Ignoring the serial snowstorms, Joe drops me at the Boston MFA every Thursday to paint a series, in my case, self portraits. I love my classmates and teacher. Sadly, there are only two more classes. When I get home, I paint some more, all in acrylic. NO MORE. I am transitioning back to oils, alkyds (faster drying oils because of the resin) and maybe encaustic. I ordered a cardboard carrier for wet paintings, and it will be a joy to return to this easier medium.Whereas I painted 18 self portraits, two were a different size and not included in these photos. These are all 9 x 12's, on cardboard backs of legal tablets or in the last few, on canvas boards. I won't have any problem tossing, but in deep concentration, I learned something on every effort. After class is over, I will either return to a bigger canvas and my engagement with art history subject matter (see LindaHicksweb.com) or enjoy the suggestions of Carol Marine in her book Daily Painting for a 6" x 6" painting a day. This is a fabulous book that I bought yesterday and highly recommend...relevant to many creative endeavors. Click on the photos to enlarge or scare yourself. Do you have a favorite?
My favrotiteS are the two middle ones of the bottom set. Especially love the one of you with paint brushes, but the one with white background is very nice, too. All are interesting and good and what a fun project! So glad you're back to work with your painting! Loved the Erika photos/cards too.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all of the " yous" lined up together! DJ
ReplyDeleteLinda, my dear friend, PLEASE paint yourself with that beautiful smile on your face!!! I have never seen you any way in real life but happy and pleasant, and I need a fix. I love you and admire you and appreciate your sharing your talent with me. Thanks! (from Ruth Anne)
ReplyDeleteAs I repeatedly tell you, I am a big fan of all you do. You have a great talent.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your work and anything with your granddaughter. AND, I agree with the post about painting yourself with a smile on your face! The studies of you are interesting and no doubt followed what the instructor was requesting. Stay warm and dry and inside and I'll send you wishes for spring to arrive soon for the Northeast. Mark comes this weekend to see his CA relatives.
ReplyDeleteYou are great! Keep painting daily and inspire me to write the same. Keep on, keep on! You make me smile.
ReplyDeleteOh! And I like the last one. So many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteThey are all amazing ( OK, a couple a bit frightening !!!! ) but, as someone else mentioned, none with your warm and happy smile ( which is how I think of you! )
ReplyDeleteIf you come to NY, I am going to commission you to do my portrait with the Doglette. Would that be possible? C C C-L
ReplyDeleteYou do an exceptional self portrait! Would be fun to challenge artists in this venue... I don't know if I'd have the nerve to follow through! KJ
ReplyDeleteReally like this ---it's great
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Loved all of it, Linda. Erika's card is delightful. As I have told you, I especially like your portraits in reflection.
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I love your lead self-portrait. The blue of your eyes and your white hair...so attractive. The second portrait, left side, on the second row is still my favorite, and the first portrait on the second row (left side) where you have your chin on you hand is my least fav....it just doesn't look like you.
ReplyDeleteErika's pictures: so thoughtful, so sweet. Congratulations.
NM