This month I have mostly been busy with icons, my exhibit at Viva Vegeria and my portrait commissions. I also interviewed a San Antonio established artist, Steven DaLuz (
stevendaluz.com). It was very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the interview.
I found time to finish An Evening at Caddo Lake. It is such a magic, peaceful place, I hope to be able to go there again.
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| Evening at Caddo Lake, 18x20", oil on canvas |
Viva Vegeria in San Antonio is showcasing my art, especially the icons, and showing a documentary about women in history, some well known, others much less, on Saturday, Feb 4th from 6:30 till 9:30 with snacks and a cash bar. There will be a drawing for a free icon, I am painting one just for the occasion. See the event calendar of Viva Vegeria on Facebook.
My first 2017 icon White Lady of Vladimir.
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| White Lady of Vladimir, 5x7"watercolor on paper |
Some other icons from the exhibit:
I find Russian Icon is not well named, the Virgin Mary looks Chinese to me now and reminds me a a Persian miniature. I didn't see that when I painted it two years ago!
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| Russian Icon, 5x7",watercolor on paper |
Our Lady of Vladimir Modern got the name because I didn't treat the clothing of the child traditionally (with folds). The child looks much older as well, but that, as far as the facial features are concerned, is in keeping with the tradition, not when it comes to the size, however.
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| Our Lady of Vladimir Modern, 5x7", watercolor on paper |
The Korsun Mother of God is painted on wood. That is the way I first started painting icons, when I was a teenager and I still like the way the transparent colors look on the wood, especially on birch, pine and bass. The only problem is that I don't treat the wood and over time the wood can damage the painting. I have had a few icons painted like that for over 30 years, only in one the image is severely damaged. I am looking into experimenting with coating the wood first.
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| Korsun Mother of God, 3x5", watercolor |
Sending you blessings and protection! Have a great month! I hope to see some of my local supporters on February 4th.
