tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708994187472821722024-03-13T11:37:48.335-07:00KathiuciaKathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-40964076217591330682016-01-16T15:16:00.001-08:002016-01-16T15:16:16.149-08:00Define Ideal. School is awesome.<br />
Here are some photos.<br />
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sketchbook sketch.</div>
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sketchbook animal anatomy studies.</div>
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sketchbook anatomy studies.</div>
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Plein Air Trip.</div>
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Guests at Safehouse Atelier; S. Assael and S. Hess come out and draw w/ the crew.</div>
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The damage done for my part. </div>
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Painting class.</div>
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Gouache copy of E.Payne.</div>
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Gouache study. </div>
Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-74305799363079210922015-12-15T22:12:00.001-08:002015-12-16T16:04:12.759-08:0013 Days of Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Heyo.<br />
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So i'm having a 13 Days of Art Sale, all the pieces are on 25% Markdown from their original price.<br />
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Here's a little bit about each one;<br />
1) This was painted over a 1-2 hour period in 2014 in Malibu. I tend to like plein air painting in the morning or at night time, this one took place in the morning. I'm particularly fond of grays and foggy days so this piece was really exciting to me. Eventually, i would like to do a large seascape with the same general idea. It's on my to-do list. Maybe i'll see a mermaid.<br />
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2) Dude. This drawing took approximately 90 hours. It's my first cast study and i still don't know how i feel about it, I really enjoyed he process though. It's so fun. So really, this is my first piece after my fundraiser and my studying full time at Safehouse Atelier, my first 'academic' drawing, and the longest i have ever worked on a piece, by far. A milestone. Kinda great if you think about it. <br />
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3) When i got back from travelling abroad... jeez, was it two years ago?? Nah, it was last year, i went on a painting frenzy. I was so inspired. This is one of the small studies i did for a new collection based on my travels. I was visiting Florence, Italy at the time and decided to stay in a small town close by called Carmignano. It was really incredible. Olive trees everywhere, great food, great people, great runs, fireflies, italian, art.<br />
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4) Yup. This little guy is based on the same place as part of the same series. I painted both of these studies in... 2014.<br />
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5) This is a paint study i did while i lived in Chatsworth, CA. 2013. It was a great place. I rented a room, great roomates, the owner of the house was... interesting. The morning runs in the mountains were priceless. I ended up getting kicked out because i wanted the owner to provide me with some necessities so i could take better care of her doggies, they spent most of their time with me since my studio was located there as well. My good friend Samantha is the model. She's terrific.<br />
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6) Ahhhh, Vegas. I have a large version of this painting, 30"x40". It's a part of my private collection. It was my first large painting and it really started the beginning of an adventure i would have never in my life imagined possible. Insane. Anyhow, this was painted in 2010? 2011 maybe. A good friend of mine posed for this one, it was her birthday and a bunch of friends went to Vegas to celebrate. We had a fantastic time.. but really, i wouldn't care if i ever landed in Vegas again. Too full of facades, gambling and a bunch of other stuff i don't care for. I dug drinking in the streets though. That was cool. And my company was awesome. One of the nights we went dancing i ended up dancing the nail right off my big toe. It took awhile to grow back. So i don't end this on a gross note, I was invited to some posh nude pool party. I didn't go. <br />
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7) Yeaaa, This is another study from my abroad series. The collection is called 'Wanderess'. Now you see how much i was inspired. I have to go do this again. The light in the room was classic, the room, rustic, it had such a glamour, worn and old world feel to it. Antique furniture, the window overlooking the small city, lined with flowers, sounds of nature and a nice summer breeze. I miss that place. Painted in 2015... actually, for my solo show earlier this year.<br />
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8) This is a still life i painted in 2014. There were occasions when i came across fresh flowers inside the house. I loved painting them. They were beyond gorgeous. <br />
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9) Some oldies. I think this was painted in 2010 or early 2011. Right at the very beginning of my journey when i choose to become a fine artist. Shooting the ref for this was fun... my roomate at the time took photos and i got to hang from the ceiling with a rope. It hurt. I had a mark on my ankle for months. <br />
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10) Another super old one. 2010. Again, right at the beginning of my journey... thought i'd do a self portrait with a chain. I won a sessions scholarship from LAAFA with this one.<br />
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11) This is one of my favorites. It's been published in what? 2, 3, 4 books? I dunno. I think i also painted this one in 2010. Part of the 'black and white' series. <br />
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12) This was painted in 2011. I was going through an interesting cycle where i was adapting to life as a fine artist. I was a commercial/entertainment artist before, the lifestyle change was beyond a 360, it crossed dimensions. I changed alot in the past 5 years. More then i could have ever known. I was very confident back then, i could conquer the world. Then the world ate me alive. I think i'm still in the digestive track. <br />
*random note; i had food poisoning today.<br />
13) a surprise. <br />
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Thanks for your time. Cheers, and Happy Holidays!<br />
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@ the Getty Villa.Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-4511873787583593202015-11-16T08:18:00.000-08:002015-11-16T08:24:46.949-08:00What Dreams may comeIt's been a crazy year.<br />
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First and foremost i would like to thank everyone. You’ve been an enormous part of my recovery effort and have given me the ability to continue to pursue and study quality art. The importance of that cannot be undermined. You've made the impossible breathe.<br />
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<span class="s1">I just started attending Safehouse Atelier fulltime. </span></div>
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I'm studying; alla prima portrait, cast drawing, linear perspective, long pose figure drawing, figure construction, plein air painting, personal portfolio development, and art theory/philosophy I. Sooooo, my week is busy. I work on the weekends.<br />
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There are some topics i wanted to tackle but at this point i have to get some more of these commissions shipped. Raincheck. Enjoy some photos. Behind the scenes stuff.<br />
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Thank you.<br />
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My first 'official' cast study.</div>
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The new recruits.</div>
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Alla Prima painting session.</div>
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Dobskys work in progress. Insane. In an awesome kinda way.</div>
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Painting/portfolio development with Shawn. </div>
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Hurtado giving a Plein Air demo.</div>
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Ramon with his friend Teresa taking a tour of the Atelier. </div>
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<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-79731284741014700692015-09-27T23:47:00.002-07:002015-09-29T06:37:38.751-07:00A Model and an Artist walk into a room... So. I'm a professional artist, a student of art, a booker, and a model.<br />
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I have a little perspective. But mind you, it's my perspective. You're welcome to disagree, i'm not some huge pro passing wisdom, or gas. Just... exploring the subject.<br />
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The issue of art models and artists has been raised alot recently so i'm going to discuss it. If for any other reason because i'm procrastinating going on a run in a 101 degree weather. Sounds reasonable.<br />
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Models:<br />
1; as a model you have to have a consistent look. That takes maintaining a certain lifestyle often requiring time and a financial investment. It would be annoying having to erase an entire 5 week drawing because your model decided it would be a great time to gain 20lbs and get a sex change.<br />
