tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post4306324302926171128..comments2023-09-24T06:14:21.768-07:00Comments on Art Life Now: A Difficult Subject and a Happy EndingDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16801531027698899120noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-48107006699886724002012-04-30T22:37:47.598-07:002012-04-30T22:37:47.598-07:00I LOVE this sunscape! It spells freedom to me. Shi...I LOVE this sunscape! It spells freedom to me. Shine, shine, shine! :-)AM Zafaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011799280200118700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-28978527683495101952012-04-28T01:34:02.065-07:002012-04-28T01:34:02.065-07:00I think you should frame them if they are not back...I think you should frame them if they are not backed ready to hang, it finishes of the piece nicely. Good luck with finding the right solution for these, I like the comment about the Matting for works on paper.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730848304553979781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-28901701460518490792012-04-28T01:24:25.284-07:002012-04-28T01:24:25.284-07:00Both paintings are wonderful, the newly finished p...Both paintings are wonderful, the newly finished piece is particularly stunning, I love it when that happens, when you put it away and then see it with fresh eyes and it's somehow resolved itself:) <br /><br />Framing? I paint on boards, some I back myself ready to hang, some I get framed by my local framer, others I put in frames I've either purchased new from a store or second from the op. Shop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730848304553979781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-52858041011576438232012-04-26T09:07:08.451-07:002012-04-26T09:07:08.451-07:00wow, both pieces are great, I really like Sunscape...wow, both pieces are great, I really like Sunscape, it draws me in, stunning!Juliehttp://shedreamsofthesea.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-87989206268553660492012-04-24T14:34:13.031-07:002012-04-24T14:34:13.031-07:00I love all the colors and layers in these!!I love all the colors and layers in these!!Carolyn Dubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604028900191854482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-67999249135395359652012-04-22T19:47:35.401-07:002012-04-22T19:47:35.401-07:00You mentioned using clear gesso on the first piece...You mentioned using clear gesso on the first piece...I have never tried the clear, and need to give it a try! These are both great, but I'm especially drawn to "Sunscape"--glad you decided it was finished and shared it with us :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-51433010999574440522012-04-22T09:16:53.570-07:002012-04-22T09:16:53.570-07:00I really love the almost deserted piece really gre...I really love the almost deserted piece really great feel of texture and interesting strokes,too. <br />As far as framing. no matter what size it is, have a mat cut that will fit in the next size larger standard frame that will give your piece a 2 1/2 to 3" mat around all sides and place your piece in the somewhat center...by that I mean that the sides of your piece should be equal distance from the vertical sides of the mat, but the top area of mat should be a little shorter top to bottom than the bottom mat below your artwork, thereby giving the bottom area "weight".Gloria j Zucarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585353549096640493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-42825779645736607522012-04-21T19:24:56.882-07:002012-04-21T19:24:56.882-07:00I like the second piece and how it all comes toget...I like the second piece and how it all comes together! I love making collages, using bits and pieces and of this and that, and then when it meshes, it's magic! Patsy from <br><a href="http://patsypat.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">HeARTworks</a>HeARTworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953317888563627979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-89964632370106569792012-04-21T06:34:06.312-07:002012-04-21T06:34:06.312-07:00the difficult subject has such a great feel to it!...the difficult subject has such a great feel to it! Almost the energy of many people awkwardly in a room thinking about the one thing nobody must mention.... framing is the bane of my existence LOL! That's why I've switched to driftwood - aside from that, here's a great tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2aPROSgHaA - and here an article from lifehacker, always a good source - http://lifehacker.com/5843205/make-your-own-picture-frames-for-5-eachAlicia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768830482405879216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-30412189630512385162012-04-21T06:17:36.736-07:002012-04-21T06:17:36.736-07:00Oh Debbie, i love both of these but the first one ...Oh Debbie, i love both of these but the first one (a difficult subject) really speaks to me. The composition, colors... i love everything about it. i'm glad you took up art again & decided to share with the world. :-) xoxopaulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368752624832830591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-37908139478303899682012-04-21T03:27:40.469-07:002012-04-21T03:27:40.469-07:00My favourite piece is the second one. The colours...My favourite piece is the second one. The colours are so bright and fun. Framing is always hard, I often just use canvas and paint around the edges, cheating but it makes it easy with no frame.