Kim Morin Weineck's Art: Neponset Valley Artists

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Watercolors of art supplies

As mentioned in yesterday's post, I've been creating new work for a show at Gallery9 using watercolor and mixed media to get the creative juices flowing. Last night's fruit studies and still lives (just can't make myself write "lifes") ended with a simple watercolor of a paint brush.

Today I was eager to get back at these paint brush paintings.

I figured I'd work in a few other treasures from my studio.

My awl is a go-to framing tool.

Of course the ever-present Sharpie marker in assorted colors can be found as well.

Blue is my favorite color and my artist pencils tend to be these Mars Lumograph pencils in just about every hardness they make. When I searched for a classic yellow No. 2 pencil, you know, like a Ticonderoga -- the classic -- I couldn't find one. Only these blue guys.

Lucy joined me for the afternoon painting session. She was ADORABLE to paint with. See her assortment of 'junior' art supplies? She organized them just so. I was proud of her work and her diligence. I'm biased but still!

Lucy and I enjoyed painting together today.
What an amazing afternoon we shared.

She even did some paintings of paint brushes, prompting me to do a painting of her brush. How are kids supposed to make a masterpiece and feel like they're any good at painting when their brush gets splayed and horrible and is made of plastic shards that feel like mono filament/fishing line?

My brushes are old and worn and cared for.

Watercolor is a medium that requires good materials to make a difference in your outcome.

In person these paintings look so much better. Try as I might, this is the best I could get them to look here.

Generally I don't use a fan brush but that doesn't mean I don't have one.

Nor does it mean they aren't good painting fodder. It's pretty cool-looking for a paintbrush.

My students in the Neponset Valley Artists will love this one of my teensy weensy brush, the double zero, 00, or double aught. Mine is so worn out and tweaked at the end from sitting in water just a spot too long.

Still makes for a fun painting.

Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Monday, February 27, 2012

Walpole Public Library display

My painting group, the Neponset Valley Artists, will be the first to exhibit at the new Walpole Public Library.

This is quite an honor and I'm thrilled for my group.

An assortment of NVA artwork at the Walpole Public Library.
My pastels are the small square ones flanking the skyscape.

This photo is only a snippet of what is shown at the library. If you're local to Walpole, MA, please stop by. The unofficial opening is on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Here's a close up of the two pieces I included in the show:

Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Sunday, February 12, 2012

The Neponset Valley Artists

Nearly 10 years ago I started teaching a talented group of artists-in-training and many of them have continued in their studies and become flourishing artists outright.

This group developed into the Neponset Valley Artists, and I'm so proud of all of them and their diligence in pursuing their art.

You can read more about them on their blog, Neponset Valley Artists.
Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Two accepted paintings

Recently I decided to enter a juried show and submitted two recently completed pieces for consideration.

Many of my painting group, the Neponset Valley Artists, were entering as well. With such support, it was easy to take a shot at it and enter.

LAST LIGHT, original pastel by
Kim Morin Weineck, 9x12" (c) January 2012

The good news came on Thursday with an email coming informing me that my two entries were accepted.

Hurray!

The show is sponsored by the Norfolk Cultural Council and will be in the community room of the Norfolk Public Library from March 3-31st with an opening reception on Saturday, March 10th from 5-7pm. This is such a fantastic venue, and I can't wait to see the all the paintings that were selected.

RISING MOON, original pastel by
Kim Morin Weineck, 9x12" (c) January 2012

If you're local to the area, stop in during the month of March to see some stellar paintings!

Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Trio of new works

This week I squeezed in some time to complete these three small pastels.

I used Nupastels and Sennelier pastels on Sennelier Pastel Card with some of the new Richeson Semi-hard pastels which had arrived by FedEx this week as well. Having new supplies really can be an impetus to make art. I couldn't wait to try them out!

The Richesons are lovely, but there's a learning curve while I familiarize myself with their specific properties. Some of the colors thrill me and others I have to learn how to incorporate into use.

It's fun to explore new materials and experiment with techniques. Can't wait to find some more time to keep up the exploration!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The first of six

Being an extremist, when I had a deadline for six paintings I ended up painting twelve. Today through Monday I'm going to post a photo of one of these additional paintings.

I was certainly inspired by the imagery from the Neponset Vallery Artists' trip to Nantucket, but in making these paintings I tacked a lot of issues surrounding greens, crossing shadows, and buildings.

I'm really working on my photographs and it's evident I need to figure out a better set up. This photo is blurry and doesn't convey well-enough the actual painting. Maybe I'll have solved this for tomorrow's posting.

Thanks for reading!
kmw

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

More from Nantucket

Yesterday's I posted a bunch of photos of small works from the Neponset Valley Artists trip to Nantucket last month. Because it's such fun to reminisce, here are four photos of us enjoying the trip.

Ann Gorbett took this photo of me pasteling on the porch. What a view this was. Looking at this photo brings me right back here. Ahhhh.

Before we went to the Artists Association of Nantucket's small works opening to see Haydi's three pieces in the show, we all sat on the steps for this group shot. Love the light and how happy we all are.

