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Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Feeling a shift in the way I approach a painting now . . . no longer
concerned with details or outlines. It may be time to tackle some
larger canvases and see if I can carry what I've learned toward work
that's more concepted/intentional/realized? (I don't know). And, of
course, continue with small pieces as well, but possibly, see them from
a different perspective (which will also take a brain shift).

Happy Holidays everyone!
Posted by Lorraine Shirkus at 5:19 PM Labels: 6" x 6" Oil on Panel Kathy Cousart said...

What wonderful colors and juicy textured brush strokes! Great job. Would love to see when you go big!! Always fun to learn- you do a great job...keep it up!

December 21, 2010 at 6:42 PM Linda Popple said...

I would love to see your paintings in person! I like your loose, painterly style in this one and your colors. It's just so beautiful! I think you should work on a large painting and let us know how it works for you. :-)

Happy Holidays to you, too!!

December 21, 2010 at 6:44 PM martinealison said...

J'aime ces petites touches de bleu clair ça et là parsemées parcimonieusement... comme des notes de musique suspendues, présentes pour faire danser vos poires... éclatantes de lumière.

December 21, 2010 at 7:48 PM Virginia Floyd said...

Yea! Lovely and loose and full of light! I'm happy that you have kept on painting (and scraping) and that it is paying off! By all means, try a bigger canvas! Be b-b-b-brave!

I'm painting on a larger one now by an accident. I forgot to put my canvas in the car yesterday for my class. The only place in Boerne to rush to buy one is Walmart, and they have only two sizes--really small and really big! So I bought a big one and I'm going to try.

December 22, 2010 at 2:28 AM Carol DeMumbrum said...

Love the looseness of your work. Beautiful brushstrokes and color! Thanks for following my blog!

December 22, 2010 at 8:00 AM bricarwaller said...

Absolutely beautiful Lorraine! I can't wait to see you tackle large canvases. I love your style it is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!!!!

December 22, 2010 at 8:05 PM carol morgan carmichael said...

Really like these pears Lorraine. Like the way you left bits of red peek through.
Going larger is hard but fun. I am still searching for bigger brushes that I like. I use windsor newton monarch and they don't make very large ones. I have learned that is a key to going larger. Bigger brushes.

December 23, 2010 at 4:34 AM www.kunsthafen.blogspot.com said...

I wish you a Marry Christmas!

December 23, 2010 at 4:53 AM claire christinel said...

Love the colours and the brushwork Lorraine. Looking forward to seeing some larger pieces from you. I find more time working out the composition and larger brushes always make this transition easier, when switching from small to large. Happy Holidays!

December 23, 2010 at 9:33 AM Susan Roux said...

Oh yes, go for it! With the new year approaching, it's the perfect time to shake things up. Lovely painting.

December 24, 2010 at 5:32 AM Hi Lorraine, another very painterly painting. Lovely.

December 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM weekend et coup de brosse said...

J'aime vraiment votre peinture, simplicité et beauté de la composition!!

Très bonnes fêtes de fin d'année à vous Lorraine, joie et bonheur !

December 25, 2010 at 2:58 AM SYLVIANE said...

Lovely pears, Merry Xmas, Lorraine!

December 26, 2010 at 12:43 AM 
I love your painterly approach and vigorous brushwork. Great light and color as well!

December 26, 2010 at 12:47 PM Shirley Fachilla said...

Love that brushwork.
I think you'll find "big" to be wonderful. Just acquire some big brushes first!

December 26, 2010 at 5:27 PM 
What can I say that has not already been said? Love the brushwork here and that tiny spot you left the bare canvas showing through. I have so much envy, if only I can someday say"no longer concerned with details or outlines"

December 27, 2010 at 12:17 PM ELFI said...

très joli blog!

December 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM