PAINT @ Rialto Center for the Arts April 1-May 24th 2013

Two person show with Justine Rubin celebrating paint. First time I have had my name in lights. Second opening May 2nd. Come say hi!

Summer Fat

Elizabeth Sheppell Medley of Fat 2012 all acrylic on panel

I have been busy developing the Fat Series and looking forward to going large with this concept. I am happy to be included in a group show  "The Price is Right" at David Lusk Gallery that opens next week in Memphis. Hope you all are staying cool during this hot summer. Hope to be getting back to posting again soon. Happy painting Saturday!

A long break

So I haven't been blogging for some time.
I simply have had too much to do to keep up. I hate that feeling but felt like something had to give. I am hoping to get back posting on a regular basis soon. Lots of nice things are happening in the studio and fun opportunities are coming alive (more on that at a later date).

I was kindly featured  on Minimal Exposition.  David posted about some of my recent works.

Here is a close up of what may turn into a whole series of "Dayglo Fat". As you can see I am really enjoying pushing the "fat series".

E Sheppell "Dayglo Close Up" 16x16 acrylic on panel

"Surfaces" @ Sandler Hudson Gallery

Okay I have been taking a break from the studio and blog since my show went up. It's been an intense past year and having some moments to relax  has been nice. Here are a few shots of the show. I have more work posted on my website. It feels good to have the work up on some clean white walls. The shows runs through Feb 25th at Sandler Hudson Gallery. Click on the titles to see larger pictures.

Surfaces Statement

This recent work body of work is an exploration of structures and layering. Pushing the paintings further and finding new shapes and surfaces has been an exciting avenue that I plan to continue with. I have loosely named the smaller groupings “The Fat Series”. There is a bold and raw quality behind these pieces. I work intuitively to create all my paintings. They are a reflection of the energy and state of mind when created. I want the tactile seduction of paint that inspires me to come through to the viewer.

E Sheppell Fat Wall

E Sheppell Fat Series No.9

E Sheppell Fat Series No.13

E Sheppell Fat Series No.12

E Shepppell Juicy 24x24

E Sheppell Juicy Close up

E Sheppell Clouded, Mystic, Golden Fade, Stone 6x6 each

E Sheppell Fat Wall

E Sheppell Fat Series No.11

E Sheppell "This Fire & Yellow Silk"

E Sheppell For The Love of Indy , Carnival, Fat Series No.14

E Sheppell Fat Series No.6

E Sheppell Fat Series No.5

E Sheppell 12x12 Fat Series No.14

Zak and Liz

I spent last weekend cleaning my studio and I am still not done. These small pieces created quite a mess and they required the most paint I have ever used. I am looking forward in starting some new work to continue the fat.

Surfaces Aftermath 2012

Sunday Selection-Ky Anderson

Ky Anderson "Black Eye"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x22

Ky Anderson creates stunning works on paper. They draw you in with  beautiful translucent layers and subtleties.  The use of line and washes of color is quite special.  I love works on paper and Ky has a large selection to check out here. Ky is represented by Dolphin Gallery and Kathryn Markel Fine Art. Ky also shares her art collection which is fun to view.
Happy Sunday looking~

Ky Anderson "Halo"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x30"

Ky Anderson "Small Blue"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x30”

Ky Anderson"Low Looking"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x30

Ky Anderson "Disassembled"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x22”

Ky Anderson "Hole"
2011
Acrylic and ink on paper
22”x30”

This Fire

E Sheppell "This Fire" 2011 16x16 acrylic on panel

I am working away to finish up pieces for my upcoming show. This is a new one. The pieces are coming together, just feel that pressure to add a few more. I always complete more than I need but I like having the option to eliminate and make the show flow once the paintings are there. I hope your Thanksgiving was amazing! happy painting weekend!

Cecil Touchon @ Emily Amy Gallery

I went to see the Cecil Touchon show at Emily Amy Gallery this week.  The show is titled "New Works & Old Favorites". It is a mix of collages on paper, panel, and canvas. From the gallery website: Touchon views collage as directly reflective of his personal experience. He states, “This fleeting quality of papers and messages and the images they contain seems a fitting material for the contemplation of our temporal condition- of our brief sojourn in this world".
The show runs until December 3rd. The gallery has a beautiful space- check it out!

Sunday Selection-Terri Dilling

Terri Dilling "WARM LITTLE POND 1"

screenprint and mixed media on panel, 22" x 22"

Terri Dilling

"COME TOGETHER"

screenprint and mixed media on panel, 36" x 48"

Terri Dilling "RAIN CLOUD SERIES"

mixed media on canvas, 12" x 12"

Terru Dilling "BURGEONING 11"

mixed media on paper, 40"x30"

Terri Dilling "DARK PENDANT 2"

screenprint and mixed media on panel, 29.5" x 22"

 Terri Dilling uses painting and printmaking techniques that achieve such rich beautiful surfaces and hues.  From Terri's website she explains that her work is a mix of mico and makro viewpoints. She is inspired by scientific investigations of the patterns and structures of nature.  Such as the formulation of plants and flowers.  Terri has a show "Assembly" up now at Portal Gallery that runs through Oct. 30th. It is a result of a seven month position as a visiting artist at the NSF/NASA Center for Chemical Evolution at Georgia Tech. Click here to see some installation shots of the show. Please read the Q & A with art critic Jerry Cullum on ArtsCriticATL. Go check it out!

Terri Dilling "Visual Chemistry"

Show runs until Oct 30th

Sunday Selection-Altoon Sultan

Altoon Sultan "Reds" 7"x5" egg tempera on calfskin parchment

Altoon Sultan creates amazing bold crisp egg tempera paintings and objects -hooked rugs or "ruglets" that tie into each other. There are so many pieces that I love that is hard  to keep this concise. Altoon takes pictures in rural VT of farm machinery for reference for some of her works. I love the intensity of these machinery paintings in contrast to the softness of the woolen rugs.
I think they bounce off each in a playful way. Atloon explains the many connections/references to art history that certain pieces pertain to. She writes a very warm and thoughtful blog that explains the process of her works.

Altoon explains on her blog:
To make these small textile pieces, I first do pencil and color studies. Then I hand dye woolen cloth, which is later cut into strips and hooked through a linen backing, making loops of wool which create the design.

I love the two mediums she works in for many reasons. They are not common mediums everyone takes on. There is some labor of love that must take place to create these. Both mediums have a powerful effect that is refreshing.

Altoon's work is included in many public collections including: Tate Gallery, Metropolitan Museum of Art,  Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Yale University Art Gallery , Portland Museum of Art, and many more.

Please spend some time exploring Altoon's blog  Studio and Garden and website  www.altoonsultan to see much more.

Altoon Sultan "Pink/Yellow Ground" 11 x10

Altoon Sultan Wall Grouping

Altoon Sultan "Red Diamond" 11 x10

Altoon Sultan "Signs" 6.5" x 5" egg tempera on calfskin parchment

Altoon Sultan #33 hand dyed wool with egg tempera on linen

Altoon Sultan "Red Teeth" 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 egg tempera on calfskin parchment

Altton Sultan "#8 Primary Color Composition" 14" x 12.5" hand dyed wool with egg tempera on linen

Altoon Sultan "Green Tilt" 10" x 24" egg tempera on panel

Altoon Sultan  Objects and paintings