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Some of my biggest challenges are worked out on the canvas. I may sketch out a composition before hand but the painting always seems to have a mind of it's own. Then the color! A client envisions one thing and I another. 
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 (Construct) Rebellion 2, Cindy Walton, Arches oil paper, waxed linen thread, oil paint, cold wax, 10"x10", $650 This year the above "Construct" was in an exhibit at Arts Benicia, Benicia, CA. During the exhibit which was on line poets were invited to create poems about artwork in the exhibit. Poetry that is inspired by art is called Ekphrasis. Two poems were written about this sculpture/painting.
Patchwork Life by Vatsala Menon Life as I know it, is a patchwork of highs and lows, rough and smooth Held together with strands of Time Sometimes strong, sometimes frail And yet we strive to glue our lives Into a mosaic of good and the bad Strive to live our lives as best as we can. Haiku 5 by Laurie McCarriar choosing paper strips constructing in rhythm grids made and unmade Sometimes during these unusual times we work on new ideas. I have been playing with paper for awhile but last week I did a couple of different things. Corrugated cardboard has been a new asset to my art tool box and a sander. I have missed power tools and working at home has given me some freedom to explore.  Construct 2, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax, paper, corrugated cardboard, 16"x16",NFS Many of you have never been on an artist residency. It is a time we go somewhere to work on our "work" with out the world entering in to our creative time. Sometimes great things come from this time and sometimes it is just a time to get our heads on.
So, I am pretending that during this very challenging time in all of our lives that I am on a residency sponsored by the Corona Virus As I have mentioned earlier I am at my home studio in the basement. It is not glamorous but I can work whenever I want and do not have to be 6 feet from anyone. All this said I will be posting this interesting and challenging work and begin to talk about what I am actually doing. Many times it is very hard to express why we are making what we are making but it needs to be made!  Quiet but Deep, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax on paper, waxes linen thread, 16"x16", $650 Just an update. Neither of these pieces (blog post 3-4-20) made it to the finish line. Of course disappointed because I felt they were strong pieces for a process themed show in a Women's made Gallery. But on to the next....
 Repaired but not Perfect, Cindy Walton, oil, paper, cold wax, waxed book binding thread, 24x24, $1300. We all have to deal with rejection but there is something about putting you heart into your work and being rejected. I recently submitted the piece above for a works on paper show.....Who knows what will happen. One thing is for sure is the painting will be seen by more people because of the submission than sitting in my studio:) I found this article recently from Artwork Archive, "How to handle rejection as an artist" This line really spoke to me: "By leaning into rejection, it is possible to learn more about your audience, build your confidence, and become a better artist." Hope you enjoy the article and I'll let you know how the show selection goes.  Garden Party, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax on panel, 36x 36. As an abstract painter I am always searching for change.
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