<br />VonVonnyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291487117518421755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-993395852196534702012-04-21T00:24:52.458-07:002012-04-21T00:24:52.458-07:00That second piece is simply gorgeous. I'm like...That second piece is simply gorgeous. I'm like you and never quite sure when something is "finished."Sadee Schillinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823888257043169951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-7163995832567279752012-04-20T23:55:29.925-07:002012-04-20T23:55:29.925-07:00The second piece is great, although I like the fir...The second piece is great, although I like the first collage, too. I mostly work with boxed canvases, which are often on offer here, but I have never tried framing....ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-14700123837806770402012-04-20T23:39:34.311-07:002012-04-20T23:39:34.311-07:00That second piece is especially beautiful and hope...That second piece is especially beautiful and hope you come up with a good way to deal with the framing dilemma... it is always a hassle when you work small and one I have never found a great answer for...xxTracey FKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052306649633275907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-685511228675280322012-04-20T19:53:02.102-07:002012-04-20T19:53:02.102-07:00I agree! These are wonderful - I love the first on...I agree! These are wonderful - I love the first one with the charcoal and clear gesso and your second piece is great too - how funny that you realized that it was done after all! <br />Sometimes I would take a piece like this in an odd size and put holes directly on the top and hang it with wire. Other than that, I would have asked the same question ;) xoKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-70583222803466575962012-04-20T19:00:08.606-07:002012-04-20T19:00:08.606-07:00Love the textures in your first one and that you s...Love the textures in your first one and that you started off with charcoal. Sunscape is sooo expressive and colorful - love that one too!!!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395323995900153781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-50771105583212348352012-04-20T16:34:42.285-07:002012-04-20T16:34:42.285-07:00Love that first piece with all its textures and bl...Love that first piece with all its textures and blues!<br />Looks like a fun process!<br />♥♥♥<br />Happy PPF!!<br />Mary<br /><a href="http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Mixed-Media Map Art</a>Mary C. Nasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325747711832919670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-6905039299777976772012-04-20T15:53:41.605-07:002012-04-20T15:53:41.605-07:00Love both of them!!! Small easels are great for di...Love both of them!!! Small easels are great for displaying small works.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-31560817537150425732012-04-20T13:48:55.174-07:002012-04-20T13:48:55.174-07:00Fun pieces. Framing is hard if you dont have a sta...Fun pieces. Framing is hard if you dont have a standard size. if its a canvas and odd size my husband can cut one down to fit or put on a molding frame. But if you can afford it a professional job is worth it.Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-66654033983884770252012-04-20T10:51:42.267-07:002012-04-20T10:51:42.267-07:00Both pieces are so beautiful! I love how you arran...Both pieces are so beautiful! I love how you arrange your art!kristin mayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697816772320884487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-63309244494461747502012-04-20T09:43:43.832-07:002012-04-20T09:43:43.832-07:00I really like the "Sunscape"....the &quo...I really like the "Sunscape"....the "swish" summer frenzy it says to me.....awesome colours.<br /><br />blessings,<br />Cindy♥Cynthia Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287967659639551493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-43511301957775015022012-04-20T09:36:55.572-07:002012-04-20T09:36:55.572-07:00Hi Debbie, I love both pieces but the second paint...Hi Debbie, I love both pieces but the second painting really speaks to me. The colors are so vibrant and energy just pops off of the canvas. I am so glad you kept it. I find that if I allow time after I do something and then go back and revisit the painting I often like what I created. Even though my work is really basic it still means a lot to me and I find I can't part with it which is unusal because I am always giving things away.<br /><br />My husband used to make lots of our frames and it did save us lots of money.Ginnyhttp://www.ginnylennox.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-53973186842158966592012-04-20T09:23:41.408-07:002012-04-20T09:23:41.408-07:00I love both pieces so much - the colors in the 2nd...I love both pieces so much - the colors in the 2nd piece really resonate with me! I wish I were more organized and always created in standard sizes - but I don't. Or I forgot and put something important right at the border of the picture! Oh wellbellefrogworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668462382521292679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-12765479146321121412012-04-20T09:06:34.568-07:002012-04-20T09:06:34.568-07:00So glad you are exploring and playing and getting ...So glad you are exploring and playing and getting back to your creative self ~ lovely work ~ the last painting I turned computer upside down ~ and saw a woman to the left and the sun in the sky ~ wonder if your or anyone else saw this ~ Sign of good abstracts that they work many way ! thanks for sharing, namaste, ^_^carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453300560559840909.post-13054575721009612542012-04-20T08:13:07.826-07:002012-04-20T08:13:07.826-07:00Fun works here. I'd frame the painting(s)...I ...Fun works here. I'd frame the painting(s)...I like finding old frames in thrift stores personally. But if I am framing for a show I might buy one at Michael's, my local art/craft store.Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.com