2; it takes time to get ready and drive to a gig. 1-2, sometimes 3hrs, then you drive back. That's gas, time, and plenty of l.a. traffic fun.<br />
3; holding a pose is harder then it looks, both quick and long. You do have to consider how fit you are, what your body can handle, what looks good, where the light is, where your center of gravity is, how/where your weight is being distributed, how well you can hold your balance, what surface you're on, what parts of your body are more sensitive and likely to fall asleep, and a good memory for long pose as you are responsible for looking as close as possible to the initial idea. You have to consider bloodflow, pain, and discomfort threshold and you probably need to learn how to calm and focus your mind. Meanwhile, you are being studied and talked about.<br />
4; costume models need to invest considerable money into costumes, and time to get ready for work. They also need to have some acting ability for certain gigs as poses will need to reflect different mindsets/ character/ situations. Consider, you don't really want your favorite gangster pretending he's the little mermaid.<br />
5: when an artist requests a pose, models need to know when to say no. To do that you need to know what you can handle and what you consider appropriate.<br />
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6; Note. Arrive on time. take short breaks at appropriate intervals. If your pose is causing you alot of pain, speak to the one in charge. Permanent physical injuries do occur. Stretch, and start as simple as possible. That's usually enough.<br />
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Artists;<br />
1; we understand models are not a statues. We have photos for that.<br />
2; we love having our models as muses.<br />
3; not all artists have good intentions.<br />
4; when making artwork, we need the model to stay as still as they can so we can accurately observe the form and analyze the light. Chasing a pose is not our idea of a fun workout.<br />
5; we expect the model to be professional. We hire them to pose, not talk. Socializing is fun, but remember artists love to create, that's why they pay models. I acknowledge some Venues differ.<br />
6; artists have the nasty habit of being broke, and sometimes weird. Take that into consideration and be respectful.<br />
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7; Note; If a model is in pain because of the pose let them take longer breaks/shorter sessions, or alter parts of the pose after a certain time period. Be understanding. It takes alot of time to become good at knowing how your body reacts in different situations. Sometimes it's counter intuitive.<br />
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Models tend to charge for photos. It's part of the business. It's how we can make a profit and how the quality of our work is rewarded.<br />
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Artists sometimes use the photos they purchase. The benefit to taking a photo is that you get to create and finish your project. Some artists even sell the finished piece generating a profit. <br />
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When models take photos of artwork they don't make a profit. Normally, it's kept as a record because we like the artwork. At times it will be posted in mass media, that's good marketing for the model and the artist and in such cases models should get artist consent. Models are not making giclees from these photos, which are normally not of great quality, and it would be illegal anyhow. So the artist has a right to sew for copyright infringement.<br />
Hence, it's pretty illogical for an artist to charge a model for a photo.<br />
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Another factor models need to be aware of when selling their photos is that sometimes the artist will in fact print multiple copies (for others to use as reference), send out copies of the photos or even publish it in social media. If you want to protect yourself have them sign a contract.<br />
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Selling photos to sculptors vs. painters/draftsman. A painter will normally take one photo as reference. A sculptor will take like 50. As a model you should charge the same (or at least in the same ballpark) for both. (if it's one pose, meaning one project). You are selling reference to finish a project. The needs of the medium are different and i think that's important to take into account.<br />
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Lastly, at times a teacher will request to only book a model when their photos are free of charge. They want their students to understand and keep studying after the session is over without giving up their weekly food money. This is not a disrespect to the model, it's a circumstance and condition. You don't have to take the gig, but don't talk smack about it. <br />
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I'm certain i haven't dealt with everything in this entree. It's a start.<br />
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Drawing by Bilmes.<br />
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Painting by Richard.Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-26127781108347994352015-09-13T23:44:00.000-07:002015-09-14T23:32:17.681-07:001+1=xdk-ydThe education extravaganza;<br />
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Pratt, the expensive, formal college experience.<br />
After highschool i attended an art college. Pratt Institute in NYC. It's got a great reputation, great campus, and it costs a ton of money. Secret to success? You wish. So I applied and received scholarships, grants, financial aid and loans, taken out by my mother and i, and I graduated with a degree in Illustration, but it was not the education i was seeking. Quality art education at that time was hidden under a rock at the bottom of the ocean in a giant shell and so was the definition of what 'quality' art was. I just knew i wasn't seeing it. As a result i bounced around a multitude of departments and almost decided art was not the direction i was going... until i stumbled on traditional animation. Oh. And that was fun. Not being from the film department i had to fight my way into the classes, but i got in, and eventually, got my animated short 'Sin', played with the best of the rest of the film majors at their showdown, which i know my not being in the department raised some hairs. I got to hear about it. The amazing thing was i didn't find out what a 'cycle' was till the very end of my short film. I kept asking and no one would give me the answer, as though the answer was so basic that they thought it was a joke. Knowing what a cycle was would have saved me alot of time. That's all i gotta say.<br />
That year I was also selected to be in the 'best of' for Pratt Institute Show at Hammerstein Ballroom. My art was strong in it's language, but not in its execution. I left New York to pursue a career in L.A.<br />
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I got a studio job in L.A. Learned alot. Got promoted. Got a tan.<br />
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I became an independent contractor. Gained alot of clients. Earned a living. Started traveling more.<br />
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I became a fine artist. Started traveling monthly because stable housing was an issue.<br />
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I'm not going to go into the complete story of how i became a fine artist, or my crazy experience of trying to become one these past five years. Just know, it's been very eventful. Kinda like if a tornado hit a room and left, and then you look at the mess and think; that's what figuring out how the fine art thing goes looks like. By the way, the room was packed with stuff. Which quite literally i had to get rid of. But that's another story.<br />
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The most relevant part of the current ordeal is that I ended up taking an oil painting class, and it felt right. This new world of fine art was beautiful; images composed an executed in a manner which required great skill and intuitiveness. I was exposed to artwork so rich you could look at it for hours and still, you would not be done, in person they held vitality which breathed through the seams, they were immortal. I wanted to create that. I slowly took on less and less work through my business and became more and more focused on becoming a fine artist... and slowly figuring out that i had to learn how to draw first. I thought my drive and dedication could pull me through (self-taught alternative)... it didn't, in fact, i met some wrong people on that road. Taking a class here and there did not provide sufficient practice. I had to juggle too many balls at once not knowing how any of them worked. When I did begin finding out how they worked, it became more complex. You need the information, the time, the practice, repetition, guidance and patience to be successful as a student of art, let alone a successful artist.<br />
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There is a video i recommend watching if you're looking to study art ;<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX0MrnzBJ8M&index=5&list=LLNuiT2W40nKrL5gHMH8ockA<br />
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Education holds the key to everyones future. I hope to be able to aid in that process because i would hate to see anyone else go through the same experience as i. Financial means should not be the limit to the education you can be provided with before you make a career.<br />
