March Mania

Earth Dance 6x6

March is here and I feel the seeds stirring under the earth.

I am busy getting ready for three artist demos at Artisans. The first is Saturday March 7th at the Taos store from 1-3. The Santa Fe store has added another day due to high demand. I will be doing the demos on both Sat and Sunday, March 14 and15, from 1-3.

My workshops are filling up for the spring. Please see my website http://www.sandraduranwilson.com/ or email mailto:skwduran@msn.com to register.

Abstract Painting, Layers and Transfers March 20-22 Santa Fe $345 includes materials.

April 18 One Day Intensive for experienced artists $125 includes materials.

I will be demonstrating how to do a transfer on top of a heavily textured surface.

The painting Earth Dance is an example of how to create a textured layer and then put a thick layer of gel on top, let dry and then do a gel or paint transfer on top of that.

Next week I will show you the result from the demo. I hope to see you at Artisans http://www.artisan-santafe.com/.

Inspiration and Creation

February is zipping past me. I do believe that the time space continuum has folded in upon itself, and I am seeing time condensed. The sun is lingering a bit longer, and I feel the seeds of creation stirring beneath the snow. This is the time of year to look to unusual places for inspiration. "First thought" is a game I like to play. I look upon a blank page or canvas, and what is my first thought. Is it a color, a shape, a number, an idea or a symbol? I find the patterns in the thawing soil intriguing. You may see cloud patterns or shadows on rocks. Take a photo of your inspiration. Play with it in a computer program or collage it into your work. Begin a free association with the photo, see where it leads you. Do the same thing with a color. Think of a color, and use the first color that comes to mind. You can of course mix it with other colors. See where your first thought leads you, and be not afraid.

Send me your creations and I will post them here.

Here is one of my inspirational photos.