Friday, January 11, 2013

Threes

Working in threes has always felt good to me. Whether it's "politically correct" in the art world, or just intuitive artistic sensibility, triptychs make better sense. I have just completed another series of 3 paintings that work independently of each other but viewed together make a stronger commentary in regards to Native American life and an intrinsic appreciation of the earth.


"Broken"
12 x 12 encaustic and oil pastel on cradled panel



The other 2 paintings:

"Cave Dwellers"
12 x 12 encaustic and oil pastel on cradled panel



"Rain Dance"
12 x 12 encaustic and oil pastel on cradled panel


8 comments:

  1. These are all so beautiful! I can only imagine how they look in person. I just love them.

    I like three's as well.

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  2. Thanks, Pam. I already have a next set of 3, double the size (1 already painted in the same primitive style). Good stuff.

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  3. I do like these so much more than the abstract topographs, Robin. My favorite is the rain dance. There is a joy in that piece!

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    1. The topography paintings were part of my learning process, Sherry. I am happier with this new work too. But FYI and I will probably write in my next blog post - the Copley Society gave me an "Award of Merit" for one of my topography paintings. Our different taste and preferences are what make the world go round. :)

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  4. Cool pieces, the rain dance stole my heart, super lovely!

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  5. Thanks, padmaja. It's always so interesting to hear feedback to which paintings resonate with others. There will be more to come in this new series of work.

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  6. These are like memories or dreams--I can almost remember--like time washed some of it away. Great work.

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    1. I finally feel more connected to what I am doing and how I am doing it. Thanks, Hallie.

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