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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Blue Shoes, Foxes and Studio Time




I Will Take Them in Blue
encaustic mixed media on birch 8x10
Its October - wow.  I signed up to be the artist for the October Artwalk in Edmonds, WA.  My artwork is hanging in the Coldwell Banker Bain office on 5th St, for the entire month.  Last year, in April was my very first showing of my work publically and it was in this very same spot.  The show is much smaller this year but as I reflect back, its amazing to me how far I have come in such a relatively short time.  My artwork keeps changing and getting better as I find my way and hone my style. 
Encaustic is a very fickle medium but I enjoy it so.  Just when I think I've got it - I don't.  But I am a firm believer in showing up every day in the studio or at least in some form even if life gets in the way of true studio time.  Some days - its a walk outside and just taking in color, texture and line - seeing how light plays and shadows are created.  I let that information center itself in my mind for future reference.  Its as good as true studio creative time and just as important. 
Happy Friday everyone!!  And many many thanks to you that visit here and fuel my inspiration. 
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23 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenOctober 2, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Fabulous artwork!
    Happy PPF!

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  2. Valerie-JaelOctober 2, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Beautiful work! Valerie

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  3. GigglesOctober 2, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Stunning work..you are truly amazing! Hard to believe your work can even get better...but it does! I always thought it was perfection before.. What goes beyond perfection?

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. NettyOctober 3, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    wow such a fab painting and congratulations on your achievements. Happy PPF, Annette x

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

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  5. UnknownOctober 3, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful piece, Marji. It is good to see your art again. I like how you did the fox. Beautiful expression. Huge and well deserved congrats on your exhibition! Have a lovely and creative autumn.
    http://agagasiniak.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. TracyOctober 3, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Love the juxtaposition of subjects! And I hope the exhibition goes well

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  7. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAOctober 3, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    I love the juxtaposition of the wildness of the fox and the sophistication of the pumps. In my mind it reflects what women may encounter in their professional lives. Congratulations on your art exhibit!

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  8. JulieOctober 3, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations on your showing, that's so exciting!! Absolutely love your work!

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  9. dentheOctober 3, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    What a unique combination: a fox and high heels ... :-) I love the way he's looking...

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  10. FayeOctober 3, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Marji, I wish I lived nearer to the west coast so I could see your beautiful works in person. I love the fox and pumps encaustic painting and am certainly in awe at your expertise at handling that medium.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 3, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    that is an amzing work, I love foxes and the blue shoes are such an unexpected accompaniment, its beautiful

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  12. Beth NiquetteOctober 3, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Congratulations!!! Wow! I adore the subjects of your painting--so uniquely fun and beautiful. This fills my eyes. Your artwork is incredible.

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  13. sharonOctober 3, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    This is amazing! Such contrasts in subject matter and colours, Awesome!

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  14. SaxongirlOctober 3, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    This is one of your best. Great title too!

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  15. minnemieOctober 3, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful - the colors, composition, light and shadows. I love watching you grow on this journey!

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  16. DVArtistOctober 3, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    OMG this painting is flippen amazingly beautiful!!!!! Well done!!!! Congratulations on the showing too.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  17. Abigail DavidsonOctober 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Congratulations, and the painting is so cool!

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  18. bellefrogworksOctober 4, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous - what a stunning composition! Your art gets better all the time and encaustic is a tough medium. I love it as well but need the time to play - have all the "stuff" though and would like to get back to it. You inspire me with your beautiful work

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  19. NeesieOctober 4, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations on the gallery exhibition and I must say Mr Fox is looking mightly magestic there.
    He's stunning. I love the
    And as for the shoes... wow! Your skills with this medium are amazing and highlight how talented you are.
    Thank you for inspiring
    Happy belated PPF to you

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  20. IleanaOctober 4, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful work. I love that foxy fox and those blue shoes and the title of this piece. Inspirational post, thank you!

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  21. jinxxxygirlOctober 4, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Gosh i just LOVE that fox my dear! Congratulations with everything! Hugs! deb

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  22. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 10, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    OMG! This is fantastic! :) I love it!

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  23. PaintingWriteOctober 12, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Congrats on your show Marji. I love this piece-the wonderfully surreal idea of the Fox and the shoes and how the blue stands out while the fix almost blends into the background colours-absolutely gorgeous.

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