Saturday, January 4, 2014

Day 4 - A Sunny Companion

6x6
Oil on Linen on panel
DPW

 This was painted with just black, white and orange, part of my value studies this month.

Here are some thoughts on Art, beautifully expressed by Robert Genn:

Art is a path on which we honour our world. Art may not be the only path, but it is a good path, even though at times a difficult one. As bearers of this honour, we artists do not need to simply render our world as we see it but as we might ourselves redesign it. As artists, one of our privileges is to invent. "We are created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed." (Maya Angelou) On our path, design is everywhere and invites the soul.

From my window, art is a worthwhile cause. Whether we choose to delineate the rare birds that come to our shore, to broadly honour the spirit of the sunset, the deep forest beyond or the tiny foreground mosses, this is our opportunity to connect. In a world that appears now to have more connectivity than ever, and yet also less, this is what art looks like from my window.

8 comments:

  1. Nice perspective. Good use of limited palette!

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    1. Thank you! A limited palette doesn't come easy to me:-)

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  2. Aha! Followed another link from Leslie's blog, and here I land again! I love your Sunny Companion. I really love your banner at the top of the blog, too.

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    1. Great to recognize a friendly face Meredith! Glad you like the banner - I was thinking it might be time to update...:)

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  3. OH,,wow,, your design is very daring and yet convincing. I love seeing your work again and look forward to seeing more. It's just amazing that you did this with 3 colors!! ugh,,mmm,,after seeing your companion, you have inspired me! THANKS for sharing!

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    1. Thank you Kelly! You're inspiring me with your teaching...maybe this year:-)

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  4. Terrific little dog! And lovely quote. :)

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    1. Thank you Cindy! Robert is a great artist with both paint and words - you can find the link to sign up for his twice weekly letter in the column on the right - that is if you don't get it already:-)

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