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This is an online journal of my artistic investigations and a way to communicate about my work, ideas, quandries and queries! I welcome comments and conversation and do hope you enjoy these musings. My artwork is available in my shop MissouriBendStudio on Etsy.com or on my website.

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

A Fork in the Road





















A Fork in the Road...is now finished and this one is posted in my Etsy shop.  This may be the first in a series about the fork in the road.  I definitely have other chalkboard drawings in the works, but I am really interested in this idea of the fork in the road...visually and and metaphorically.   It felt odd to work with no color on this piece.  As you can see, I couldn't quite do it, so the edges of the paper are painted with a copper acrylic and I added some tiny dots of color on those branches.   I do love the way the chalkboard paint surface takes the pencil marks...sort of subtle and shimmery...there is a lot for me to explore with these materials!

Enjoy the weekend!

4 comments:

  1. I love the concept of a fork in the road and your choice of imagery is perfect... love the textures.

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  2. Thanks so much! I am very intrigued by the idea and feel as if there is a lot to explore!

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  3. This is such a strong piece. There is so much symbolism to be found here. I really love it. And I think the copper edging is the perfect touch!

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  4. Thanks very much, Seth! It is interesting to work with very minimal color...and the copper seems just right.

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