Fire & Ice Second Saturday (UPDATED)

A big thank you goes out to all who came by. What fun! Here are a few pics!

Here we have the “Fire” side of the show. On the Easel is My latest painting, “River of Fire”. This piece features real lava I brought back from Kalapana, Hawai’i. I used it to build depth and texture in the painting’s foreground. I encourage all who go see it to run your fingers over the surface of the painting. It is intended to be touched. It measures 20×30″

To the left of the easel is “My Hawaii”, another New Release. Measuring 24×36″ it is a generously sized still life. Executed in oils and painted from life, this painting features a loose style with emphasis on form and light. Multiple light sources, one warm artificial and a large window whose lighting changed throughout the day created a dramatic and challenging composition. I am excited how it came out, and the kids are even more pleased with the smoothies that resulted from the painting being completed. ;) A remaining papaya and Mango were served at the reception. That’s how recent the painting is!

Here I am standing in front of the “Ice” side of my display. My new release “Signs of Spring” is just above the table. I really enjoyed painting this young bull moose. He had so much character and personality. Thank you Heather for the reference material. This painting measures 24×48″ acrylic on panel.

Back to the “Fire” side now.

Proudly showing it’s new gold frame is “Mists of Iao Valley”. It measures 24×36″. This painting I had started a couple months back. I decided to set it aside until the week of the show when in a fit of inspiration I glazed some saturated green, red, and purple tones over the painting. It was amazing how much dimension was added. The Iao (Pronounced ee-ow) Valley is a very beautiful place on the island of Maui with an incredible history.

Lower right is the original of “Secret Sanctuary”. 24×30″ acrylic on panel. This piece is extra special to Greg and I as it represents our first snorkeling experience on Maui. Swimming with this gentle Green Sea Turtle was a wonderful opportunity. The color of the water and the ocean life was astounding. Such beauty! This is my tribute. :)

Here is a little better angle of “Signs of Spring”.

And lastly, a larger shot of “River of Fire” Here you can begin to see the rough texture in the painting’s foreground.

Thanks again to those who stopped by on Saturday. It made the reception even more special. If you would like to go see, (or touch ;) ) the show, It will be up until May 22nd at Shane Lamb Studios Gallery

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Posted on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 4:44 pm under Events.

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38 Responses to “Fire & Ice Second Saturday (UPDATED)”

  1. Jason 07. May, 2010 at 3:40 pm #

    This looks so awesome! I can’t wait!

  2. Lia 11. May, 2010 at 9:22 pm #

    These pictures almost made me cry, they are amazing Karen. I couldn’t take my eyes off The “River of Fire” painting you did. It is truley a jaw dropper. I am so proud of you!

    • karenwhitworth 11. May, 2010 at 9:46 pm #

      Thank you Lia! I am so happy you enjoyed them! :)

  3. MarkFromHawaii 13. May, 2010 at 12:15 am #

    You are indeed Hawaiian at heart. Aloha and mahalo for sharing your art.

    • gregwhitworth 13. May, 2010 at 9:04 am #

      @Mark
      You have no idea, Karen is always painting with Hawaiian music and ocean sounds going.

      @Julie
      Thanks for reading and viewing, and that’s exactly why she paints them – because she longs to go back. We love Hawaii and we can at least enjoy the art until our next trip. Glad you like them.

  4. Julie Behm 13. May, 2010 at 8:56 am #

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the Hawaiian paintings, they leave me longing to go back. :)

  5. karenwhitworth 13. May, 2010 at 10:09 am #

    Mark and Julie, Thank you SO much for your kind comments! I am so happy you liked the art! :)

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