Treffinger Daily: W.I.P. #2

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

W.I.P. #2

Oil on canvas 10'x4'7"

Here is my progress on the painting. Also a photo of Don
at work. Gives you an idea of how different the work is
that is going on in this studio, how big Don's studio is and
how mega talented Don is! (The sky is not turquoise, the
photo is off). Check out the double decker Taboret...Don's
invention. This is only a little over half of the mural.
Check out www.dailyartwest.com to see the whole picture.

6 comments:

silvina said...: Hi Katherine, I'm a regular visitor on Don's blog and just learned about you over there. I'm loving your work! And what a treat to see Don at work.; July 21, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Katherine said...: Nice to meet you Silvina. Thank you for coming over to my blog. Don is a treat to watch work and to work with. He is a master of his craft.; July 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Sharon Barfoot said...: There is some serious work going on over there. I am very impressed with your painting.; July 21, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you so much Zappha. Yes there is some serious work getting done there, lots of intermittent laughter also. Check out Don's blog he posted a video of our dogs in the studio.; July 21, 2009 at 8:48 AM
dwoolley@charter.net said...: I love "being along" on this project!! THank you.; July 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Poetic Artist said...: Wow what a large job...Amazing; July 21, 2009 at 7:21 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.