Showing posts with label Pastel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pastel. Show all posts
Friday, 27 September 2019
ECHO - DAY 28 - 30 in 30
I started this as an exercise in finding the color in the image of a rainbow. I like it so much that it now has a catalog number and will appear in my Artfinder Gallery Shop. It has a mysterious feel to it don’t you think? I tried a version without the ghost rainbow, but it definitely lost something.
I didn't enhance the original image, merely cropped and rotated. I then went in with Markup and tried all the tools until I hit on the colored pencil. I love that you can change the width of the line and the transparency of the tools, but the colored pencil can be used in such a way that it mimics pastel. No wonder Degas was enthralled by this medium, it’s simply yummy.
I purchased some simple white frames today and I will be mounting some of these one finger drawings in them for the upcoming U100 show ay Lake Country Art Gallery. I can’t wait to see how they will look.
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Impression of a Tree
IMPRESSIONIST TREE by Sea Dean after Claude Monet 22” x 28” Gallery Wrap
At Art School we were instructed to learn from the masters by painting their work and it is truly the only way to understand their technique. As I was painting this I discovered more and more about what inspired Monet and how he made his paintings appear simple, but including so many colors. I think this must be a later work, because he used large brushes and painted rapidly. He seemed unconcerned about covering the entire canvas with paint. I discovered that painting fast was the only way to recreate this piece.
On show at Lake Country Coffee House until May 18th
The Coffee House has new owners and extended hours, so head out on the rail trail and take a detour to this great venue for a latte and lunch.
Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC, Canada
behind Lake Country Art Gallery, which currently has a wonderful pet portrait exhibition
Monet (original below) has inspired so many artists. As I painted this, I ruminated that so many of the artists I admire paint in this indistinct way, Jackson Pollock being one. One could make an argument that Monet was the inspiration for the abstract movement, certainly zooming in on his work reveals pure abstract form.
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Islands
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I can’t remember where I created this, but its an oil pastel plein air work. The image could be better, but it gives you an idea of the simplicity of the work.
I’ve been striving for a long time to get this effect with acrylics. For some reason acrylics don’t suit the sparse compositions I love; they cry out for more contrast, or texture, or something ...... Oil pastels have more texture and less definition, so they seem suited to this style. Why I haven't used them more is a mystery.
Monday, 4 December 2017
ADVENT GIFT - Simplicity
One of the best ways to chip out a chunk of relaxation from your busy day is to get organized. A little pre-planning pays back over and over again throughout the year. Use “Search“ in my blog to find tips on cataloging and organizing. I came across an artist this week who sells limited editions of some of her work and she has them all pre-packaged and ready to ship. I was inspired!
| SUNRISE OVER THE BAY by Sea Dean - Pastel ACEO in Mat |
I spent all weekend adding mostly miniature and small paintings to my Artfinder Gallery. I
scanned and tweaked older listings. At the same time, I packaged and organized all Artfinder listings in a special section of my studio so I can ship them immediately, in time for the holidays. And I can pack several in one stiff mailer to save on packaging and shipping. So if youre doing some last minute shopping I have my skates on.
Any questions please feel free to contact me.
Visit https://www.artfinder.com/sea-dean
KITTY One Finger Drawing - Now in limited edition bamboo print at my Artfinder Gallery
One helpful Artfinder artist has compiled a collection of miniatures here.
https://www.artfinder.com/u/nathan-jones/collections/miniatures-from-af-artists/
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
LOSING LIGHT GAINING KNOW HOW - Sunrise over the Bay ACEO
SUNRISE OVER THE BAY ACEO
by Sea Dean
3.5" x 2.5" Pre-Cut Pastel Paper
Pastel
I've been studying local sunrise and sunset times which are currently making the day shorter here by half an hour a week. That's a substantial loss of light and as you know, lack of light is an artist's worst enemy. As an artist and also as an art buyer, your best defense is to learn all you can about interior lighting so you understand how to use it to your advantage.
Imagine what it was like for artists before electricity. We've all see those early images of artists painting in skylight attics and warehouses with huge windows because it was a necessity to glean every hour of daylight they could. For them light equated directly to income. When the world moved from candle and gas light to electricity it must have made a huge difference to art and the life of the working artist. Suddenly everything was starkly illuminated forcing the artist to decide what to include and what to eliminate. Portraits with brightly lit focal points fading into the darkness were instantly out dated and new ways of painting the world arrived almost overnight.
