Treffinger Daily: Pollination

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Pollination

Oil on canvas, 48"x36" $1800 plus shipping
If you are interested in this painting please
email me at katherine@katherinetreffinger.com

It is amazing how the sun coming out can make
a difference in one's attitude. I think it is a symbolic
event as well as actual. I know it affects our bodies
and provides goodies we need. It makes everything
look more beautiful (if you are somewhere beautiful
that is). It gives hope on the deeper levels, the symbolic
gesture of light appearing and the clouds disappearing.
The sun is there when it is cloudy, we just don't see it.
It is sunny here today and the forecast is sun, sun, sun.
Light is a great thing.

13 comments:

Jeane Myers said...: this is gorgeous painting Katherine - this is one I wish I could see in person!; April 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Blue Sky Dreaming said...: These are some beautiful reds!!
We have sun but we have some wind too...typical Spring day!; April 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Sunrise Sister said...: Gorgeous painting and reflects the gorgeous day today that we've had in Walla Walla - the sun shining does lift one's spirits!; April 16, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Dean Grey said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 16, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Dean Grey said...: I think working a larger size suits you, Katherine! So much to see in this one. Not a boring spot on the canvas!

I love the colors here, especially the reds!

So is that circular shape in the middle representative of the sun? I like it!

Also, I love the movement in this one, specifically how the whites and the reds (in the lower left) streak horizontally. Almost reminds me of wind currents.

Very neat!

-Dean; April 16, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Don Gray said...: This painting is awash in light, Katherine--bold and beautiful (isn't that the name of a soap opera?) Amazing how that suggestion of an oval creates such structure in this painting.; April 17, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Jeff said...: Great artwork! Light is a great thing, and reflects the feelings that you captured here. I like the title, Pollination. Perfect.

If you ever need help with your printing, we'd love to print your work. We are a master giclee printer of 10 years, in Denver serving artists wround the world.

Cheers!
Jeff; April 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Jeane. I wish you could too, then I would meet you. Maybe someday, we don't live that far from each other.; April 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Mary Ann.; April 17, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Katherine said...: Dianna thank you for commenting and visiting. It's another sunny day!; April 17, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Katherine said...: Dean I hate to admit it but your guess is as good as mine as to what anything represents in my paintings...I just paint them. And yes I love painting larger formats, I feel freer. Thank you.; April 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you so much Don. It is always great to hear what you have to say.; April 17, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Jeff for your comments. I will keep you in mind for printing.; April 17, 2009 at 9:20 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.