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Education won't guarantee survival as an artist. After you learn to produce great work there is a whole other ball game waiting for you, and you'll have to succeed and survive. But at least you'll have quality, and that's a big step in the right direction.<br />
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To check out my Indiegogo campaign and listen to part of my story, please check out the link below and donate if you can. Thank you.<br />
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http://igg.me/at/katart/x/11654917<br />
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Me at a recent show. 'Huicho!' at Kwon Fong Gallery.<br />
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Upcoming show i'm participating in.Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-7281966360961461632015-08-18T07:31:00.000-07:002015-08-19T21:50:39.017-07:00The Dream of an artistI've put up an IndieGOGO campaign in an attempt to fund my education. <br />
Please check it out.<br />
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/break-through-art--2/x/11654917#/story<br />
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also feel free to check out my site; There are paintings there which have already been sold or are being sold at Abend Gallery.<br />
http://kathiucia.com/<br />
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my facebook;<br />
https://www.facebook.com/kathiucia.dias<br />
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my instagram;<br />
https://instagram.com/kathiuciadias/<br />
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I've composed a reward system. Here is the artwork available;<br />
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<b><u>$50-Tiny Painting (little secrets collection)</u></b><br />
Tiny painting; 3x1.75 painting or tiny commission or 5"x8" drawing<br />
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3"x1.75" (or so) original paintings. framed and unframed.<br />
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3"x5" Zorn copy<br />
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<b><u>$100-original sketch</u></b><br />
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<u><b>$300-Small Plein Air Painting; 7"x5"</b></u><br />
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<span class="s1">sargent copy, 'Capri girl', 8”x4”, oils unframed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">sargent copy, 'head of capri girl', 6”x4”, oils unframed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">schmid copy, 6”x4”, oils, unframed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Fechin copy/wife, 5”x7”, unframed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Fechin copy/wife/bl, 6”x8”, unframed</span><br />
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Some painting studies.<br />
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-little paint study with final painting to the right (large version available for sale @Abend Gallery, called 'Carmignano')<br />
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<b><u>$500-Small-Med Painting; </u></b><br />
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<span class="s1">Repin copy ; Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin, 8”x10”, oils unframed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Repin copy; 'Portrait of V.V.Stasov', 9”x12”, oils, unframed</span><br />
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self portrait front, 8”x10”, oils, unframed<br />
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black and white sm quickstudy collection; 8”x10”, unframed<br />
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<span class="s1">portrait with chain bw 9”x12, unframed</span></div>
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drawingof girl w/ glasses 15”x8”, pen n ink, framed</div>
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<span class="s1">chatsworth, 20”x16”, oils, unframed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Portrait with earrings, 16”x12”, oils, framed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Thousand Oaks-16”x20”, oils, unframed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Reseda, 20"x16", oils, framed</span><br />
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<span class="s1">Redondo Beach- 16”x20”, oils framed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">France 30”x15”, oils, framed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Molino, IT- 30”x15”, oils, unframed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Repin Copy, 'Portrait of Baroness Varvara Ivanova Hildenbrandt', 36”x14”, oils, unframed</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Los Angeles 24”x18”, oils, framed</span></div>
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In an institute, there is the camaraderie. In a class, you can learn a great deal from your peers as well as the teachers themselves. A class environment allows a group to provide encouragement, critiques and debate philosophy, art, history and beyond. As a niche evolves, the shared experiences build the foundation for not only further artistic exploration, but the friendships needed to provide each other support down the road. </div>
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Conversely, fill in the blank. In a self taught course an individual is more likely to implement a chaotic strategy to their education, re-inventing the wheel on a daily basis. You don’t even need a wheel… what are you doing inventing one… we have sub particle transport systems. Furthermore there may be great gaps in the knowledge of fundamental principles that prevent steady artistic growth. Developing a successful curriculum takes experience and knowledge of what leads to the desired outcome. Time practicing a concept is also necessary till it becomes second nature. In a full time program, you're spared the pain staking task of location scouting and availability and are instead provided with all the resources necessary allowing the student to focus on the task at hand. It’s a big deal.</div>
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Finally, teach me. With a successful curriculum in place, an educator is ever present, guiding the way through difficult terrain, providing solutions to missteps, and planning strategies to further attain educational goals. Swords not included.</div>
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I’m going to take a moment to say… Harry Potter wouldn’t have made it very far without an education… I know there are many of you HP fans out there. It would have been a very different story. The president wouldn't be where he is either. WIthout education, our choices become limited and our successes fewer. </div>
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Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-52019203745624396562015-08-07T10:09:00.001-07:002015-08-07T10:09:44.957-07:00new directionPlan D is underway.<br />
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Meanwhile, here are some modeling photos. Photo credit; Brittany McGinley.<br />
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<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-64941988720403852762015-07-27T18:49:00.000-07:002015-07-28T17:48:33.838-07:00low batteryI received the invite from Russia and can't go.<br />
I no longer have any of my legal documents and officially can't afford it. Prior to the burglary however I could have pursued an academic education.<br />
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That said, i have come to the decision that it is a better idea for me to stick around l.a. for my potential art education. There are fantastic teachers here and I found some great friends. I am grateful. <br />
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In losing my entire life savings i've realized that perhaps i should have spent the money i worked so hard to earn more... because now it's all gone. All my hard work, investment and time and dream, Gone. It's time for me to live a more sustainable life. I'm going to change some things to steady up.<br />
<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-74547162740501318562015-07-22T11:09:00.002-07:002015-07-27T08:10:29.703-07:00When all that glitters gets goneI woke up this morning to move my car and find my life savings, personal and legal documents, and jewelry stolen. <br />
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These items were In my car because I move too much and the place I'm currently residing has no locks. Every time I tried to lock up, the lock was compromised providing no indoor security, there were also frequent visits from strangers.<br />
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I was going to touch base on this weeks blog on the subject of financing education. To keep it short since I have a lot to deal with right now, no matter how many friends you have in the system you will not receive an education if you cannot pay for it. Which, really, is appropriate. We do not live off favors, it's always an exchange. If something seems too convenient and easy, look behind the curtain, there is an alternate motive lingering there and the likelyhood is that you won't like it. Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-60498863863554814522015-07-14T12:16:00.002-07:002015-07-14T12:16:38.464-07:00Jungle boogieI followed up with Repin regarding my visa/invite. The lady responsible looked into it and found that the guy responsible for sending it out never sent it out. So we're giving it another go. I heard back from her on Monday. (Yesterday).<br />
