Sickness and lace

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Two pieces 12 x 12" each

In an effort to organize some of the larger works I did before entering grad school I have made smaller paintings based on them. I looked at the large panel and focused on an area which had a strong composition. I then created a much smaller piece which pulled directly from that area. The resulting paintings are pictured first with the two original sources below.

My advisor thought

The Two Thieves 22 x 22"

this was finished. I've only worked it for three hours!!! But like he said, "How long does it take to make a painting?" I may make some minor adjustments, but for the moment it is being set aside so I can consider what it needs.

Here is a photo

of a painting I recently completed in the graduate studio. My advisor is encouraging me to rework a few large pieces I started last Spring and Summer and I must say, the results are encouraging. Here is an image of the piece previously, if you don't remember...
I actually cropped the painting using the table saw to cut the bottom 10 inches off both panels. I then worked to organize the space into larger movements of dark and light values. This idea is giving me a flexible framework with which to make paintings. There is a greater freedom to make choices when operating with simple guidelines.

The upcoming painting

workshop at the Brookline Art Center is full. If you weren't able to join us, sign up for the next one in the winter. It runs on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm beginning January 21st and ending February 11th. If you're not in the area, there's still a chance to join us for a Color Workshop at the South Shore Art Center.