Prior to completing my painting of the same name, the sketch was completed a few years ago, but it remained unfinished. With some downtime from my easel, I returned to this piece in my sketchbook and completed the drawing. This piece was the inspiration for the mixed media piece Pears in Isolation.
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A Xenophobe pet started on a 10 x 12 oil on canvas hardboard with a nice blue-purple background to make his colorful eyes pop. Just a side note: I named this work after my cat, Odin – who’s also wonky. Photo by C. A. Schmidt, 2022.
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I started this 19 and ¾ x 19 and ¾ inch oil on canvas Xenophobe element. So far, I put in 4 and ½ hours – with still much to do. But I am enjoying the summer-tasty feel I am achieving.
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These 4 x 6 oil paintings on canvas hardboard began as a practice session, exploring ideas how to paint the urn flowers for the Wake of Xenophobe 4. When I finished the round cone, I knew the color wasn’t going to work with the composition. I didn’t want to toss it incomplete, so I moved forward, painted the background and […]
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The Black & White exhibit at the Library Arts Center in Newport…. Was the first time I attended a show that presented my work. Seeing my art on a gallery wall for the first time was a wonderful experience. Live music. New friends. A really wonderful night!
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The wife and I joined the Sunapee Artist group. Love the opportunities and supportive communities in NH. That group is so supportive – even providing backlinks and a profile! Photo by Joann Vitalli.
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Here’s the oil painting of the Xenophobe Pet Bird – done! I used Van Gogh’s painting technique where he would apply paint to one half of the brush and other paint on the other half of the brush. My approach was to add a lot of linseed oil to the paint so it rains wet on the canvas. I would […]
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Digital Xenophobes – all the layers – are ready. Now I need an NFT programmer!!! Contact me @ Gene@genestoutartist.com if you know someone – or if you can fill the role. I’ll be sharing in the profits!
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The first one of the series – planning on entering into a NY art competition. Results will be in June and the exhibition is in August. Stay tuned!
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Just in time to drop off the piece to the Black and White Exhibit, I had Sunflower Coffee framed at the Tatewell Gallery in New London. Thanks, Don, the gallery owner and new framing friend! The support around here for artists is remarkable.
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