After finishing organizing my creative space last week, I finally had time (and room) to sit down and do some painting. I've always loved to paint and use a lot of it in my work, coupled with stamping, paper and other elements. I tend to work in a lot of layers, but get really impatient and wind up mixing and muddying paint colors in my rush. This time I worked differently. I knew I wanted to use only paint and I knew I wanted to slown down and be mindful of my work. I put down a color and let it thoroughly dry. Then I added another, and another. It was a really gratifiying experience, and though I always feel extremely vulnerable sharing my work, I really like the outcome. I have another larger canvas in the works using the same process, and though I can't wait to finish it, I will be taking my time and finishing it when it feels right. I'll be working on a series like this in hopes of showing them on the walls of Kevin's work.
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November 11, 2011
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Christen O.
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Love, love, love it Christen!!!
Posted by: Carmen Torbus | November 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Man, I just clicked on the full-size version and WOW. Your patience paid off because the colors and texture and movement are amazing. Bravo.
Posted by: Angelique (@miscellaneaarts) | November 11, 2011 at 10:27 AM
so beautiful!! venturing into a larger canvas myself here in the next few days. you are an inspiration :)
Posted by: Kelley Miller | November 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Nancy Lefko | November 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Quite lovely Christen!
Posted by: Jennifer Maroney | November 16, 2011 at 05:11 PM
I love the Floribunda look of your art~
Posted by: Ellen | November 20, 2011 at 01:20 PM