Treffinger Daily: Imnaha- New eBay

Monday, July 6, 2009

Imnaha- New eBay

Oil on canvas, 9"x6", SOLD

Once again I am doing a repeat posting as I have put it up
for auction on eBay. Sorry about that. The auction is again
starting at $47.50, 1/2 the original price.

I am working up to doing some new work I promise. I have
just put the finishing touches, i.e. signing, painting the sides,
varnishing, on all the work I have sitting around so it is ready
for display. I delivered 'Crow Speaks' to Pendleton for sale in
the Gift Store at the Arts Center. I delivered photos to
Eastern Oregon Symphony to be used on their brochures
and posters. I have very few excuses left and I found out I
have a solo show to get ready for in October. It's creating
time.

6 comments:

Jeane Myers said...: I'd say some very exciting stuff going on here! congratulations on your upcoming solo! show! wonderful!; July 6, 2009 at 4:53 PM
sunrise Sister said...: Hey you ARE a busy woman!!!! Congratulations on all that you've got going right now. Where is your October show going to be?; July 6, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Poetic Artist said...: Wow..Your work is so wonderful..Such color.
Congrats on your show.
Katelen; July 6, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Katherine said...: Jeane yes, things are starting to happen. Thank God!! I am in my 2nd Saturn return and I thought it was going to finish me off. I am coming to the end of it and it looks like I am going to make it. Might even flourish!; July 7, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Katherine said...: Dianna the show will be at the Satellite Gallery in La Grande. I don't know if you have been there, but it is our island of sophistication in the independent gallery scene in the Grande Ronde.; July 7, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you so much Katelen.; July 7, 2009 at 9:46 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.