Inside My Studio

August - September

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August Work

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Inside My Studio, July 29, 2010

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Zen and the art of priming a canvas.

Inside My Studio, July 27, 2010

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First full day back in the studio. Spent time in Savannah prepping for grad school and enjoying the hot summer days.

Inside My Studio, July 19, 2010

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Gearing up for a vacation. Trying to tie up loose ends.

Inside My Studio, July 15, 2010

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Enjoyed morning yoga and evening painting. Love the smell of fresh progress.

Inside My Studio, July 13, 2010

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It's always better to work on three at a time. No waiting for paint to dry.

Inside My Studio, July 12, 2010

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There are always at least two realities.

Inside My Studio, July 9, 2010

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Work in progress...

Inside My Studio, July 6, 2010

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Wow. Nothing like the smell of fresh primer to start the studio day.

Inside My Studio, End of June 2010

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These are two of the pieces I worked on in June. They are still works in progress

Inside My Studio, June 28, 2010

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A few more details to wrap up.

Inside My Studio, June 25, 2010

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Taking a quick break to update my blog... Started a small piece this afternoon while I was waiting for paint to dry... pictures only if it goes as planned. The state of the world is starting to make my work heavy... dare I say political these days!

This one is coming along... I think it needs a day or two more.

Inside My Studio, June 24, 2010

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What a week... most of my week was eaten by jury duty. A little civic duty has kept me away from the studio since Monday. Planning to rock and roll tomorrow... with a week's worth of creative juices.

Inside My Studio, June 19, 2010

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Yes, I have started a figurative painting! I have surprised even myself.

Inside My Studio, June 18, 2010

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Priming a new 36"x48". Finishing up the small triptychs. Battling a headache.

Inside My Studio, June 16, 2010

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I honestly have no idea why I took such a long break from my blog. What started out as simple neglect of a daily task, turned into a gap of several months. I have still been working in my studio, though I have not been documenting the progress.

I have come back to my studio after spending the last couple weeks in Charleston for my annual time at Piccolo Spoleto Festival. I am returning to my easel to work on several small pieces already in progress.

Inside My Studio, February 19, 2010

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I pulled this canvas off of a rack where I had abandoned it back in January. The little break has opened up a direction and I'm glad to be working on it again.

Inside My Studio, February 18, 2010

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I finished up today but am mulling over direction. Though it was my original intent to hang this piece horizontally, I am suddenly struck by the image flipped vertically.

Inside My Studio, February 17, 2010

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I guess I am out of practice... I forgot to post my progress yesterday. Sometimes I do such a good job of visualizing a task I intend to, I think that I have already done it. This is the progress of two days.

Inside My Studio, February 15, 2010

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I have taken a time out from my series and worked on some personal projects. Finally got back to work today.

Inside My Studio, January 29, 2010

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Making some progress. It has been a long month!

Inside My Studio, January 27, 2010

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Prepping some small paintings.

Inside My Studio, January 20, 2010

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Slow progress. I am not going to rush it and risk ruining a good start.

Inside My Studio, January 19, 2010

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So busy I forgot to update my blog... Oops.

Inside My Studio, January 18, 2010

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Today I decided to work on two projects at the same time. I started sketching on this fresh canvas. Thanks to my husband for his brute strength over the weekend.

Inside My Studio, January 17, 2010

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Love the weather... Lots of work to do this week.

Inside My Studio, January 15, 2009

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A good start on a 30"x40" is a good friday accomplishment.

Inside My Studio, January 12, 2010

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Finished. Ready to start a fresh one tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, January 11, 2010

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I hope to finish this one tomorrow and stretch a new canvas.

Inside My Studio, January 9, 2010

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Small is good.

Inside My Studio, January 8, 2009

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I am breaking my own rules this year. Coffee in the afternoon = productivity.

Inside My Studio, January 4, 2010

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Stretched a new canvas on this lovely first Monday of the year. The new year is filled with possibilities.

Inside My Studio, December 31, 2009

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Out with the old... in with the new...

Inside My Studio, December 15, 2009

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One more day and I should finish this one up. If only the weather was drier. This is the craziest December.

Inside My Studio, December 14, 2009

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Layers. More layers.

Inside My Studio, December 10, 2009

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Fresh Start. Wet Paint.

Inside My Studio, December 9, 2009

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Finished. Onward....

Inside My Studio, December 8, 2009

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The electricity did not cooperate today. It's hard to paint in the dark...

Inside My Studio, December 7, 2009

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Looking to finish this one tomorrow or Wednesday...

Inside My Studio, December 6, 2009

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I started this new painting which I hope to finish very soon because I have 4 more that I can't wait to start working on.

Inside My Studio, December 5, 2009

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New ideas make new drawings. I have neglected my blog but not my drawings.

Inside My Studio, November 18, 2009

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This is as clean as a studio gets. I think maybe I can get back to work again. This week has been like running a marathon.

Inside My Studio, November 15, 2009

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Where does the time go? I can't believe that it's already the middle of November.

