"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Friday, August 2, 2013

Untitled Oil #2

Finally got back to this picture that I started and posted on June 12th - I didn't realize that I left it sitting on the easel that long. But today it called to me and demanded I bring it to completion. I will think about the titles for my two new pieces and perhaps have them named by tomorrow.

Untitled #2 / oil on linen panel / 18x24

And a photo of me with both recent equine paintings wearing my brand new prescription Jimmy Choo sunglasses!
The small easel just to my left is a Mabef folding easel that I bought to take to my Wednesday life drawing classes. It folds up very compactly and weighs only 3 pounds. It is made in Italy of elm and is a work of art in itself with gorgeous brass hardware. Its nice and sturdy and I may have started a trend in the drawing sessions as another artist already purchased one! It is lovely and has additional front supports to hold a palette if you want to use it for field sketching. I also use it in my studio for paintings that are drying. A multipurpose purchase that I am happy with!

19 comments:

  1. Exciting painting and those glasses are way cool. Thanks for the folding easel review. Can't have enough easels.

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    1. I quite agree - there is no such thing as too many easels! Thanks for stopping by, Susan.

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  2. I love that painting on the easel! It's nice to see them to appreciate the size of the painting.

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    1. Thank you, Hilda - I sometimes long to get a feeling for the size of a piece when looking at others blogs. I will try to remember to get a shot like t his for perspective now and then.

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  3. Susan, die ezel is een handig instrument...mooie schilderij.
    De zonnebril staat je heel goed hoor.
    groetjes,
    Simonne

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    1. Thank you, Simmone - it was really fun to paint!

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  4. Another brilliant hunt painting!!! And the photo of you, in your new shades, surrounded by your work is wonderful! Love it!

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    1. Thank so you much, Kathryn. I like the connection that exists between the horse and rider at this exact moment in time as the horses hooves first touch the ground. I think this is the moment they both knew it was a successful jump - although it looks darn near impossible to me!

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  5. I really love the painting, but am rather jealous of the glasses. You look so cool in them. Jimmy sure has an eye for design.
    The easel is intriguing. I went and looked it up and wonder which version you got. It is a good manufacturer and makes quite a few models. One has the palette arms inside the rear leg from the look of it and another couple have them on the outside. I gather you can open the legs wide for more stability if needed? Anyway I am glad you passed on the info. Thanks.

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    1. LOL - thanks, Julie. Truthfully, I bought the Jimmy Choo's because the frames were the lightest I could find. I wanted a large lens area but not the weight. I wear glasses from dawn dusk so lightweight frames are extremely important to me. The Mabef easel I chose was the M27 with the pallete holder (MABEF M27 Field Easel with Palette Holder). I am really enjoying it!

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  6. Very nice work I see on your blog, Susan. Hey, thanks for following mine!

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  7. Very nice work I see on your blog, Susan. Hey, thanks for following mine!

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    1. I love your work, David, and am so glad I found your blog. I have no doubt I will visit it frequently! Thanks for your nice comment!

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    Hanging my head here - sorry. When I commented I didn't tell you how much I like the painting. You always blow me away with how much movement you manage to capture in your paintings. Another wonderful painting.

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    1. You are so sweet, Julie! I can't believe you actually came back to my blog to tell me this - you are the best! And I greatly appreciate that you follow my blog and give me such encouragement! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)

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  9. Love both paintings! And I love the bright red jacket - Always such lively scenes on your easel :0)

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    1. It seems I am drawn to painting people and animals in a state of motion! Thanks for your support, Sandra!

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  10. Hi Susan.
    A wonderful painting as usual Susan. That does sound like a great easel. If only we in England can purchase one here. No such luck though. It cost`s just as much for shipping, then a bit more when it arrives. All the best Susan.
    Vic.

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    1. Hi, Vic. I purchased the easel directly from Mabef - but I do believe they have an outlet here in the US - and the shipping was free! Can't get a better deal than that!

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