The Impressionists popularized painting natural light in the 1870's by taking their paints and canvases outdoors and it took a while for art lovers to become accustomed to the bright colors this produced. Popular art for a couple of centuries before the Impressionists was rife with black, brown and dimly lit interiors. Almost concurrently the first electric light bulb was invented in November 1879. These two events changed art forever.
Likewise for the modern artist lighting has changed radically in the last 10 years. Most of us were raised using incandescent light which gives a warm glow to interiors at night. If you paint using these light bulbs your work will look different than if it is painted in natural light. The warm light affects the way you see your paint and lighting also effects the way your patrons see your work in their home. 10 years ago it was a safe bet that when your patrons hung your work in their home they would see it in the same light it was painted at least some of the time - natural light during the day and incandescent light when it got dark. That is no longer the case.
If you paint in natural daylight and your paintings are viewed in natural daylight they will appear much as you intended, but consider that most of your patrons work during the day and will be see your work in unnatural light after dark. If your work is purchased by a commercial business it is likely to be seen under much different light (cool bar lights) than if it is purchased for a home environment (a panoply of more expensive lighting). There is also the consideration of how your work will be lit in a show or exhibition and how that will effect sales.
Gouache, printing ink and oils are probably least susceptible to color change under different lighting. Acrylics, especially opaque acrylics and watercolor tend to be more fussy when it comes to correct lighting.
All of these points show that it is most important that paintings are properly lit to bring out their best and it's a good idea to talk to your clients when they commission a piece and observe where it will hang and how they will light it. The more you know about this aspect of selling your work, the more likely you client will be happy with their purchase.
Now we are heading into winter in the northern hemisphere, I will be talking more about this subject in future blogs. Perhaps now is the time to start thinking about the light you are painting under and whether you should make some changes.
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
PACKING FOR PLEIN AIR ALL MEDIUMS - GLACIAL LAKE
GLACIAL LAKE
6" X 8" Canvas Panel
Black Frame
$95
This painting is in the LCCH Exhibition so contact me if you would like to purchase and I will check availability. Ships within 3 days.
PLEIN AIR
Spring has definitely sprung in our parts. Yesterday was screaming hot, but apart from that, we've had wonderful spring weather. An Artists' thoughts start drifting towards plein air, but many of us never get out there because we're not organized. Here are some wonderful articles which will help, no matter what your medium.
PACKING FOR PLEIN AIR
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
BEACH IMPRESSION by Sea Dean
BEACH IMPRESSION
by Sea Dean
6" X 6" mixed media paper
Currently mounted in 8" x 10" soft white mat with 6" x 4" opening, but can be mailed without the mat if you prefer.
I think it's a good time to start thinking of spring. I know it's not quite time yet, but with Easter being early this year, my thoughts are already turning to lazy days walking the tide line.
Spring is a great time to go beach combing with a warm jacket and a flask of tea. Now is the time you may find a glass fishing float or some other interesting flotsam or jetsam. Have you ever found anything interesting in your beach walks? I'd love to hear about it.
by Sea Dean
6" X 6" mixed media paper
Currently mounted in 8" x 10" soft white mat with 6" x 4" opening, but can be mailed without the mat if you prefer.
I think it's a good time to start thinking of spring. I know it's not quite time yet, but with Easter being early this year, my thoughts are already turning to lazy days walking the tide line.
Spring is a great time to go beach combing with a warm jacket and a flask of tea. Now is the time you may find a glass fishing float or some other interesting flotsam or jetsam. Have you ever found anything interesting in your beach walks? I'd love to hear about it.
Sunday, 7 February 2016
HAPPY HEART VI - FAMILY LOVE - ARTFINDER GIFT CARD
HAPPY HEART VI
(Family Love)
Original on Strathmore 140lb (300 G/M2)
4" x 6"
This is a fun piece created for my heart series. It is mixed media with an upper surface of pastel. I wanted to convey the topsy turvy, fluttery feeling experienced when you fall in love. When you are an adult it makes you feel like a child again. If I could bottle that feeling I would be a rich person.
If you love to gift art but don't know a person's taste, my internet gallery ARTFINDER has lovely gift cards available. They are easy to order and can be used for my work or any of the thousands of other works available.Click here.
