Libby, and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Libby. It's a confirming feeling to be accepted into a show. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Ya done good!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Libby!! I think your plan sounds like a good one. I've never known anyone so dedicated to learning a craft as you, and your results are outstanding!! Of course, having talent helps a lot, and you have a great deal!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your piece getting accepted into the show, and your calendar being full of venues for you, Libby!!!!
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