Kim Morin Weineck's Art: preservation framer

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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 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.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

At a local art show

Tonight I went to an art show at the Preservation Framer and Gallery, a perfect local gallery in my home town.

An assortment of work at the Preservation Framer
including Christopher Flanagan and
Sarah Brousseau (column and right)

Rob and Matt do such a great job with their shop and their shows. What a wonderful curated collection of Non-Representational work this was!

Fred Smilde's work at the Preservation Framer

People braved biblical rains to attend, and I had fun meeting the artists and engaging in wonderful conversation about the art.

Matt Slobogan, Jason Hancock, and Fred Smilde's work at the Preservation Framer

What fun it was. During the show I met the high school art teacher for North Attleboro, Christopher Flanagan. He was showing some of his paintings and earlier photos. His former student, Sarah Brousseau, was showing her work as well. How much fun is that?

The gallery hosts shows as well as an assortment of other artists' work on their opposite wall featuring something for every taste and budget. (I sound like an ad - but it's the truth!)

Lindsey Nygaard does wonderful paintings,
including these six raven studies.

When I walked in Rob was taking down a raven painting someone had just purchased.

And this is my assortment of work. Seeing it together is makes me a bit excited.

An assortment of my paintings at the gallery
opposite the non-representational show

While I was grabbing some wine, Rob pointed out that one of my pieces had sold, an added bonus to a great night.

If you're local to North Attleborough, make it a point to stop in to the downtown gallery.
Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Friday, June 22, 2012

Two new pastels

Summer is my productive time, and I've made a pact with myself to finish pieces I start.

These two are a little different for me as I've completed small versions of them in the past but now they are bigger and the colors are different.

As I've been working in this new larger scale, I've been using up pastels left and right! With all the pastels I own I've also made a pact with myself to use what I have and see what happens.

The result of a "limited" palette is an exploration in new tones. It's been such fun!

Thanks for reading!
~kmw

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Early summer artwork

Whew! It's such fun to see a collection of artwork on similar subjects but in various sizes.

Been busy here working and painting and enjoying my family. It's mid-June and school is out and the weather is just lovely. Feeling in my element! Wish there were more daylight hours and that this time of year would last for always.....

Painting-wise pastels have been my medium of choice lately and The Preservation Framer, a great shop in North Attleborough, offered to showcase my work for a spell. It's great to be represented in the town where you live and also support small business in its lovely downtown. (My alter-ego, Downtown Manager with Friends of Norwood Center loves this fact!)

Matt and Rob at Preservation Framer and Gallery and I wanted to ensure the work was affordable during this tricky economic time, so perhaps now is when you should add to or begin your art collection. They sent out the nicest description of my work in their June Newsletter. (Consider subscribing!)