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Handmade – Painting of the Week
Imperfections
These colorful baskets were made in Jordan. I snuck a display picture when no one was looking. The seller didn’t react. This was quite contrary from being chased by the basket weavers in Charleston, who didn’t want their picture taken. While hiding from them in a jewelry shop, the owner told me, “You are supposed to buy a basket and then ask to take a photo.” Live and learn. It was equally exciting to loosely paint the basket’s Handmade details.
To exaggerate the palette in these baskets, I used a grid underpainting and Gouache to pull some of the light colors out. Preferring to have fun while painting, I never paint anything perfect. The imperfections are consistent and tie the work together. It was also interesting to smear some of the gouache and later paint on top of it. The value contrast and the drama of the warms and cools really made this piece.
Sincerely,28th
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P.S. Handmade is currently off the market but its availability will be marked after August 28 2025
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The 66th Midwestern Invitational Exhibition of Fine Art
Regional artists were invited to participate in the Midwestern
At the beautiful Rourke Art Museum & Gallery.
June 18-September 1st, 2024
This year’s theme is “To Make a Prairie: Meditations on Ecology, Poetry & Place”.
The Rourke Art Museum has added Thursdays to their viewing hours from 3-7 pm, plus their standard opening 1-5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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