After a record amount of snow yesterday, I was able to sleep in a bit this morning, having the day off. Got into the studio even before I had breakfast, painted for at least 20 minutes, then went to find something to eat. And then went right back to the studio.
What helps keep me glued to the seat is having something good to listen to, and this morning it was an audio book of "Animal Farm." After having read some of the "Freddy the Pig" series by Walter R. Brooks, I was intrigued to find that Orwell wrote his book in 1945, well after the Freddy series began (in 1927.) I hadn't read "Animal Farm" since the '90's, so it was high time, and there it was waiting for me at the library. Obviously Animal Farm is an excellent--though depressing--allegory, but it's amusing to note the many similarities it has to the very amusing & well written Freddy series.
And needless to say, it's an odd mix to have a cheery painting going on the easel while an allegory of the Soviet Union is playing in the background.
Took a break mid-day to attend the funeral of Rita Roy, mother of my own mother's best friend Therese. Barely made it there in time, but was so glad I went. Therese & her husband are both wonderful musicians and each contributed to a part of the ceremony. James played oboe during one part, later Therese with her violin while he accompanied on the piano. Watching & listening to them play, especially in such a setting, I don't know if I could convey how sweetly it came across.
After the funeral, there was an honest-to-goodness church-lady meal (oh marshmallowy-green-fruit-stuff, so tasty) and for a brief time, we were able to visit with Therese, her sisters, and Mom's friend Annie.
The day wrapped up a bit with a massage, which I have almost ruined the effect of by coming home to paint more at my desk, and oh yes, to type on the computer.
Now the winds are picking up outside, I think another branch just fell off of the pine outside my window, and it's time to go to bed. Actually, I should have been in bed an hour ago.
Hopefully I'll be posting an image or two tomorrow of what I worked on this morning.
Artwork and more by Kristin Richland
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
More images for the demo!
Right. So, if you missed it, this is for the
Acrylic Underpainting Techniques
Free demonstration at Artists' Mediums, Williston, VT
Saturday February 27th, 2010
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Okay! Here are a few more pieces I've prepared for the demonstration. It's really hard to stop at the underpainting stage on some of these, because I really like what's going on, and want to keep doing it.
Acrylic Underpainting Techniques
Free demonstration at Artists' Mediums, Williston, VT
Saturday February 27th, 2010
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Okay! Here are a few more pieces I've prepared for the demonstration. It's really hard to stop at the underpainting stage on some of these, because I really like what's going on, and want to keep doing it.
That's about all that I have the patience to upload tonight. The internet is moving at molasses speed, and I want to get back to the paint. So here's a link to my flickr stream, where you'll find a few more of these pieces.
Acrylic Underpaintings
Acrylic Underpainting Techniques
Free demonstration at Artists' Mediums, Williston, VT
Saturday February 27th, 2010
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In preparation for this weekend's demonstration, here's a peek at at least one image.
As usual, I've made a huge list of things I want to show, namely different grounds and techniques for applying them. Colored pencil on watercolor canvas, colored pumice grounds, etc. A pile of samples is currently building up by the door. I also am working on a more complex piece in grisaille, based on Arkonbey's original sketch. I haven't quite captured the original expressions yet. But some of the shadows overall are pretty decent.
Free demonstration at Artists' Mediums, Williston, VT
Saturday February 27th, 2010
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In preparation for this weekend's demonstration, here's a peek at at least one image.
As usual, I've made a huge list of things I want to show, namely different grounds and techniques for applying them. Colored pencil on watercolor canvas, colored pumice grounds, etc. A pile of samples is currently building up by the door. I also am working on a more complex piece in grisaille, based on Arkonbey's original sketch. I haven't quite captured the original expressions yet. But some of the shadows overall are pretty decent.
More images to follow as we go!
Listening to while posting: My Maudlin Career
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Vermont Artists' Week Residency!
A nice little pile of mail awaited me this evening, and I'm pleased to say that I've been accepted into the Vermont Artists' Week residency at the Vermont Studio Center!
This was my second attempt, and I was quite picky about which images I chose (I also sent far fewer) and in what sequence they would be viewed.
