Treffinger Daily: Radio Flyer

Monday, February 23, 2009

Radio Flyer

Oil on canvas 9x6 SOLD

I decided to post this piece that I did last summer as a reminder to just play when I go in to the studio today. Now that I have started a blog the pressure is on and I don't work well that way.
Of course the other thing is that it hardly ever only takes a day for a painting to happen no matter how small it is. I keep it around and go back into it several times. Many times I have to let the oil paint dry so I can successfully go back in the way I want. This painting was fast and fun.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: If this piece is the result of play then you really must play more often. I love it! Your banner is wonderful too!

Welcome to the blogosphere, Katherine.; February 25, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Katherine said...: Robyn! So nice to hear from you. How's life in your part of the world? What season are you in? I forget if we have the same seasons at the same time.

Thanks so much for the encouragement to play, always the best endeavor!; February 25, 2009 at 10:23 AM

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The Art And Meaning Project

The Art and meaning Project is a series of responses from various artists to the question: "What meaning does doing art have for you? In other words why do you show up in your studio, or wherever, and pick up your tools day after day?"

This is something I have thought of doing for a while as
a book, but now I have the blog and, who knows, maybe
it could become a book. I am very excited about this. I love hearing the answers. Showing up for their creations is
often an irresistible pull for artists. Many of us at any given
time ask ourselves why we are doing it. All the answers have a different response. Most of us can relate to at least some part of every response.

I want to hear the artists' answers. If you are an artist
and would like to contribute please email me. I will not guarantee that I will post everyone's answer, I need to
see what you have to say first and if it contributes more to the project.

THE ART OF KATHERINE TREFFINGER

ABOUT THE ARTIST
www.katherinetreffinger.com

I spent my childhood in Sausalito, California in the 50’s. It was a magical place, teeming with artists and creative expression. Across the street from our house was one of the coffeehouses where the “bohemians” came to listen to music, and writers such as Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder and Jack Kerouac read from their work.

It was a time when San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Sausalito were home to the abstract expressionist and Bay Area Figurative movements. My missing toys were found in the neighbor’s sculptures. I was often on tiptoes, peering into the windows of nearby studios and coffeehouses. I thrived in the wondrous mystery of this world.

Later, as an adult I had the good fortune to befriend Joseph Raffael and spend time in his studio. This was before I realized I wanted to be an artist myself. I was greatly influenced by his enthusiasm, dedication, and his ability to create beauty.

In hindsight, there was nothing else I really wanted to be than an artist. I paint and draw because I love to … and because I have to. I am primarily self taught.

When I stand before an empty canvas or piece of paper, I am lost, unaware of what to do. In fact, my most satisfying work comes from staying ‘lost’. Navigational confidence is seldom productive for me. Each piece becomes the recording of a unique introspective exploration.