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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

FLASHBACK

Clematis: In My Garden
30 x 35 cm. image
46 x 51cm.  frame

Cool Cows
36.5 x 27.5 cm.
63 x 53 cm. frame

Tourists in Tuscany
33 x 24.5 cm.
57 x 50 cm. frame

Pink Passion
16 x 11 in. image / framed

Barn Study
10.5 x 10.5 in. image / framed

Somewhere in Greece ...
20.5 x 9 in. image/ framed and hanging in my sister's place

I was going through some older paintings I'd had framed. I am taking them to the gallery at the center where I teach, and hopefully they will find a new home! But when looking at them, I realized how much more I like my older work. It seemed easier to create them in those days, and was more fun, too. I believe I have let myself get too caught up in the  competitiveness of marketing. Time to let that go, and find my love of art and drawing and painting again!!!

I haven't posted in a while as my camera has been in for repairs, but soon ...

Thank you for dropping by!

13 comments:

  1. Take art too seriously does cramp your style. I like my older pieces too! They are freer, less uncut reed with theory and how-to garble. These should be gone in a flash; they are impressive every one.

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  2. Kathryn, it's really nice to see your earlier work. Funny, but I like some of my older pieces too! I just love "Cool Cows" and "Pink Passion"! They all should be in the gallery! Very nice!

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  3. Every one of them is magical and beautiful..,,everyone of them!
    love
    tweedles

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  4. Absolument merveilleux, chère Kathryn !!

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  5. These are all outstanding, Kathryn. I love how you captured the "old time" look in Tourists in Tuscany...
    and your Barn study is fantastic.... I don't think you'll have a problem finding new homes for them!!!

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  6. It is very easy to get caught up in all of that and sometimes it can end up being quite stressful! They are all gorgeous paintings! I hope they all find a new home soon, but meanwhile you can always hang them and enjoy them until it happens :0)

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  7. The more successful the more commissions; the more commissions the more you paint what others want;
    the more you paint what others want the less time for you.

    Like the 'old' paintings very much and I'm sure others will too!

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  8. They are all so lovely. Be prepared to have an empty car driving home. :)

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  9. Kathryn- I think all your art is wonderful. You are an amazing artist. So glad you shared your flashback. I am sure these will find homes. Hugs

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  10. All these paintings are fabulous, they absolutely deserve being framed.I agree with you, it is so easy to get too serious , when all that painting should be about is passion and fun. xx

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  11. Love your work! I could not pick a favorite!

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  12. John Simlett has summed up what I was going to say. I've had a break from commissions for a year now and that has rekindled my enjoyment and I'm experimenting more than I've been able to do in years.

    I love your older pieces, particularly Clematis, Pink Passion and of course Tourists in Tuscany as I have a soft spot for your Geese :-)

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  13. I really love your older paintings, especially the flowers! Hope you'll find the fun and passion again!

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