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INTRODUCTION
It has taken some time for me to complete these two Abstract Paintings Nos. 62A and 62B titled ‘Two Women Talking’. They were inspired by a lunch that I had with my sister earlier this year where I found myself engaging in a conversation that revealed some truths that had not been shared before. My sister and I often these days now – catch up and have lunch and a chat. Below is an image of both paintings, one representing my sister and one representing myself. The gold band of colour I gave to my sister because she likes wearing gold jewellery and I gave myself the silver band of colour because I like wearing silver jewellery! Something that sisters know about each other! Other colour choices were based on our individual favourites that I could remember about each of us and/or some personality trait that I felt could be symbolized with colour.
No.39-45 Abstract Painting Nos. 62A and 62B Titled ‘Two Women Talking’ by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Aug 2015 Images copyright protected.JPG
PAINTING DETAILS
Abstract Painting No. 62A Titled ‘Two Women Talking’ Acrylic on Canvas 55cmsx55cmsx3cms by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Aug 2015 Images Copyright.JPG
- Painting No. 62A Titled: ‘Two Women Talking’
- Acrylic on Canvas
- 55cms Length x 55cms Wide x 3cms Deep
- August 2015
- Abstract Artist – Karen Robinson
Abstract Painting No. 62B Titled ‘Two Women Talking’ Acrylic on Canvas 55cmsx55cmsx3cms by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Aug 2015 Images Copyright.JPG
- Painting No. 62B Titled: ‘Two Women Talking’
- Acrylic on Canvas
- 55cms Length x 55cms Wide x 3cms Deep
- August 2015
- Abstract Artist – Karen Robinson
PAINTING STORY – ‘Two Women Talking’
Writing the painting story is always an important part of my art for therapy journey. Here below is what I wrote about these particular paintings:-
These two paintings are about the times my sister and I set aside to talk, to catch up, to listen, to speak, to share, to reflect, to consider each other’s words that are representative of our thoughts and feelings. As sisters these conversations can be deeply personal as we often talk about matters that are troubling us as individuals. There is always a moment during our talks to share good news which ensures we leave feeling hopeful. Listening plays a major part in these catch ups and sometimes our conversations require carefully considered responses. We have not always enjoyed having this kind of relationship and there was a period of time in our lives where we hadn’t talked for many years. We shared a very troubled childhood which has left us both struggling with childhood wounds that can make dealing with day-to-day living, difficult at times. These catch ups have become an important part of our sister relationship, especially now as we grow older, where our time will pass and the memories of us as people, will be left behind with our children. I hope that my sister’s daughter and my daughter will in their lives as they grow older, take up the opportunity to enrich their lives with catch up times with each other – perhaps they will talk about us – their mothers – I hope they will think and speak kindly of us…
© Karen Robinson, October 2015
PAINTING PROCESS – From sketch to finished paintings!
My painting process starts with a conception, an inspiration as described above. With this concept, I pencil sketch onto my canvas, the outline. Then I paint, one colour at a time on the canvas, allowing each colour to dry throughly, before starting with another colour. Once the entire sketch on the canvas has been painted, with a single layer of Matisse acrylic paint, I repeat the process another two times, to obtain a richness of each colour. I also turn my painting over and put all the relevant details on the back of the canvas. I then spray varnish it three times which gives it a nice shine. In order to keep track of my art work, I photograph the painting/s, write the painting story, print it off and put a hard copy in my art portfolio folder and then wrote this blog. Quiet a process! Below is a slide-show showing some of these stages for the above featured paintings.
No.9-45 Abstract Painting Nos. 62A and 62B Titled ‘Two Women Talking’ by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Aug 2015 Images copyright protected.JPG
TWO WOMEN TALKING – FACE TO FACE POSITIVE VIEW!
These two paintings can be hang either facing each other or back to back. For me when they are facing each other it means there is a direct line of communication between the two women talking. It means they are listening to each other, they are interacting in a positive manner.
TWO WOMEN TALKING – BACK TO BACK NEGATIVE VIEW!
When these two paintings are hang facing back to back it means whilst they may be still in each other’s company – they are not listening to each other, they are ineffectively communicating which ultimately results in a negative outcome for both women talking.
CONCLUSION
It has been an amazing journey using art, storytelling, and photo taking over recent years and blogging has added a new dimension to my art for therapy processes. I hope by sharing here within my weblog, will help you find your voice. Happy painting, story-telling and photo-taking and/or just plain good living for 2015….Karen
© Karen Robinson, October 2015
No.21-45 Abstract Painting Nos. 62A and 62B Titled ‘Two Women Talking’ by Abstract Artist Karen Robinson Aug 2015 Images copyright protected.JPG
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