 The relationship between an artist and client is a give and take. We both have a vision in our minds as to the outcome of the painting . So we work together to reach our final destination.
I thought I had the job finished when I met the client but she wanted something extra within the painting. I went back to the drawing board. One small glitch in the path of this contemporary oil painter.
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Yikes! How can this be the beginning of a peaceful cool blue painting. Surprised ? Stay tuned for the big reveal in August.  This big guy is on the wall with the first three layers. Many more to come. The client really likes this body of work. "Reaching Deeply" is an example of the color palette. This particular size did not work with their interior. So color palette has been determined..... stay tuned - soon - right here on my blog for a peek at the beginnings of the painting!
A new commission is an exciting thing. It's a new painting for someone who has admired your work and has a specific space in their home where they want to hang your artwork! The decision-making takes a bit of time but once the details are worked out it is time to start..... Take a look--this page will answer specific questions about commissions, if interested contact me info@cindywalton.com Now to begin: Step one: size is determined, panel is crafted and the wood/substrate must be primed. Watch the blog over the next month to see the progress!
As I prepare for this past weekend's workshop I always reflect on the tools I use and why. A lot of this reflection is to prepare me for the demonstration that is to come. How I can use the tools to help encourage the participants to experiment. One of the tools I use are pigment sticks. R&F is a brand I like a lot.  There is something about unwrapping the paper and paintings with these buttery sticks of pigment.
So many times there is a sense of freedom as I spread large areas of my paintings with the wonderful color. Many times I use a brayer to spread the paint or just leave it thick and chunky. This allows the history and mystery of the paintings to develop Time with family in the garden. Growth, renewal, time to reflect on God's blessings,   Garden View, Cindy Walton, 24x24, oil and cold wax on panel, $1300 A painting by Cindy Walton, ‘Out of Many Waters’ has been selected to be placed in theresidence of thenew U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan. The painting will be displayed in the public rooms of the residence as part of the Art in Embassies/US Department of State program which has been a vital form of cultural diplomacy since 1963. Ambassador Moser is a native North Carolinian and is pleased to have Walton, a NC artist represented in the collection. For more information go to. https://art.state.gov/personnel/cindy_walton/  If you have not been in the garden now is the time. Turning the soil and watching Earth's rebirth!  Back to the Garden, Cindy Walton, 30"x30", oil and wax on panel, $2300  Morning Reflection, Cindy Walton, 36 "x36", oil and cold wax, charcoal, on panel, $3200 framed Morning Reflection can be many things for many people. Quiet time with their God, a time to get the day started or taking a walk out of doors. This painting a reflection on that time of day.
How do you know where to start? Ahhhhh, yes one of the most frequently asked questions in my studio by visitors. With my work, the stepping off point is nature and as many know—water in particular. But for someone else it could be anything from color, light, pattern, form, the human figure, animals, etc.  I may begin with bold marks or layers of paint. Approaching the blank canvas can be a challenge and getting something down with out pre-conceived notions is my biggest stumbling block. But as things evolve I find that .........The Sea Speaks  |
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