duck, duck, goose
Almost done with this here goose magnolia:
Made from these two things, each magnificent in its own right:
I had been painting bare birch trees, and they were killing me, and I realized that I have been so desperate for Spring that I had to go back to my magnolia pictures from last year, and paint them. Now I feel better, and the painting was easy, and the goose adds some levity to the fact that I've got my back to the wall with the deadline for the Seattle show. Something tells me I'm not going to make it down to NYC this weekend for the art fairs, which I'm really upset about. Why can't I be more disciplined about getting my work done on time? (And, the flu is not all gone yet, boo hoo!)
And, if we're going to be bemoaning things here, if you are one of my art dealers, and you are reading this, I cannot handle another one of you deciding to close your doors. I know it's a sign of the times, but I am starting to think that it's really ME, that you all are closing shop because I am the common variable! No, seriously, I know "it's the economy, stupid," but it suffices to say that I won't be having a repeat of the banner year I had in 2007. And on that uplifting note (ha!), I will be back tomorrow with the finished goose product.
Your paintings are absolutely beautiful! I am inspired every time I see them, and as I read your blog religiously, I get to see them a lot! Hope the flu departs quickly and spring comes soon. I am just about to head into Autumn and I'm missing the sun already!
Posted by: Diane | March 25, 2008 at 12:19 AM
I like to come by your blog and see your work. It's so personal, clear and true. Most of it has me staring at it for minutes. Blogging is great for this. I get to see such wonderful things that I wouldn't if I had to wait for a local exhibition...
Posted by: esti | March 28, 2008 at 05:42 AM
I like to come by your blog and see your work. It's so personal, clear and true. Most of it has me staring at it for minutes. Blogging is great for this. I get to see such wonderful things that I wouldn't if I had to wait for a local exhibition...
Posted by: esti | March 28, 2008 at 05:42 AM