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Plan B is well underway. I've built a lot in Los angles in terms of means to survival and relationships. I've set myself some other exciting goals so life will not feel as though it's on a standstill. I'm still pursuing full time education with a big question mark of how to fund it. One step at a time. Meanwhile, I'm creating and working. Post photos soon, Internet and comp are still issues.<br />
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<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-45708391446061078962015-07-01T10:57:00.001-07:002015-07-01T11:35:45.218-07:00Waiting gameI still have not heard from Russia with the invite. I'm searching for plan b. Plan c involves me moving to Hawaii and spending the rest of my days stealing piña coladas.<br />
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Receiving the invite and attaining the visa is only the first part of a very arduous goal, the second part is seeking funding. I cant seize studying the language though, All be it in a slow, self taught, haphazardous way.<br />
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I've started and am continuing on a new series of paintings called 'the cutter'. I'm also getting acquainted with the beauty of delegating. No man, I cannot master everything, yes I need everything well done. Ok, I'll pay you. Yes, I'll do some research to make sure you're not ripping me off. Would you like some popcorn?<br />
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Also worth noting but fairly irrelevant to art; California has free medical clinics. The service I've encountered is quality, and although they cannot provide the same health benefits someone with health insurance can, they are there. I am delving further into the system of health insurance and believe I can be provided for with limited benefits. Kaiser has a program which it rotates its doctors from their regular rounds at paid medical facilities to the free ones. Thanks to them. Also, although we haven't been able to diagnose exactly what occurred with my arm (there is some speculation), it has been regaining its mobility and strength slowly but surely. Good job body at doing your job. <br />
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And, and event in the U.S. Worth mentioning, congrats to the gay/lesbian community for attaining equal marriage rights in the u.s. Your relationship can now be a three some with the govt as well. :)<br />
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Excuse the irregularity on the posts, I still don't have a computer or the Internet. It happens, I think the world will survive, also, for whatever reason the blog won't let me post photos via iPad. When I get to a comp I'll post some. Meanwhile, да сведаня. <br />
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<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-50710228013419486582015-06-22T11:21:00.002-07:002015-06-22T18:56:20.110-07:00 What is left is right what is right is damaged.<div style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0980392); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">
I've had the good fortune this week to meet with a collector and we had a wonderful dinner and exchanged our thoughts on many topics. By the end of the night she purchased a painting of mine. I'm very fortunate to truly enjoy the company of the collectors I've gotten to meet, they feel like friends who happen to like the work I do. Anyhow, I'm going to touch base upon one of the topics discussed which is the subject matter of what I enjoy painting and my current process. </div>
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I love painting my landscapes and still lives, however, those are not my forte so I don't publicize them much. The body of my work evolves people. My obsessions range from topic to topic and my fascination with key individuals in selected fields inspire me to create. One of my ongoing interests has been dancers. I've drawn them a good deal but I cannot create a body of work based solely on observation. I'm big on knowing and experiencing the world someone comes from, I love my research and I think the production of a work of art is a lot richer for it. It's fun for me. You get to know your subject beyond presentation and get to feel for their story; battles, wins, loses, psychological and physical quirks. It's an appreciation for the human experience. Also, the more I gain the acquaintance of and respect an individual the harder I work at making the work better and pushing myself to the max. You feel as though you have to do it justice and I can't do that unless I push myself to do the best job I'm capable of . In the end, the painting really takes on a life of its own. </div>
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In a world where our existence is based so much upon the fabricated, experiencing something genuine and capturing it in art is a slice of truth. I need that honesty in what I create.</div>
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I still have not received my Russian visa. I've stopped studying the language for the most part because of my partial loss in faith that I'll actually have the opportunity to study abroad and because of the enormous amount of stuff I have to I get done. </div>
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This weeks task was finishing 4 paintings for an upcoming gallery show. This was a hard for many reasons; i've moved twice, i've modeled, and i've been dealing with a myriad of injuries, my leg, so I couldn't run and let out stress/energy for over a week, and mid week my right arm went partially numb... And stayed that way. Meaning... Mobility was not easy as it became swollen and felt like I was lifting a horse every time I moved it. While this sounds impressive the fact that it was an empty tea cup takes my gold medal away. I had to paint with my left hand. The emotional arm is regaining strength but is not yet at 100. Big lazy.</div>
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My computer also called it quits on life. I guess this means that humans may outlive machines... But we all know that's not gonna happen. When machines manufacture machines I doubt they are going to make it out of jello (unless it's synthesized jello). Bugs eat that stuff.</div>
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Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-69245781061113774732015-06-15T10:15:00.001-07:002015-06-15T17:54:09.769-07:00obssesive patternsThis past week has been mostly dedicated to commission work (and modeling). I received a commission from a wonderful lady in New York to draw 3 portraits. It has been a pleasure working with her and i'm very fortunate. <br />
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That said, I will now go into the process i currently go through. First, I get the expectations, dates and numbers on the clear. I draw up thumbnails exploring various compositions, shapes/value relationships and I let the customer pick one/give feedback and then pay. I then do a nearly finished drawing giving a better idea of what the final product will look like (pencil)... very time consuming but necessary, specially when you're working with pen and ink... there are very few revisions that can be done with this medium and none of them involve taking away or correcting. So at this stage I take some final notes from the customer before i head into the final product. <br />
After approval I start the final drawing. I use a specific kind of paper which is very delicate, so god forbid i get it dirty, bend it, rip it, put tape on it, etc. Even the pen sometimes causes acts of violence on the surface. It's rice paper, and it's textured, so i also have to know how the drawing is going to look on the paper so that a big chunk of texture doesn't fall in the middle of a portrait... better leave that stuff floating around the sides. Obviously the surface the drawing paper itself lies on top of matters as well, whether its hard or slightly padded, smooth, etc will give the pen park a different flow. The pen itself needs to have even pressure throughout lest it 'bleed'... which, if it's abad bleed you'd have to start a new drawing. Ill also mention that inevitably an error will occur, i've never had a 'perfect' drawing. The trick to getting around those is making it look intentional. Most of the time you can pull it off... sometimes you can't. I once had a drawing i was working on for a show, it was fairly large and difficult... it was... what... 40"x15" or something... i was touching things up at the end and i think i heard someone calling me, or something attracted my attention and i left the pen on the paper for a second too long... there was a blot. I spent alot of hours trying to correct the error, changing the compositon, value arrangement, markmaking (the blot was not the type of language i was using) and finally... the drawing got trashed. So it happens. Lastly i'll mention that not all references are created equal. I've mostly received ok references, but sometimes they really tilt more on the direction of not... when even upon request the client cannot provide a better alternative i sometimes find myself combining two or three references to get the portrait i need.<br />
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These drawings don't take hours, they take days/weeks to finish because it is a slow build of of very fine lines. The repitition of the pattern alone takes hours of focus since i try to get it somewhat evenly spaced and pressured. The correct drawing has to be there, and also the pen has to be in it's ideal state of ink.. meaning, new pens show up with stronger lines, older pens you can get away with finer ones and are more sensitive to pressure. They all bleed if you don't take care. <br />
