Total Illusion Studio : November 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

"Kiwi plate". Mische Technique. Finished!

"Kiwi Plate" Egg tempera and Oil

11 x 14" Ampersand Claybord.

Last night I worked some more with my kiwi and finally realized, that if I continue, it will be totally different painting... perhaps a better one, but different, not what I was imagining when I started.

My original idea came to its logical end. I'm done with this work.

With this in mind I put it up vertical ( yes, I painted in on flat, just one of those things) to take a good look and decide - IF in fact I'm done...

Next what i know: my desk-lamp dropped down from the shelf on my desk, knocked down a bottle with white spirit (what happened to be open) and all my brushes, solvent went all over place!... What a mess!.. But somehow I managed to rescue thee painting!..

It was a sign to be saying to me: "leave it along already!". So I do. It will need some finishing touch-up with medium, but no more paint. Perhaps when it will be dry, I'll take better picture of it.

No - back to those Gardenias!

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Richeson 75 Small Works 2011 publication.

I've just been informed that 3 my paintings will be included as Meritorious Entries in Richeson 75 Small Works 2011 Competition book. I like this publication and honored to have my art work included in this year's issue.

Below you can see all 3 paintings that will be published.

"Wyoming's Sunset"
Pastel on Wallis board 8 x 10"

"Orchids in Ruby Glass"
Oil on board 12 x 12"

"Dunes"
Pastel on Wallis board 8 x 10"

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Gardenia Trio. Egg Tempera and Oil WIP.

So far my kiwi painting is drying and getting ready for me (and I am getting ready for IT) I'' working on some small projects... something like semi-daily paintings... However I'm quickly getting tired of those. Maybe because in my mind I have something bigger and just that beautiful, that my evening etudes looking small and unworthy... One of my latest (but also very old ideas) was to paint some white gardenia in all their glory... I was looking for perfect composition for a while and finally came up with something what I liked.

I also wanted to give a try to so called "True Gesso" panels. I do not have enough time make those on my own, so I had to order some from manufacturer... and when it came, I knew - those are support for my gardenias and jump-started with this painting the very next day.

So far I'm on tempera- underpainting and trying to get right values down and blend everything to perfection or nearly so... I have to say: I LOVE the board. I wouldn't event try something else for my tempera works from now one. Tru Gesso panels are turned to be true enjoyment and I'm looking forward to do more, but for today, perhaps it is a good time to stop.

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... to be continued ...

With questions about paintings e-mail me at TanyaOfOz@aol.com .
To see more of my works visit my web site:
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.com/
http://www.TatianaMyersFineArt.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Kiwi painting with more updates.

After some more oil glazing I had to return to my tempera work and make some adjustments. I like it better now and as soon it dries I'll be ready for more glazing. I feel I'm going meet my own deadline for this painting and should be finished till the end of November, what is great, because I have 3 more big projects to finish till the middle of January and I do not have too much time to do it all.