Lots of work to do
I have been procrastinating badly around here. I just finished one commission the other night (the bedroom scene) but I have two more to finish in the next week or so, and I have to do my paintings for the show in November. So far all I have done is sketches. I also have 100 paintings to do for art-o-mat and so far I’ve only finished 13 of them. Augh!
I’ve been looking a alot at some of my favorite surrealists’ art for inspiration for the show. I have two pieces sketched out, and one almost finished. So far I have a Salvador Dali parody and a piece that is more loosely inspired by one of my favorites from Joan Miro. I am also thinking about parodying a Hieronymus Bosch but I’m not dead set on that one yet.
Add comment September 27, 2006
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bedroom scene
Originally uploaded by Christel Weixelman.
This was a commission. 18″X24″ acrylic on wrapped canvas. First time I’ve ever done a room facing a corner. HARD!
Add comment September 25, 2006
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detail from bedroom scene
This is a detail from the bedroom scene commission. It shows the lamp and radio on the nightstand next to the bed. I used gold metallic paint for the lamp base and on the radio dial. it’s not quite that shiny in person.
Add comment September 25, 2006
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Scheduling
I’ve found that I get things done more quickly if I set deadlines for myself. They do have to be realistic ones, but it gives me the push I need to work on things and get them finished. I am giving myself until the end of the day Sunday to finish the comission I am working on today.
Add comment September 22, 2006
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Add me to your friends on MySpace!
http://www.myspace.com/artbychristel
Art by Christel now has a page on MySpace. Add me to your friends for current announcements, show dates, and special sales.
1 comment September 22, 2006
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Portrait of a little girl in progress
I don’t normally post works in progress but i’m just so happy with how this one is turning out.! I think I am at a good stopping point for this evening. It’s an 11X14 wrapped canvas. I’m doing it in exchange for a really sweet inkjet photo printer and a few other things on my “wanted” list. (I love to barter) It’s the guy’s three year old granddaughter. Cute! The colors are a wee bit washed out due to my being a bad photographer, but you get the idea.
Add comment September 18, 2006
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ArtWanted.com and Squidoo.com
I now have a profile up on ArtWanted, and a lens on Squidoo.
I managed to get a lot accomplished today on two of my comissions, plus I’ve finished three more paintings for Art*O*Mat. I’m feeling pretty optimistic right now.
Add comment September 17, 2006
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motivation
It’s so hard to find the motivation to work on long term projects. You would think that being broke and needing money would be enough motivation, but for some reason it just isn’t right now. I WILL work on paintings tonight. I’m going on record with this. I’m accountable now.
Add comment September 14, 2006
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