I admit I've been lax in building my portfolio at Artfinder, but they have sold work for me and I love their elegant and easy to navigate format, so I will be adding more in the next year.
Sadly, like Daily Paintworks, Artfinder don't allow giclee or prints of original works, but most of my work is available in limited edition print, printed art card, printed postcard, or limited edition merchandise like totes, USB Drives, Keyring Flashlights, Fridge Magnets etc. You can see them here.
Saturday, 30 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS FINALE - PAINTING COLLAGE
This is my January 2016 collection of paintings, 30 in all. For the 7th time I've managed to stick it out and paint paint, paint! That's 210 challenge paintings. You can see them all on my Pinterest board 30 paintings in 30 days here or purchase here.
The most popular blogs of the challenge were
SUNLIT FOREST - AFTER THE STORM - PONDEROSA LAKE - UNDER THE JACARANDA TREES - EDGE OF THE OCEAN
The most popular paintings in my online gallery were
AFTER THE STORM - HAPPY AS A PIG - PASSING STORM
So that makes AFTER THE STORM my challenge winner, but as I previously blogged, many of my challenge paintings were chosen by Daily Paintworks for their daily picks. All in all it was a very successful challenge.
Thank you for being with me on this journey and remember I paint most days even when there is no challenge, so FOLLOW my blog and enjoy more new paintings as I create.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
Posted as #4 on 30 in 30
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - # 28 - RUBY HUMMINGBIRD ACEO
RUBY HUMMINGBIRD ACEO
2.5" x 3.5" Pastel on Daler-Rowney Pre-cut ACEO Card
Continuing my pastel discovery week, I decided to try some of the coloured pastel card in the pack. This is on a neutral grey colour which is not surprisingly my least favourite of the collection. The hummingbird was mostly grey and I used artistic license to heighten the colours in his feathers. I covered up most of the grey card because I felt the bright colours looked better against a dark background.
I spent a long time on the humming bird and flower and it took some doing to get the colour balance right and the beady look in his eye, just so. I'm quite pleased with the result though, and I do have requests for humming birds, so I think he will fly away in a flash.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
Stay tuned for more new paintings in the final week of the challenge.
If you are an artist and would like to join in, here is the link - 30 in 30
Posted as # 33 on 30 in 30 Blog
Sunday, 24 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - # 25 - ROBBIE BURNS - THE BIRKS OF ABERFELDY
THE BIRKS OF ABERFELDY
3.5" x 4.75" Pastel and watercolour on French Watercolour Paper
I continue with my tree series with the gorgeous colours of birch trees in the highlands. Such a beautiful part of Scotland, no wonder Robbie Burns was moved to write poetry with sights such as the "Birks" (Birch Trees) of Aberfeldy. It's Robbie Burns Day, so here is my little celebration of all things Scottish.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
To the Birks of Aberfeldie?
The little birdies blithely sing,
While o'er their heads the hazels hing;
Or lightly flit on wanton wing
In the birks of Aberfeldie!
Bonnie lassie, will ye go…
The braes ascend like lofty wa's,
The foaming stream, deep-roaring, fa's,
O'er-hung wi' fragrant spreading shaws,
The birks of Aberfeldie.
Bonnie lassie, will ye go…
The hoary cliffs are crown'd wi' flowers,
White o'er the linns the burnie pours,
And, rising, weets wi' misty showers
The birks of Aberfeldie.
Bonnie lassie, will ye go…
Let Fortune's gifts at random flee,
They ne'er shall draw a wish frae me,
Supremely blest wi' love and thee
In the birks of Aberfeldie.
Bonnie lassie, will Stay tuned for more new paintings in the next 30 days.
If you are an artist and would like to join in, here is the link - 30 in 30
Posted as # 28 on 30 in 30 Blog
Saturday, 23 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - # 24 - GOOD TIME DAISY ACEO
GOOD TIME DAISY ACEO
2.5" x 3.5" Pastel on Daler-Rowney Pre-cut ACEO Card
Continuing my pastel discovery week, I decided to try some of the colored pastel card in the pack. As my favorite palette is warm blue and orange, it was a natural progression to go with a yellow/orange flower on the beautiful intense blue card. I rather like this flower and I can't wait to see it in a mat and frame.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
Stay tuned for more new paintings in the final week of the challenge.
