November 18, 2010
More Progress
Remember that painting I blogged about a week or so ago?
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November 15, 2010
Vancouver Art
I spent the last few days in Vancouver, B.C., where I manged to do a little gallery hopping. Vancouver has a very active art scene. I went to Gallery Row, in South Granville. This is a small, trendy area full of boutiques and galleries. Here I visited a number of noteworthy galleries, including the Petley [...]
November 4, 2010
Planning? Me?
I started a new piece today. Usually I will just go for it, referencing a photo, maybe making a quick drawing. Today I made a preliminary drawing, to scale. I rarely plan so meticulously. However, I am going to attempt a larger painting. Most of the works I have done in oil recently have been [...]
October 31, 2010
Writings on Art- Mark Rothko
I am currently reading “Writings on Art” by Mark Rothko.
October 16, 2010
Studio Rants
There was definitely some frustration in my studio today. Ever have one of those days where nothing turns out?
October 10, 2010
Weekend in Door Co
I had a nice three-day class in Door County. I taught “Painting Without a Brush” at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek.
September 29, 2010
Studio Notes
When I really break down the main factors to my decision making, the basic components of my work are in two categories:
September 25, 2010
Death of a Painting
It can be a very difficult thing to throw a painting away. Once I have made a serious commitment of time and materials to a piece I never want to quit. I have struggled through some pretty miserable paintings and have found success in the end. The more I push and the more paint I [...]
September 7, 2010
Studio Visit
I am in the latest edition of Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 12, page 12. Studio Visit is published by Open Studios Press.
August 28, 2010
No Dead Artists Press Release
Beki Borman featured in National No Dead Artist Exhibition.
August 14, 2010
Drawings
This image represents a series of graphite drawings that I have been doing between paintings recently.
August 8, 2010
Rivers and Tides
Yesterday I watched a documentary about British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy, called “Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time.”
July 25, 2010
Silence
Today I walked to my studio only to realize that I had left my ipod at home. I usually listen to audiobooks or news podcasts while I paint. The silence, however, proved beneficial. By working in silence I was able to think about the paintings as I worked. I made clearer decisions and stayed focused. [...]
July 13, 2010
Sketchbook
This drawing was done today in my sketchbook, in crayon from photo reference. I am doing these in preparation for a new direction my work is taking. I think I am going back to oils….
July 7, 2010
Productivity
It has been a lovely five day weekend from my day job. Most of it was spent doing 4th of July festivities. However, yesterday and today were mainly devoted to painting. I realized, however, that my work does not lend itself to full days in the studio. My thin, watered layers of paint take sometimes [...]
June 8, 2010
Dutton Quote: Seriousness & Religion
“…absolute seriousness of purpose comes ultimately from an individual, not just a culture, and most great artists, musicians, and writers demonstrate a rare and often obsessional commitment to solving artistic problems in themselves.” (240)
Waiting for varnish to dry…
I have spent the last few days waiting for varnish to dry and have started planning my next painting.