The snow came yesterday. I'm not a fan. FB was absolutely alive with snow reports from friends all around the area. A state of giddiness seemed to prevail. I was not giddy. It causes all sorts of disruptions and extra challenges I would rather not deal with. By the time the storm finally blew itself out, we had almost a foot of snow on the ground. Sigh. It's just cold and extremely difficult to get around - yesterday I wore two sweaters, two pairs of socks, my dads old fingerless gloves and actually worked in the studio and finished a painting. I could see my breath the whole time. The only reason I can think of that I did that was because the part of my brain that sends me all the messages about living in a reasonable manner was frozen and not functioning. I'm still not warm. Today Jim and I had to go in search of pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. Nightmare. Not the roads, but the grocery store. It was teeming. We got a parking place and very carefully made our way across the icy parking lot , found a cart and entered the chaos. Everyone was on a mission. It was a huge traffic jam of people and carts. 'Excuse me', 'oh, sorry', 'thank you', 'uh oh', 'excuse me', 'oh, hi', 'uh, no I'm not doing theatre anymore', 'right', 'good to see you too', 'who was that?', 'can't remember his name', 'excuse me', etc., etc., etc........the photo below is our backyard.
and here is the painting I finished yesterday - after I posted it on flickr someone said it reminded them of straw and ice - very good interpretation....
this is mixed media on paper on board 10x10 - 'She went too Far'
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone.
22 comments:
I'm not a fan of winter weather, either, Jeanne! I'm a big fan of this piece, though. I was trying to think what it makes me think of- those lines in the center crackle with energy. Electricity!
Hi Jeane, I can't tell you how much I dislike snow also, even though your back yard looks so beautiful.
I'm getting caught up on your blog,,,love all the new work, as well as what's in the sidebar.
Stunning and thought provoking, as always.
Up until late this afternoon we have had balmy weather up here in Canada. It seems odd that the west coast (California) has been having so much snow. I am sure all your Thanksgiving celebrations will cheer you up. I really like the feel of this 'ice and straw' painting Jean. It is crisp and clean.
Really beautiful. Yellow like summer sunshine....burrrr its cold!
Snow! Already?! Oh, my, it's so beautiful...from here.
Your "She went too Far" is stunning. Yes, it does seem to have ice qualities. Yum.
Wishing you warmth as you observe the snow.
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!
Hi Jeane, I'm not sure you've seen my last two paintings, fb is giving me problems but I am putting something in motion....every night. Your resent paintings are wonderful, as usual. I know your feeling of cold to paint. I wear a down vest and earmuffs. We haven't had snow yet but it's so cold. The wind is howling and the lake crashing. I love it except for the extra clothes I have to wear. Have a great Thanksgiving. xoxo
I don't love snow, but the image is beautiful and your little report about winter is very funny. this morning - in the middle of germany - we have snow too...
your painting looks like a frozen pool- or creek bank, fabulous!
a prophetic painting?
The straw was your last among the ice to come...
I LOVE the snow - living in hot and sunny Queensland, Australia, I miss the cold very much and the beauty of the changing seasons. Maybe we can swap. I love your paintings, Jeane - your mark making is exquisite.
It's beautiful. I'd love to look at it everyday.
When I get chilled to the bone like that, I take a hot bath. Two sweaters won't do the trick. Sounds like you just want to be in your studio like normal and the snow has brought utter chaos.
Must say, I'm one of the giddies. When the snow melted before I had a chance to shovel of the balcony, I was disappointed. I do however, avoid the grocery store around the holidays ;)
She went too Far .. no, she went exactly to the perfect place .. LOVE this .. love love love .. hate hate hate snow and can wait til February for it .. or even longer ..
hello Sharman, thank you - still very cold here - low teens last night and icicles on my studio - sigh
thank you Babs - beautiful yes, but as you know living in it is a huge pain - have a wonderful holiday :)
good morning Z and of course you said the 'ice and straw' bit on flickr and I think it really zeroed in on how my environment played in working on this piece - I'm sure your weather is coming soon xxo
thanks Leslie, and keep stoking the fire, brrrr....happy thanksgiving :)
UGH! yes, already Melinda! thanks, I'm glad you like the work - have a wonderful holiday xxo
hello Val - will definitely check out the new work you have posted, thanks - bundle up! :)
thank you Mano, glad you like it and so happy you stopped by :)
you may be right Denise! thank you and good to see you here :)
nice to meet you Noela and I'm happy you like the work, thank you :)
you're so right Shayla, I just want to be working right now and I think you would love it here right now - walking in the woods with all the snow and you can see where every little creature has tred :)
I'm ready to be just plain wet again - give sweet Rosie a pet and have a wonderful holiday Daryl xxo
I like your rant about the cold weather in contrast to the lovely and pastoral snow scene in your back yard. Don't you think the friction makes for good work?--I.e. your piece "she went too far." Best wishes for a lovely Thanksgiving and may it heat up in your neck of the woods.
First, I love the art, as I always do when it is yours, Jeane. Secondly (and I haven't yet read the other comments) it resonated with me; it's not that cold yet here, but we have had no heating for a month (long story) and I too am huddled in layers of clothing and trying not to show that I am cold when R. is doing all he can to recover the situation. So I'll think of you - and would have loved to have gifted you my spare pumpkin sitting on the cill; maybe I could lob it into space ? ....
LIke Wild Somerset Child, I have a pumpkin looking across the room at me and not a celebration in sight! This piece almost looks like it's painted onto a metal plate. I like the sidebar piece as well. Keep Warm!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Jeane!
Love the grocery store report... too funny! I'm not overjoyed about the snow either - but your back yard sure does look beautiful. Stay warm :)
~Brenda
Your backyard...lovely picture, but I's rather look at it than be there..and the painting..a whiff of color and life after the snow!
Baking pies can be fun!! Have a happy after Thanksgiving...light that fire!!
Excellente
Work
Tank you for sharing
From Australia the snow is all romantic...can sense you don't feel the same way...
The energy in this new piece must keep you warm.
hello Hannah - well, thank god the snow is all gone now and there is just a stubborn patch of it left on the back deck! aahhhhh - so nice to be back to damp mossy gray :)
hello Ann, oh, my, no heating for a month! wow, you are a better person then I am - I would have been whining everyday! good to see you here :)
Hi Annie - thank you - all better now! snow gone, me happy :)
Hi Brenda! we are regular again and I see you guys are freezing and snowy! so happy to see you here :)
fire lit, definitely Lyn! we are using the leftover whipping cream for our morning coffees, yum, so rich and good xxo
thank you Skizo! thanks for stopping by :)
Hey Don, definitely don't feel the romantic part of the snow, but my fingers are double crossed for the fabulous cuff give away - I so covet it :)
Window display, what fun! Yes, and physical. We did our pagan holiday tree in the gallery before Thanksgiving. The guys did the outside lights and I hung the ornaments, but we did a simple set up. The painting is fabulous; you are doing some really fine work, Jeane.
What a beautiful backyard. And the texture and scratchiness of your painting is wonderful.
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