Here’s a new little painting. Maybe I shouldn’t call it new…the dog started to emerge back in July. Then he hung around the studio, frozen in his downhill race, until I finished him up this week.
Original outsider art painting, mixed media on 14×11″ canvas. $90.
This year I’m coordinating the committee for the gallery’s 6th Annual Art Challenge. Each artist creates four small pieces with a shared theme. It’s always a fun event with a wide variety of art styles and mediums. Registration is on February 27 and 28 and from the response I’m hearing, those are going to be a busy couple of days!
Lisa Griffen, Opening Doors. mixed media on 20×20″ canvas.
Today I dropped off these two new paintings at People’s Art in Pioneer Place for their annual Love of Portland show. This is the third time I’ve participated and I’m happy to be involved. The show opens with a reception/birthday party for the organizers on February 21.
Lisa Griffen, Not the Boss of Me. mixed media on 16×20″ canvas.
Lisa Griffen, Artic Sea. acrylic and oil pastel on 20×24″ canvas.
This year I want to slow down a little bit on my exhibition schedule and spend more time experimenting and exploring. This painting is one where I tried some different techniques. I had a lot of fun with it and I’m happy with the result.
As the description says, I recently read In the Kingdom of Ice. It’s about 19th century explorers’ attempts to read the North Pole. The book is full of reverent descriptions of Artic conditions, the strange lighting effects and weird weather and the feeling of being in awe of nature.
Lisa Griffen, Fighting Words. mixed media on 8×8″ wood. Sold.
The Big 500 show wrapped up this week and I found out these two paintings sold! I’ve sold quite a few paintings by now but I still get excited every time someone buys one, and I always wonder who it was who made that connection with the art. It’s a good feeling to know they’re out there in the world.
Lisa Griffen, Snarky the Cat. mixed media on 8×8″ wood. Sold.
Remember those little books that came with a 45 record? There would be a beep when it was time to turn the page. I played them on my red and white portable record player. Ok, I’m showing my age now.
I had the story of the Frog Prince and I must have listened to it hundreds of times. “Princess, Princess, open up…” It was so creepy.
It must have lodged in my subconscious, because last month I found myself painting this little lady.
Lisa Griffen, Frog Princess. mixed media on 8×8″ wood.