Treffinger Daily: Loleta

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Loleta

"Loleta" Oil on canvas, 9x6, $95
If you are interested in purchasing this painting please
email me at katherine@katherinetreffinger.com

I have spent a great amount of time on the computer
in the last few days. Putting a new blog up took some time
what with all the fine tuning, which I am sure will continue,
and all the networking. I must have sent out 60 emails
yesterday. I think it will be a good thing though. Heck
I already have 3 followers. Woo hoo! This week my
art blog passed the 100 mark and now has 102 followers.
This is not including those of you that get my daily email.

I am working on another 24x18 painting for the show and
have reached a precious stage too early. I am going to
have to be brave when facing it and be radical with it.
I did finish a little one yesterday.

Please check out my new metaphysical blog
www.ourlivingdream.blogspot.com

7 comments:

Momo Luna S!gnals said...: This is a lovely painting, beautiful spring colors. :-); March 31, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Daisy Buchanan said...: Man up, babe! I know you can handle that precious painting. I will always remember how you told me that you sometimes take an electric sander to your work, and just yesterday I went to Home Depot for a new sanding block because I had worn my old one down!; March 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM
jbkrost said...: Katherine......
this is beautiful and spring like, I'll bet you guys on Oregon have broke winters back.
jb; March 31, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you Momo. Have you been thinking about your art and meaning response?; March 31, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you Kathy. You are funny man up! I like that. I am however very confused by this Jordan Baker thing????; March 31, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Katherine said...: Joan welcome to my blog, it is always a pleasure to meet another artist. Now I will have to go check out your blog.; March 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Katherine said...: JB I live at close to 3000 feet and it is lightly snowing right now. However this Winter was kind of...well...nonexistent. Shhh don't tell ol' man winter he forgot us. Anyhow happy Spring JB.; March 31, 2010 at 5:51 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.