Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I'm on a roll !!!!

This has been a very encouraging week. I've been  waiting for the finalists in the Lethbridge 10000 art prize to be announced......and here I am, to be hung in the show from 15th to 30th June at the Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane.
Signs Of The Times - acrylics, 46 x 46cm
This is a comment on the destructive proliferation of advertising in our society. The (deliberate) crazing and distressed surface implies the disintegration of our social structure with figures disappearing into a background of colourful, and often indecipherable, advertising.

AND there's more.... my second submission will be in the online show for the same duration...

A Conversation With Myself - acrylics, 35 x 35 cm

In my quest to find the essence of abstract painting I have given myself over to the simple movement of brush and paint .  The expression of id is instinctual and unstructured.

AND.....I've sold a painting this week...hooray!


Lean On Me, or When Pears Are Blue
30 x 30 cm, acrylics
It's been a week of renewed confidence...just when it was waning....and a boost to the art account that will enable me to buy more supplies...Yay !!!!!

To celebrate this wonderful turn of events I am offering FREE POSTAGE in my ETSY shop until 8th June for my followers.
Just use this coupon code:  YAYMAY2013 before checkout.

Back to Jane's last class next post...... see ya.


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19 comments:

  1. Jane DaviesMay 21, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    This is just AWESOME, Jo! Congratulations on all fronts. You GO! You totally deserve it, as your art is beautiful and authentic.

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  2. PennyMay 21, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Fantastic, that top one really had me looking into it It looked so fresh and full of life.

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  3. Wyn VogelMay 21, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Well done Jo - you are a classic with the Lethbridge Exhibition - this has to be your second or third year!! Congrats!! Love all your abstraction and your 'blue' pears!!

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  4. TerrieMay 21, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    AMAZING! Congrats, congrats and congrats again! love those blue pears! So glad you're getting this boost...well deserved!

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  5. Karen IsaacsonMay 21, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    How wonderful and well deserved! congratulations.

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  6. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Looks fantastic Jo, lobe that pear piece congrats....xox

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  7. Carol LeighMay 22, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Let's hear it for renewed confidence! Major kudos to you!

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  8. Linda KunsmanMay 22, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Bravo Jo!!! I'm always amazed how just when one begins to ? themselves about something that the universe in turn appears to renew and strengthen with signs. Congratulations to you!!

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  9. Maria OntiverosMay 22, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Congratulations! Well done and well deserved!
    Rinda

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  10. ArtPropelledMay 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Congratulations X 3, Jo! You are certainly on a roll and the bonus is having cash in the kitty to buy more supplies. Signs of the Times is my favourite.

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  11. pattyMay 23, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Wow, that's just fabulous! I know how those highs and lows go.... so glad your low point turned around!!

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  12. Erin KeaneMay 23, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    CONGRATS! Good things come to good people!

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  13. Kim SchoenbergerMay 23, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    congrats Jo! There's nothing like a little recognition to fuel the belly and inspire - lap it up and enjoy, is well deserved.

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  14. ~*~Patty SMay 25, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    You certainly ARE on a roll...congrats are all so well deserved!
    You rock!!! but we all knew that!
    Happy Weekend to you Jo...
    oxo

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  15. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous artwork

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  16. BarryMay 30, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    JM - well done - we all need a little boost now and then and you got it in abundance. B

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  17. CatieAnJune 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    congratulations! I love both pieces of art that you have on display and way to go for selling a piece. Goodluck in the contest.

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  18. Chris Stern / CS DesignsJune 20, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Congratulations Jo, Fantastic and well deserved. These are all absolutely wonderful. I am totally smitten with all your pieces but especially love your first painting, such great texture and so much to stir the imagination.
    :) Chris / CS Designs

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  19. Lucky Dip LisaJune 20, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I love works with an underlying message, especially a social comment. I especially love your textured pieces in yellow. They remind me of a old, weathered wall that has layers of posters applied one over the other each wanting to be on top.
    Oh and those pears...you're really good Jo. I am kicking myself for missing so much of your work.

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