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| Julie Devine, Still Life, 2012 Sumi ink on paper collage, 14" x 11" |
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Observational Collage
In a recent workshop with Kimberly Trowbridge, we assembled a collage in monochromatic values while working from observation. Getting started with this process was slow-going as it required a shift in visual translation and construction strategy. Here is the result of my efforts.
In an open studio the next day, I repeated this process, but decided to work more loosely, using odd scraps from the day before and tearing inked paper into general masses rather than cutting the paper into specific shapes. I also layered pieces more intuitively, placing blankets of shadow and light that extended beyond edges of forms.
Something about the shapes and torn edges gives this collage a Japanese feel, I think. And on that note, I'll close with an image of one of my favorite Pacific Northwest artists and master of collage, Paul Horiuchi. His work is just beautiful.
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| Julie Devine, Nude Collage, 2012 Sumi Ink on Paper |
In an open studio the next day, I repeated this process, but decided to work more loosely, using odd scraps from the day before and tearing inked paper into general masses rather than cutting the paper into specific shapes. I also layered pieces more intuitively, placing blankets of shadow and light that extended beyond edges of forms.
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| Julie Devine, Wrapped, 2012 Sumi Ink on Paper |
Something about the shapes and torn edges gives this collage a Japanese feel, I think. And on that note, I'll close with an image of one of my favorite Pacific Northwest artists and master of collage, Paul Horiuchi. His work is just beautiful.
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| Paul Horiuchi, Untitled, 1959 |
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Oil Sketches - Winter Nudes
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| Julie Devine, Nude Oil Study Oil on Canvas, 2012 |
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| Julie Devine, Nude Oil Study II Oil on Canvas, 2012 |
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