Blog Posts - Cindy Walton

Rejection in the art world

3/4/2020

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.

The process....transition, oil and cold wax painting

2/26/2020

Garden Party, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax on panel, 36x 36.

As an abstract painter I am always searching for change.
The beauty of that change is that I grow as an artist and the work matures. I try to allow the process of the change in my work help me move towards being true to my own voice and communicating something to you, the viewer.
Look at Garden Party - the title reflects a lush garden dotted with warm florals. To me, the garden itself is a party.
Others have seen a ship at sea (!) What do you see? Leave a comment below!

Creek Walking

2/13/2020

This is "creek walking"! When my children were little we would go on creek safaris turning over rocks to see what's living underneath. Take a minute and listen to the water.......Again lots of inspiration!

Near Home-abstracted

2/4/2020

Near Home, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax on panel, 12x12, $440

I have had the opportunity to do a little "creek walking" lately. Every time I do this I am reminded how fortunate I am to have these glimpses of the natural world around me. Many of these experiences lead to abstract paintings like "Near Home "and Near Home 3. Pulling lines, space, colors and emotions to shape into these contemporary landscapes, riverscapes or seascapes

Near Home 3, Cindy Walton, oil and cold wax on panel, 8x8, $165

Abstraction a different way

1/16/2020

Woven Conversation 1, Cindy Walton, 16x16, oil, cold wax, oil paper, on panel., 650

This is one of the first paintings from the series I have called Woven Conversations. Several folks have said "why" I think as all creative people we have to grow and change. I was throwing away things in the studio and thought why don't you do something with the paper. Well here it is torn, woven, painted, new marks, and new art.

My studio at home. Not very glamorous but a good place to work on new things.

Award Winning

10/23/2019

House on the Hill, 11x11, oil and cold wax on aluminum panel, $450

I'm pleased to announce that my painting, House on the Hill (above), received the Liana Moonie Memorial Award for Innovative Abstract Landscape Painting at the NAWA - 130th Annual Members' Exhibition last month. Interested in purchasing this award winning painting? Visit: https://mkt.com/cindy-walton/item/house-on-the-hill-1

The Big reveal final

8/11/2019

This is the final painting as I mentioned. It has traveled over many stages to come to this final resting place. The client will view the end of August. I will let you know what happens.

You may ask what were the changes I made? My students hear me say this all the time, More Layers!
Without the first attempt at this painting I would not have had the "history" lying beneath to allow for the depth and motion that was finally achieved. A defeat that became a victory.

Big Reveal 1-commission continued

8/6/2019

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.

Commission continued #3

8/6/2019

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 commission #2

7/23/2019

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!

Reaching Deeply, Cindy Walton, 40"x20", oil and cold wax medium on panel, $2300.

Working out the whites in the painting.

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