Treffinger Daily: Yellow Jacket

Friday, June 19, 2009

Yellow Jacket

Oil on canvas 14"x11" $275 plus shipping
If you are interested in purchasing this painting please
email me at katherine@katherinetreffinger.com
This mornings post is 'Yellow Jacket', a painting I did
in 2002. It has been a part of my personal collection.
I have decided that I am now willing to let it go.

Kirby and I went for a long beautiful drive yesterday
to celebrate his birthday. I am constantly amazed at
the beauty of this area. We saw a home for sale in
our travels with 2 different real estate signs, there
was a sign on the gate that said "DANGER Rattlesnake
Infestation, Please stay on road" Infestation...now
that is a word that is not kidding around! Then there
was another sign that said "Rattlesnake Estate".

Besides that we saw 2 coyotes.

9 comments:

Poetic Artist said...: Katherine,
I love the Yellow Jacket. Yet I love all of your work..
The RattleSnack, Do not want to buy that piece of real estate...
Katelen; June 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Jeane Myers said...: infestation! yikes - I can't imagine that many rattlesnakes in one place! wonderful painting, Katherine!; June 19, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Katherine said...: Thanks Katelen. I wouldn't want to buy that property either.; June 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you jeane, glad you like it. Yes, how many Rattlesnakes does it take to make an infestation?; June 20, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Uta said...: Uh-oh rattlesnakes!!! Glad we don't have them here. Although we do have a lot of poisonous snakes and spiders they don't seem to be as scary as rattlesnakes. I suppose its what you are used to isn't it.; June 21, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Sharon Barfoot said...: Marvelous painting Katherine. I rather like snakes but I am not sure I want to live with that many poisonous snakes.; June 22, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Katherine said...: Uta, no rattlesnakes???? You are really missing out! That is so true, it is what you are used to. I grew up around earthquakes and when I traveled to hurricane or tornado country I was so nervous when I went through both events. The people in those areas couldn't believe I would choose to live in earthquake country. I felt the same about their tornadoes and hurricanes.; June 22, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Katherine said...: Zappha a woman after my own heart, some one who likes snakes. I do too, and yes I would find it weird living near an infestation. But then I don't know what that means, I lived in places where there were several nests near by and I would walk right by one on my daily walk. I just said hi to those snakes and they said hi to me.; June 22, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Katherine said...: Oh and Zappha thanks about the painting.; June 22, 2009 at 8:50 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.