So, several projects are in the works, including a collaboration with Arkonbey, partly in preparation for my Acrylic Underpainting Techniques demonstration that happens at Artists' Mediums on the 27th of February. Wonder what I'll be working on when the residency rolls around...
woohoo!
This was my second attempt, and I was quite picky about which images I chose (I also sent far fewer) and in what sequence they would be viewed.
So, several projects are in the works, including a collaboration with Arkonbey, partly in preparation for my Acrylic Underpainting Techniques demonstration that happens at Artists' Mediums on the 27th of February. Wonder what I'll be working on when the residency rolls around...
woohoo!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
The paints are out!
It's been months since my acrylics have gotten their time in the sun. Well, I'm fully fueled with caffeine and am poking through the corners of the studio, finding random surfaces to prepare.
Because I'm doing a demonstration of "Acrylic Underpainting Techniques" February 27th at Artists' Mediums. So I'd better get cracking, eh?
Because I'm doing a demonstration of "Acrylic Underpainting Techniques" February 27th at Artists' Mediums. So I'd better get cracking, eh?
In other news, just picked up my work from the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery (looking forward to their Valentine-themed show this Friday) and we came home with prints by two other artists as well. Images of those later, once we get them situated.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Diaspora!
Well, this has been a busy week and it's only Tuesday.
On Sunday I managed to do a quick install of some originals & prints at the Deborah Rawson Library, but lo, the shelving brackets confounded me in my pursuit of a well-balanced display. Of course I managed to be attempting this when Pete & Karen Sutherland (arguably the most well-known folk musicians in VT) were trying to set up in the same room. Yikes! Hopefully I'll have a chance to get back and adjust the shelf this week.
Yesterday saw the shipping off of "Buzzy Will Guide You" to a friend I've known since at least the first grade, who now resides on the other side of the country.
And this evening, I hand-delivered "Mode de Monstre" (the original 6 paintings in the series) and "City Wear" (also from the M. d. M. series) to a dear friend who is also an artist.
Sadly, there are only so many hours to each day. The advent calendar project has gotten side-lined again, but there may be hope. And preparations are still underway for this weekend's:
PINE STREET
(arts district) HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO & SALE!
(it's hilarious, I think more words are added to the title of this event every time I hear about it from someone!)
Well, you'll see me there at #4 Howard Street at Studio D-3, once again a guest of Marie Davis & Carol Norton, hurrah! Fellow Underhiller Anne Linde will also be there with her cards & small sculptures.
The show will run:
Friday December 11th 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
&
Saturday December 12th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There are some really fine & amazing artists & craftspeople in this district, it's an honor to be invited once again. Hope to see you there!
(And don't forget to stop into S.P.A.C.E. to see the Small Works show.)
On Sunday I managed to do a quick install of some originals & prints at the Deborah Rawson Library, but lo, the shelving brackets confounded me in my pursuit of a well-balanced display. Of course I managed to be attempting this when Pete & Karen Sutherland (arguably the most well-known folk musicians in VT) were trying to set up in the same room. Yikes! Hopefully I'll have a chance to get back and adjust the shelf this week.
Yesterday saw the shipping off of "Buzzy Will Guide You" to a friend I've known since at least the first grade, who now resides on the other side of the country.
And this evening, I hand-delivered "Mode de Monstre" (the original 6 paintings in the series) and "City Wear" (also from the M. d. M. series) to a dear friend who is also an artist.
Sadly, there are only so many hours to each day. The advent calendar project has gotten side-lined again, but there may be hope. And preparations are still underway for this weekend's:
PINE STREET
(arts district) HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO & SALE!
(it's hilarious, I think more words are added to the title of this event every time I hear about it from someone!)
Well, you'll see me there at #4 Howard Street at Studio D-3, once again a guest of Marie Davis & Carol Norton, hurrah! Fellow Underhiller Anne Linde will also be there with her cards & small sculptures.
The show will run:
Friday December 11th 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
&
Saturday December 12th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There are some really fine & amazing artists & craftspeople in this district, it's an honor to be invited once again. Hope to see you there!
(And don't forget to stop into S.P.A.C.E. to see the Small Works show.)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Shows, shows and more shows
Currently Showing, through December:
The Bryan Gallery is hosting both their annual member's "Small Picture Show," in which I have two pieces (though just one on the wall currently,) and their anniversary show "Hello Dolly, Hello Teddy," to which I was invited by one of the curators.
