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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Teaser For Open Studio

This is a 30x30 Inch oil painting on canvas that took me, quite literally, months to do.  Sometimes I just can't help doing something like this, quite different from my usual contemporary realism.  I can stand for hours in front of the canvas, in a kind of meditative state, just thinking 'Shape' 'shape' 'shape' 'color' 'color' 'color'.  I'm quite sure there are thousands of brushstrokes.  I don't know where it comes from, or if it's 'legitimate', it just makes me happy, and I find myself putting important things off (go home, eat lunch, walk the dog) to do just one or two more colors.

So, no, I was not thinking of Klimt or any other artist when I did this, perhaps subconsciously, but not actively.

WHATEVER!  It's fun for me and I'll have it at my Open Studio this weekend, from 11-5, Saturday and Sunday.  1888 Main Road, Tiverton, RI.
*This will be for sale, contact me for info



12 comments:

  1. Joyful! I can see why you'd have a tough time stepping away.

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  2. 'Shape' 'shape' 'shape' 'color' 'color' 'color'.
    what is the title of this klimpt ish beauty ?

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  3. Your months of hard work paid off, Kelley. I think this is one of your best and I just love it! Pointillist? Impressionist? Truly fabulous job.

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  4. Love that sun! It has a full personality and is alive with wonderful color and shape! Good for you to paint and let go...wonderful piece that will fly out of the Gallery!!

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  5. What a beautiful MASTERPIECE. I am blown away Kelley..LOVE THIS...creativity lives!

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  6. Creativity lives! This is a BEAUTIFUL masterpiece Kelley. I love it..wonderful

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  7. Wow!!! The colors are fantastic. This piece really speaks to me.

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  8. Isn't it fun to step outside the box :D
    Beautiful and vibrant.

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  9. Kelley I am really loving this too. It takes me into it as I explore the shapes, colors and texture of it all. I say keep feeding this space inside you whatever it is it is beautiful and totally legitimate. How could it not be?

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  10. I love the all of the little shapes and hidden colors - very creative, simple, bold, and overall - AMAZING!

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  11. So glad you posted this and described being in the vortex! That's how I feel when I am doing an abstract and letting it take me somewhere instead of me trying to GET a painting to look the way I want it to. The experience is heavenly! And your painting is fabulous!! It's all about color and form anyway!!! Love it!!

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  12. I SO wish I could come to your Open Studio this year to see your current work but it just isn't in the cards...will have to take a raincheck. your visitors won't be disappointed though...it's always a nice event and fun to see all your work displayed.

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