Saturday, August 26, 2017

Remember These?








Does anyone remember seeing these? The images are now about 5 years old if you can believe that and the pieces are about 4" x 4". At the time, I was experimenting with painting and sanding the surface of the wood, trying to get the idea of an image without actually painting the person fully. People blending in and out of the landscape was the concept that I wanted. And while I don't know if that comes through or not, there has always been something very compelling for me about these pieces. I have been thinking about these again this morning and wondering if I want to go back to the idea.

 I do have new work to show. It just needs to be photographed. Other things have gotten in the way of my studio duties.

 Hope everyone is well. Let me know if the above images are familiar.
Libby

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  1. Debbie NolanAugust 26, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    Dear Libby I was not following you then - so these are new to me. Wow I like them very much...the concept is excellent too. I would think the possibilities of this type of them would be endless. So glad you shared - hope you are having a great day. Hugs!

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    1. Libby FifeAugust 27, 2017 at 1:30 PM

      Thanks Debbie! For awhile I tried to do some figurative work and this group was part of that effort. I have always liked these a lot. something about the vagueness of the figure and the landscape really appeals to me. Not sure if I will do more but we will see:)

      Hope your weekend has been good. Thank you as always for your visit.
      Libby

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  2. Debbie NolanAugust 26, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Whoops meant theme! :)!!

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  3. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 26, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    I sure do remember them and am thrilled to see them again.
    They are in the same concept as what I like with fracturing. The push and pull. In and out. The disappearing and appearing. Not a hard edge to be seen. VERY atmospheric.
    Happy to know you still like them.

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    1. Libby FifeAugust 27, 2017 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks Julie! Glad that you remember these and enjoyed them too. I can remember some of the feelings I had about that landscape at that point and it's good to know that I still have the same ideas today. And I like the disappearing/reappearing edges too. It's a very appealing (and useful) effect.

      Hope all is well with you. Thank you as always for your observations.
      Libby

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  4. UnknownAugust 26, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    I'm really happy to see these, which are new to me. Another side of your talent. I enjoy learning more about your depth of thought. Ironically, I took a metal edge spatula to a work in progress today to blur the lines and spread the paint colors. I have much more work to do for it to make any progress towards completion, but it sure felt good! This is great timing for me to see these older works of yours. Thank you for sharing them.

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    1. Libby FifeAugust 27, 2017 at 1:39 PM

      Carol-Sometimes The Spatula is required! I have done something similar in frustration lots of times. I can't remember if I took the sand paper to these because I was unhappy but I remember that I really loved the effect once I did it.

      I hope your piece that you are working on is progressing well. And also hoping you might be posting some work. I am always interested:)

      Thanks for your visit! Hope you are well.
      Libby

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  5. Debra DixonSeptember 11, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    Yep, been there with ya!

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