Sunday, February 05, 2012

slow starts

 
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Two paintings I've been nervously dabbing away at ... I wish I could just sit down and keep at them until they were done, but I keep hesitating. On the portrait it's pure fear: I'm just afraid of making mistakes. On the boats, although the water may already be overworked, there isn't much left to do ... I think I'll make it.
My teacher Marie Natale has asked me to contribute a couple of paintings to a show in Cape May in April-May and I have been planning to complete a couple of paintings of boats, hoping they'll find a (buying) audience.


 
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6 comments:

  1. cathyswatercolors3:06 PM

    Ah the fear place we all get to when painting. The portrait is beautiful,i understand the feeling you have. Sometimes when i am feeling that way i add color to a scrap paper and place them next to the painting, or i do as you are doing, walk past and think, and then there are those times where i dive in fearlessly ..... all hell breaks loose:) Enjoy ! congrats on the show.

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  2. renate4:27 PM

    Hello Laura. I reconize this feeling too! Days walking along the painting and then: it's there and you will finish the painting the same day!:) I think it's going to be a perfect painting just like the boats. So far it's real nice. Just keep going! Lots of succes with your show!

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  3. Barbara Muir10:39 PM

    Both are super. Isn't 2012 the year we abandon doubt? You can. Your work is always wonderful.

    XO Barbara

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  4. Diana4:33 PM

    Your work is always wonderful. Just do it! It will be lovely!love,Diana

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  5. Anonymous5:14 PM

    The boats are great. I like the way you chose to not paint the whole subject. The partial statement is more effective and creates a mood. I admire you for doing portraits. I always stay clear of them because I'm not that good at it.
    Jean

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  6. JANE MINTER10:47 AM

    that's great you've been asked to exhibit two of your paintings laura ... love the portrait at this stage.

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