Brian came over this morning and helped me pack up paintings to send to Harbour Gallery in Toronto. I would like to say my studio looks bare, but there is still a lot of work hanging out: some finished, many to be worked on more, some to be started. I’ve had several people in Halifax say they were interested in work but no one has made a commitment. So I am glad to be able to send some pieces to where I know they will find homes.
My packing list includes two large triptychs (shown below, titled Some Like It Blue, one peach, one red, each 60” x 84”), one yellow triptych, Three (60” x 72”) four cowboys (a 30” x 30”series I titled When I Was a Cowboy”, and thirteen Tomatoes (each 12” x 12”). (You’re probably wondering where these titles come from. So do I.) The five boxes will be picked up tomorrow.
The smallest pieces are often the hardest to feel resolved. My arm movements apparently are very important in my painting process. And I use large oil bars for paint: fat paint sticks. The small canvas restriction is a challenge. But I find working on the variety of sizes helps clarify ideas, marks, impulses.
Brian also put up some baby gates for my baby: one at the top of the stairs going down to my studio, one at the top of the stairs on the bedroom level. One more step to puppy-proofing my home!
Your painting are wonderful. The colors are so rich looking. I love that in a painting.
Posted by: Cathy at February 9, 2006 07:04 PMHere's a question. If your paintings could make sound, what sort of sounds would they make?
Posted by: Heidi at February 11, 2006 10:51 AMHeidi, that's such a good question, it's inspiring more than a sentence. So I will try to answer you by tomorrow!
And thank you, Cathy, for your appreciation of my paintings.
Posted by: Leya at February 11, 2006 03:11 PMThese really are gorgeous!
Posted by: Another Heidi at February 11, 2006 06:44 PMInstead of writing a reply, I think it would be neat if you made a post about it. Just an idea, but I am really curious about your answer. Sounds have been really a big thing for me lately.
Posted by: Heidi at February 12, 2006 10:01 AM