Preliminary sketch Image by Jennie (c). Working further from the crunching and technical studies I was working on this and got an inspiration for a version of Narcissus (yes I know everyone has done it – bite me) so I am thinking of turning this into a multimedia painting.. I think anyway, I am worried…
Pose Sketch Image by Jennie (c). When I am feeling a bit uninspired or not quite myself I find its best to do some technical studies and experiment with new poses and see if an idea forms. It works quite well, not only refining my technique but also always giving me new ideas. This sketch…
Repose Image by Jennie (c). Recently, via my website, I was asked to answer some questions exploring femininity in contemporary art. The questions were quite thought provoking. I have posted the questions and responses here because I know some of you out there have wondered about these same things from time to time. Plus, its…
Untitled Image by Jennie (c). This was an experiment based on my turps glazing technique. I had this one cooking in my mind for some time. I was given this canvas as a part of a big group that my mother gave em for my birthday – she looked for interesting shapes and sizes to…
PMS Image by Jennie (c). This is part of my experimentation with color. I couldn’t sleep last night and wanted to loosen up. These new gel pastels are great for loosening up and playing around. Their bright colors mean that I have to be bold and striking – even though it’s uncomfortable. these pastels make…
Art Melbourne 06 previously known as the Affordable art show has been and gone once more. I enjoyed it more this year, it was less crowded, the booths were set further apart and there were some really interesting galleries displaying. I was able to talk with quite a few galleries and artists about the works…
Dr Scorpio’s Lair Image by Shag (c). I went to see a wonderful opening last night at Outre Gallery in Melbourne. Shag is a wonderful artist who has really hit it off in the last few years. His work is typified by pop-art imagery, highly geometric, strong composition and evocative of all that wonderful imagery…
Oh, and I’ve been tagged by The Happy Blank Day Blog to name 10 of life’s simple pleasures! so here goes! in no particular order: Creativity and the things that come from it Sunsets Very silly comedy movies Good books Bubble baths SEX! The Smell of oil paint and turps That great feeling when you…
One of the big issues with going away is packing maximum art supplies in limited space.. well, a couple of new toys have helped this out. These are two quick attempts with a liquid graphite pencil and gel pastels. the Pencil is very cool, its like an always sharp pencil with great variation in tone..…
Just a quick post to say that I have a new Domain Name for my professional website at http://www.jennierosenbaum.com I am also looking into using a different comments system on this blog as I am not very happy with blogcharm’s native comment system. Hopefully it will make things all a little easier for everyone. stay…
Jennie's Palette 