new paintings.


June 19, 2007






After a more focused week in my studio, I have these to share. They are acrylic, collage and oil crayon on wood and on canvas. (Click on an image to see larger.)

I’m definitely still (and forever) searching and trying new things. I have certain thoughts about these now, but I know that will change as I let them sit and begin more. I didn’t have a plan or vision in mind with any of these. I just started with shapes and lines and kept adding and subtracting until something appeared. I think some are better than others. They are small…range in size from 9 x 12 inches to 20 x 20 inches. After these, I want to paint larger, bolder, freer…

I’m trying not to think too much now about whether they work together or not…I just want to keep painting and then select the strongest ten or twelve to show in Jackson.

Like my other paintings, they’re still inspired by many of the same thoughts…journeys, choices, guides, karma, life and death, transformation, connectedness.

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7 Responses to “new paintings.”

  1. Red Fish Circle Says:
    June 19th, 2007 at 10:09 am

    Jenny,
    Thanks for sharing your work. This is such a strong group. They remind me of poems, quiet, rythmic, and layered. It is a delight to read about your life and then see it expressed in your paintings. Thanks for the gift.


  2. maura Says:
    June 19th, 2007 at 4:38 pm

    great new pieces, jen. i really like all the textures you’re getting on them. it would be cool to see what you’d do with a 4X4 foot canvas … or bigger. i think my fave might be the first one :)
    -m


  3. Abby Creek Art Says:
    June 19th, 2007 at 5:15 pm

    Really beautiful work, Jenny. I can’t decide which one is my favorite…but if I had to pick…it would be the 4th one.


  4. Anonymous Says:
    June 20th, 2007 at 5:57 am

    Wow, J! These are AMAZING! I love the rich layered color and the subtle scratching (is that what it is?)…
    I think my favorite is the second to last… I am in love with that white!

    You rock. ;)

    penelope


  5. coloredsock Says:
    June 20th, 2007 at 6:13 am

    thanks for the comments and emails. they give me a lot of energy! i’ve just been experimenting with everything…rags, squeejee’s, my hands, sand paper, palette knives, collage, and different mediums. i think what makes them most interesting is the process—everything that’s covered up beneath that you only see a trace of…

    and Maura, i started a 3×3 foot canvas yesterday. it feels sooo freeing!!


  6. Karine Says:
    June 20th, 2007 at 7:53 am

    Love these paintings. My favorites are 1, 3 and 4. I think 4 is the most favorite. Great colors. Working big is FUN!! Have a great time with it, and keep up the wonderful work.


  7. Anna Says:
    June 21st, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    Hello there! I found you through Katherine’s site~ Apifera Farm. Just wanted to say that I’m in love with Abstract 11! And very inspired by your site… Cheers!


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