Monday, July 4, 2011

Sunday Selection-Recap

Happy 4th of July! I wanted to celebrate all the artists that have been featured as a SS. Just in case you missed a week here are the selections in order. Please click on artist's name to go to that post. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend! Thanks for reading!


2-20  Laura Fayer

 
3-6   Tim McFarlane
 


3-27  Paul Behnke

4-3   David Weir
 




5-8   Karen Jacobs



5-29  Rose Olson



6-19  Mary Zeran 



    Sunday, June 26, 2011

    Sunday Selection-Rana Rochat

    Rana Rochat L767 48x42
    Rana Rochat 16x16


    Rana Rochat Untitled 88 48x42
    Rana Rochat RR 82 48x 42

    Rana Rochat 99 40x60
    Rana Rochat works in encaustics on a very large scale that is impressive. I have seen her works at Fay Gold Gallery a few years ago here in Atlanta and David Lusk Gallery in Memphis. I love the loops, drips, and shapes that give the work a playful feel. Her use of color and depth is beautiful.
    Please check out many more of her paintings on her website www.ranarochat.com
    Have a joyful Sunday~

    Saturday, June 25, 2011

    Continuing to push the edges

    Elizabeth Sheppell Fat Series #2 2011
     This is a quick shot from my studio of the second painting where I am creating new edges past the wood structure. It's amazing how heavy this piece is. It's was 8"x8" and now has a few inches added on each side. I am having fun exploring this direction.

    Sunday, June 19, 2011

    Sunday Selection-Mary Zeran


    Mary Zeran "Somehow" 2011 acrylic on panel 8x8x2
     Mary Zeran's paintings have a light, transparent, and organic feel. The fluid openness is refreshing. I feel like I am looking at microscopic organisms. They are quite interesting and I love what Mary achieves with her layering. Please visit her website to see more www.maryzeran.com. Also check out Mary's blog where she updates about happenings in the studio www.mary-zeran.blogspot.com.
    Have a spectacular Sunday~

    Mary Zeran "A Tiny Bit Of Land" 2011, acetate, acrylic,foam core, 16x20

    Mary Zeran "We Must Cultivate Our Garden" 2011, acrylic on panel 24x24x2

    Mary Zeran "A Lot Going On" 2011 acetate, acrylic, foam core, 16x20

    Mary Zeran "Above & Beyond" 2010 acrylic on panel   21x24x2

    Mary Zeran "Pedigree" 2011 acrylic on panel 18x20x2

    Mary Zeran "Pincer" 2010 acrylic on panel 8x8x2


    Sunday, June 12, 2011

    Sunday Selection-Ralf Bohnenkamp

    Ralf Bohnenkamp 31 x 31 x 2 cm / painting / mixed media on wood / © 2011 
    Ralf in studio 2011
    I really like these layered  works by German painter Ralf Bohnenkamp. I choose a grouping of more minimal in color. They have great depth and he uses a lot of different techniques/substrates that tie into each other well. Please visit Ralf's blog to see more works. He posts on a regular basis.
    www.r-bohnenkamp.blogspot.com
    Hoping you have have a creative Sunday~

    Ralf Bohnenkamp 120 x 160 x 4 cm / 2010 / Painting / mixed media / canvas / canvas / © 2010

    Ralf Bohnenkamp 30 x 30 cm / mixed media on paper / © 2011


    Ralf Bohnenkamp  Numbers 20 x 40 x 3 cm / 2011 / Painting / silkscreen on linen, canvas and cotton sewn and mounted on wood / © 2011 

    Ralf Bohnenkamp each about 50 x 50 x 4cm / 2011 / Painting on canvas / mixed media / © 201
    Ralf Bohnenkamp 120 x 120 x 4 cm / Painting / acrylic on canvas and wood stains / © 2011

    Thursday, June 9, 2011

    Feeling FAT

    I do have days I feel this way but today I am talking about the new series I am working on. Lots of  thick fat layering but trying to keep some fluid feel to them. I am really enjoying changing the shape of the panel with the added edge build up. Looking forward on adding to this series.
    E Sheppell "The Fat Series 1" 8x8 2011

    Tuesday, June 7, 2011

    New Painting

    Just completed this small piece. Playing with the layers and having it hang over the panel edge. I am working on some 8x8's that have even more thickness...having fun with these.
    E Sheppell "California On My Mind" 2011 12 x 9 acrylic on wood panel

    Sunday, June 5, 2011

    Sunday Selection-Vincent Hawkins

    Vincent Hawkins 2011 painting and collage
     I am so drawn to these paintings and collage works by London painter Vincent Hawkins. The collage/assemblage pieces on cardboard have a playfulness and surprise to them. I love the under-painting of the works on canvas.  Please visit Vincent's blog to see more, he updates on a regular basis.
    Have a wonderful Sunday~
    Vincent Hawkins 2011acrylic on canvas

    Vincent Hawkins 2011 acrylic on cardboard

    Vincent Hawkins 2011acrylic and watercolor on paper

    Vincent Hawkins 2011

    Vincent Hawkins 2011acrylic on canvas
    Vincent Hawkins 2011 acrylic on cardboard
    Vincent Hawkins 2011acrylic on cardboard