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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Not Exactly Moving at Warp Speed ...


Not a lot of progress, but what I've done, I like. I am finding that this technique gives a more "organic" - for lack of a better word - appearance. I'd like to do more with the leaves and background before I start the flowers. THAT will be a challenge! 

By popular request, the cows are making a comeback. So far I have done three graded washes of aureolin, quin. siena and phthalo blue.

I finally got a photo of this portrait in decent outdoor light. It makes such a difference. I have yet again darkened the entire background with a w/w wash, and am making very careful and thoughtful adjustments to the shadows of his face. Being a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, I think it would be a good idea to start entering some of my work in their shows. There is a "Works on Paper" show in January, and this is one of the paintings I am considering as an entry.

As always, your comments are most welcome!  

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15 comments:

  1. ArtiDecember 20, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    I am struggling with background and leaves,flowers come out fine!Keeping the background busy as well as neat looking- is a challenge.
    The monk painting looks fabulous, you should enter it in the show.
    Best,
    Arti

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  2. Sandra BusbyDecember 20, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I'm so glad you haven't given up on the cows! I really liked them!
    Entering shows is a wonderful idea! It should be a goal for 2013 :0)

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  3. Danielle v/d HorstDecember 20, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Je bent al een heel eind op weg met je bloemen ben benieuwd naar het eindresultaat lieve groetjes Daniëlle

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  4. Dean H.December 20, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    By all means, Kathryn..enter the portrait! Exciting!
    Love the gradated washes on the cows!
    I know exactly what you mean by "organic"...sort of the opposite of "contrived","planned", or "man made". . It's a look I often try to achieve in my work.

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  5. Elizabeth Rose StantonDecember 20, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Definitely enter your work! And...hooray for more COWS! :)

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  6. DianaDecember 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Yes do. Love your cows too. love,Diana

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  7. Laura LeederDecember 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I can`t wait to see the finished floral! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  8. hmuxoDecember 20, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I hope you enter the Monk in a show...you really did a fantastic job with him....and yayyyy for the cow painting...glad to see you started them again.!

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  9. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    We had to come see what your up to--- yea----- your at it again....
    hi to the cows!
    love
    tweedles

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  10. Linda RothDecember 21, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Definitely start entering your work. I am constantly amazed at your meticulous process and the wonderful results it yields. Merry Christmas and a healthy happy new year to you and Bruno and everyone else to love.

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  11. Wendy Mould AFCADecember 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I like what is happening in the background, don't do too much detail back there. It has a great feel to it.

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  12. Gatepost productionsDecember 22, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    CAPTAIN'S LOG: Star-date 23.567

    Vegetation appearing at less than warp speed, but as if by magic.

    Cows re re materialising over Canada.

    HAPPY CHRITSMAS & NY Kathryn!!!

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  13. SusanDecember 22, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Looking back through your blog, you have had such a stellar painting year, Kathryn - so much accomplished and so much to be proud of! I am so glad to see the cows making a comeback and I do agree about the organic feeling of the progress on the hydrangeas! Thank you for all the wonderful encouragment you have given me on my blog this year. I want to wish you and your human and animal families a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and creative New Year!

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  14. JANE MINTERDecember 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    good luck with the show entries katharyn ....wishing you and your family a very happy christmas !

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  15. renateDecember 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Yippie!!:) The cows are back! I'm so happy because I know it's going to be wonderful. You did the beautiful background already. Thank you for naming the colors:)I hope the reflections are going to be just as nice as the first time!
    Your flowers are going to be great. I already like the background very much. Especially the little bit of orange in the lower part. Go for it!!
    I wish you and your family and all the animals you care for a very merry Christmas and a happy 2013!!
    I'm happy to have you as blogfriend and want to thank you for all the lovely comments you made on my blog. I realy appreciate them:)

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