If you are an artist and would like to join in, here is the link - 30 in 30
Posted as # 43 on 30 in 30 Blog
Friday, 22 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - # 23 - WILD FLOWERS ACEO
WILD FLOWERS ACEO
Pastel on Pre Cut Pastel ACEO Card
3.5" x 2.5"
This started as a really pretty watercolor and I was going to add a touch of pastel, but I got carried away. I don't think the underpainting is showing any more. Now I see it posted I can see I got a shadow across the image which I will correct in daylight.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
Stay tuned for more new paintings in the next 30 days.
If you are an artist and would like to join in, here is the link - 30 in 30
Posted as # 32 on 30 in 30 Blog
Thursday, 21 January 2016
30 PAINTINGS IN 30 DAYS - # 22 - SUNSET OVER THE BAY ACEO
SUNRISE OVER THE BAY ACEO
3.5" x 2.5" Fine Quality Water Colours and Pastel on Daler Rowney Pastel Paper
On auction for a limited time at the 30 paintings in 30 days special low start of $20
My ACEO ocean scenes always sell fast once they go to my gallery, so if you love it, now is the time.
It's been a while since I created ACEO for my collectors. This was inspired by a photo I took of a lovely pastel morning sunrise over the bay. The sun had risen through some misty clouds and it was now heating up and almost pulsating as I watched it rise. Very beautiful.
This is the start of my pastel adventure. I don't know why I'm hesitant to work in pastels, but I find I've learned a lot while mastering the difficult medium of acrylic and with my recent success with watercolor, its time to be fearless. I've done a lot of fearless things in my life, so I'm not going to let a few sticks of pressed pigment get in the way. Perhaps it's the mess and dirty hands that I don't like, or the the worry that they are too fragile, but it's not really that bad.
I started with a watercolor under-painting in Cadmium Red which really helped me get in the flow. Part of my problem in the past is that I've been trying to paint with too small a set. Karen Margulis recommends travelling with a minimum of 75 well chosen half sticks, so this time I was prepared with 64 Boldmere soft pastels and a vintage set of 30 Grumbacher soft pastels. Then I chose the lightest blues and yellows in the sets for the sun and the water. In all I used less than 10 colours, but it was having the choice which was vital in the success of this piece. Even so I didn't have an orange to match the brilliance of the sun, but the light red stick I chose was a close substitute.
Karen, my mentor doesn't like to use fixative, and in many years mailing her works she has never had a complaint. She likes to pack them in Glassine and cellophane archival bags. So this little piece was popped straight into protection ready for matting or framing by the lucky purchaser. Perhaps I will do some demos with fixative at a later date, but at the moment I'm going to trust the master.
I just tapped the back to release any loose pieces and it looks perfect.
SHIPPING 16th MARCH 2016 OR LATER - SOME PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH FROM MY OUTLETS AS NOTED IN DESCRIPTION ON DAILY PAINTWORKS
Stay tuned for more new pastels for the 30 day challenge.
If you are an artist and would like to join in, here is the link - 30 in 30
Posted as # 34 on 30 in 30 Blog
Monday, 7 December 2015
PANTONE COLOURS OF THE YEAR
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| SPRING VISITOR by Sea Dean |
PANTONE COLOURS OF THE YEAR
ROSE QUARTZ and SERENITY
I quite like this years choice of colours. I haven't bee a big fan of their recent choices, but I think this softer, return to the crib type combination is a good choice for our turbulent times. Of course pale violet blue is a favourite colour of mine anyway, but I can't imagine using it with pale pink. But you never know.
Use the above link to take a look at what Pantone has to say about their choice. It's an interesting read.
Friday, 6 November 2015
LARGE RED HORSE - Studying Franz Marc
LARGE RED HORSE
6" x 10" Sketch on 12" x 12" Sheet
by Sea Dean after Franz Marc
Oil Pastel on 140lb Aquarelle
(currently on auction)
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| LARGE RED HORSES by Franz Marc |
THE SYMBOLISM OF RED IN FRANZ MARCS WORK
Click on the link above and see what Marc had to say about the colours in this painting.