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Anyhow... back on point. When the commission is finished (if its a couple at once i wait until they are all done, so i can feel free to touch up others as i finish some to make sure they feel like a unit and a sort of communication is going on between them) i send final pix, hopefully get an approval then ship it off to its new owner. (i added this in a rush just now... i'll organize it properly later.)<br />
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For what it's worth, the final product does look really nice and i'm super excited to see what i'll end up doing with this medium in terms of pattern, application, process etc. I know i'm barely at the tip of the iceberg with these.<br />
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I'm not posting the current drawings since they are commissions, when all is done i'll ask permission.<br />
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Another word.... I do not have a big name and am starting in my career... if i charged hourly for the amount of work that is going into these i'd get less then a dollar an hr. Whether that's right or wrong at this point is irrelevant, it's important that i'm at least getting my art moving and getting paid for it... people don't know how much work goes into these... they wouldn't be willing to pay for it. Specially if you're just starting out. <br />
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Thought number two... As i wait for my russian student visa and details. I'm considering where else i may travel, and how to continue making ends meet in other countries for temporary stays. I will always have to regroup in Cali and New York... but meanwhile, i can still linger, search and discover and make great art... whether it sells or not is another question.<br />
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My goal, as an artist, is to perfect my craft and always work as honestly as i can and to the best of my ability. My direction in life is one of endless study and travel. <br />
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No photos today again, i'm using a friends computer. Gotta go.<br />
<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-66611115871717010032015-06-08T09:29:00.001-07:002015-06-08T09:29:36.156-07:00On againSo it's been a pretty long while since i've posted. I really didn't think anyone would care but i've been receiving a surprising amount of requests to continue on with my posts. So back up and running by random demand. I don't have the internet at home so posting is actually a pain in the ass... or Starbucks heaven since they have wifi. <br />
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Anyhow, i'll admit to enjoying writing these since it gives me time to reflect on weeks which pass. Long story short, these are good.<br />
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I'm not going to write a novel trying to catch up with lost time... But i will give a brief update as to what's happened in the past couple months, or something.<br />
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The roadtrip back to l.a. was fantastic, I think it lasted 2-3 weeks, I got gallery representation, i'm currently working with Abend gallery in Colorado. I'm looking to go to school and get my masters at Repin Academy in Russia, I'm waiting for the invitation/visa to come in the mail so i can move forward with it (after much work i finally got to apply and got accepted, i'll go into the reasons and process some other time.. it's a long story and yes i'm learning the language). I've made a short film (4mins) which i'm hesitating to release and i've been modeling alot to pay bills. I've been in some incredible exhibitions with some incredible artists, namely, the CAC Gold Medal Show and the 'On location in Malibu' show. I'm continuing to dance tango when time allows and still running, I traded digital concept illustration work to have a programmer redesign my website and i've been approached by California Art Club to have a video documentary done on me (a series including other artists)... we'll see if that happens. I've been also healing from a bad back injury with no health insurance.<br />
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Lastly i'll mention something funny about being in business and being a woman. (similar situations may happen to men but not as often). I'll get asked on business outings or coffee whatever and they'll be dates in disguise. Opportunities will be offered, real or faux, but after i put my little feminist foot down and mention something is unprofessional business conduct and no i will not go to the cinema with you the opportunities will vanish. I can take a little flirting, but there is a line and clearly all lines are not created equal. <br />
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Before i keep going i'm going to stop. That's enough writing. Just wanted to put it out there that i'm alive and kicking.<br />
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Meanwhile, here are some great podcasts i've been listening to;<br />
Russian rulers podcast (history)<br />
Podcast-Suggested Donation (art)<br />
The Partially Examined Life (philosophy)<br />
Inquiring Minds (Science)<br />
This American Life (people)<br />
TED radio hour (people)<br />
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I had Americas Test Kitchen too but since i've stopped being all fancy with my culinary endeavors i've put that on hold.<br />
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No photos today, i'm using a friends computer and i have to go. Check out my Facebook or Instagram. Cheers.Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-50287924164196759972015-03-02T12:18:00.002-08:002015-03-02T15:53:27.472-08:00The rebelious youth and the wear and tear of ageThe 'Wanderess' show went well. I had a good time and i got my projects done. Now it's time to get ready for the next sprint. <br />
Here are some paintings from the new collection, for more visit my website at kathiucia.com, and feel free to contact me for commission or purchase inquiries.<br />
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I'll also mention; isn't it funny how artists (not only painters, dancers, musicians, writers) can be some of the most passionate, dedicated, and disciplined, sacrificing virtually every luxury and pleasure to excel in their chosen field and are yet mostly poor? Yet artwork remains a landmark for any historical period, for it's accomplishments and how it was relevant or due to circumstances of it's time. Something beautiful was created. There is such significance there yet those who made it/collaborate in it, lived through it were rarely weatlhy, and now they are essential benchmarks in our history, driving forward culture, inspiration and context amongst it's few accomplishments.<br />
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'Chatsworth', 20"x16"<br />
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'Tuscany', 66"x36"<br />
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'Malibu', 72"x32"<br />
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Working on a commission<br />
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In great companyKathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-23363788653062162242015-02-23T12:53:00.003-08:002015-02-23T13:13:36.135-08:00Comraderie, art and a chosen path<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chatsworth, 20"x16", oil on panel. Part of 'Wanderess' show. <br />
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In my travels i've met many great people and had great experiences. To me my day to day seems the same, but in reality it isn't. I grow more disciplined, more content and more confident. Also you can't help but grow a little because something is learned or accomplished. Either way everyday offers the opportunity for improvement which is why we are no longer apes. That's gotta be a good sign. The fact that we're killing them off probably isn't though.<br />
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I wanted to bring attention to the matter of camaraderie. I have not attended a formal fine art school so i have not been naturally thrown into a social dynamic. My artistic friends are slim which is a shame because we benefit a great deal from interacting with others, particularly those who work in our field. They can give us feedback, be an inspiration and who wouldn't benefit from exchanging survival techniques? We learn from each other and it's fun sharing creations and creating together. This sort of social integration seems to differ from place to place; L.A. is the least welcoming of artistic communities, the northern regions seem more open and welcoming which is something i've been looking for. We'll see what happens. I actually want to go to Russia to study... now that i'm finishing my baby steps of becoming a professional artist. ::rolls eyes:: Yea... go back to school. Hummmm. I'm not gonna lie it sounds awesome.<br />
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The more i create the more i learn, yes, but i still feel that black hole of formal education missing. I feel that i could push myself to accomplish so much more had i just the understanding and some basic training provided at an academy. And a Russian one at that. So this year i intend on applying. How am i gonna finance it if i get in? I'm going to seek funding. Yea... and i'm still going to be a working fine artist and working with galleries in the U.S. <br />
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Anyhow, i gotta finish these large pieces before my show. So... logging off! <br />
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<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="ru"><span class="hps">до свидания.</span></span><br />
