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29
Dec 2006
Finding12″ x 12″ oil on canvas
It’s not often that I choose to let a painting go and prime over it to create a new one.
But what’s under this painting was an attempt to create something, from a place I am not at any more but have the fondest memories of.
What I’m trying to say is I looked back and thought I could produce something like I had many years ago, it wasn’t a success., We can’t go backward only forward in new ways. I do like the texture from the previous painting coming through it fits very well and appears intentional, something I might try in the future.
What was amazing was how this sky changed as I was painting. The sunset slowly but dramatically shifting from these pastels to brilliant yellows, dark glowing purple and hot hot pinks. Although I didn’t bring these changes into this painting, I chose to let them play out in front of me as I painted the soft distance it was wonderful to experience.
I am looking forward to the opening tomorrow and seeing the works of everyone involved up on the walls.
It doesn’t bother me the change from a solo to a group show, it [ ... ]
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27
Dec 2006
Serenity
Oil on panel24″ x 48″
detail picture
touches of brushstrokes, palette knife shapes.
I am trying to tame my desire of bold colors and sharp lines.not a large step but a good step, and the gentle winter we are experiencing is aiding me.
Instead of the gray weather dragging me down I’m finding beauty in the soft color schemes.
Both day and evening are filled with smokey earth tones, pastel horizons and common plum clouds, my eyes are embracing this gentler, more introspective side of nature.
Still straddling the line between impressionist, abstract, expressive modern art I’m finding myself in each painting . Where they are what I am and not a specific description box.
~Rebecca
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24
Dec 2006
Evening Glory12″ x 12″plein airoil on canvas,
So many thoughts…for another day.~Rebecca
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20
Dec 2006
The Vast DifferenceSandra Holata, Caressa Mathews, and Rebecca Grantham
December 30, 2006 – February 10, 2007
opening reception: December 30 and 31, 7 – 10pm
Millworks Gallery, Inc.106 N. Main St.Northside Arts DistrictAkron, Ohio 44308
Gallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays 6-9 pm and by appointmentContact: David Leas (330) 807-0575
Sandra Holata lives in suburban Ohio – the land of Wal Mart and lawn chemicals. Holata spent several years documenting the rape of the landscape and homogenization of American culture. Using Liquid Light photo emulsion, she prints black and white photographs, of the destruction, on food boxes and recycled papers combined with salvaged construction materials. Her current “Year of the Dog” series is a look inward on how this affects her psyche.
Caressa Mathews is a graduate of Kent State University, with a degree in Textile Arts. Over the past 5 years, she has exhibited her work throughout Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Caressa is delighted to be a part of this innovative unveiling of new work from fellow artists in the Akron area and is excited to start her career in such a supportive community.
Ohio, painter Rebecca Grantham has a passion for landscape painting plein air, onsite, all year through. Working in oils outside as time [ ... ]
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15
Dec 2006
I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas,
and a New Year overflowing with Joy!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
~Rebecca
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