Before I begin the regular scheduled post I must rant about football.
Warning: Right now I have my cranky pants on. No, no, I’m not referring to the size 8 black skinny jeans in the closet that are still tormenting me. I’m talking about my badass attitude cranky pants. The ones that caused me say some snarky things on FaceBook right after the game. You know…THE GAME. The one the Niner’s lost. The one they should’ve won if the refs made the right call in the last two minutes. And why should I care. Really, WHY??? I don’t even follow football. But back in the day when the Niners RULED THE WORLD, when Montana was the KING of QBs and we lived in the Bay Area where everybody knew somebody who knew somebody on the team…back in those days they were MY TEAM.
And I luuuuuved them.
They were mine again for the last two minutes of this game. The two minutes where they could’ve won it. The two minutes that in football time stretched into breath holding, dinner shoveling hell… And. They. Lost.
And that’s all I’m gonna say about it. And I AM sorry if I got carried away on FB.
Now, let’s talk about ART!!! Oh yes, let’s do.
Last week I told you about the Cold Wax class I’m taking with Judy Wise. (This is not to be mistaken with the Brazilian Wax class I’m taking with Mr. Carlos.) I didn’t show photos last week because they were way early stages. This week I’m ready to do some show and tell. (Heads up: There will be NO show and tell from Mr. Carlos and the BWax class ev-ah! Okay, just so you know. So don’t ask.)
As in everything I do, it’s … complicated. Complicated in this case meaning layers and layers of paint and wax. Texture. Putting it on, scraping it off.
I began an acrylic on this old canvas awhile ago. Didn’t like it so I collaged some tissue paper on it for added interest.
Then I added cold wax and oils. After the colored layers I went in with a neutral palette. Is it finished? I dunno. When it sets up a bit I might scratch into it or add more paint or a light glaze. I’d like to pull a wee bit o’turquoise up from the depths.
Here’s a few more pieces in various stages.
I call this one ‘E’. It. Is. Done…. if I can keep my hands off it. I hope I do because right now I think it’s yummy.
This one I’m calling ‘O’. Not quite there yet. But almost.
And this one is Oh! Oh! Oh! (I just made that up). Mmmmm… probably not done.
And last for today…as I uploaded this I decided it looks like a city street. So that’s what I’m calling it for now. But who knows what I’ll call it next week, or what it will look like then.
This is just the beginning. I have another four or five small ones in the works and eight larger panels waiting for me to start.
Things are coming together for the new! improved! Arty Life. Got a super surprise involving CHOCOLATE!!! Shhhh…that’s all I’m gonna say about that for now, except I’m thinking the time frame is looking more like early March. And be sure to check out the pony photos I’ve been posting on my FB page. I’m so loving doing this, taking photos of the horses every day during the morning feeding. Should’ve picked a better time.I usually feed them before I’ve showered or brushed my hair. Real glamour shots, y’know.
As always, I’d love to hear what you have to say in the comments below. And if you like what you see, be sure to share with your friends. You are, as always, my best best BEST beloved readers. Heart emoticon here.
Till next week or blog inspiration, whichever comes first xoxoxo
Your oil & wax pieces are luscious!
Judy Shreve recently posted..The Weathered Face
mmmmmm…thank’s Judy! Loves me my oil and wax 🙂
Susan, For a little while I thought you were going for Alphabet Soup! I really love “E.” Beautiful . . .
Janet Hovde recently posted..Making Art
Well, I do have a lot of unfinished panels, Janet. Who knows, maybe I will do alphabet soup. 🙂
I’m LOVING your pony photos on fb,
let me just say,
and love seeing transformation happen
on canvases….your neutrals are wonderful!
there is something SO satisfying about
painting over an old canvas.
i love what is happening in your world,
Jennifer
Jennifer Richardson recently posted..feathers in the sand…
And so much is going on, Jennifer…
Painting over old canvasses is a good thing, moving forward with that which wasn’t working before.
And now I’m off to the studio to paint over some more. 🙂
Susan, love your new paintings. ‘E’ my favourite followed by ‘O’ as a close 2nd. 🙂
I have also been really enjoying your photos on FB with your horses.
Suzanne McRae recently posted..Using numerology to guide you through life
Suzanne, I’m using so many of the principles you’re learning right now in Flora’s class. Layering. Intuitive painting. I’m working way smaller, with different stuff, but painting is painting.
At least THIS kind of painting is. 🙂
Ooolala Susan! You know i’m a fan and now i’m drooling over oil and wax partly becuz of you! I thought i’d given up oils long ago, but now i dunno! Totally yummy work – you rock!
I was never into oils, Barbara, until I learned I could clean up with other oils (mineral oil, mayonaise, whatever). Didn’t need to deal with turps. I really enjoy acrylics too but there’s something so…oomph! about oils…I just loves them I do!
The wax process isn’t something I’ve ever heard about but I’m not a painter. My husband knows about it. Thanks for the post.
Your football rant was cute. The only time I ever ranted about football was when the game which would send our high school team to state was tanked by the quarterback who threw the ball outside the boundaries four times instead of three.
He was supposed to run the fourth time. I was a senior and our team usually stunk. This was our one and only chance to win. They escorted him out of the stadium.
He played semi-pro ball later. I still remember his name but I won’t post it here.
Sheila Skillingstead recently posted..Grading papers
The escort of shame, eh Sheila? It’s been how many years and you STILL remember his name…
It’s funny how we identify with our teams. I remember telling my dad about one of my son’s little league games “…blah blah blah and then we–” And he said, “We? Were you playing too?”
Put a different perspective on it for me then. 🙂
Susan recently posted..Wax On
E I e I O…. which to choose? They all look delicious. Would love to hear more about the process with the oil and wax, very interesting. I am really appreciating how the layers beneath begin to show through.
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The under layers show through because I pull them up, Sue. Surface manipulation via scraping down into them or using solvent on the upper layers. I prefer the scraping because I’m not fond of solvent. There’s a lot of physical involvement in painting this way. 🙂
Susan recently posted..Wax On
I love all the depth and texture and buttery-ness! :). Love to see your work – I bet its even more awesome in person!
You’re right, Bonnie, the photos don’t come close. Maybe good ones would but these are not much more than snapshots.
And my llife is all about buttery-ness, in the studio and in the kitchen 🙂
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