Wednesday, November 11, 2009

terroso' Earth Below


8"x8" canvas, tissue, acrylic, pinhole negative, print. This is the sixth of the 7 Directions Meditation. I used a duplicate of this same image (cielo) but this one focuses on the earth. On this piece the writing is almost readable. The writing from the meditation is a question concerning the photo "What is seen but not seen?" repeated every other line with various answers...such as the cool water of the green river, the sacred presence on this earth etc... Altogether I'm surprised that these six directions work as a set. I used the same materials but each has it's own life, except these last two play off one another. The seventh direction is inward and for now I've stopped working this small and will return when I've finished with this old/new project calling me....self portrait/Inward. They do run together but the size of the canvas is much larger 24"x36" and I'm not narrowing down my materials to just a few but rather letting them just evolve. I have four canvases ready. These art projects are starting to stack up around here...I also am interested in creating abstract works using soft pastel on large paper 36" x 36" which means framing...at least 4 or 5. I plan on beginning this series with acrylic first and then follow up with this buttery chalk. In my steps of the creative process book, I am clearly in the 1st step....dream stage...I have all these plans and dreams. The 2nd stage ...gathering the materials which I have also been doing but then there is the 3rd stage which is getting started and then eventually asking the question "What the hell was I thinking?" I'll be there soon enough...I'm going to enjoy these early steps! It is like the old joke..How to make God laugh? Tell him your plans! ha

20 comments:

  1. Nice one, Mary Ann. I can't wait to see what unfolds on those large canvases! Tell him your plans? heehee that's cute!

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  2. I *love* this painting - it has such energy! Bravo!
    And enjoy your plans - I know what you mean! My best work is the stuff still in muy head where it is perfect in every way....
    great post Mary Ann!

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  3. its a lot to contemplate... in one short pass, not enough to see it full. Powerful and the strength seems lasting...

    i like this alot.
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    your words made me laugh, too! What was i thinking... no thinking allowed when that happens.

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  4. it is good to have plans and goals and then go with the flow

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  5. What a fabulous journey. Love the colors in this one.

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  6. I like this idea of examining one's attitudes toward the different directions of life. Just by examining these attitudes one learns and then they evole and change. How very healing.
    I like this one, it would seem that you are conquering new ground.

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  7. this feels like meditation - it has a calm sense about it - lovely :)

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  8. It's wonderful to have so many plans, it keeps you on the roll! I love this work, especially the use of colors.
    I'm also working on different projects recently. And they both influence eachother.

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  9. peaceful yet vibrant. I love reading about your steps and plans. Wow. I am impressed. Even if they flow in other directions, to start from such plans is a dream....

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  10. Willow, Thanks! I'm anxious too on what will show up over there on my easel!

    Leslie, Thank you. Oh, yes the perfect dream painting...isn't it shocking when the real one shows up and then you have to fall in love with it!

    Mansuetude, Glad I gave you a smile! I keep showing up at the easel with my brushes!

    Donna, I agree, plans and goals are fun but in the midst of painting...as you said: It's about going with the flow!

    Zappha, Thank you...so good to share art making with kindred spirits.

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  11. Excellent.

    I've been watching your slide show - and drooling. The paintings are just luscious.

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  12. Pat, I like everything you said...I'm letting your words SINK into me!

    Leslie, Thank you, it's my winter look!

    Jeane, I like meditation, thanks! Have a great trip!

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  13. Mary Ann,
    I love this and I can not wait.
    I do wish I could see this in true life.

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  14. Great painting! I like the colors and the picture composition.

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  15. Patrice, Thank you...we all drool looking at art here in blogland! ha

    Katelen, Thank you. Sometimes digital photos make the work look better than in real life? Sometimes not?

    B&W, Thank you...I love color and especially blues and reds.

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  16. Hi Mary Ann, yes, isn't tissue a lovely way to gain color on the canvas. I like hearing your plans...a set of 7 and now thinking bigger. Inspiring. Love the soft pastels shot. I recently unearthed a set of my mother's...must be an antique!

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  17. Hey, the short ribs recipe is up! :^)

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  18. Maggie, It's amazing how many of us have a stash of soft pastels! We all need to create a playdate with our pastels!

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  19. Great color harmony in use of color compliments. Like the design.
    Jean

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