Monday, December 28, 2009

A New Side of Me - Interior Landscapes

Today as I was clearing out the Christmas clutter and chaos, I was reminded of another direction my work has travelled - a second direction that inspires me and lights me up in a new way - and as I vacuumed up the last tree needle I decided to show you these pieces.

And now, with fresh clean music washing through me, with a day of work, play and busy-ness done, I sit down to present them.

I call them Interior Landscapes and have created only a handful over the years, but nevertheless, I think of them often and plan to create more.


Simplicity With Lemons



Living With Less



Health & Well Being




In my mind I visualize an environment with clean smooth lines, fresh air, rich colors, simple systems - systems and spaces that allow life to flow through these environments in a free, unhurried, exuberant and abundant fashion.


I visualize these paintings (and the ideas behind these paintings) as a sort of window into these relaxed settings.


Refined Chaos




Now, as much as I know that the last tree needle is no way gone, I know that you will have feedback and insight on these pieces. I urge you to take a second to comment and let me know what you honestly think.



I have placed these out into the public only a few times (three of the four shown here have sold, Refined Chaos is available and hanging at Ambiance Salon in Vancouver, WA).

I thank you, now I'm off to paint. The music is ripping me from my chair, urging me to get going.


(as soon as I put the over-risen bread in the oven, the timer is a-beep-beepin')

Love & Sincerely, Katie


1 comments:

  1. I'd always wondered if you had painted other things. I can see how your work has transcended into what it is today--the flow, the asymmetry/symmetry, the movement. Beautiful works Katie! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors in these paintings and their visual simplicity. Reminds us that in simplicity there is true beauty. Thank you for sharing!

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