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New Painting: Akk-akk-akk-akk-akk!

Akk-akk-akk-akk-akk!
Oil on canvas
4″ x 4″
copyright 2011 Marilyn Fenn

I love this little painting!  I love the chattering teeth character;  sometimes I feel like this painting looks.  I’m happy with the looseness I managed in this painting, as well as being able to describe so many of the color-shapes with single brushstrokes.   More tomorrow!

This Week’s Etsy Treasuries – 2/27/2011

Fine Art Fridays- skies and circles

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by SunnyLeeStudio: “All Finding Fine Art artists. Happy Friday!” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Abstract Art in Etsy – Part 4

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by PeshtemalShop: “So many good artworks in Etsy, I have to do more and more tresuries to cover all the ones I like.” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Orange and Purple Awesomeness

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ThePotterySyndicate: “This list is made by our 7-year-old daughter, Alice. Her favorite colors are orange and purple. They remind her of Halloween.” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Warm and toasty!

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by fineoldthings: “it’s a visual….” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

“LOVE NEST ” A Fine Art Friday Exhibit

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by marinatalier: “Enjoy theses beautiful pieces by talented artists of the FINDING FINE ART Team.” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Molecular treasury in a chemical world

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by lofficina.  I really love this treasury (and all the stuff in it)!  :-)  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Twister

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by MyFairMaiden.  :-)  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Earth, Wind, Fire, Rain, Snow & Ice…

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by JazzGreen: “some nice fine art elements for your personal perusal…brought to you in association with the Etsy team FINDING FINE ART.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Curves Ahead

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ElizabethDooDah.  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Dreaming of the warm sand between my toes

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by zasra: “Inspired by my recent trip to the beach , it was so sad to return to snow and cold temps!!!!! ;D.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Abstractions in blue

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by linneaheide: “dive into these gorgeous blue original paintings.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Of Lovely Lavenders and Longing

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by KneeDeepOriginals: “The colors of spring, the colors of love, the colors of joy! Featuring members of Finding Fine Art and some other great Etsians!”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

If i could say it in words there would be no reason to…

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by watermediaworks: “You’ve got to check out the titles of these paintings!! What’s your favorite title? Is it also your favorite painting?

All of these beautiful, expressive original art works are from fellow Finding Fine Art team members. ENJOY!”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Art Expressions in March

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by jcstrong: “March is a magical time to decorate or start a collection of art for your home. The fine art on Etsy has a variety of styles, color, and subject matter. The artists all do their best to make a joyful connection with the viewer/collector. These works are just a small sample of what you’ll find. Just punch in the tag findingfineart and you’ll find even more treasures.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Color Me Softly

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by IronsideImpastos: “Subtle lines, subtle colors set a mood of calm in a chaotic world..”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Blue period

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by sarahknight: “Fine art for fineartfriday.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Beautiful Blue Fine Art

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by hintofspirit: “Great art from members of the Etsy fineartfriday team!”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Chartreuse Le Trek

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated byZeltiDesign: “Chartreuse is a favorite color. It makes me happy.”  Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

This Week’s Etsy Treasuries -2/5/2011

Feeling Sunny Yellow

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ShirleyArt: “Trying to shake the winter blues…..
Happy Fine Art Friday – support Fine Art here on Etsy!” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

By the Sea, By the Sea

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by colorpoetry: “. . . by the beautiful sea! Who wants to go to the beach? I do!…These beautiful works of art are all original and are created by members of the Finding Fine Art team.” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

An Artful Heart!

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by jcstrong: “It’s amazing what you can find on a Etsy art walk:

“The color, texture, styles, complexity and mediums are diverse in this treasury. Still, all the artists and artisans seem to be inspired from nature and the inner emotions of their heart…” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

In a Land of Uncertain Rain

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by mbush1us (a gorgeous treasuries of sun-drenched landscapes). Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Finding Fine Art on my Birthday….

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ingridsart: “I would Love all of these for my birthday!! :-D Plus many more…” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Green Olives and Jam

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ScrapHappyMe: “Green Olives and Jam – the etsy version of green eggs and ham :) .” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

a shade of amber

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by sarahknight. Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

A Few of My Favorite Things!

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by Indiandollartworks. Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Ribbons

I’ve had a painting included in this etsy treasury curated by ekremenak: “what is it about ribbons that is so enticing? snippets of gorgeous color, delicate textures fingers can’t resist tracing, romantic and erotic associations… I searched on the simple term and came up with all of these beauties and more.” Please check out all the artists in this treasury.

Synchronicity of Color

Synchronicity of Color, originally uploaded by leafy tenement.

This is cool.  See more of Leafy Tenement’s great photos from Houston.

There is No Seam

Painting by Louis Finkelstein
“Hanover Center II”
1998, oil on canvas,
38 x 42 inches

Notes from “Thoughts About Painting” by Louis Finkelstein from “Painterly Painting,” 1971

“Between technique, vision, design, expression there is no seam; neither is one thing the cause and another the result.”

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Creating Movement Through Color

Painting: Song of the Nightingale
by Hans Hoffman
1964, Oil on canvas
84 x 72 inches

Class notes on Color, SAIC, 1992

Strive for awareness of movement from:

  • warm to cool
  • bright to dull
  • repetition to change
  • quiet to noisy

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Draw from the Inside Out

Class notes from Drawing the figure in Space with Elizabeth Rupprecht, SAIC, 1991

Mark Tobey drawing diagram of fly flying around studio – what’s behind you is as important as the rest. Fly’s eye view.

1. Cezanne drew from inside out

2. Yin/yang – figure/ground.

3. Color – reacts against what’s behind it.

Go back to back wall – pull planes forward towards you.

Drawing vs. Painting: More Artists to Look At

Painting by Susan Rothenberg
“Triphammer Bridge”
1974
Synthetic polymer paint and tempera on canvas
67 1/8″ x 9′ 7 3/8″

More Notes from Art School, SAIC, 1991

More artists to look at:

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Class Notes on Color

Still Life with Orange and Teapot
Oil on Canvas Board
11″ x 14″
© 1992
Marilyn Fenn

Class notes, SAIC, 1991
  • More transparent colors recede; more opaque colors come forward.
  • Unify the painting by using the same yellow, orange, etc.
  • Gray colors by using their complements.
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Tips for Improving Your Paintings

Drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn
“Reclining Lion”
pen and paint brush
ca. 1650

Class notes from art camp classes with George Liebert and Dan Gustin, Oxbow, MI, summer 1991.

Make a list of verbs and adjectives about your own work.

When struggling with a work, isolate parts of it and do lots of sketches to come up with a better composition.

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