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. 

 ©2012 Kim Morin Weineck
   SUNSET COLOR
      original pastel, 7x5"

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? 

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.