Thursday, January 24, 2013

Cold outside is good for production

experimenting with acrylics in my studio
Artists sometimes wince at the word 'production' .  It can summon up all sorts of unpleasant connotations, none the least suggesting a mechanical method.  But the fact is, artists must produce to realize their hearts secrets; and producing requires production. Production results in a working out of the idea, as in a series of works.

I have been experimenting a bit more with acrylics.  I'm learning their abilities and limitations.  To do this I'm playing around with a small series of 'dreamscapes'.  They are fun and keep me free and loose to experiment.  My colours are rather limited, but that's probably good as I learn their properties.  I can always add to them one at a time as I feel more confident.  
It's been so darn cold outside, i haven't wanted to venture far.  My studio has been rather like a nest at the moment.

6 comments:

  1. Hello Sally:
    We always find the 'production' of artists, the series of works produced, most intriguing as they do allow one a glimpse into the mind of the artist as he/she develops a particular idea or emotion. How wonderful that, in being confined to the studio, you are now realising a whole sequence of pictures. Perhaps when the freeze comes to an end you will not wish to venture outside?

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  2. Hi Jane and Lance,
    Thank you so much for leaving your kind comments; yes, the studio is a great sanctuary in the cold... but i am ready for some warmth again too.

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  3. Hi Mom,

    Love the look of the little creations on your easle...loving the colour, especially cause its so cold and grey out there. Cant wait to see them complete!
    Love yah Xo

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  4. Hi Holly,
    thanks for leaving me your lovely comment with such encouraging words...i will post them when i complete them. xo

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  5. hi sally.....thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog lately. it's been a hard week.
    your colorful studio nest looks wonderful.

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  6. Hi Annette, I hope next week the sun will start to come out for you again. thank you!

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