Sunday, February 20, 2011

Step by Step Continued


I've been painting this still life from life and needed to set it up in a place where I could leave it set up for a few weeks. I have a small studio in the basement which works well for small paintings but 30 x 30 is stretching it a bit. I finally became very frustrated yesterday because I couldn't step away far enough from the painting to see what I was doing, and I needed a light on my palette so I could see better what I was mixing. I had a light on the set up and my daylight lamp on the canvas, but I needed a third free standing lamp for my palette.  Finally I shot a picture and had it developed and I'm going to finish the painting upstairs where there is more room and light, but leave the set up, so I can refer to it when needed. At some point, I will stop using reference material altogether and just put the art into it.

I had a very exciting thing happen this weekend. Robert Amos, Art Critic for Victoria wrote a long article about the LOOK show highlighting works of a few of the artists, and I was one of the artists highlighted! I'm honoured and thrilled! He said "Claire Christinel paints the elements of her joy more carefully, but also tosses them together with strong pattern and bright colours. Her 'Tutti Frutti' would be a real pleasure to take home, I am sure." I've got to be happy about that!
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Posted by claire christinel at 3:54 PM
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10 comments:

  1. Virginia FloydFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What an awesome write up! I've always loved that Tutti Fruiti painting, and it's nice to know that an art critic agrees with ME! LOL!

    Thanks for your kind words on my blog. I really appreciate it.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    All I can say is wow! You're amazing!

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  3. Antonio MachadoFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Uau Claire!
    Excelent painting and composition!
    Beautiful colors!
    Congratulations

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  4. claire christinelFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Thank you Virginia, Kathrine and Antonio for your kind comments and encouragement. And thanks for the good laugh Virginia. You are always a treat!

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  5. Shirley FachillaFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Wish it was possible to see the textural element of your painting. Really like the color harmonies and light. Bravo for painting a 30x30.

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  6. Carrie MartinezFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What lovely work you do! I appreciate you sharing your creative process; I am inspired by your use of a partial value study using burnt sienna (most of my paintings already include this color, so that would be a great way to begin). Your paintings are vibrant and joyful, and I love the light/shadow contrast.
    So glad to find such a talented and inspiring artist! Wishing you continued inspiration and joyful creation!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful work Claire. and congratulations on being highlighted by Robert Amos.

    Thank you for visiting my blog and following.

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  8. Lorraine ShirkusFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful, Claire! I love the composition, all the movement you create with color and value. Also love the color harmony you're developing with the pattern in the scarf and how the fruit is a stronger echo of it. Congratulations on your review!

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  9. claire christinelFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you Shirley, Carrie, Doreen, and Lorraine. Such kind and encouraging words. You ladies are the best! What would I do without my blogging friends?

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  10. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    nice post dear blogger

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