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| I finally took my "bete noire" to my framer yesterday, after doing a quick touch up and signature. I lifted the water-line in front of the city, and also lifted some implied reflections. I went all out with the framing, and I may even like it when it's done. The mat is an off-white, with a thin bordering mat of gray - the same color as my signature. That was not planned, but it turned out to be the best color for an accent. |
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| I have a desire to paint something slightly weird and dark. The work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo has always intrigued me, and I think I will borrow a page from his book, so to speak, and use some of my family photos for portrait reference. |
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| Needing something else to play with while working on Trigger, I did this quick study of hollyhock buds. It's 20 x 11 cm. |
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| The lad is coming along slowly, as I gradually do thin glazes on his face. I might even finish him today. I just got a call from the receptionist at work; my whole day tomorrow fell apart, so I don't go to the office till Friday. I've also badly pulled my hamstring muscle riding, so I won't be riding much for a few days [or sitting!]. So I'll have to get some more painting projects started. As always, your comments are most welcome! |
These are all beautiful - the bridge has turned out fabulous - worth all the struggle you've had with it - I hope you fall in love with it once it's framed! Sorry about your hamstring - every cloud has a silver lining though - at least you'll get more time to paint - which is always a good thing in my book!! Take care x
ReplyDeleteI hope you show us the bridge in its frame, I'd love to see! Love the hollyhocks study by the way. I have just googled Guiseppe A. and am amazed at his work, looking forward to see how he inspires you. Happy painting!
ReplyDeleteYour painting of the bridge will be beautiful with the thin grey border...It will bring out the grey in the bridge as well as your signature...the "lad" is coming along beautifully...but most important, take care of yourself, Kathryn!!
ReplyDeleteTrigger is really looking great, Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of the injury! Hope you recover soon!
OOOH that hurts. Take care of yourself. I know a good hamstring stretch when you're ready--straight from my physical therapy sessions. Trigger is coming along nicely and your bridge is going to look great framed. Relax and enjoy the hollyhocks while you mend. ICE.
ReplyDeleteYour bridge turned out beautifully and lad is coming along very well. I alway enjoy seeing what you are doing next.
ReplyDeleteI love the bridge. I can't wait to see it framed. I also love the painting of Trigger. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your injury. As someone who has had a ton of disc problems, I'll just whisper in your ear to be careful that the problem isn't really in your back.
Kathryn you have a lot of irons in the fire as always..all beautiful works, the girl and the horse are my favorites, even unfinished they shine ! Have a great day my friend.
ReplyDeleteOoh - weird and dark? My kind of painting! My you have been bust with your brushes! That horse is already gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI hate signing paintings. I am just no good at using a brush to write!
Rest up Kathryn, love your trigger so very delicate and beautiful and your bridge..well everything you do. beautiful.take it easy. love to you,Diana
ReplyDeleteThe Bridge! I wondered what became of it....brilliant, love it ...try to get a photo of it framed for us if you can.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly captured Trigger's character, great eyes and eyelashes.
Love the may you have so many projects on the go.
Hope the hamstring eases up, painful.
Hello Kathryn:) Yes, the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo you easely can name weird. Brrr, not my style. Your style is much much nicer!
ReplyDeleteTrigger is beautiful! My favorite part is his muzzle. So nice done. For the future: I hope to paint horses like you do sometime. For now: I pay attention on the way you paint them:)
Your hollyhock buds are lovely.
BTW How is your dog doing? I hope I'm not asking the wrong question.....
So much eye candy this post! I am so excited about the framing of the bridge - I just know it will look so fabulous and hope you will show us! Trigger has such a soulful look with his gorgeous dark eyes and soft, soft muzzle. Really beautiful, Kathryn! Hope your hamstring heals up and you can get back to riding soon - Bruno is no doubt hoping the same!
ReplyDeleteenjoying seeing your variety of subjects,and they're all full of passion - lovely. And if the rest of Trigger doesn't work like you want, just frame the eye!
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