I just heard some great news when dropped off Shotgun Angel at the gallery for White Linen Night.
#1 It is a beautiful gallery in a great location. #2 Shotgun Angel gets to stay there for 6 weeks or until it sells, whichever comes first. #3 The Where Y’Art miracle women have it set up so that you can scan something by my painting and see my entire body of work on your phone… connecting the gallery to our on-line presence.
I am super excited. The energy in the gallery is amazing.
I am happy to be home, but if I had more money I would jet-set around. It was fun going more places this summer. It will be quiet here for a while. The kiddos are on a train to California, my sweet darlin’ starts school next week and there are no visitors on the horizon.
Shotgun Angel will be at the M Gallery on Julia and Baronne for White Linen Night this Saturday.
This is painted from a photo of my friend,Christine, of 2 Chicks Walking Tours. She is dressed up like her mother back in the day. I just love this picture and I love a cigarette.
I am not quite done with Magnolia.
Magnolia
I like how the girl is the same colors as the Magnolia flowers. I think she needs something more, like a crown so the middle flower doesn’t look like it is growing out of her head. Her eyes are a little deep-set.
My grand babies are on their way to visit their great-grandparents.
How is your summer going? We just got back from New York City. It was fabulous. We did the tourist things and were constantly amazed. This was the longest my sweet darlin’ and I have been away alone and not visiting friends or relatives ever. Prior to this trip, we have only been away for 2 nights.
Before we left, I spent an entire day with Joan of Arc.
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc side view
The flames and the clouds are on the side of the canvas, too. It is a museum wrap and is 2 inches wide. I wanted to try it, because usually paint on 3/4 inch thick wrapped canvas. I still prefer the thin wrap.
I cut zebra/ glitter paper for the flames and painted on top. Next time, I would just paint flames.
I like the dress. It is linen from my grandmother’s old table-cloth. I put burlap on the shoulders like a shawl, didn’t like the burlap, and pulled it off. I like the texture the burlap made when I removed it.
Joan of Arc, back view
I started writing on the back of my paintings. I put the size. I find often I have to look at my spread sheet or re-measure. The size is always a question.
I also write the name, date, a few notes (loyalty, courage, passion) and sign it. I will still sign the front after it is photographed.
I started buying canvas that has this structure on the back. I feel like the canvas won’t loosen up. It is like a wooden frame inside a wooden frame.
Fleur de lis jewelry
I found this piece of flour dis lis jewelry in my mom’s stuff. I wanted to incorporate it into the painting.
Joan with Fleur de Lis
It physically fits perfectly on the cross of light. I think I like it better without.
My Katy is coming in tonight from California. We are driving to Destin, Florida tomorrow so Katy can see her Godmother and hang out on the beach with Maggie and Raffi. Florida is four hours away from New Orleans and the beaches are beautiful. Five us are squishing in the Prius. Good thing we like each other. Wish us luck with the driving and the sharks.
Gator Girl Art 