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Catherine Meeks' Art Blog
The most current blog from Catherine Meeks, artist
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A Quiet Riot
On this grey December morning, with a driving rain and high winds providing the soundtrack, I'm sharing a probably-finished piece. Here's what was recently on the easel. I started this in August, and featured it in my most recent post. It took me this long to settle on color choices.
While I wait for paint to dry, I usually get going on a new or revised painting, so there are now two or three waiting for me to make some decisions.
Obviously, it's a take on the wildness of nature. Even in Fall, when things seem so be dying, there's quite a riot of color if you just look.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Dog Days
The hottest summer on record is about to end.
What does that have to do with art? Nothing!
This year, I've been experimenting with some small works in acrylic, mostly with a limited, 4-color palette, some with a collage component.
So fun! Here's one of several.
Acrylic & paper on wood
8" x 10"
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Thought For the Day
After a brief pause, I ventured back into the studio for another look at this work in progress. I liked it a lot. In fact, I liked it so much that I wanted to add to it, to possibly like it more. Here's the result.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Watching Paint Dry
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Other Me
I've always had a special admiration for certain artists who include a sense of mystery in their work. Transparency, moody color, dark rumbling skies — you get the idea.
Long ago, I was told that my paintings were "too depressing" — mostly due to the same qualities I mentioned above.
Now, I'm becoming able to shift gears ( in this case, oil to acrylic ) and methods. It's likely temporary but I'm having a blast. Enjoy!
What is the What?
Acrylic and collage
5" x 5"
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Garden on an island
I recently participated in a very interesting online workshop with Lewis Noble. Delving into an abstract approach to the landscape, we began with a very limited palette — Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Black, and White. Challenging and fun! Green was created using Lemon and Black! We utilized collage methods for an even more exciting experience. Paint used was acrylic, not my usual.
This painting (in progress) is the child of the child of the child of one of my earlier workshop efforts. I used the limited palette (NO RED, really!) adding just a small amount of Cerulean Blue to the Ultramarine. Unfinished, but another session should do it.
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Calendars!
At last, my 2024 Desk Calendars are ready to ship. Enjoy the coming year with 12 new original paintings.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Evolution and calendars
I'm still investigating the abstract world that keeps beckoning to me. In fact, I am currently taking an online workshop that's got me ignoring my household chores and splashing paint around in the studio. More on that later. Meanwhile, here's a look at another pre-workshop painting.
And YES — calendars are coming. I just sent the files to the printer, and after he reviews and makes recommendations, they'll be available.
Friday, July 21, 2023
Present!
I just noticed that my most recent post here was in December of last year. Amazing! It was a crazy year to be sure, and so is this one, as it turns out.
The work I did in France had a delayed effect on my painting practice. My paintings of the Château and surroundings were small (8 x 10) and evocative, and also pretty representational. Much later, as I pinned them up on the studio wall, I realized that I wanted to work more loosely and in a more abstract way. So... here's one of my many starts in that direction.