Sounds of Tides

I finished a set of 4 paintings yesterday that form one painting series.  This set is definitely different from the other paintings I've created, I don't know if it's because of the colors or the overall mood of the painting that makes it different but I really like it.  My boyfriend gave me some music to listen to as my motivation and this is what came of it, so kind of interesting for sure. :-)  I've got 2 other paintings that I'm almost finished with and they are all very different from one another.  That's probably something I really enjoy about my own art work is that it's never really the same or consistent.  I see a lot of other artists work and their paintings have a general theme or melody throughout each painting and with mine it's entirely different---then again that could be the whole artists mind thing.  I'm sure they think their paintings are entirely different too, so maybe mine have a similar ongoing theme as well that I just don't see.  Eitherway, I'm glad to say that these paintings were fun to create and very creative, enjoy!

"Sounds of Tides"

Each painting is 12"x12"
Total across with 1 inch space 25" x 25"
Price: $195

Catalog info:
Artwork: "Sounds of Tides"
Brief Description: Acrylic (4)12x12" Abstract Painting
Type: Painting
Art Style: Abstract
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Framed: Self Framing (Continuous wrap of painting on sides) 1/2" sides
Reproduction: Original
Retail Price: $195
Final Coat/Protection: Kamar Varnish-1312/Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating-1303
No:021-024

Behind the Scene:
This set of paintings was inspired by the music of Arovane, an electronic type of music that has a more organic texture and natural pace about it.  The music smooths over rough edges and I think that's why the paintings came out the way that it did.  There's a particular song that I'm quite attracted to that is on the "Lilies" album titled "Instant Gods Out of the Box" as well as the "Tides" album titled, "Tides" which also had major contribution to this piece.  If you listen to "Tides" you'll actually hear the ocean through the instruments-- it's very compelling.  Unravel the world of nature and see how the tides speak.

"Reincarnated in the Blossoms"

Obviously art is in the eye of the beholder.  A single piece of art can mean one thing to one person and something completely different to another.  That is the why art as a whole is so important; taking our own meanings and applying them whichever way suits our needs.  In many ways I enjoy listening to other's perspectives on what the art says to them-- you can learn a lot about a person, by simply hearing their interpretation.  So, why spoil it with facts about how or why it was actually created?
I don't make art with a meaning in mind, the meaning of what I'm creating arises in the act.  Then it becomes something to me and I go from there.  Sometimes, I have an idea in mind of what I want something to look like-- sometimes the final product actually looks like what I pictured, other times I start with an idea and the painting looks nothing like what I had originally thought. In this particular case, I had an idea in mind and then it transformed into something inspirational.  I'm going to be showcasing my artwork at a Vegan/Gluten Free Bakery in Redmond at the Redmond square called: Flying Apron.  You can check out their location during the months of September-October to see my paintings on display.  This painting (below) is the first of many, many more paintings to come.

"Reincarnated in the Blossoms"

16x16"
Continuous wrap 1 1/4" sides
Price: $210 *SOLD*

Catalog info:
Artwork: "Reincarnated in the Blossoms"
Brief Description: Acrylic 16x16" Abstract Painting
Type: Painting
Art Style: Abstract
Medium: Acrylic Paint/Gel Matte
Framed: Self Framing (Continuous wrap of painting on sides) 1 1/4" sides
Reproduction: Original
Retail Price: $210
Final Coat/Protection: Kamar Varnish-1312/Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating-1303
No:015

Behind the Scene

Music is my inspiration.  The mood I'm in determines the music, which determines how the painting turns out. 

While I was painting this, I was listening to a series of Tgusaru-jamisen inspired music, which is mainly traditional Japanese music with a modern electronic twist.  A station I listen to frequently on Pandora One "Yoshida Brother's" station, which is where my motivation for this piece "Reincarnated in the Blossoms" comes from.

It's actually very unique how the music ended up creating something that looks very similar to the Yamazakura's historical bombers who believed that when they died their souls would come back reincarnated in the Cherry Blossoms.

If you are interested in checking out my paintings on display go to: 

http://www.flyingapron.com/  

or you can visit them in person (Sept-Oct.) at:  

16541 Redmond Way, Ste E

Redmond, WA 98052.  

First Blog

I've never blogged about anything, but I wanted to start a blog to follow my art while I finish my last two years of college and then into the future of where my Media Arts & Animation BA degree takes me.  I plan on posting art that I plan on selling and progress of my animation in the classes I take.  The blog is mostly encompassing my art outside of school, but my influences from school are inevitable.  My work is comprised of many mediums, from acrylic paint to glass necklaces, collages and pencil drawings.  However, I do also have a digital medium as well working in/with Photoshop, Illustrator, Coral Painter Pro, & 3ds Max.  I'm working on learning Final Cut Pro, Motionbuilder, Maya, Zbrush, & Mudbox. (Though the autodesk versions come in trials and I have to learn them bit by bit until I can fully afford to actually buy the programs.)
I'll be posting some photos of my paintings for samples tomorrow and upcoming events.  For now, it's goodnight & thanks for checking my blog. :-)