Treffinger Daily: Summer Rain

Friday, June 5, 2009

Summer Rain

Oil on Canvas 9x6 Sold
The weather has been so dramatic lately with lovely
sunny, warm days. Then in the afternoon the black
clouds and wind rolls in, then the lightening and
thunder and rain, at time downpours. So in honor
of this I am posting a painting I reworked a bit and
then renamed. I have already posted Gemini, it is
now Summer Rain.

I also have an Art and Meaning request. I have a
feeling that it will be the known artists that are
going to convince publishing companies to look at
this project for a book. So if any of you have
connections to artists of any 'fame' that might be
willing to participate could you send them my way?
I now have 21 responses posted......cool huh? I love
that they range from beginning to world famous
artists.

7 comments:

Jeane Myers said...: good morning Katherine - boy the 2 crows print turned out beautifully! I really like this painting also - weather here so warm and wonderful right now! soaking up every bit of it :); June 5, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Sunrise Sister said...: Katherine, Enjoyed your post this a.m. Our weather here has been kind of similar. A big storm last night that cleared the air and has given us a lovely a.m.

Thanks for the comment over at my site today! I'm putting my thinking cap on for you re established artists - I think you're going at the idea in a very good and forward marketing fashion!; June 5, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Blue Sky Dreaming said...: We have plenty of sunshine...not complaining.
Weather changes can be exciting, especially thunder and lightning!
I like this painting, a jewel!; June 5, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Katherine said...: Jeane thanks for the feedback. How nice to have nice weather!; June 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Katherine said...: Dianna the weather is still dramatic, the building shook from thunder yesterday, I thought the windows were going to break!

The picture of your collage just pulled me right over to your site. Let me know if you come up with anyone.; June 6, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Mary Ann. I like that....a jewel.; June 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Poetic Artist said...: Katherine,
As always I have to tell you I love your work.
So If you ever need a beginner artist for your list.. Give my blog alook and see if I worth a beginner for your project and I would be honered to be part of it..Sorry I have no contacts to help you.LOL..but if I did..Sounds like a song.. Katelen; June 6, 2009 at 8:16 PM

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.