January 16, 2007

Do you like green?

My exhibit in Denmark is scheduled for June 6. so now I have to start thinking practically, about what would look good there, what sizes, etc. Yesterday and today I started working on about six 30" x 30" paintings. When I start them I don't have a solid idea of what color they will end up being, but when working for a show, especially, I need to have a variety. I started one this morning that looks like it wants to be green. I've been told several times by various art dealers that green is a hard color to sell. But if the painting wants to be green, it will be. Time will tell. We will see.

When I've done multiple panel pieces before that aren't just vertical but need nails in the wall, I've put nails in, but if I do use four of these canvases in a multiple 60” square, the pieces will be heavier, being 30", not 20" square. And even those, the 20" ones fell down sometimes. But I guess that's just the chance I have to take if I'm going to do it. So far, I just want to get some 30" square pieces on their way so I can have a better idea what I might show in Denmark. I'm really excited bout going there.

We’ve been having real winter weather for the first time this year. Snow, rain, cold, and icy road. Our dog class was cancelled last night. Thankfully. Besides the snow, one of her dogs is about to give birth so she wants to stay home. I was relieved. I stayed here today too, cancelled my piano lesson. Environment Canada said to stay off the highways if possible. The roads are not nice. There have been a lot of accidents. Another day to stay in and paint. What luxury!

Posted by leya at January 16, 2007 05:27 PM
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Anyways, we like green a lot here in Denmark!

Come on with the green!!

Posted by: Elin at January 17, 2007 04:13 AM

Leya, how odd it is that I have been thinking a lot about green lately, wanting to use it, as I rarely do. Being unsure of just how I want to incorporate the color green, it was the only lot of colors I didn't choose in my new set of colored pencils. Now I'm wanting to go back and get all the greens!

Leya, it is -31 with wind chill today. Friday it is to warm up to 0. Those temperature fluctuations give me 'achies in my head '. Oh hey, the de kooning book I have is called 'De kooning, An American Master'. It was such a wonderful read! Dude, when are you going to Denmark? That is so rad! Ha!

Posted by: Jackie at January 17, 2007 01:31 PM