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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:26 PM Post #2697414
| Well, I've been lollygagging around on the new Artisans Forum since it was introduced and thought that I would eventually contribute some of my own personal work. Although beadwork is one form of art that I practice...graphite pencil drawings and acrylic abstracts are another...tho long overdue for a sit-down with a pad and 6b pencil. :) Soooo...since it seems to be a quiet afternoon around here...and the day bright and saturated (thanks to our rare rain yesterday), I thought that I would post a few things and let ya'll have a look-see.. :)
I'll post a few things that I worked on in High School...and move on to my acrylics and even further on to my pencil drawings... :) Hope ya'll enjoy... :)
This first one was one of many that I did in High School..'82 or '83, taken from the Stan Lee book of "Faeries." :)
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:31 PM Post #2697430
| And then I found the many joys and creative beauty of Edward Curtis' historic native photography from the turn of the century. These wonderful photos have always intrigued me...spiking my curiosity about the lives of these folks...and in that, I decided to strike up my pencil and work on my own renditions of these old black and white images.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:34 PM Post #2697442
| Her face upclose on a paper copy. My mother has the original drawing...so this paper copy doesn't have the resolution or depth that original graphite would hold...but you can get the idea.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:37 PM Post #2697448
| This particular drawing was a gift for a Tigua Pueblo friend from El Paso. Again, he has the original, lol...and this is a paper copy.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:40 PM Post #2697455
| And this is one my originals...lol...Yes, those are my elbows in the reflection...lol
I honestly don't have alot of my originals left...since the greatest joy for me as an artist...is to give my pieces away to family and friends as momentos.. :)
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:45 PM Post #2697469
| This is a drawing that I did after seeing this particular painting on a calender that I fancied...I don't remember who the original artist is...but loved her work and made this illustration all my own.. :)
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:48 PM Post #2697478
| This one I did because I simply loved her expression in the photo. A quiet dignity... :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:53 PM Post #2697492
| And then on to my acrylics...which quite honestly, I have backwards since my paintings were first before the drawings...lol...Ah well...its all in the "seeing", I reckon. :) I'm posting just a few of my large abstracts...since the rest are in storage. I used sand, plaster and string for texture with thin, overlaid acrylic washes for depth and shadow...finishing them up with hand held brushes for hi-lighting. Sort of an interesting mix...and a huge variety of color variations using so many different wash techniques.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:56 PM Post #2697506
| You can see a bit more detail of the surface of this particular painting. One neat thing about photog. these paintings, each frame seems to be a mini composition...lol 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
01:59 PM Post #2697513
| Another detail... 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
02:04 PM Post #2697522
| Here is another painting...this one photo being upclose to show some detail...color palettes can be widely varying on this type of painting...but you have to be careful and watch for "overkill", like GD said, and knowing when its time to stop...lol
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
02:07 PM Post #2697528
| Some detail.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
02:10 PM Post #2697541
| And the last one...This one I called "sunrise"...sometimes we really don't know why we call abstract paintings the things that we do...but it just seemed appropriate.. lol...Notice the orange and yellow middle shadowing.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
02:13 PM Post #2697549
| Notice the detail...what with the lumps of plaster and acrylic washes. Sort of a mini painting all by itself.. :) 
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
02:16 PM Post #2697569
| And the last one for now, another detail shot of "sunrise"... :) Hope ya'll enjoy my little gallery show and viewing, lol... and hope to see the works of everyone else on DG... :)
Melanie
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renatelynne
Boerne, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
03:48 PM Post #2697801
| ok I swear that looks like a t-rex runnign down the mountain!
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Anitabryk2
Long Island, NY
(Zone 6b)
September 06, 2006
04:06 PM Post #2697855
| You have a wonderful gift - I don't have the hand for it, but my eye certainly appreciates it! |
TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
04:17 PM Post #2697895
| lol Nada...now don't you go and try to see something in those abstracts...lol...its the color and texture that are the subjects...lol
Thanks Anita...I reckon we all have many gifts in so many different areas.. :) |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
September 06, 2006
08:52 PM Post #2698599
| It really does look like T-rex running down the hill!!! |
GD_Rankin
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 06, 2006
09:32 PM Post #2698733
| LOL @ T-Rex-T :D And I was gonna say it looked like litenin strike'n a bolder . . . lol jus fun'n ;)
These ROCK! TxT . . . you shouldn't be so mean to your graphite pencils and paint brushes . . . you need to let them come out and play more often. Very nice show of variety too . . . from extreme detail to abstracts with great moods in color! Thanks for share'n :)
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TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
10:23 PM Post #2698927
| *blush* Awww...cut it out, GD... ;p lol
Well, I wish I DID have more time for the creative side of me that I use to nurture...but alas, a full-time job and a 30 yr mortgage have encroached upon my artist muse.. : / But I do agree...I really really want to start working again...esp since the Winter is coming...dark, chilly days comin' our way.. :) |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 06, 2006
10:33 PM Post #2698958
| REALLY lovely work, TxT! I am proud of you! You are VERY talented! |
TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 06, 2006
10:41 PM Post #2698991
| thank you kindly, nap! I've admired your beautiful work as well on several threads...keep them coming!..
Melanie :) |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 06, 2006
11:32 PM Post #2699258
| Gee, thank you! |
aprilwillis
Missouri City, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 07, 2006
12:50 PM Post #2700534
| TxT! You have been holding out on us! Those are extraordinary. You are very talented.
Seeing all the talent that has gathered here makes me so aware that I am an amature! |
TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 07, 2006
06:03 PM Post #2701409
| lol aprilwillis...naww...I'm just bashful...lol...Even tho I have a BFA in painting...I was always too shy about pricing and hanging my work...which really, really defeats the purpose of a degree...unless you're going to teach and get certified... :)
We're all amateurs, if ya really think about it...since there are so many new things to learn everyday... :)
Melanie |
Mahnot
DFW area, TX
(Zone 7b)
September 09, 2006
01:09 PM Post #2706089
| Tx - You have obvious talent, and an ability to show
character in the face of your subjects. Very nice work.
Thanks for sharing.
By the way, an amateur is someone who does something
for the LOVE of it. Amo, amas, amat.
Too bad it has become synonymous with a beginner.
It seems that folks here at DG love doing a bunch of things.
A lovely crowd to hang around with . :o ) |
frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)
September 09, 2006
06:36 PM Post #2706974
| Melanie!!! your drawings are really beautiful, you are full of surprises.
Josephine. |
TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 10, 2006
12:48 AM Post #2708158
| Thank you, Mahnot...and you are absolutly right...the word amateur has such a connotation of being a beginner...or someone who is inexperienced. We all have the abilitiy to learn the things that we love most in life... :)
lol Josephine... :) Thanks.. :)
And yes...these folks are really something. Full of kindnesses, knowledge, humor, care, sympathy and color.. :)
Melanie
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nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 10, 2006
08:58 AM Post #2708659
| I think you should hang up your amateur status and start earning some $$$ from that wonderful God-given talent. It would help with that 30 year mortgage! |
TxTurqoize
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
September 10, 2006
09:04 AM Post #2708668
| lol nap...you're probably right. But ya see? The idea of procuring money for my work just gives me the willies.. :o Just doesn't seem natural...lol |
nap
Depew, NY
(Zone 6a)
September 10, 2006
09:10 AM Post #2708689
| Like my son the artist, who has very few of his own pieces, you need to build up your inventory. Once you get several pieces together, you'll change your mind I think. Especially with all the encouragement from your fans. |
