Treffinger Daily: Chasing Stars

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Chasing Stars

"Chasing Stars" Oil on canvas, 10'x4'7", $8250
If you are interested in purchasing this painting please
email me at katherine@katherinetreffinger.com

Today I am posting a painting most of you have seen.
"Chasing Stars" is the 10 foot painting I painted before
falling and breaking my ankle. It is the largest painting I
have ever painted. I am quite fond of it and it is sitting
rolled up in a corner of my home where nobody sees it.
So, I thought it time to honor it again. I hope you enjoy
it. I can't wait to paint another large piece.

(Painting "Chasing Stars")

8 comments:

Sunrise Sister said...: This is such a beautiful piece!; April 29, 2010 at 11:02 AM
jbkrost said...: Kathrine....
thats big!bold! and beautiful!!!
jb; April 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you so much Dianna.; April 29, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Katherine said...: JB Thank you so much, it was so much fun to paint. You would love the studio I painted it in also.; April 29, 2010 at 6:10 PM
ArtPropelled said...: I'd love to see this piece in person. It's stunning.; April 29, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Katherine said...: Thank you Robyn. I would like to see it on display.; April 30, 2010 at 7:32 AM
layers said...: kudos to you for painting such a large colorful painting-- I am stuck in the smaller range trying to go bigger.; April 30, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Katherine said...: With the gorgeous work you do big would be beautiful Layers. Do it!; May 1, 2010 at 9:53 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.