Category: painting
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The Wall part 2
It really has been interesting to see what people say about my wall these days. New people coming through the studio building immediately ask: What? Why? The regulars (mostly artists), come through and give moral support, like: Go for it! This is awesome! and I get it! So what am I actually doing? Why? What…
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The wall
This week I decided I wanted to tackle something large. Not just4x6 feet large, like a whole wall large. I somehow ended up with this canvas that has been sitting in my basement for years and decided to finally do something with it. I unrolled it, put grommets in the top so I could some…
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New Series…beginning
After a wonderful opening this weekend at the Workhouse Arts Center, I am back at it again. This time I’ve decided to work on some wood. I ordered some cypress wood rounds, and decided to go back to using some thread. So I don’t know if this qualifies as a painting. Right now it seems…
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New work on view tomorrow!
Come see new work at the Workhouse Arts Center. I’m really proud of this body of work. 18 new pieces on wood. 18 rivers of the world represented. When I started creating these works my goal was to experiment with the textures of the wood. How would the washes lay on top of the grain? …
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What’s going on?
Well, I’ve been a bit too busy this past month. I’ve finished my pieces for a “Spotlight” show at the Workhouse Arts Center (18 pieces total). I’ve been applying to shows all over the metro area, and I started a new part time teaching job. Needless to say, I’ve been neglectful of my blog. I’m…
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Work time
So, it actually feels like summer in this part of the world right now. For so long we’ve been really lucky in having a warm, but not hot and humid, summer. Until now. But that’s ok. It just makes me want to go to the studio a whole lot more. I had some time off…
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You’re Invited
Exploring Textures: Recent Works by Kate Fitzpatrick & Tina Kannapel Workhouse Arts Center, Building W-6 Gallery 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, Virginia 22079 Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm Free Reception: Saturday, September 10, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 pm This exhibit features two different approaches to…
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New work
I finally started working on a series of new pieces on wood. I’m really liking the random textures I’m getting from the sealed and unsealed pieces. I have never worked with wood before (I know, shocker.), but I’m trying to experiment with the grain. I like how it creates a pattern and is already there…
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Creating my own virtual world
Are you tired of the Pokemon phenomenon yet? It takes me back to when I started teaching and had to take away all the Pokemon pongs during class because the sixth graders were out of control with their virtual games. It seems like Pokemon is a good distraction for some, but what about art? Art…
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New ideas
I’ve been playing around with some new ideas, and I think I’m liking it. One of the benefits of having this studio and time out in the community at P22 is that I get to practice art. Right? I mean if you want to be good at something, you have to keep practicing, exploring and…
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