CHRISTINAProgress on large oil painting with kneeling figure. Great work attacking the clothing in the figure- no longer afraid of black it allows there to be a dark sexy slinkiness to the clothing. An added figure to the background adds a voyeuristic angle. There is also a gender neutrality- and age ambiguity of the figure which adds to the uncomfortable feeling. The background figure also may be left somewhat unfinished which everyone agreed they like. There was some discussion about the hand gesture of the figure and weather Christina wants it to look as though the hands are going down the pants or not- or if the figure is about to take off its shirt. There was discussion about the background color (push it back) and the need for the upper rectangle- possibly make it into a mirror, or clothing rack. There was an attempted tattoo on the arm that needed more investigation-something to explore further. Also explore the idea of personal items on the floor to add to the narrative.
JEAN
Beautiful and uniquely crafted “books”. First one constructed out of journal pages and opened like a colander. Everyone enjoyed touching it, passing it and opening and closing it. It felt ceremonial and intimate. Something that was a blessing. Talked about the options of photographing the books in peoples hands to add to the communal properties about them. Second book was in progress and looked like a little boat. There was printed and more readable text- we discussed the possibilities of being able to “read” them. Jean also shared her hilarious calendars that show themed exploits of her and her polka dot car. We all want one for next year.
LIZ
Brought back the painting from last time where there was an issue with the floor. Issue solved! Great color and line usage that really put the floor in its place. We all noticed colors and things we had not noticed in the painting before- one thing changed and the whole picture re orients. Liz wants to further articulate the items on the floor and bring the color palette in tighter for a better visual flow. We all agreed that we liked the washed out quality of the figure and that his lack of color gave emotional information.
ALEXANDRA
Brought in two new drawings (but not the one she wanted to!) Also some smaller framed images, t-shirts and record designs. The two new drawings were met with positive reviews- everyone wanted t-shirts of them! Alexandra still is getting used to the larger format of the rolled brown paper and we all agreed we wanted to see them on t-shirts, on rough boards with shellac, on canvas too. There is a joy and wit to her work, always with an excellent line quality. We also discussed animation and Ellen shared her love of the work of Chad Van Gaalen as an example of great drawings that come to life in animated form.
ELLEN
Brought in a new finished painting for the art show “the last unicorn”. It was finished and was met with a positive reaction. The unfinished painting was discussed in terms of color palette and if there was a need to go full blown as she often does with color or to keep it black and white and red. Also there was the discussion that is inherent in both pieces about self-destruction and whether great artist must self sacrifice or sacrifice a “normal” life in order to make great art. Ellen agreed that the “normal” life she now leads actually allows her to have a crazier world on the canvas. A huge influence on Ellen is Roger Brown and she was super pleased to find out that there is a museum of his house- I smell a field trip!!!!
JEANBeautiful and uniquely crafted “books”. First one constructed out of journal pages and opened like a colander. Everyone enjoyed touching it, passing it and opening and closing it. It felt ceremonial and intimate. Something that was a blessing. Talked about the options of photographing the books in peoples hands to add to the communal properties about them. Second book was in progress and looked like a little boat. There was printed and more readable text- we discussed the possibilities of being able to “read” them. Jean also shared her hilarious calendars that show themed exploits of her and her polka dot car. We all want one for next year.
LIZBrought back the painting from last time where there was an issue with the floor. Issue solved! Great color and line usage that really put the floor in its place. We all noticed colors and things we had not noticed in the painting before- one thing changed and the whole picture re orients. Liz wants to further articulate the items on the floor and bring the color palette in tighter for a better visual flow. We all agreed that we liked the washed out quality of the figure and that his lack of color gave emotional information.
ALEXANDRABrought in two new drawings (but not the one she wanted to!) Also some smaller framed images, t-shirts and record designs. The two new drawings were met with positive reviews- everyone wanted t-shirts of them! Alexandra still is getting used to the larger format of the rolled brown paper and we all agreed we wanted to see them on t-shirts, on rough boards with shellac, on canvas too. There is a joy and wit to her work, always with an excellent line quality. We also discussed animation and Ellen shared her love of the work of Chad Van Gaalen as an example of great drawings that come to life in animated form.
ELLENBrought in a new finished painting for the art show “the last unicorn”. It was finished and was met with a positive reaction. The unfinished painting was discussed in terms of color palette and if there was a need to go full blown as she often does with color or to keep it black and white and red. Also there was the discussion that is inherent in both pieces about self-destruction and whether great artist must self sacrifice or sacrifice a “normal” life in order to make great art. Ellen agreed that the “normal” life she now leads actually allows her to have a crazier world on the canvas. A huge influence on Ellen is Roger Brown and she was super pleased to find out that there is a museum of his house- I smell a field trip!!!!
