Monthly Archives: July 2009

July 11, 2009

Modigliani’s Muse

I was visiting blogs trying to catch up and was lead to another Modigliani lover. I just love the graceful lines of his portraits. Some are much more modern looking than I usually like, but the fluid lines always make me stop and take a closer look.

I guess that is what art does, it makes one stop and take a closer look. What type of art makes this happen for each of us individually can be completely different. That is what’s so wonderful about art, there is something for everyone.

This is a little journal page I did last night. I cannot even begin to tell you how lovely it was to start out a bit stressed from the day and finish 20 minutes later in a totally different frame of mind. A simple sketch, some paint and a pencil. The best therapy for stress there is in my book.

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July 7, 2009

In the Pursuit of Portraits

By pamcarriker

I just got a message that the invites for Pursuing Portraits have gone out, so let the fun begin! It’s not too late to sign up, you can join as anytime and the class is open ended.

I was playing with this portrait over the weekend and just listed it in my etsy shop. I have enjoyed working on the 180lb hot press Fabriano watercolor paper. I had some matts cut to size to fit these pieces.

Getting back into the swing of things after a weekend full of Fourth of July fun. Hope you all had a wonderful time as well!

‘Captured Moment’

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July 2, 2009

Art at the Speed of Life

By pamcarriker

One of the questions I get asked most is, ‘How long does it take you to paint a portrait’? I really had no idea. All of my work is done is small increments of time, as I squeeze my art life around my family life. A layer here, a load of laundry there, some paint, pick up kids, you get the idea. I’m sure most of you can relate. So today I thought it would be fun to do a 9×12 portrait, and record the whole process. Everytime I could get to the studio for a few minutes, I taped while I worked. In the end it took 1 hour and 11 minutes. I then made a little video in fast forward mode to share the process from start to finish.