Monday, April 4, 2011

STILL GOING...


























24x36" oil on canvas
in progress

It's been a while since I posted this in progress and then put it away. This past week, each time I passed it in the storeroom, I felt excitement at the prospect of working on it. I usually need a building to fall on my head, but I took this as a sign and guess what I did? I worked on it. And, oddly enough, this is the first painting that I have felt really intimately involved with.

I know that sounds rather silly, but usually I'm trying to match color values and temperatures or get a likeness. And I am, but I'm also self editing the reference to create a more interesting composition. And as I progress, it's obvious that the real exhibit is the visitor and that amazing outfit she's wearing. Whatever is on the walls pales in comparison to the figure watching it.

And so, I'm left pondering a name for this painting that says just that. I don't have too much left to complete and I must say that the background isn't nearly as exciting to do as the figure, but I'm going to keep working on it until it excites me as much as the figure does. We'll see.
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21 comments:

  1. Kathy MallatApril 4, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Her artistic flair and yours are perfectly suited. She is fabulous, Suzanne!!

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  2. jsicignano2.blogspot.comApril 4, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Suzanne, I am in awe every time I visit your blog. Brilliant!

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  3. Kathy CousartApril 4, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Must be fabulous in person. Really interesting with lots to look at. She is wonderful:)

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  4. -DonApril 4, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I can see why this excites you. Wow! She's stylin' - a work of art unto herself. You've captured her Betty Boop shirt wonderfully. And, those boots kill me. You're right, what she's looking at is really irrelevant. We'll never see past her...

    -Don

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  5. Autumn LeavesApril 5, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Your words echoed my own thoughts as I enjoyed this lovely work, Suz. I love this girl's sense of style and am quite jealous of that figure of her's too! Beautiful!

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  6. Susan RouxApril 5, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    She is great. I would keep the room soft so it doesn't compete with her...

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  7. Kristen's PaintingsApril 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    She is a unique subject. I bet she never wears the same outfit twice. If you see her again at this museum, I'm guessing you'll never know it's her!

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  8. Tweedles -- that's meApril 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I cannot believe you did this,,, you are so amazing. This is awsome
    love
    tweedles

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  9. Sandra BusbyApril 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    This is an amazing painting! I can't stop looking at the folds of the fabric in her cloths or the tones of her bag. It's absolutely brilliant! :0)

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  10. Diana Moses BotkinApril 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    The painting is looking wonderful, Suzanne. I love it! Maybe you don't need too much detail in anything but the figure.

    What a find to run across this wonderful model! She's very interesting and her outrageous costume lends such a fun element to the serious setting.

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  11. Dana CooperApril 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I think this is fabulous just as it is Suzanne. She IS the art!

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  12. Carol DeMumbrumApril 7, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Love to see you working on this again! Her jacket must have been so much fun to work on. I can't wait to see the finished piece!

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  13. Carrie Waller WatercolorsApril 7, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Suzanne, this has to be a favorite of mine!! You are amazing!! The subject is so intriguing and that graphic pop with the text on her bag really makes the painting. It is just terrific!!

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  14. Mermaid's PaletteApril 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This is amazing and I agree that it looks pretty much finished!

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  15. MontseApril 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Es maravilloso el realismo con que presentas tus obras. Me encantan.

    It's wonderful to show realism in your work. I love them.

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  16. suzanneberryApril 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Kristen and Mermaid's Palette thank you so much for your kind words, i so appreciate them. i couldn't find your email addresses. and everyone else thank you again so very, very much.

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  17. AyrSpaceApril 8, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Simply wow.

    I feel like I am walking down the hall toward her.

    Brava Suzanne,
    Jill

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  18. Mona Diane ConnerApril 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Suzanne, this one keeps on getting better, and it's such a great figurative piece! When it's finished, perhaps consider entering it in BoldBrush or another online painting competition?

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  19. Kelley Carey MacDonaldApril 11, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I am just going to take this ride with you. Is it finished? You decide. I love it as it is, but you and only you know your objective. She is beautiful. I love how you perfectly captured how absorbed she is...

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  20. SusanApril 12, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    She just cries out for attention - and is brilliantly painted. A joy to view, Suzanne!

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  21. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingApril 13, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Suzanne, Everything has already been said. I have no new adjectives to use. All your work is amazing and this is no exception.

    Finding a name will be a challenge as everything about this figure is over the top!

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