Friday, April 18, 2014

Postcards from the Cape

"Storm Approaching"


"Cape Cod Light"


"Dunes"


Each of these paintings is post card size, 4" x 6", mixed media encaustic on 300 lb. watercolor paper. I will be donating these to the post card show at the International Encaustic Conference that I am attending the first week of June. The conference is in Provincetown, MA and fortunately I have been there; I had specific references for each painting.

The conference is an incredible opportunity to learn about art from the best and most knowledgable artists I know, it is also a wonderful networking opportunity. I hope even though my paintings are representational landscapes, the work won't look out of place with all of the amazing abstract artists that will be attending.

International Encaustic Conference Info

I have been planning out my studio time and events carefully these days as I have a part time job. I started working at Bloomingdales as a bridal registry consultant and even though its part time, it forces me to organize my art making and commitments more than I am used to doing. I think it will get easier but for now it's a challenge.

My last bit of news, I was accepted into the 3rd of three art festivals I submitted work to, and I am probably going to participate in all of them ... that will allow me exhibition opportunities in May, June and early August. Fingers crossed that the weather will be on my side, but with global warming and such it's a bit of a concern.


8 comments:

  1. These are little shining gems--just beautiful. I have no doubt that you'll smoothly handle the job and all the shows--no matter what the weather is.

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    1. I had fun revisiting Provincetown when I painted these cards, Hallie. I may paint a few more and see if I can sell them at one of my upcoming shows... if only there were more hours in a day!

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  2. These works are incredible considering the size and the amount of details that have gone in to it. So glad to know about your exhibition opportunties, good luck Robin!

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    1. Thanks, padmaja. The 4 x 6 size is actually larger than my usually mini work size of 2.5 x 3.5, a reason I was so comfortable painting them. It's always about bringing places to life when I add wax textures and color.

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  3. These are just absolutely beautiful, Robin. I love them all but must admit that the textures and colors of the bottom piece especially pull me in. Congratulations on the shows too! I didn't even know we had a Bloomingdales in Chicago! Learn something new every day!!

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    1. It is interesting to me Sherry, that your favorite is the one painting I questioned about whether it was success or not. The path of sand does guide you through the scene, though. There are 2 Bloomingdales in the Chicago area, I am actually working at the Old Orchard mall, the store is just beautiful... the commute, not so much.

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  4. These postcards cannot possibly look out of place anywhere! They are stunning. Amazing the amount of detail you squeeze out in such a small space.
    Congratulations on your artistic and employment successes and like Hallie said, I have no doubt you'll manage it all smoothly.

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    1. Pamo, at some point I decided I wouldn't try to fit in anymore... especially when the gallery director that represents my work here told me she didn't want me to change from representational to abstract style (she had enough abstract in the gallery), so now I just let the paint lead the way.

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