Treffinger Daily: It's the full moon!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

It's the full moon!

"Selene", Oil on canvas, 48x48, SOLD

In honor of the full moon today I am posting this old painting.
I believe it was purchased for a hotel lobby in Arizona
somewhere.

(When it showed at Roche Bobois in Portland, OR)

I actually made it into the studio and painted yesterday.
I have nothing to show for it, but I showed up. My mind
was else where yesterday and if the angel was there, I don't
know that I would have noticed.

Do some howling tonight if the sky is clear enough, or
howl even if it isn't.

www.ourlivingdream.blogspot.com

9 comments:

Blue Sky Dreaming said...: Beautiful piece. I am long overdo for some howling and I think I will do some tonight...thanks for the reminder!; April 28, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Katherine said...: You go girl!!!; April 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Javmango said...: Oooo that ones amazing; April 28, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Javmango!; April 28, 2010 at 11:55 AM
DarkLemoner said...: Beautiful :); April 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM
M.A. Wakeley said...: Perfect painting for the occasion. It's gorgeous !; April 28, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Katherine said...: Dark Lemoner and Mary Ann thanks so much!; April 29, 2010 at 8:51 AM
DMG said...: This looks like a different, very beautiful, perspective of the same moon I painted in "Bring Me A Dream." As far as I am concerned this painting is just one more piece of evidence that we're on the same journey, Katherine.; April 30, 2010 at 2:23 AM
Katherine said...: We love wandering around in the mythical realm, maybe one day we'll meet up there!; May 6, 2010 at 9:05 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.