I often used the energy of complimentary colours in my work but I love what Marc said about the calming force of blue. Although red is an attention seeking colour and often makes buyers stop to consider a purchase, it is very overpowering. I've heard art lovers comment that brilliant red is difficult to live with, but I believe that it's all in the moderation. The smattering of blue in Marcs "Large Red Horses" moderates the other brilliant colours enough to make a more pleasing work of art.
This painting has a strong pyramid composition complimented with diagonal lines and strong outlines. The combination of deftly placed colour and strong composition make this painting a masterpiece that any millionaire would be proud to own.
My sketch was not intended to be a copy of Marcs famous work, but an exploration of his use of line and colour. I am tempted to go in and add some cobalt and brilliant purple, but I do love the sketchy quality of this work. It is currently on auction and the buyer can choose if he or she would like me to embellish a bit more.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
AFFORDABLES - Journey II
JOURNEY II
Sea Dean
12" x 9" or 9" x 12" Cotton Canvas Sheet
Limited time offer $75 includes shipping to Canada, UK and USA
View my online Gallery of large works and Limited Editions at ARTFINDER
View my online Gallery of small works at DAILY PAINTWORKS
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO and printed products here
Art Cards $5 and Art Postcards $3 here
I'm taking part in the Leslie Saeta 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. DAY 23
For a theme I've chosen abstract expressionist/impressionist explorations. I've painted many abstracts, but I feel I need to develop a consistent style. When I visit a gallery it is always the abstracts that catch my attention, particularly if they have an interesting colourful palette, so it's time I created my own series.
So here is "Journey II", an abstract for adventuring. This follows on from JOURNEY I with similar circles and waves. I have included a cross of silver iridescent paint and some delicate glitter to add mystery. The paintings look wonderful together and could hang as a group with more of the series yet to come. JOURNEY II is finished to a high shine with Gamvar, museum quality varnish.
I will ship this abstract series anywhere in the UK and North America, inclusive. Your purchase will arrive ready to mount, mat or frame as you choose. Should you prefer, I can ship ready to hang, please contact me for a quote.
Day 23 - 30 paintings in 30 days
Posted as #2 on Leslie Saetas blog
Friday, 19 June 2015
FAMOUS ARTISTS BIRTHDAY - EDGAR DEGAS - PASTEL IMPRESSIONIST
EDGAR DEGASEdgar Hilaire Germain Degas was born in Paris, 19 June 1834. He came from a wealthy banking family, that could afford to send him to the best schools, so in 1855 he enrolled at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He had access to and was influenced by all the great masters of the Louvre, particularly Ingres.
In 1865 Degas met Edouard Manet and was introduced to the Cafe Guerbois group, which evolved to become the Impressionists. Under the influence of his peers he started to paint studies of the ordinary people of Paris, particularly dancers, servants and artist's models.
In 1870 Degas
exhibited with Monet, Pissarro and Sisley in London, England. A few years later he was
part of the "Salon des Refusee, the first Impressionist Exhibition of
1874. He showed in all subsequent Impressionist exhibitions, except
1882."Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
Edgar Degas
As he grew older, his eye sight became poor, but he continued to paint, mainly in his chosen media of pastel. He had a long and productive life, passing away 27 September 1917.
For a chronological study of over 600 of his works, click here.Degas had a very strong sense of composition. He loved to build on a diagonal structure and often the bulk of the subject matter drifted off to one corner of the painting, with large areas painted in rapid blocked form. There are several themes he revisited often over many years and they almost always included women except for the racing theme.
1. Women Ironing
2. Women bathing
3. Women arranging their hair
4. Ballet dancers in rehearsal and performance
5. Horses preparing for a race

What fascinated him most was the flexibility of the human form and he often chose an unusual angle or an unusual pose, which is evident in his most famous series depicting a Prima Ballerina, seen from high above and to one side, obviously from a well positioned private box.
Degas is also famous for his sculpture of an adolescent dancer, produced in many versions. He painted portraits of dignitaries and his friends, sometimes in oil, but mostly in the bright colours and rapid action of pastel. Possibly because you cannot mix pastel like oil paint, he was continually experimenting with daring colour combinations. He also tended to outline with deftly drawn dark edges, which give a hint of illustration and journalism to his style.