Inside My Studio, November 11, 2009

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If only there were more hours in a day. Should have had a cup of coffee. Maybe tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, November 10, 2009

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It is a great feeling to finish this painting. Hopefully tomorrow will prove just as productive. This rainy weather is great for keeping me indoors.

Inside My Studio, November 9, 2009

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Lots of studio tasks this week. Monday through Thursday I am going to be a painting machine.

Inside My Studio, November 3, 2009

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This year my annual portrait is a miniature.

Inside My Studio, November 2, 2009

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Hunched over a matcutter is a terrible way to start a day. But thankfully it ended with the completion of a painting.

Inside My Studio, November 1, 2009

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I cannot believe that it is already November. Time flies. I enjoyed a nature walk this misty afternoon, a cup of coffee.... and finished up this 30"x30".

Inside My Studio, October 31, 2009

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It was a nice Halloween for painting.

Inside My Studio, October 30, 2009

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Finished an 8"x8" and started a 30"x30". Not bad for a Friday.

Inside My Studio, October 29, 2009

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Voila! There it is. Sometimes life slows me down a little... but onward I go. Looking forward to new beginnings tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, October 27, 2009

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Looks like I may finish this piece tomorrow as long as all goes well. Fingers crossed.

Inside My Studio, October 26, 2009

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I spent a lot of time this weekend working on sketches. The weather has been slowing me down and I wasn't able to finish up varnishing. I also worked with my friendly mat cutter for a while. Look forward to finishing this painting in the next day or two.

Inside My Studio, October 23, 2009

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Small progress... Kind of an unpredictable day.

Inside My Studio, October 22, 2009

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Spent a part of the day varnishing. When I couldn't take the fumes anymore I worked on other tasks. Started preliminary work for a new 30"x30".

Inside My Studio, October 21, 2009

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A finished 8"x8" is a good way to end a day. The weather was nice and I spent some time varnishing. Hopefully I will be able to varnish again tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, October 20, 2009

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A big finish this evening. Looking forward to what tomorrow brings my way. I have compiled a very long to do list.

Inside My Studio, October 19, 2009

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I didn't finish this 30"x30" but did I spend a long time thinking about it... a much better alternative to making a mess of a perfectly good canvas. I also prepped some 8"x8"s.

Inside My Studio, October 18, 2009

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Worked on another 14"x14" that I started at the River. It is a good feeling to finish up two pieces in two days. Tomorrow it's back to work on the 30"x30". Cheers to a productive week.

Inside My Studio, October 17, 2009

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Finished up a little 14"x14" that I started working on at the River the other day. Looking forward to tomorrow so I can work on that 30"x30".

Inside My Studio, October 16, 2009

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It may look like a black canvas.... but I am happy with my progress today. Tomorrow the changes will be more exciting.

Inside My Studio, October 15, 2009

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It feels great to work in my studio... I am no longer preoccupied with the piles and stacks. I feel like I can breathe again.... exhale... paintings to follow.

Inside My Studio, October 14, 2009

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My studio is finally under control. I finished up this painting after a little break. Hoping to get a lot more done this week.

Inside My Studio, October 13, 2009

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I returned from the woods and Brad assembled the next phase of my organization... behold the space rover. Over the weekend I brought two small pieces to work on with my plein air easel... nothing like paint and bugs.

Inside My Studio, October 6, 2009

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October is flying by. I don't know why this time of year does that. The humidity is making my paint tacky but it hasn't been causing any problems. I am hoping that tomorrow is just as productive.

Inside My Studio, October 5, 2009

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A dreary day is a good, if not productive, day to start a painting. Good intentions are often thwarted by slow drying paint. No complaints... I am happy to be in my studio after a long weekend.

Inside My Studio, October 2, 2009

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October is a great month. Looking forward to painting again tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, September 30, 2009

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Finished this small one and got a good start on the 30"x30". Hoping to work more tomorrow despite a million other obligations.

Inside My Studio, September 28, 2009

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Much of my day was spent behind my computer. Website updates... correspondence... applications. I managed to find enough time to work on some sketches.

Inside My Studio, September 27, 2009

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Better to start more than one at a time. No sense in waiting for paint to dry all of the time.

Inside My Studio, September 26, 2009

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Have I mentioned that I love this time of year? I am feeling very inspired. I am so glad that the weather cooled off this weekend.

Inside My Studio, September 25, 2009

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I took some inspiration from what I think was the last hibiscus bloom of the summer. The variations in the magenta petals were amazing... especially in the crisp afternoon sunlight. I have been admiring them since June.

Inside My Studio, September 23, 2009

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Today the process was intoxicating. It is great to make progress. I love this time of year. I had a nice day. It was good to spend time with good friends.

Inside My Studio, September 22, 2009

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This weekend I watched a Georgia O'Keefe movie made by the Lifetime channel. It was not at all about her life as a painter and it mainly focused on her relationship with Alfred Stieglitz. It was disappointing to say the least. But just thinking about such an amazing woman and painter has inspired me nonetheless.