The Doll show is appropriate for just about any age, and just about every taste too: i.e. when bringing my dolls in for the show, I received both a horrified "oh, that's really weird" and a sweet "these are great" response, just in one hour.
I contributed eight of the dolls I'd made several years ago, such as The Jolly Queen, Mama had a baby, The Debutante, Soft Frog Robot, and others. Also on display is my painting of the little bear with the cookie jar. Remember him?
At the opening I met Beth Robinson, creator of the lovely Gothic Lolitas on display. Her "Daisy" is one of the dolls on their image gallery for the exhibit. I've also linked her site "Strange Dolls" here on the blog. These shows are up until the end of December. I highly recommend checking them out!
Next up: Three more exhibits! How did I ever get so busy?
Small show at S.P.A.C.E. starts this Friday, December 4th during the First Friday Artwalk. I've submitted 5 pieces, two of which are "specimen" type drawings for my Mode de Monstre series. There are also two dark moody water-themed acrylic pieces and one teeny tiny drawing. The rules for this show were anything 12x12 inches or smaller. This is a great new venue in the area, and I'm very excited to take part!
Pine Street Studio Holiday Sale is December 11th & 12th!
Many of the galleries and studios along Pine Street will be participating. You'll find me at the studios of Marie Davis & Carol Norton, on the corner of Pine & Howard. The last time this show happened, in 2007, it was for only one day. This year you'll have more chances to get around and see everyone. I plan on having a studio "clean-out sale," so no matter what your budget, I hope you'll find something you love to take home or to share as a gift.
The Studio sale starts at 3 p.m. on Friday (running till about 7 p.m. I believe) and starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, running till about 5 or 6 p.m.
At the Deborah Rawson Library in Jericho, I'll be exhibiting work in their small display case for the month of December. Also on view will be work by Joan MacKenzie, so the library will be brimming with weird and wonderful animals all month long.
More news to come, but I think that's enough for now. Hope to see you at one of these fine events!
The Bryan Gallery is hosting both their annual member's "Small Picture Show," in which I have two pieces (though just one on the wall currently,) and their anniversary show "Hello Dolly, Hello Teddy," to which I was invited by one of the curators.
The Doll show is appropriate for just about any age, and just about every taste too: i.e. when bringing my dolls in for the show, I received both a horrified "oh, that's really weird" and a sweet "these are great" response, just in one hour.
I contributed eight of the dolls I'd made several years ago, such as The Jolly Queen, Mama had a baby, The Debutante, Soft Frog Robot, and others. Also on display is my painting of the little bear with the cookie jar. Remember him?
At the opening I met Beth Robinson, creator of the lovely Gothic Lolitas on display. Her "Daisy" is one of the dolls on their image gallery for the exhibit. I've also linked her site "Strange Dolls" here on the blog. These shows are up until the end of December. I highly recommend checking them out!
Next up: Three more exhibits! How did I ever get so busy?
Small show at S.P.A.C.E. starts this Friday, December 4th during the First Friday Artwalk. I've submitted 5 pieces, two of which are "specimen" type drawings for my Mode de Monstre series. There are also two dark moody water-themed acrylic pieces and one teeny tiny drawing. The rules for this show were anything 12x12 inches or smaller. This is a great new venue in the area, and I'm very excited to take part!
Pine Street Studio Holiday Sale is December 11th & 12th!
Many of the galleries and studios along Pine Street will be participating. You'll find me at the studios of Marie Davis & Carol Norton, on the corner of Pine & Howard. The last time this show happened, in 2007, it was for only one day. This year you'll have more chances to get around and see everyone. I plan on having a studio "clean-out sale," so no matter what your budget, I hope you'll find something you love to take home or to share as a gift.
The Studio sale starts at 3 p.m. on Friday (running till about 7 p.m. I believe) and starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, running till about 5 or 6 p.m.
At the Deborah Rawson Library in Jericho, I'll be exhibiting work in their small display case for the month of December. Also on view will be work by Joan MacKenzie, so the library will be brimming with weird and wonderful animals all month long.
More news to come, but I think that's enough for now. Hope to see you at one of these fine events!
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