Friday, 27 February 2015
SUBMISSION FOR LCAG MEMBERS EXHIBITION
UNTITLED (work in progress)
48" x 24" Gallery Wrap Canvas
To view my online Gallery of originals please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here
Wouldn't you know it! After I had been working, on and off for weeks, on a submission due today, I woke up this morning to snow. Yuk! This is part of the painting, as yet untitled (La vie en Rose?), which I'll share in it's full glory when I find out if I make it through the jury. I love it of course but juries do tend to have a mind of their own. Notification is at the beginning of next week and the exhibition opens on Wednesday.
This was exciting to paint because I've always admired the dexterity of the old masters when they paint the folds and details in the lavish court dress of previous centuries. this was a study in red satin which I really enjoyed painting. Perhaps soon I'll be brave enough to try gold and pearl jewellery and tapestry.
The snow melted by the way, but it was windy and cold this afternoon, which is quite different to 15 Celcius a few days ago. I suppose that my prediction that spring had come early was wrong.
Ref ........15030
48" x 24" Gallery Wrap Canvas
To view my online Gallery of originals please visit Daily Paintworks
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here
Wouldn't you know it! After I had been working, on and off for weeks, on a submission due today, I woke up this morning to snow. Yuk! This is part of the painting, as yet untitled (La vie en Rose?), which I'll share in it's full glory when I find out if I make it through the jury. I love it of course but juries do tend to have a mind of their own. Notification is at the beginning of next week and the exhibition opens on Wednesday.
This was exciting to paint because I've always admired the dexterity of the old masters when they paint the folds and details in the lavish court dress of previous centuries. this was a study in red satin which I really enjoyed painting. Perhaps soon I'll be brave enough to try gold and pearl jewellery and tapestry.
The snow melted by the way, but it was windy and cold this afternoon, which is quite different to 15 Celcius a few days ago. I suppose that my prediction that spring had come early was wrong.
Ref ........15030
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Exclusive timed Silent Auction - LOT 1 - PEACH WATERLILY - PEOPLE SKETCH - 30 in 30 COLLAGE
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| SILENT AUCTION - Lot 1 |
LOT 1 - PEACH WATERLILY
by Christina Leinemann KnittleMixed Media with Gold Leaf
4.5" x 6.5" Watercolour Paper
Partial Raw Edge Matted in Ivory
Framed in soft gold
Value $150
Starting Bid $20
The 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is over, so now we can focus on my exclusive SILENT AUCTION. Yay!
One day a few weeks ago, I was pondering what to offer my loyal fans and patrons to thank them for their support throughout the year. At the same time I was curating my new studio/gallery and peer collection. Space is at a premium so as much as I love art created by others, the studio/gallery should exhibit my own work not the work of others. Hmmmm! I pondered.
Then I was inspired by a thought. Why not offer parts of my personal collection and some of my own work through a silent auction with low starting bids? Because I run the auction through a standalone website, I pay no fees and can pass on the savings to the purchaser. Once the idea was born I couldn't wait to set up the website and work out a bidding system.
It's really very simple...
1. Visit the website, or come to one of my upcoming shows to view the lots.
2. Enjoy the work on offer (you can hover to see details or click to see a larger image with more details). Some is from my own hand and some is from my peer collection.
3. Choose which pieces you would like to bid on and click the link in details.
4. The link creates an email so you can send me your bidding details.
5. As bids come in I update the website and my paper record to correspond.
6. On November 15th at midnight PST bidding ends.
7. Winning bidders will receive an invoice from Paypal with the name of the work, your bid and shipping. Tax is included. Multiple items to the same bidder will be shipped together.
8. On payment your item(s) will be shipped within 3 days in plenty of time for holiday giving.
Bid on my exclusive limited time SILENT AUCTION here
Shop for Limited Edition ACEO here
View my online Gallery of originals at DAILY PAINTWORKS
Todays painting on Daily Paintworks is actually a sketch for the people challenge. The spec. was to create a page of quick people sketches to get over the fear of putting people in paintings. I had fun as you can see. The joy of this was that tiny wobbles and extensions of lines can completely change the character you are drawing. I'm starting a new DPW Gallery category called Sketches, where you will often find experiments and preparatory sketches for low low prices. Enjoy.
And in case you're wondering, here is the collage of the 30 paintings I did for the 30 day challenge. The collage shows the whole painting if it is square, but otherwise it is a crop and you need to go to Daily Paintworks to see the whole version.
Cat # 14157
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