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The White Series

August 5, 2010

After completing the DaSilva Commission, I had the sense that I was more open inside, that I had gotten bigger in terms of what I could contain artistically. I felt that I was ready to create in series of paintings, i.e. to create several works of art around a single theme or idea.
I have more [...]

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New Art: The Door

May 31, 2010

The Door (1 of 3)
acrylic & ballpoint pen on loose canvas
5.5 x 8 in
Gift of the Artist

The Door (2 of 3)                                                  The Door (3 of 3)
acrylic & ballpoint pen on loose canvas                acrylic & ballpoint pen on loose canvas
8 x 6 in                                                                  8 x 6 in
Gift of the Artist                                                    SOLD ($100)

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The DaSilva Commission: Final Photos

May 11, 2010

For the Love of April & Ray
acrylic, ballpoint pen, magazine, fabric, pencil on linen
7 x 4 feet, framed
SOLD ($3250)
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In my opinion, good art has many dimensions. Large art should hold a strong presence at a distance. The above image [...]

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“Paper & Paint” Solo Show, Fairfax Coffee 2010, cont.

April 8, 2010

This is a quick overview of what is currently available in Paper and Paint. If you didn’t see the original set of artwork, see it here.
The top row of 4 are all brand new works. Both the bottom right corner and the bottom left corner are the only 2 remaining from the original show. The [...]

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Retreat Center Commission: Reflection

April 1, 2010

(This post is a continuation of “Retreat Center Commission: Pause“.)
After I completed and delivered artwork for my solo show “Latifah Shay ~ Paper and Paint“, I turned my attention back to the Retreat Center Commission.
I met my client at her house one day to review the work-in-progress. There were only 2 pieces that I liked [...]

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Retreat Center Commission: Terms of Agreement

December 28, 2009

Specifications:

4 paintings
2 – 38”h x 47”w
2 – 35”h x 20.75”w
Unstretched, unframed canvas
Prefer unhemmed, hem top if necessary, dependant on hanging method
Hanging method to be determined
Acrylic paint
Soft, subtle colors as designated in palette book

General Content Description:

Abstract
Suggestive
Dreamy
To flow; not to be structured or have obvious form or ideas
Colors to be soft and subtle, following color palette outlined [...]

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Looking Out On Life

November 6, 2009

Looking Out On Life
signed, dated 09
acrylic, magazine, pencil, twine on pressboard
5.75 x 7.75 in, framed
SOLD($150)

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Divine Guidance

October 13, 2009

I haven’t painted for the last 3 weeks. Partly due to a decrease in my available time and an increase in what I want to do in that time.
It’s been a long time and I have felt it. I have been feeling the pains of not painting for at least 2 of those weeks. I [...]

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Walsh Commission: Final Pictures

September 25, 2009

Well, I finished the commission piece… and they LOVE it!! I’m thrilled.
This first photo shows the overall finished piece. Subsequent photos are close-ups and include notes on what I saw in the artwork. I included some of my client’s comments as well.
I did not share my insights with my client, I let them see [...]

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A Colorful Soul ~ Latifah Shay Interviewed

September 8, 2009

Warfordsburg, Pa., artist Latifah Shay will exhibit “A Colorful Soul’ at The Muse this month, but whose soul she’s referencing depends on the painting.
The longtime artist and graphic designer turned her interest to abstract acrylic pieces recently and said she feels her paintings are revelatory.
“I feel I connect with myself very deeply when I do [...]

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