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miniature; Tuscany<br />
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miniature; Malibu<br />
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Colorado, 20"x16", oil on panel. <br />
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I have 10 days till the show and have to finish all my pieces and keep on the up and up with business as well. Not to mention i'm a fit junkie so i'm still running and doing my thing everyday.<br />
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Here you have it. Merry Christmas. Behind me stands 'Tuscany' on it's first color layer. <br />
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Holy Cow.<br />
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I'm late on this thing again. I had to run around alot yesterday to get my promotional cards and business cards reprinted and after some errand running painted en 'plein air' to try to figure out some of the problems i'm hitting with my paintings. It helped alot, as it always does, and nothing gives me as much pleasure. <br />
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The current state of affairs;<br />
I have about 9 pieces to finish, 2 very large ones i'm done stretching and am going to put the drawing down on today and tomorrow and 7 smaller ones i'm trying to put the final touches on.<br />
The layers are as follows, wash, drawing(wash), first color layer (thin), texture layer 1, texture layer two, then reeling it all in and detailing/finessing is the last one.<br />
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I've been looking for jobs once i get back in L.A. Mostly modeling for now which has been unpromising. I'm not the best model, but you know, i work hard, the problem is i'm not conscientious of my body so not all my poses are great. I believe the solution to this is traveling around with a full length mirror and constantly looking at myself. That just might take too much effort away from making art though. I'll reconsider. Perhaps experience will kick in once in awhile. I'll be seeking illustration and teaching jobs as well, but that's on the books for next week. <br />
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Here's some food for the eyeballs and meanwhile, it's back to work for me. It's crunch time.<br />
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Plein air study in upstate NY. 5"x3"<br />
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Plein air study in upstate NY. 5"x3"<br />
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Drawing in sketchbook from open studio at Steve Carpenter Studio.<br />
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This last photo is of a home made 'Pastel', it's a Brazillian snack which is absolutely delicious.<br />
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I'll let you in on a little personal detail as well, my aunt is visiting from Brazil, but I turn down plans so often (they go shopping; not my favorite activity) that I now am no longer invited. I'd simply rather work. I do spend some time with them, but it's difficult to distinguish where a reasonable line can be drawn between work and other aspects of life. My waking hours differ a great deal from others around me, i wake at 5, eat, am running by 7/7:30 and am working in the studio by 9/9:30. Lunch is my main meal of the day and ideally go to sleep by 22:00, if i sleep at 21:30 i wake at 4:30, if i go to sleep at 23:00 i wake at 6 (i figure if you're a stalker you already know this, it's not hard to figure out). My mother and aunt are night people. Also when you love you're job you don't exactly look forward to taking time off. To feel guilty or not to feel guilty i can't decide. I do feel as though i make the most of the time i do spend with my family and i'm quite content personally, but i wonder if it's selfish. This pattern actually happens in my social life overall, which i've been making more of an effort to change considering how lonely the world can get when your life becomes your work. I don't know how others do it, the whole balance thing. I keep walking off the damn scale so often i don't even know where it is anymore. <br />
Anyhow, the great thing about my family is that we're all like this, and they seem to understand and don't make me feel bad about being dedicated. What we share when we're together is great, loving and welcoming, as rare as those times may be, i know now i'll always have them there. But the consequences of not spending quality time with the ones you love will speak louder when those shared moments grow so rare you find yourself being a stranger in a strange land. I've been there before and have been trying to rectify it with limited success. In the end, i want to accumulate many happy memories shared amongst those i care about. Consider it a resolution of sorts.<br />
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Yup, todays blogpost has been delayed by a day. Yesterday there was some snow storm leftovers so i didn't get to mingle with my computer much, i had a family doctor thing, and shoveling snow for hours kinda took up the whole day.<br />
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Yesterday started with me shoveling my car out of a snow trench, which was fine. I've mentioned before i don't mind and actually enjoy shoveling snow but it's a whole other issue when it starts to eat up the entire day. The clearing of the streets isn't the best and my car actaully got stuck in snow banks four times within a 1/2 mile diameter, there was a gentleman walking his dog around the neighborhood who kept continuestly pushing my car out of these checks so i could move another couple feet only to be rescued by 'Marc' again. He had an awesome dog too. Anyhow, that guy was a huge help. It was kinda funny how everytime i got out of his eyesight I only got stuck again. I swear i wasn't doing anything dumb like running into the biggest pile of snow i could find thinking it would be a fun way to make friends. I used moms car to get to and fro the hospital which is a slightly more snow friendly car but which i still required shoveling to get parked. I also had to reshovel my car out of it's parking spot and shovel a new parking spot (you have to change the side of the street you park on everyday, lest you have the financial deathwish of a parking ticket).<br />
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That aside i'm still not super keen on currently displaying all my work in progress. I can say i'm still struggling through building the canvas for my larger pieces... You know, i got a staple gun and the requested staples, and now the staples won't go in the staple gun. WTF? So far though, i've had some help in figuring the building of the frames by a local construction worker/handyman. He's teaching me alot of pretty cool stuff, I'm really enjoying the more carpentry side of this business. Maybe i'll be able to build some of my own easels too (seeing as though i now officially only have my tiny portable one that will come in handy). Thus far what i've used is pine wood, wood glue, nails, hammer, hammer thing which you use to push nails further into the wood (looks like a pick), measuring tape, wood putty, sand paper and some other thing i don't know of which makes the edges square, a brush like device to spread the glue and a drill. <br />
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This week I've had the priviledge of meeting up with a great local artist, Rick Harrington, and the lunch just lasted hours on end. It was great chatting with someone who is so candid and friendly who answered some of my questions regarding the business and life. Check out his work, buy some art. :)<br />
http://www.rcharrington.com/<br />
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So, back to work i go. It's going to be a busy week. Let's get some deadlines checked off.<br />
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For the sake of posting something; here's a little gouache study; my snow boots. <br />
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My aunt has come visit from Brazil, she arrived today. Pretty excited :) It's been a couple years since i've seen her last.<br />
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I'm also currently working on my portfolio so i'm going to go ahead and work on it. <br />
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This week has been a tough week. For individuals, for many, for a purpose.<br />
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I cannot appropriately reflect upon the events which have been taken to the public arena this week. <br />
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It's easy when we are young to get carried away with ideas we are fed, we are molded easily and provided the appropriate environment and precedence dangerous ideals can blossom and lead to extremest activity. Get out of your box, explore and get to know other methodologies and study what you dislike, you might find surprising common ground. A more efficient means of communicating and solving a problem may then take the front seat providing a more appropriate platform for permanent change. <br />
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This sort of stuff happens everyday, but this time it happened in Paris and caught headline attention. <br />
If you care to look this stuff up, here's a start;<br />
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30708237<br />
