'Found' Was Made around January of this year. It mostly about what had happened from about 2006 to 2008 of January In short it's mostly about completely losing who I was..then and finding it again... and also what it took and what it still requires.
It is amazing all that can change in such a short amount of time... and it's also amazing what needs to change but still hasn't. ^
One night 6/22/08 http://m33t88.blogspot.com/2008/06/c-o-n-s-t-r-u-c-t-i-o-n.html after getting out of class I went over to the school store. I was in a incredibly good mood and bought myself and ice cream sandwich and some chocolate milk. When I had made it out of the MC I saw this sunset over the construction site. It is what initially inspired my latest finished piece. ^
In class I have a very difficult time paying attention and to help listen I doodle on my notes to help my ears focus. I have been told that it's a waste of time... but it is where I form some of my best ideas for paintings. ^
Eventually I often drop the idea of a certain piece. It isn't uncommon typically it'll be something simple and meaningless that I can never get a full mental image of, however, sometimes there are emotions and feelings that I want depicted in a certain piece won't go away and in time the idea develops enough for me to pursue making it.^
Top Left ^
Bottom Left ^
Top Center ^
Bottom Center ^
Top Right ^
Bottom Right^
I start by taping six pieces of drawing paper together. Then I Very lightly pencil in what I want to paint. Next I block in with colors all of the main parts of the painting. Then in a completely unorganized style I add in everything with water color, acrylics, oil pastels, sharpies, & guesso. Nothing is added in any specific order. I often get tired of one part and move on to another. I'll leave certain parts unfinished because I'm not completely certain if I want it there or if it's how I want it. I usually get frustrated with all my stuff, or get distracted with life... just like this piece; I left it alone for days at a time. I am not big on spending lots of time on one piece. I don't like to make people or objects exact because I'm making it for myself... and I know what everything is ... and well that's all that really matters. This is while I feel I will never be able to market my art. So.... Eventually I get the point Where I feel like I can leave the piece happy. I feel that Nothing is ever finished & thusly No art piece is ever really done; just abandoned.
I'm content with it like this.^ -" Progressing"
A lot has happened close to the time before I started this painting. A lot happened during this painting. It all seemed to come to a close as I finished. Now that It's done
I realize a lot about the past two semesters and about myself.
So basically what I've learned can be all stated in what this painting meant to me...
that there is much to be improved upon. I am fortunate to have goals set in site. I know what I want and how I should get there, however, for me it's discouraging all that must happen to get there. The distractions, contention, and confusion doesn't help. Although, it may seem like everyone around you is trying to help and be there it can at times cripple and hurt... and leave you uncertain of how to do things your own way & on your own terms. In time every one leaves and can forget about you and that's when you know who cares and who can't. It is when it's important that you have your own path to follow.
There is much to gain and without knowledge and Patience I can never have it.
It is difficult at times to fail and to restart but that is when I have to remember that there is a plan for each and everyone of us. I have to always look towards the sunlight of truth, so that the shadow of error, discouragement, and disappointment Will fall behind and leave a clear view leading to exaltation and eternal life.
Eventually things will more naturally fall into place. In time I will be where I should. .... At some point I'll know what I'm doing...
"Progressing" - Rachel Rebecca Rudd , Friday August 8, 2008
1 comment:
I love it Rach! I am always amazed at the emotions that come from the colors you use in your art. Sometimes I wish I could just be a fly on the wall of your brain so I can see what is going on when you are creating these pictures in your mind! Thanks for posting it! Wish I could be there to see it in person! Love You!
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