Hi my name is Sarah, my 5 favs are, firstly, my family. I have three children 26, 24 and 7 years and my lovely husband, Dave. I love our animals, 2 horses, sheep, 1 cat, 4 chooks ('Brockbrocks' or "The Silly Old Tarts', depending wheather they are laying eggs or not!!) the wide open spaces of the county side, art and drawing and kiwiana. My 4 top artists are: Barry Ross Smith - kiwi, Julie Greig - Kiwi, michael smither - kiwi, louise fong - kiwi and others - apart from these, my list changes.
this is me ... Toni was playing silly billys with the camera, (i was tired that day)...
... and my art... in pastel, i like this medium its so challenging for me!! I needed lots of time and patience, enjoyed the process and the outcome
Barry Ross Smith
The "fine art" form and his attention to detail this artist has, i find inspirational and admirable. He is a realist and this stylised NZ theme will never be outdated as it symbolizes the true NZ culture and regionalism. BRS is one of my top two favourite artists! They both poroduce art that i hold in high regard and everytime i veiw it an artwork, by either artist, it reminds me of a peice of my life, past or present.
here is a couple of pictures by B R S. which shows realism and fine detail of a NZer whos first hand experience shine through with all his artworks.
Judgement Day- by Barry Ross Smith
It is judgemental at the saleyard! lots of money going round, whats the purpose of the stock, health, breeding - Big executive desicions get made in gumboots and daggy farm clothes.
As Far As The Eye Can See - Julie Greig
Out the back of the farm, freezing and it feels like the green hills go on and on forever... and your the only one in the whole wide world.(me as a kid) but (great place for thinking for an adult)
...Another artist who can show a NZ culture realistically. Appreciating and accomplishing for the viewer, the wide open space, remotness,weather, time of year the colours and mixing techniques of the pastel tell all these details on a one canvas story.
Counting The Double Deckers - Julie Greig
Thousands and thousands of them, alsways gotta count them in twos, theres just so many!!! Dont interrupt the counter!!!
The colour combinations and composition of this picture enhances the focal point(s) and activity involved. It looks like a fresh crisp day in late winter /early spring.
The Chosen One - Julie Greig
The chosen one for pet day...? or to be remothered onto another ewe if its not doing so good with the mum it has... normally freezing cold weather and the lamb is lovely and warm.
What a dismal winter day, the colours reflections and highlights from the rain tell the whole story combined with the artful skill of this fine artist who work is very much realism NZ.
So there is a breif intro all about me. cheers, till next time!! ;O)
6 comments:
Wow, I really like your art! You know how to work a pastel ;) haha
Fri 11th March 2nd Comment
I like the realism of your work and that of your Fav Artist. I paint landscapes too, either in W/Colour or oils. When painting a landscape, especially the rugged back country in oil, it is fun to use a palette knife and get some texture going. This helps create mood and perspective. Have a go, try some experimenting .
Thanks very much to you both! Maybe you should have a go too Sophie. I do use acrylics as well, which i really enjoy, it is so forgiving and such a good all round medium, I LOVE texturised pictures - palette knive and i also use a credit card Pam, for the Mountians and landscape backgrounds.
Your work is fabulous Pam, i can see both your inspirational artists influences in your pictures, very traquil and calming . we could def do some note swapping!! ;o)
Hi Sarah, I'm now getting a very definite picture of your tastes and style, but I do think it would be great if you could find a range of artists rather than sticking with multiple works by the same couple of artists. Just thinking of the farm theme - have you seen the cow paintings of NZ artist Mike Petrie? They are quite interesting and sometimes verging on abstraction. I'd also be excited to see examples of Smither and Fong that you liked. And what do you think of Jeff Thompson? Although it's sculpture, not painting, it's not only about farm life (often), it uses a quintessential material of the farm - corrugated iron!
TX
Sophie,
lots of comments, eeek I am confused which one is to be marked?
Hobbs
Pam,
this comment is more along the lines of the type of feedback we are trying to encourage. You have expressed an opinion, made a suggestion, well done. In the future your comments could be taken one step further you could add a research source...
Hobbs
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