Treffinger Daily: Surfari

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Surfari

Oil on canvas 14"x11" SOLD

I spent all afternoon in the studio yesterday. What a great
thing! I think the painting is finished that I am posting today.
I signed it any how. Besides finishing (?) this one I worked
on a larger one and tried to remain a kid with it, playing with
shapes and colors. Some of my freshest work has been created
if I am successful at staying playful. Hopefully I am back to the
play room today. I'll make it to the studio at any rate.

10 comments:

Sylvie Van Hulle said...: Great painting!; March 11, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Sylvie. That's nice to hear.; March 11, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Blue Sky Dreaming said...: I especially like this one...bouncy circles and lovely yellow space...full of play!; March 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Kayce aka lucy said...: i love how you play, katherine!

btw--i bought my yellow/golden candle today :-); March 11, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Dogs by Bri said...: Nice job Katherine.

I love the feel and movement of this painting. I agree that when the signature goes on the painting is done. Unless of course it sits around the studio for a few months and the artist has some time on their hands.

Bri-; March 11, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you Blue Sky for your visit and support of me having a good time. I like that!; March 12, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Katherine said...: Lucy in the sky sharing her diamonds of support thank you for your support and visit. And congratulations on the little touch of gold!; March 12, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Katherine said...: Brian thank you. I can't tell you how many paintings I have signed and reworked. I have to stop on this one however as it sold. That'll do it!; March 12, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Don Gray said...: There was a legal case involving an artist who removed a sold painting off the owner's wall and completely repainted it. The owners sued...and lost! So if you decide this one's not done, you have the law on your side! (Of course you'd probably lose some nice collectors.)

This is a beautiful painting--sure looks complete to me!; March 13, 2009 at 1:54 AM
Katherine said...: I'll remember that Don. You are so good at keeping me laughing. Thank you for that. A friend bought the painting. He might not be a friend for long if took the painting or better yet delivered it different. Thanks for the vote of confidence by the way. I am loving the Pendleton paintings.; March 13, 2009 at 8:39 AM

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.