Inside My Studio, September 21, 2009

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I finished up the three squares today. I am looking forward to starting a new project tomorrow. Today was an awesome day in my studio. I even had time for afternoon tea and yoga.

Inside My Studio, September 17, 2009

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I have a hectic weekend coming up. My goal is to have enough time to open my studio door and look in. Any activity that results in more than that will be a serious victory.

Inside My Studio, September 16, 2009

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Today I have been shuffling 3 different pieces. It's a good way to use my time while waiting for paint to dry. I should have thought to do this earlier. Sometimes good ideas can stare you right in the face.

Inside My Studio, September 15, 2009

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I am digging this 14"x14". I think I might paint through the whole stack in a matter of days. This may be my new favorite size substrate.

Inside My Studio, September 14, 2009

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Today I finished up this 16"x20". I thought that it makes a companion for this red piece I painted a while back. Tomorrow I will start work on either a 14"x14" or a 30"x30" depending on the mood of the day.

Inside My Studio, September 13, 2009

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While I await a crate of square canvases, I have been making some sketches and working on a small 16"x20". Hopefully I will get the new canvases in tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, September 11, 2009

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Today has such a negative feeling attached to it. I found it difficult to work on a painting. I started this small piece and spent some time organizing files.

Inside My Studio, September 10, 2009

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I had a perfect studio day. The weather was perfect, the lighting was perfect, and I had great concentration. The phone only rang a couple of times. If only every day was like this.

Inside My Studio, September 9, 2009

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It feels like I just need one more day to finish this one. I had a very productive afternoon. I am looking forward to starting a new piece later in the week. Hopefully I can continue the mometum and avoid being sidetracked over the weekend.

Inside My Studio, September 8, 2009

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I look forward to working on this painting again tomorrow. I have for the first time in a long time taken control over the chaos and... I finally had peace in the studio today. If only the phone would stop ringing!

Inside My Studio, September 7, 2009

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The weekend was a bust... it's hard to motivate while lounging at the beach. There was small progress today but not much.... as my husband and I celebrated our 7th anniversary.

Inside My Studio, September 4, 2009

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Well, tiny bits of work are better than no bits at all. I spent the afternoon acquiring plexiglass and my evening at my art collective show. I managed to squeeze in a little painting. Next week I am taking my phone off the hook and locking the studio door.

Inside My Studio, September 3, 2009

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I got one step closer to organization today... unfortunately I think I may have taken one step forward and two steps back. I subtracted my old bulky wooden bookshelf and added an awesome glass door bookshelf as well as a small filing cabinet... but now I am shuffling to get everything to fit. It's like solving the ultimate rubik's cube. I am crossing my fingers that I can solve the puzzle tomorrow and resume my painting efforts.

Inside My Studio, September 2, 2009

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I am so glad to be working on a larger scale with this 40" x 40". Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy the process of working big... stretching up on my toes and pivoting the canvas around on the easel.

Inside My Studio, September 1, 2009

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Where did the summer go? Wow. It is hard to believe that it is September already.

Today I finished up the piece for my collaboration. I am excited to see what the other members have created.

I spent some time trying to get order in my studio space this afternoon. It seems like that might be a losing battle. I am really glad that the piles are somewhat organized at this point and not as many things are leaning precariously. Small victories.

Inside My Studio, August 31, 2009

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Finally... I finished the mural I was working on and I am finally working in my studio again. I enjoyed working with some charcoal sketches before beginning a piece for a collaboration with my art collective.

Inside My Studio, August 29, 2009

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Studio Update:
I have been working on a mural piece for a family member. As a result, I have not been posting any studio updates. Look for an update at the beginning of the week as I begin to start some new work.

I have certainly been recharging my batteries and I am really looking forward to several new pieces.

Inside My Studio, August 16, 2009

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A nice day.... studio time... finally.

Inside My Studio, August 15, 2009

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I have been out of town for the week unexpectedly. Today was my first day back in my studio. I spent a couple hours straightening up the space. It's always a good idea to clean out the literal and figurative cobwebs.

Inside My Studio, August 7, 2009

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Today was phase one of Operation Reclaim My Studio. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I was able to remove 10 cardboard boxes and reclaim at least 9 cubic feet of my hardwood floor.

Brad, Thank you a million times. I am the luckiest artist in the world.

Inside My Studio, August 6, 2009

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Operations in my studio have come to a standstill this week. I am currently doing some rearranging and remodeling. The piles and boxes finally took over and it was too overwhelming to get any painting finished. I hope to have everything back in order soon so I can breath again.

My wonderful husband is helping me get the clutter under control with some modular shelving on wheels. He is a genius.

Inside My Studio, August 3, 2009

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It is amazing to me that I found any time at all today for painting.... I am EXHAUSTED. I intend to lock the studio door tomorrow.

Inside My Studio, August 2, 2009

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What a week. I am hoping that my next studio session allows me to finish this painting.

Inside My Studio, August 1, 2009

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It almost looks like a painting. Hopefully tomorrow will be more productive at the easel. I keep getting bogged down with other studio tasks.