Carmen B. Norris: April 2014

28 April, 2014

Highworth Roaring 20's MayDay Market

Hello,

I will be participating in this event this Saturday. It will be outdoors so hopefully-fingers crossed, it won't be a wash out and we will have glorious sunny weather. If you are in the area or fancy a trip over, come and say hello. I might even be inspired to dress up for the occasion.

Bye for now.

23 April, 2014

New Painting...

Hello,

Here is a look at a new painting I've started. This is the background so far, but I need to wait till the acrylics dry a bit more to add more paint in certain areas. Its for an exhibition which is coming up and I don't have much time before I need to hand it it. Hopefully it will be ready...I'll be in touch.

Bye for now.

18 April, 2014

The Blank Canvas...

Hello,

What is it about a blank canvas that sends shivers down artists' spines?

It does to me at least. I had a chat with a fellow artist yesterday about this phenomenon and she shared the same sort of dread that I do in approaching a white blank canvas.

Why is it so intimidating?

For me, its about making that "first mark", I want it to be "right", "perfect"; sometimes it about "committing to something" and will that be "okay".

I could go on and on but I won't bore you-

Have any of you felt this way before? What are your thoughts on "the blank canvas"? What is your approach?

Bye for now.

15 April, 2014

Painting Update...

Hello,

I did some more work on this painting, still not finished yet though.

Bye for now.

12 April, 2014

Reception Photos...

Hello,

I was away last week so I hadn't had a chance to post photos of the Artsite Associate Artists Spring Exhibition 2014 reception until now. Here are a few-

Me and one of my paintings in the show.

The second painting with the two women is also one of my paintings.

The exhibition closes this Saturday, 19th April. I will be at the gallery this Thursday from 1:30-4pm and also Friday from 11-2pm if you want to stop by and say hello.

Bye for now.