Top to bottom and left to right

Nancy Bacevich, Cindy Kerr,

Polo Barrera, Haydi Hurley, Ann Gorbett,

Tony Donovan and me!

A photo of Haydi and Ann with Haydi's watercolors on display. Well done, Haydi!

After the show we enjoyed a spicy dinner, good company, and conversation.

The NVA at the Starlight on Nantucket

Left to right: Ann Gorbett, Polo Barrera, Nancy Bacevich, Cindy Kerr,

NVA Spouse Jeff Kerr, Haydi Hurley, yours truly, and Tony Donovan

I did promise to post more artwork on my blog, so here is a piece I recently completed. At least right now I think it's completed. And I do have to get better at making appropriate representations of my work on line. So tricky. The sky doesn't quite look like this and the greens are richer in person.

CLOUDS OVER CEDARS

original pastel, 16x12"

Thanks for reading!
kmw

Monday, August 8, 2011

Pastels of Nantucket

Last month my art class, the Neponset Valley Artists, went on a painting trip to Nantucket. Even the memory of this trip makes me giddy. Imagine having three days away from the normal routine, three days without kids, and three days of art with art friends!

'SCONSET PATH

original pastel, 5x5"

What fun it was!

'SCONSET COTTAGE

original pastel, 5x5"

To gear up for painting on location, I did a series of pastel studies at home from references I had from previous time spent on the island.

'SCONSET ARBOR

original pastel, 2.5 x5"

assorted original pastels on our fence gate, sizes vary

Working on location can be daunting. I find it less intimidating to do small works and studies which can later hopefully work into larger, more developed pieces in oil or pastel.

NANTUCKET MARSH LANDSCAPE

original pastel, 5x3"

Our host, NVA member, Haydi Hurley, is a Nantucket native. Apart from acting as our first-class tour guide, she secured access for us to paint at some wonderful private locations.

BRANT POINT ROSES

original pastel, 5x5"

While there I stopped in at Peach Trees of Nantucket, a gallery gift shop at 19 Main Street, with my artwork. The owner there bought a selection of my paintings for the gallery. Hurrah!

BRANT POINT VIEW

original pastel, 6x2"

It was a delight to have so many of the NVA together for a painting experience on the island.

BRANT POINT

original pastel, 2x5"

Haydi mentioned having us to the island again next year(!) for part two of this painting extravaganza.

BLUE ADIRONDACKS

original pastel, 4x5"

Looking forward to September 2012 already!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Framing some pastels

For a show at the Art Gallery at Patriot Place, I had two of my recent pastels framed.

My almost-four-year-old Lucy took this photo. I rather like it! Nice work, hon.

I brought them to Julie at Gallery9/Custom Art Framing where I work. Her selection of ready made frames is really great. I knew she'd have just what I needed and in stock.

Here's Lucy at the shop

The frame must have made it look great because the pastel has sold. Hurray!

Here is the piece in the gallery, along with two of my students, and Neponset Valley Artists, Nancy Bacevich and Haydi Hurley.

Thanks for reading!
kmw

Monday, May 16, 2011

Sneaking in some painting

I've been trying to sneak time in to paint, and it's been tricky to say the least. The weather in Massachusetts isn't cooperative. Drizzle, cold, rain, blah (and, yes, 'blah' is now an official description of the weather) make it difficult to have my girls outside playing while I sneak in some painting on the patio.

Today with its heavy rain we are inside varying our activities with laundry, every Toy Story movie out there, meals, and for one lucky spell during which Pippa napped, a short painting stint. Ahhhh.

My art group, the Neponset Valley Artists, is installing a painting show tonight. We're pretty excited about it. These new pieces of mine may be included with my submissions.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
MARSH GRASSES AND GREENS
original pastel, 6x6"
$150 framed 11x11"
Message me for purchase, thanks.

I need a new camera in the worst way....

Hope you're enjoying the start to the week.
Thanks for reading!
kmw

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

I've told all the members of the Neponset Valley Artists that they need to take advantage of this stellar program from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - so take heed, local artists in Massachusetts and nearby environs!

Quoting from the AFCC website: "The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is the region's designated arts agency, ensures the vibrancy of our cultural community by supporting, promoting, celebrating and strengthening the arts throughout the year."

Sounds good, right? I thought it did.

Of course they offer various levels of membership. I recently became an "Artist Member." The benefits to Artist Membership are great! For only $30 I have another web presence, single-time admission to a zillion (I counted) art-related venues on Cape Cod with their "Passport to the Arts", and a free, round trip flight to Nantucket on Cape Air.

This last one may bear repeating: A free, round-trip flight to Nantucket on Cape Air, a great AFCC sponsor. Wow! And artists, I don't at all need to mention the treasure trove of inspiration Nantucket is for artists. The flight is a crazy experience, too. Usually the trip to Nantucket is HOURS on a boat. Fifteen minutes by air beats that any day!

Looking forward to hearing from some of you that you joined!
Thanks for reading! kmw