20 April 2009

Long overdue .....

It's been a tough month as I haven't been happy with what I've done recently and hesitated posting anything new, but I have decided to just go ahead and put some of them up for show.
I guess I have been feeling a lot of peer pressure, because before I started the blog I wasn't getting praise from artists that I admire so much and now I feel that I have to live up to their expectations of me, so 'good' is not good enough!
I've had a few paintings that just haven't worked at all this last month and they have been consigned to the bonfire pile.
I will post more work over the next few days.

The 'hat' paintings were done because of all the painting I have done over the last few years, the previous hat paintings seemed to be the most enjoyed by a lot of people ... and I enjoy painting them (my summer and winter hats).

8 x 10 inches Claesen's Belgian linen panel
SOLD

8 x 10 inches Claesen's Belgian linen panel
SOLD

4 comments:

  1. Paul, you are unique and generously gifted.
    I enjoy the dynamic light contrasts on the first painting and also the mysterious earthy tones on the second one.
    Beautiful works!
    -Pierre

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  2. Excellent work as always m. I think Pierre's comment covers my thoughts too: it's the atmosphere you've created around these subjects which tell a story. rg

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  3. I can certainly relate to your being hesitant to post things you aren't 100% pleased with. I often feel the same way. Your work is wonderful and we are often (although not always) our own worst critic. Keep up the great work. Best wishes.

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  4. I know that feeling all too well, Paul. I wonder if we all suffer a bit of stage fright.
    Your work is superb. The light and textures here are beautiful. I like the nostalgic, almost film noire feel to these paintings. The hats are a wonderful subject and series. My hat's off to you (sorry, couldn't resist!).

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