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People know what they are fighting for and why, but limited experience/knowledge and rhetoric drives them to ill conclusions. The line is drawn when your beliefs hurt others. I'm still a baby when developing my thoughts so excuse me if this sounds obvious. Lack of discussion about such issues in my life has made me not push my own thought process to the next level. (hole in the education system and life) I also don't feel as though i'm qualified to speak on such issues, my knowledge being also limited and i mean, i live in the U.S.. What we are exposed to here and our quality of life/experiences are very different from those in other countries. We are also fed lies here. Larger principles are important to consider, and it is sad, in any situation, when individuals are hurt or killed in order to make a statement. This goes beyond the Cinnamon Challenge. <br />
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I'm going to go ahead and draw a parallel to a simple unimportant fact in my life. I've been picky, and single for a very very long time. This produces loneliness and longing. I do not know how i feel about children, marriage, and even love has left its different definitions in the gray.<br />
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However, i, as many others, long for someone to communicate and share my life with in a manner which is goes beyond a friendship, someone who can see eye to eye and is honest. This ideal is fed to us a good deal by American media and i believe is also dangerous. The idea of a soul mate, falling in love (particularly at first sight/week) and believing eyes closed that your mate for life has been revealed and off you go to get 'married'. Truth be told that once that initial spark has died off you'll end in a divorce court, particularly in this day an age for reasons i will not go into because it goes off topic. Life, growth and evolution and love are much more complex then that. The paragraph being an example of what is 'blind faith' and unrealistic expectations (go on and expand this to patriotism, self sacrifice, etc). <br />
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I've watched movies (crazy huh). In fact i've partially learned to speak English through Disney Animated films. So recently, to decompress and push lifes stresses aside i've plugged in some entertainment while eating dinner. This year i've watched 'Frida' (fantastic), 'Begin Again', and '27 dresses'. Imbedded in these movies are women- relateable, in the face of a conflict-also relatable- a romantic conflict- my god these guys are psychic- and they end, somewhat on an optimistic note.<br />
I like relating to the characters and seeing how their story relate to mine and take their solutions into consideration. As the audience we live precariously through our chosen characters, seeking to answer our owns lives questions with their solutions. <br />
Entertainment media, because of their prominence and relevance in our technologically driven lives have become teachers. <br />
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The difference in (some) entertainment media and fine art is that it requires no thinking or assessing in your part. You become catatonic in a way and addicted to being told stories and living through a fictitious reality leaving your actual life to the birds. It's made to be sold, with hooks and everything.<br />
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In fine art, you sit in front of a still image and relate to it. Silence and time become key ingredients. The more you discover (a great) work of art, the more it forces you to look into yourself encouraging your own discoveries. You connect and you communicate. It's a thought process not giving you answers but asking you questions which in turn requires personal accountability and reflection. It can be very personal. A great work of art can also break through various levels of realization, speaking many languages simultaneously, exposing many different truths (and sometimes lies). The more you sit and explore, the more exciting it becomes. <br />
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Great art will poke at what makes people tick.<br />
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Being an artist or an admirer of fine art teaches you patience, for one who is always rushing will not be inclined to see the message. <br />
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Here are some photos of the new temp studio. It's pretty nice. I'm gonna go ahead and logout now though, there is some serious snow waiting to be painted. I've spent too long typing today, so excuse if it's not perfect, It's like a rough, and the snow gets me so giddy even if my car does hate driving in it. <br />
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Front of shop where i have a studio in the back. I get in early, and shovel the snow. I actually don't mind it and look how pretty it looks. <br />
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The studio, shot 1.<br />
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The frame shop loaned me an easel. They were very sweet. Some paintings in the works. I getting up to the first color layer done on all, then i will start working on the smarter texturing when i get all paintings grounded so i can make sure they're consistent. There is no time to noodle. <br />
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PS: great encouraging link by the great artist Julio Reyes;<br />
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http://www.candicebohannon.com/Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-32354131588999105632015-01-05T18:50:00.001-08:002015-01-12T08:25:28.939-08:00is it any of your business?<br />
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above;small oil paint study of 'Tuscany'. <br />
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A big part of my current education is business, marketing and networking. <br />
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It's great that we get a wonderful education guiding us through different ideals, utopias and fantasies, but as soon as those thoughts leave the sacred silence your success as an island may be questionable, for everyone comes with their own set of realities.<br />
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I've stood my ground on different issues which i didn't feel were right and on beliefs which were beautiful as a vison but were left to dust in real life. I've lost my identity as part of my education and crossed many lines which guided me through the grey areas of life, as all of us do. In this new chapter i'm seeking different solutions to success in it's different definitions, business is taking a big part of this one. We have all been witness to and victims of notty business, it made me wonder if all who succeed need to do so at the expense of others, and if human interaction becomes disingenuous. I don't think so. So is there integrity in business? Sure, just make sure you know what you're fighting for and why.<br />
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integrity |inˈtegritē|<br />noun<br />1 the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness: he is known to be a man of integrity.<br />2 the state of being whole and undivided: upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty.<br />• the condition of being unified, unimpaired, or sound in construction: the structural integrity of the novel.<br />• internal consistency or lack of corruption in electronic data: [ as modifier ] : integrity checking.<br />ORIGIN late Middle English ( sense 2): from French intégrité or Latin integritas, from integer ‘intact’ (see integer). <br />
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The schedule increasingly becomes more demanding as we add to the ball juggling circus. So, off to another week and the bat cave.<br />
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<br />Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270899418747282172.post-9745516865606371542014-12-29T08:33:00.000-08:002014-12-29T15:40:24.901-08:00What's in a name?(start small) <br />
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It's no secret that being a fine artist is hard. Really hard. Feelin' like you're runnin huh? Yuh. <br />
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So I got myself on a project. It's a test tube project; it's called 'make a name for yourself'. I have two months. In fine art you have to identify and juggle an incredible amount of balls, and you have to do it all very well and simultaneously. If (some financial relief) success is in a good mood it just may knock on your door.<br />
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Test tube project experiment 1. Start small. Rochester, NY. Green light. Go.<br />
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Todays post is about the nitty gritty of my situation lest i forget one day. (doubtful)<br />
I have not left whispers to carry the news that one of the reasons i migrated to upstate New York is because i could no longer financially independent. Currently, i'm still non-profit. Mom lives in upstate NY so that helps. Thanks mom!<br />
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Anyhow. I set myself up in Rochester till i have to be back in L.A. by mid March. I have laundry list; get together a body of work, get published. Seem simple?<br />
