Tuesday, June 2, 2009

My Wednesday Wall Show


Back to my question: What is on your walls?
As an artist, I simply love art and I buy art when I can because I so like living with it on my walls. This mask is a favorite of mine, measures 6" x 8" and is hand carved wood and hand painted. I bought it in San Francisco at a small shop specializing in hand made crafts from Mexico and Central America. I like the boldness of her pink face and expression...the simple cuts and paint handling. Right now she is hung between other art pieces and masks above my tub. I am always drawn to her and never get tired of her lines.
My work is going slowly. I attended a free mini monotype workshop at a local art supply store. It was offered by Golden acrylics and their representative (also an artist) gave a demonstration on monotypes but mainly introduced a product called "Open" by Golden. It is a paint (all the same colors) that is a longer lasting paint, good for monotypes and any other work that needs more time before it dries. It has a nice creamy consistency and we received two sample 1 oz. jars...one burnt sienna and one alizran crimson. We also got to make our own monotypes and all in all it was a couple of hours....fun! I have several 4oz jars of this Open and I'll most likely buy more.
Tonight is meditation....Pablo and I try to go every Tuesday evening. It begins with a walking meditation, chanting meditation and then a longer (36min.) silent meditation. It's a good practice for us...I always feel "quieted". There are about 6-8 of us regulars and then occasional drop-ins. I get such a busy head and this is as I said quieting.

12 comments:

  1. Heh-heh. She looks just like Mrs. Kirby, my old gym teacher from 7th grade.

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  2. I can see why you love this mask - it's wonderful - sounds like you found a product that you really like and to get free samples is always good! :)

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  3. I do like masks, also. I can see why you are drawn.
    On the meditation, why 36 minutes? I like the idea of meeting with people for meditation. I would imagine that you feel the force of the other people and it is easier to fall into that place.

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  4. Looks like grandma! A nice English nose.

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  5. Reminds me of a sad mime, very expressive! On our walls, I rotate some of my work (encaustics and oils), we have some black and white photos, some found object constructions by an artist/psychologist, plus graffiti photos we've taken on our travels. I wish we had a bigger house (or several more houses) for more wall space.

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  6. Mmmmm. The meditation sound wonderful to me. Like tuning the human instrument.

    And I love the expression on your mask.

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  7. Willow, Mrs. Kirby lives on...incased in a wooden mask!!

    Jeane, Free samples are always good and in this case I like the product too!

    Pat, The walking and chanting are 9mins each...it is an ancient rule having to do with multiples of 9...I'm not remembering all the details.

    Karen, Yes, I believe the mask takes on the memory of the person gazing on her. I take strong notice of the mask's eyes.

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  8. Lia,Thank you for stopping by...your home and it's walls sound alive with art. The graffiti photos sound fascinating.

    Patrice, Each time it is good and each time different...like going to a well or a quiet oasis.

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  9. Oh the mask makes me laugh. I'm so enjoying your Wednesday wall show. Like Lia, I wish I had more wall space.

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  10. Robyn, I agree, more walls. When I look at homes for sale, I look to see wall space!

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  11. Meditation and prayer and walking. Good things for quieting the soul.

    And a benevolent mask to watch over one's tub. That works too.

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