Continuum, Modern Contemporary Abstract, Original, Expressionistic, Revisited Painting, Elizabeth Chapman

'Continuum'

Acrylic on 40" x 30" x 1.5" canvas

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(revisited)

(before)

To revisit a painting is to rework it long after it has been declared as finished or maybe even exhibited, as this one has been.  The before image of this painting is from 2009 and I had really enjoyed the simplicity of the design from the beginning.  As time went on, I would look at it and feel as if perhaps others couldn't see what I was seeing, thinking maybe I had just stopped to soon.  So, I went back in using the original design as the foundation to elaborate on with the intention of keeping it much the same. Well, one thing led to the next, then another and so continued.

I did a little research on this topic, because I was wondering about how to sign a painting like this on the back.  Is it o.k. to change the title? Do you list it as revisited? Well, what I found was interesting. I learned that there have been many well known artists that have had exhibits showcasing only their paintings that have been revisited.  I don't think I'll ever be a famous artist or have enough of these for one single show, but I will sign the back as revisited with the year and keep the original title.

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Parlour, Original Contemporary Expressionistic Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Parlour'

Acrylic on 8" x 10" canvas panel

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Parlour: originally, a formal sitting room, any living room, a semi-private sitting room in a hotel,  a business establishment, etc..,  

This reminds me of a room that is full of life.  A place where one can spend time enjoying the company of family and others.  It makes me think of a room in our house that was purposely set aside for this exact purpose.   Years ago we decided that we would remove the t.v. from our upstairs living room in order to have a place to visit with less distractions.  We all have our own individual spaces but this place is special as it is our gathering spot.

Interesting how this painting came about as I painted the bottom side up and then turned it over and saw this scene.  I love the color scheme and loose gestural lines and I'm really considering it for a large painting which would be titled "The Parlour" (thanks Donnie!)  Lately, I have been feeling so inspired.  Someone once asked me "how do you know when your inspired?'  I had to think about this one for a bit.  The answer I came up with is..."it's kinda like when you begin feeling hungry and you know you need to eat"  Don't know how else to explain it.  More playing and experimenting, perhaps even some figurative and floral abstracts.....we'll see......


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Stirato, Modern Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, Original, by Elizabeth Chapman

'Stirato'

Acrylic on 12" x 12" panel

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LOCAL SUPPORT 

Friday Night Art Walk here in Springfield, Mo. was awesome!!   I encourage you to reach out and encourage a local artist and if your an artist I encourage you to become involved in your local community.  We need each other!

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Troika, Contemporary Abstract, Modern Art, Original, by Elizabeth Chapman

'Troika'

Acrylic on 12" x 12" x 3/4" canvas

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"Both Ways" Abstract Expressionistic Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

'Both Ways'

Abstract Expressionist 

Acrylic on 24" x 36" (1.5) canvas

Congratulations to JP from Kansas who won the painting giveaway!  Jennifer chose "Beach Bum"

"Both Ways" is a painting that is packed with INTENSE emotion, layers of paint and lots of texture! (Click on photo to get a closer look)  Mostly black and white, with an overall mauve tone and accented with various colors, with red being the strongest.  I would honestly have to admit that this painting was a battle, but in the end I was pleasantly surprised.  We presently have it hanging in our living room, (on a wall we call the rotating wall, the one were we get to enjoy the paintings for a bit before they are gone) but this one would greatly enhance a white wall.

This painting has spoken to me on so many different levels that I could continue to reflect and write about it for quite some time.  Most importantly,  I believe it has brought me to a turning point of introspectively looking at myself and making some personal choices as to what my primary ATTITUDE should be.  Just as this painting could be hung both ways- either horizontally or vertically- a decision has to be made as to which way is the most beneficial direction. If displayed horizontally it loses it's vertical focus and by displaying if vertically it's horizontal emphasize is lost.

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and     despise the other.  You cannot serve both God and money." Matthew 6:24  

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"Flamboyant" Abstract Expressionistic Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

Flamboyant

Abstract Expressionism

Acrylic on 12" x 12" canvas panel

I'm going to be writing about my response of a review that was written about my work.  So, before you read any further you might want to first read what was written in the London Art Girl by clicking here.

I just couldn't help but chuckle when I read this and if you know me you probably chuckled as well.  Never have I thought of myself as a rebel!!  I'm shy and quiet.  I found it interesting that my work is viewed as breaking the rules.  My daughter Elsie, A Beautiful Mess, who previously worked doing layouts for several scrap booking magazines and a designer for a major company was also referred to as breaking all the rules in scrap booking, and yet her work was very well liked.  As a teacher, I taught my students to break the rules ( I always emphasized- "ONLY in art"), but how else can you be original.

I have heard about the importance of consistency in a body of work, especially when it is going to be viewed by galleries.  They like to see that an artist can consistently produce a good work.  For example,  as in being known as a landscape artist, or abstract artist  or floral..... This is something that I was really bothered by in my own work as I was seeing myself working in various styles.  How was I ever going to be known with a particular style, with such a wide range of work.  I am much more comfortable with it now, in realizing that these are simply different avenues of expression.  Don't some musicians play more than one instrument?  actors play various roles... etc..,  An artist's work that I greatly admire is that of Manuela Valenti, click here to view.
If you'll take some time to view her blog you will find a wide range of styles being performed by the same artist.  Finding another artist who is actually known for her versatility brought me comfort in accepting mine.

There are many funny stories that I have heard from versatile artists.  One of them was that on her opening night, a solo show, a viewer turned to the artist and asked her "So,which one of these is yours?"
My story is that on the opening night of my solo show back in June I had a lady who stopped to compliment me on my work and commented on the various styles (abstract and realism) and then she said,  "I guess it's kinda like having artistic ADHD"   It did make me laugh- I had never thought of it that way and perhaps that is what it is.  I now no longer see versatility as a problem.  What I do see is the importance in consistency of quality.  I strive to take each piece to that point of excellence.  For some works it can happen rather quickly and for others there will be a struggle, but for all there needs to be a mark of a job well done.

As timing would have it, yet another change! .... these last two paintings have been different that any others in that I have some new liquid paints to slush around.  Ya, the walls and the floor in my studio are accumulating color splahes!   Spent yesterday afternoon on "Flamboyant" and  "Skedaddle"( yesterday's post) slinging some paint around and just having a lot of fun! A lot of emotion went into these- more of these to come.

And so what is next..... well, it's just recently hit me that I need to get ready for another show at Hawthorn's Gallery in December.  I've recently been working more with a warmer palette and fall colors,(it's the feeling of fall in the air), but would like to go back to working with the bright, bold and brilliant colors again, for the winter show  ..... also thinking about some watercolor abstracts... some more florals, ... pastels and charcoal have also been on my mind... mixed media..  and I'm even thinking about some pop art.  So what is one to do with all these ideas-well....hopefully create!!! and just go were the creative flow leads....


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