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Research, action and reaction. I have to know my galleries, meet the people who run them and if it's a good fit perhaps attain representation, at the very least the more you get out there the better. I have to find out who the local artists are and meet them, go to the art museums, hit the art stores and drop off my card/info see if they are interested in hosting a demo, hit the collages (with an art department) and some highschools. I have to know where my potential clientele is, meet them, (meeting is not a quick introduction, it's connecting), what are the local publications, would they be interested in printing the story i'm composing/art? Who do i speak to in these said publications, do i know anyone who knows someone, who knows someone who knows they guy i need to talk to? Meet them. Write the article, print promotional material, and try to get booked for a show. Set up a studio. Get my lineup of paintings set up, get into routine. Know business, know marketing, know how to invest and what the potential return will be. I'm planning a couple more trips while i'm here too, where will that fit in? How long? Who will i stay with?<br />
I have set myself deadlines for sketches, studies and final pieces, which just doubled since i'm now going to be doing a solo show in the first week of March. I have to make sure to spread the word to make it a successful show. That's not all that's on my to-do list. Explore more patterns with my sketches is a misc. one which i find pretty exciting.<br />
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SO, i'm starting to get into routine (thank god) and meeting my own deadlines. I have this incredible blanket which heats up and getting out of bed is yes... difficult. I love that blanket... why haven't we made clothing with this stuff? I could use that for the winter... specially socks, and gloves... and clothes. I would love to walk around like a big self heated panda. I wake at about 5 or 6am. <br />
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What i've achieved thus far; my research. I know what galleries i'll be speaking with, which museums to visit, what schools i'll be stopping by, the art shops, the figure drawing groups and the art clubs. I have a place to visit where i may meet my potential clients (took an investment), i have a place willing to host a solo show, i have a location to set up my studio in the next couple days, i have selected the local publications i think will be a good fit, and i have some names of local artists. I have a rough outline of a portfolio, a framer, a place which will do high quality printing for me with proofs (yup, important), an idea of how i will design said documents. By the way, i've been using my 'super savings'... meaning, my life savings that i never touch... just in emergencies. I hope to have earned it back in by the end of the show... fingers crossed, i hope i sell some paintings, i have to make my way back to l.a. after all.<br />
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I've discovered Spotify and dropped Pandora. <br />
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Scheduling and organizing is becoming steadily more rigid. (while still maintaining reasonable flexibility because life will take place... i suppose that just means you can more quickly find solutions with desirable outcomes/in alighnment with your goals). <br />
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Now, gotta get these wheels turning AND make some artwork. <br />
Woot woot! (what is a 'woot'? I'm almost offended by this)<br />
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Meanwhile, i'll show you my current process of coming about a finished painting.<br />
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I get an idea, sketch it out or feel it out as i'm painting or shooting. I'll make sure my ref photos (even if the paintings begin from life) are good enough to work off of, then i pair up my paintings.<br />
I do academic sketches and play with potential compositions. Somtimes i'll do location or gouache studies then i hit the oil paints. I'll do small value studies, then small color paintings which i then put on the market for sale the benefit being that these are more affordable then their larger counterparts which don't always make it successfully to the finale in the first place. I'm pretty fond of the smaller studies. <br />
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The painting we are going to follow is 'Room in Tuscany', it's the one to the left.<br />
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Below is a commission along side my gouache study of 'R in Tuscany'.<br />
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Well. That's as far as i got. This week will come a small paint study (color) of it which will go up for sale, and i have two sizes i'm considering for this pair. The smaller studies will dictate which one i pick. Stay tuned for the remainder of the process! <br />
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It's been a busy and exciting year. I've had to superglue and tape my agenda and
i still have to update it with a couple things from the trip. Pretty
excited to see what next year has in store.<br />
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Happy New Year y'all and as the Declaration of Independence will have it; to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness this 2015.<br />
Cheers.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has made this year awesome. Thanks to everyone who has inspired. Thanks to everyone who has opened and closed doors. I hope that i can make life a little better for those around me as they do the same for me. Thanks XOXOXOXOXO y'all as we walk into a new year filled with great adventures, beauty, possibilities and happiness. Best wishes. Cheers. <br />
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So, post a one month roadtrip i have arrived in Rochester NY. My new home for a couple months. It is cold here but... happy to say, i'm still alive, kicking and inspired. The roadtrip was ofcourse, incredible.<br />
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A painting of mine has been accepted in the CAC 104 Gold Medal Show. This will be my third consecutive year participating in this incredible event. I am flattered, and it gives me another deadline to get back to L.A.<br />
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My painting 'Doorway in Urbino'. <br />
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I currently won't be going into all my goings and doings while i was traveling; but feel free to check on some updates on my instagram and facebook, i also have some other plans which i'll elaborate upon when they've started unfolding. Anyhow, most recently I've gone from L.A. to Tucsan AZ, through the Grand Canyon AZ, Monument Valley AZ, Arches National Park UT, Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Denver CO, North Platte NE, Omaha NE, Chicago IL, Sagamore Hills OH, Cleveland OH, Brooklyn and New York, NY, and ofcourse, Rochester, NY. There are many small towns here i didn't get a chance to chat up but they were awesome too. I 'll have to find a better way to mass media update while I travel since it seems to be
one of those habits i have no intention kicking. Time will tell.<br />
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I have visited many museums, galleries, danced tango, took a pole dancing class, somehow lost my tango shoes (although i'm sure i put them in that bag with my other shoes, maybe they are in a secret super safe place in my car...), got a commission, drew at Palette and Chisel Academy and Art Students League in NY, drank scotch at <span class="null">Signature room at the top of the Hancock building in Chicago, </span>got a really weird and ill advertised face massage, took a shower in a park with two jugs of water on a very cold day, camped in my car, got gum stuck to my butt, played poker, drank too much, went running, went hiking, saw snow, drove through a snowstorm (or two), stayed at a super ghetto hotel where the heat just screeched and the outlets didn't work, ate awesome popcorn, cooked, explored abandoned homes and left before i got caught, really wanted to paint in some places that i would be trespassing in yet and DIDN'T because i always have really bad luck with that s*** and saw some of the most beautiful landscapes, beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets, beautiful cloudy and sunny days, and coolest black cows ever, and ofcourse met up with old friends (so you had how many kids? Oh just one... just trying my best to keep track man, those things are running around everywhere) and made many new ones.<br />
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The museums i stopped by were; The Denver Art Museum, Art Institute of
Chicago (museum), Butler Institute of Fine Art (Youngstown, OH),
Cleveland Art Museum, Joslyn Art Museum (Omaha). <br />
The following images are by no means the best of the best but they'll give you a taste of the incredible amount of goodies that are in these locations.<br />
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Dixon in Denver.<br />
http://denverartmuseum.org/<br />
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Rembradt in Omaha.<br />
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Oh my F***ing G**, Mancini in Chicago. I'm so pissed, the museum closed before i was done!! Do over for sure.<br />
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Sargent in Cleveland. Excuse the awful photo... couldn't get around that.<br />
http://www.clevelandart.org/ <br />
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Andrew Wyeth in Youngstown. <br />
http://www.butlerart.com/<br />
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I will actually mention that i'm making new business cards again, but
this time i'll leave out my phone number because some creepy people keep
calling either wanting a date or just being weird. I can live without
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In January i'll be taking another trip to two states, north of NY, and in February/March i'll be driving back to CA. More discoveries to come!Kathiuciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303535863388055861noreply@blogger.com