I won something!! In honor of their Hockney exhibit the DeYoung hosted a Facebook contest. As the artist had said, "I can't paint people I don't know," submissions were taken for portraits done of one's inner circle. 'Sara', the 11x14 of my amazing friend at the end of my first blog post was accepted and won! Yay! I tried to collect my prize, two VIP passes to the show and a catalog. However, they announced it so close to the show's closing date that the show ended before they could get me the tickets! They did graciously send me a very nice catalog, so it still feels like winning. Thank you to all my friends who voted for me!
Sorolla reference for studies 4, 5, and 6!
#4
#5 and #6
They were done on different days and they sure have distinct styles! #4 needs the right side of his face defined more clearly, lost to the fleas again. The last one done yesterday totally looks like a clown. Must be the red nose and the lighter yellow notes under his lip. (I am afraid of clowns!) The oil paper is an absorbent surface and I am having a hard time getting paint to flow. May use some medium again like I did in the earlier ones. I really need to focus on the form and value and pay more attention! #6 is out of control, though I probably wouldn't drag my hypothetical kid out of the birthday party this clown was working. He has kind eyes. Seems harmless.
While I was knocking out the first couple of those (#4 and #5) in late January, I got a call from a sweet midtown joint about hanging my art!
You might recognize it from Dinners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network. I was stoked but started to panic that there wasn't enough time to create a whole new body of work. I was especially anxious as I had just jumped into home school with Terry, and knew it would set me back on that front. Still, I had to say yes and call a time-out on the head studies to switch gears. I managed to get a few new still life paintings done, barely in drying time, and up at the last minute with the extraordinary help of my friend. (Sara again! First she won me a contest and then this!). It is up through March 7th if you can get by for a drink on the patio or a very awesome brunch!
Here's a little taste.
Strapless
8x8" oil on canvas panel
$200
You're Welcome
6x6" oil on canvas panel
SOLD
Slipper Kick
9x12" oil on canvas panel
SOLD
One more sample of the dozen!
Dad's Girl
11x14" oil on canvas panel
SOLD
When you have a show at a bar, at least one friend is going to come up with an outstanding idea. Thank you Amy for the invention of the 'Lenefsky' autograph mustache. There is always at least one more good reason for a Sharpie in your purse than you are currently privy too. When you run out of 'SOLD's to write, there are always 'Lenefsky Stache's .
More action to come!
Congrats on the award, and the show, and the sales! See, the Universe is aligning in your favor~
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