Kim Morin Weineck's Art: August 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Purple

When I recently stopped in to The Preservation Framer and Art Gallery I was asked if I had any purple paintings I could donate to a purple-themed benefit auction.

Wanting to help, I went to my studio and found I had nothing available (my recent studio sale made sure of that) so I set to making new work.


	©2012 Kim Morin Weineck MARSH DAWN original pastel, 7x5"

Purple is an interesting color. In art school I was told not to use the word but to instead say "violet" which, of course, makes me say purple every chance I can. A cool color, purple can sometimes seem so warm, depending upon its leaning toward red or blue. And one of my absolutely favorite blues in the world - Breton Blue which is the ubiquitous color of Brittany, France is often seen on its own and described as purple.

These two works are 7x5" and each ventures to depict purple. The top is captures dawn's light with a hint of warm at the horizon. The bottom is about sunset. Perhaps both sort of seem interchangeable.

I brought these two to have the gallery select which one seemed most purple to them. Can you guess which they chose?

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

A series of sunsets

Often in my classes I discuss the importance of working in a series. A wonderful tool for delving into color and composition relationships, series work lets the focus shift because you're not concerned with subjects to paint.

Here I post my latest series in the order they were painted.

We also discuss the issue of painting a sunset. "Sunsets put a lot of pressure on you because it's not a photo. If not done well, the validity of the piece is suspect." People may question if the landscape could really look like that.

Like with so many things, I find myself in a contrary position and often explore further the subjects I bring up with my students. Here are four sunset paintings, done in quick succession, where I play with light, color, and composition.

All the paintings were such fun to do and these photos don't capture the vibrancy of the light that the original does. Also, they don't quite feel as wonderful as when I was in the moment, taking photos, notes, etc.

Such fun. With each go-'round I learn. Can't wait to take on some more. I've been working from my color notes made on location and black and white photos. An interesting approach that seems to be helping me out.

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

Monday, August 20, 2012

In the works

On my Facebook page I teased that I'm working on a big project.

It is a big project for me, but honestly I should have rethought posting it as a teaser. The project starts with web and ends with site. Probably not that exciting to anyone but me.

A website is a big undertaking because what feels like millions of decisions must be made. Exhaustive process, but one that is overdue. I'm working on getting my professional artist house in order and it feels great to do.

©2012 Kim Morin Weineck
ISABEY "Impressionniste"
original watercolor
This is a filbert hog bristle brush for oil painting.
Can you tell I'm a landscape painter?
Can't get the green stains out!

For the site, I completed these three watercolors just this morning. Larger than real-sized supplies, they really are fun things to paint. The detail pulls me in! In the future, my aim will be a looser interpretation of them. Today, this is what came out of me, happy to say.

Stay tuned for my updates.

In the meantime, enjoy these waning wonderful days of summer. We're in our glory!

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Quick pastel study

One of the things I struggle with in my artwork is looseness.

The beginning of a piece is marked with such an exuberant energy - akin to Anne of Green Gables looking out at the new day with no mistakes in it...yet. Then the marks start. And those marks continue and overlap and blend and continue and continue.

This piece was made quickly and with an intention to loosen up.

Now I'm not sure what to do with it - do I refine the front? Does it read correctly?
Excitedly I'm happy with my story in greens. I'm a landscape painter so that's a good thing!

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Dropping off at The Art Connection

Artists: have you considered donating to The Art Connection?

From their website:

"The Art Connection enriches and empowers under-served communities by expanding access to original works of art. We facilitate the choice of art, from artists and other donors, by those who may not have the opportunity to experience the transformative possibilities of art in their lives."

This photo shows me and Susan Collings, Executive Director of The Art Connection at their offices.

I was there to drop off my two donated paintings.

A person in the building where The Art Connection shares their office took these photos. I uploaded them today and sure enough....

here I am with my eyes closed. Thank goodness she shot a few photos.

Thank you to The Preservation Framer for donating the framing for the piece I'm holding. Both works have already been placed in a community service organization, and I'm thrilled to know they will be enjoyed.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Busy art-filled days

Summer is flying by and this weekend was such a blur my head is spinning.

Starting Friday night art has dominated everything including this very instant as I wind up the weekend with this blog post.

Gallery9's First Friday show was great. Met up with some wonderful people - including someone from high school (thank you, Holly, for coming!) and some family from quite a distance - and sold some work that I'll miss.

Saturday afternoon I connected with Monica Lee of Smart Creative Women. We'd been in touch previously and she had asked me to be interviewed for her website. Saturday was the day and what a great time it was to sit with Monica and talk about art, art careers, and all sorts of things. The interview will air sometime in September. (Of course I'll be letting you know when.)

Sunday wrapped up with some time painting in my yard with the family. My girls played in the yard with the kiddie pool, water table, and slip 'n slide - never did like the slip 'n slide when I was a wee girl it just meant bruises and friction burns but my girls do love it. Tim washed the house. (You read that right - the house. It looks amazing now. Wow, what a job! )

Painting time today was fruitful as I completed a few things that had been sitting waiting to be deemed finished (the part of a painting that I find most difficult.) I completed one piece alla prima, Clouds and Color, and went on to do a wee study of a window box because I've been toying around with working on a large series of works with these window boxes.

I had such fun this weekend and am exhausted. Who doesn't like going to bed spent from a busy weekend? Makes me want to change the sheets, jump into that cool, pristine bed, and sleep like a baby thinking of the promise of the week ahead. Ah....

Thanks for reading~kmw

Friday, August 3, 2012

On display at Gallery9

In prior posts I'd mentioned that I had done some new work for a show. Here are some photos of it framed, on display, and ready to go!

More is on display at the gallery including works in textile collage by Julie Vecchio, the gallery owner.

For photos of additional work, see this post on my blog or check my Facebook page.

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

Focus on light

The other day I tried a new surface for me with pastels: velour.

Wow! It was a wonderful experience for me who has a heavy hand and has a hard time making things look soft.

a new surface with an old reliable subject

When I try out new supplies, I generally work on something that feels familiar to me. In this case I went with my hay bales, but I've also had a great time with my standard marshes. (Did I mention Tim threatened to start calling me "Marsha"?)

This new surface had me all aflutter. Wow did I ever have a great time! Quickly departing from my comfort zone I started up on new pieces focusing on light, color, temperature, and all that good stuff.

Light plays a major contrasting role in what I decided to paint, even in this Beach Grasses piece below where it plays a more subtle part than in the one above.

BEACH GRASSES

original pastel, 7x7" unframed

Temperature choices were foremost on my mind while created these pieces.

BEACH ROCKS

original pastel, 7x7" unframed

This night we were on vacation and suddenly I needed to go for a walk. So glad we all did! Behold the most glorious sky I ever did see! More paintings of this subject to come, be sure.

Always liking to do a smaller piece, I figured I'd take a shot at a smaller, slightly altered version of the earlier Sunlit Path. Small works are such fun!

These works are all available at Gallery9. I'm nervously looking forward to hearing the feedback to them.

Thanks for reading! ~kmw