Update on my latest burning

Mottles · #21 01-01-2008, 11:13 AM

Hi Nedra, your Curtis girl is coming along nicely, keep that softness going.
I also was drawn to the magic of this photographic portrait by Curtis. Back in the 70's I did a pastel of her. It was part of a class challenge to reproduce a well known artists work. Originally it was the face that fascinated me, but it ended up to be the robe and capturing the folds. Also, translating the sepia image into color.
I still have this painting and it's hanging in my entry hall. At some point I think I'd like to try and base a carving on this image.
Looking forward to seeing your completed work.

New Year,
Kathy
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Pyrographer · #22 01-01-2008, 05:30 PM

Oh Kathy, you did a great job on her. I know what you mean when you talk about what fascinated you about a piece you're working on. Her eyes always captivated me from the moment I saw her and while the folds on the blanket surely were intriguing, her eyes remained my fascination.

You did a great job of converting the sepia tones to color. I hope you do try to do a carving of her. I look forward to seeing it....

Nedra

chpster90bu · #23 01-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Kathy....I just had to tell you what a beautiful job you did with the pastels on this piece! You are a multi-faceted, gifted artist, and I always appreciate your work! Bonnie

Mottles · #24 01-01-2008, 09:02 PM

Hi Nedra, thank you for your nice compliment, you know it would be good for me to try a female face in wood. After all these Gargac santa's it's time to move on. LOL
Your Curtis girl has turned out really nice will you have it at the Mesa Show. I'd love to see it in person.
Kathy

Mottles · #25 01-01-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chpster90bu

Kathy....I just had to tell you what a beautiful job you did with the pastels on this piece! You are a multi-faceted, gifted artist, and I always appreciate your work! Bonnie

Hi Bonnie, thank you so much. It seemed so ironic that both Nedra and I had been so moved by this Curtis Indian girl that we both created a piece of art using different mediums.
Kathy

Pyrographer · #26 01-01-2008, 09:20 PM

Kathy, it just goes to show that we both have an appreciation for a great subject.

It is my intention to bring it to Mesa unless someone falls in love with it in Yuma

Nedra

Fred Zavadil · #27 01-02-2008, 12:00 PM

Nedra, you did a fantastic job on this woodburning!!! Also, Kathy - amazing painting.
Fred

Pyrographer · #28 01-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Ah, she is finally done and framed. It might not look like it but she is behind glass.

Nedra

chpster90bu · #29 01-03-2008, 09:45 PM

Oh, my God, Nedra, that is simply GORGEOUS! I have no words. I am going to go back and stare at it some more.....the shading is incredible. An absolutely beautiful interpretation in wood! I have to tell you, that frame is PERFECT for that burning....PERFECT! Good luck with it! Bonnie

Iowa Carver · #30 01-03-2008, 10:33 PM

Wow! That is fantastic Nedra, just beautiful!

Corey