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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Owl, Pendulums and Being Fickle

Owl
encaustic and mixed media on birch 12 x 12
I seem to be becoming kind of fickle.  My tastes are changing and I'm finding my attention waivering from one place to the next.  Mixed media, collage and whatever else I can get my hands on these days.  I'm going to chalk it up to spring and the concept of new in the air.  I believe art is like a big giant pendulum - we swing from one side to the other side before finding the balance in the middle.  I know the balance will come and for now - I'm on a really fun ride.
Happy Friday every one.  And... I'm still open for a few takers for my art project.  Don't be deceived by the count - there may be a few extra spots for those that are committed.

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29 comments:

  1. GlorV1April 3, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I understand what you are talking about. Right now I'm hooked on the Ipad/P-53 and can't get enough of it. I love your pieces, it's very interesting with 4 eyes looking at us. Great job.

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  2. JeannetteApril 3, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Wow,Love your work,its amazing owl!!
    Happy PPF!

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  3. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAApril 3, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    The layering in this beautiful piece is truly fascinating… there are so many details to be discovered. A pendulum in an artist's work can certainly add excitement. Blessings!

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  4. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    How fun, good for you! Great owl!

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  5. Lynn CohenApril 3, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    I love the texture in this wonderful owl! It's eyes too! HPPF !

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  6. Helen CampbellApril 3, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    This is wonderful. You have so many lovely textures, and that owl is just stunning! Happy PPF!

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  7. dentheApril 3, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    as long as you're having fun, all's good! Love that little face in the corner ...

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  8. Valerie-JaelApril 3, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Your owl is totally amazing! Valerie

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  9. Miss MarpleApril 3, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Your owl is amazing. I am like you, always looking for the next thing...but maybe that is how we are and just accept it, that our interests are so wide...Just doing one thing could be boring too! Happy PPF - Irma

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  10. LailaApril 3, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    Love your owl and the beautiful texture. Being on a roll can be very freeing, but to create is what matters in the end. Enjoy your weekend.

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  11. Tracey FKApril 4, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    I love your owl and I am in a bit of a bits and pieces play mood as well... Not creating gorgeous work like this though...xx

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  12. NettyApril 4, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    Loving your latest piece of artwork Marji, such a fab owl. How dull art would be if we always painted the same thing in the same way, Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  13. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    sweet and well done owl, Marji. Seeking and trying different media is part of the process, of our art journey, just like in life. It is good to be a seeker.
    http://agagasiniak.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. ZanaApril 4, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Wonderful Owl! If we stayed in one play it would become static, life is always changing.

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  15. VonnyKApril 4, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    I love your owl, the eyes are amazing. I've been trying to find my thing for years, still looking but like you enjoying the ride.
    Von

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  16. FayeApril 4, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    I guess it's good not to get stuck in one place, but I really am a huge fan of your encaustic works. Your owl is beautiful art work so enjoy the ride till the pendulum swings back to center.

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  17. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    the texture and depth of this beautiful owl maxes my heart flutter. Keep following the shiny object - it's leading you to wonderful places. Happy PPF!

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  18. DVArtistApril 4, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Ohhhhh I absolutely love this painting. The way you placed the texture is brilliant.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  19. AnnabelleApril 4, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Marji,

    I keep reminding myself that keeping an open mind of constant infinite resources is also relevant to creating work of a curious and captivating kind. You have done this with your gorgeous owl! I actually detest swinging, get terribly sick but swinging from art medium to art medium is really lots of fun, enjoy the ride!!!

    Annabelle : )

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  20. Linda KunsmanApril 4, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    I really love all the layers and rich colors of this piece. It really can be rather fun to just swing around many different things sometimes. You never know where it may take you:)

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  21. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Nice Marji! The owl is awesome...I'm a sucker for anything owl but I like all the details in your piece! I'm the same I swing all around with my art too. I like how you put it a swinging pendulum!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!
    http://www.tamsartinflight.com
    http://cardmakingartists.com

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  22. ChristineApril 4, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful work Marji!

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  23. Jo MurrayApril 4, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    That's a seriously serious owl!

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  24. Abigail DavidsonApril 4, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Your collage looks gorgeous and so inspiring! Happy PPF!

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  25. GigglesApril 4, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    You have spring fever...gorgeous owl...but he seems really really annoyed , lots of emotion in his face.......very very interesting! I love your work anyway...but these changes are fun! OOOh what's next I wonder?!!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  26. Ayala ArtApril 4, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    This is so true! I feel the same way but I try to focus or at least try not to get too thinly spread in my interests that I don't finish one thing haha! But I have to say.... every time I visit your gorgeous blog, I itch to get the wax colors out!

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  27. Tammie DickersonApril 5, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Your owl is simply wonderful! Love the depth that the layers create on this piece! Happy PPF!

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  28. LorraineApril 6, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    what a great layered painting

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  29. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)April 6, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    I feel you - I am constantly flitting from one thing to another. I hope someday I will land on one thing and become a master of it, but, until then, flit flit flit. I love the textures in your owl! I just want to pet it. :D

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