In the Studio and Sigur Ros

 The current work in progress Battlefield is getting a make over. It is always hard to appreciate parts of a painting but not the image as a whole. So, after many unfruitful tries, out came the bucket of gesso! It is slowly revealing a new story.

 I have also been working on the painting for the side one of the 'Journey to Inclusion' project with the Multicultural Society.  Colour is appearing sparsely, the overall will be in subdued tones of gold and grey with splashes of colour in the eyes.  Also, the sketches for side two are coming together with a series of smiles at the top, the drawing of a dove above a dark cloud and at the bottom the word Peace.

Today, the music I am listening to in the studio is Sigur Ros, here's Hoppipola:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdtwu8ZjbeQ
Sigur Ros from Iceland sings in a made up language.  They have created a musically inspired vocalization that is hauntingly beautiful.  The band calls it Volenska, and sings with passion and emotion.

Have a creative week!

Cirque du Soleil - Work in Progress - New Projects

 I saw the show Amaluna from le Cirque du Soleil in Vancouver Sunday. Experienced the show is more like it!   Pure bliss for the senses, a world of colours and movements with performers extraordinaires.  What a visual treat!

 

Peaceful time spent in the studio working on my last painting 'Battlefield'

on Dec. 30th

Jan. 15th

The project 'Journey to Inclusion' with the Multicultural Society is starting to take shape. The board has gesso on both sides and a light wash all over to break the white.  Here is the new sketch for side One, which represents the situation that my partner for this project faces regularly in our community.  The upper background is made of a series of eyes forming a pattern, and the dark pattern of the dress will be made of flowers. If all goes well, I will start the painting tomorrow.

The new project called Decouvertes artistiques will bring together 16 visual artists from all over the province.  Four events will be created giving each artist the opportunity to do a piece of work in direct and to discuss our creative process with the public.  Some of us will work in pair to develop and present a unique performance sharing and melting our techniques on the same support.  I am looking forward to this.