From the Studio: Photo of the Week, plus update.

 

 

Studio Supplies and more! Sept 25, 2012.

 

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Two weeks ago,

I finally, finally, treated myself

to a 'Regular' Membership of the

American Society of Marine Artists.

(You can see my welcome letter and

Spring/Summer 2012 catalogs in the
upper right hand corner!) 

 

It's proper step forward for me in  

preparation for big leaps to come!!

 

Other news ...

 

My supplies in the studio had run so low

that it halted all progress in the studio!

About a week and half ago

I placed an order with Dick Blick

for some much needed studio supplies.

Now that all the supplies

have been replenished

it's now a matter of
getting back into the studio
and finding

that special groove, again!!

 

I will carry on with my blue phase,

and start some new pieces, as well, 

which I am all very excited about.

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The two Binoculars which I recently shipped to
the Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset, Maine,
got there safe and sound, and are on display!

Binoculars #163/2012 - View from Avery Point

The USCG, Return Home from European Voyage.

10" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

Binoculars #171/2012 - View from Eastern Point - Sunfish Pals

8" x 48". Oil mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 For all inquiries 

please contact the

Sylvan Gallery.

 

Thank you.

 

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More updates to come

please stay tuned!!

 

Big Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in the Studio ....

 

 

In more ways than one! 

 

At this very moment,

the for first time in my artistic career

all of my work that was 'out' in galleries

is currently back 'in' the studio. 

 

Though that will change

in the next couple of days,

because two Binoculars paintings

are on their way to the 

Sylvan Gallery,

in Wiscasset, Maine.

 

In other news ...

 

The owner/director of the 

Cate Charles Gallery 

(which has been my 'staple' gallery

for the past 4 1/2 years),

has decided to close for a while

and re-open/relocate

to Providence RI,

at some point in the future;

leaving me without any

'local' representation

and in an odd state of Limbo,

which is rather perplexing to me.

 

Mind you,

I am not complaining

by any stretch,

the timing of it isn't all bad because

the tourist season is starting to wind down  

along with art sales.

 

As I mentioned in a number of posts ago,

I've been wanting to build an inventory

of work for long, long, while

 

And this is my opportunity

to get back into the studio

and stay focused, 

and paint, paint, paint!

 

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So, what's back in the studio!?!

 

Well, take a look down below.

 

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 Binoculars #132/2010. View from Avery Point - Lone Day Sailor.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 



Binoculars #134/2010. View from Ender's Island - Afternoon Cruising.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 

 Binoculars #134/2010. View from East Beach, Watch Hill - Last Light.
8" x 50". (6 panel) Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #145/2011. View from Avery Point - Sunset Cruise.
10" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #162/2012. View from Avery Point - Evening Cruise.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 





 Binoculars #165/2010. View from Avery Point - Just Cruising.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 



Binoculars #166/2012. View from Avery Point - Summer Fun!
10" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 



Binoculars #167/2012. View from Eastern Point - Before the Storm.
7" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #168/2012. View from Eastern Point - Bound for Fisher's Island.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Landscape/Plein-air: Barn Island Summer Fog.

8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

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If you are interested in purchasing

or learning more,

about any of the above paintings

please feel free to email me

with your inquiries.

 

Thank you!

 

As always,

stay tuned for more!!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

Shipping Artwork: Paintings.

 

 

One of the greatest challenges for artists

is safely shipping artwork which is also cost effective. 

 

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The selected Artwork.

 

 

Two paintings on panel with their frames.

 

 

The needed tools ...

 

 

1. A T-Square or decent straight edge.

2. A fresh Sharpie Marker - blue or black.

3. A measuring tape.

4. A mat knife with fresh blades.

(Please be careful when you're using the knife)    

 

 

 

The needed material(s) ...

 

1. 1 sheet of 1" 4' x 8' insulation foam.

Which can be purchased

at Lowes for $16-$21. 

 

 

2. Large sheets of cardboard.

Which can be purchased or gotten for free

at a moving and storage facility.

 

 

 

 

3. Shrink Wrap.

 

 

 

 

4. At least 2 rolls of

2 1/2" Stotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape

and roll of regular Stotch tape.

 

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First wrap the artwork in shrink wrap,

making sure any and all varnishes are fully dry.

 

The Shrink Wrap creates a barrier

 to keep the artwork clean and dust free.

 

 

 

As you can see

the 1" foam holds up well underneath

my weight of 145lbs.

 

 

 

If, you're planning on shipping

2 paintings at once,

start by creating a sandwich

using the largest painting.

 

If, you're planning on shipping

2 canvases at once,

then I would recommend

placing a third piece of foam

between the two canvases,

face to face.

 

Then create the side walls.

 

 

 

 

Place the largest painting facing up

then place a carboard spacer on top

then place the second painting

face to face.

 

(The above technique works best

with paintings which are on panel.)

 

 

 

Find the half way mark on the artwork

 so, the paintings are evenly spaced

so, fillers can be easily made. 

 

 

 

Fill the voids with foam.

 

 

Making sure everything is snug and in place.

 

 

Once all the foam pieces are cut and fitted

it's time to tape all the edges and corners thoroughly.

 

 

 

At this point, the foam box is now waterproof because

all the seams are covered with at least 2 layers of tape.

 

And remember to make sure you mark

which side you want your receiver

to open your package easily and safely.

 

 

 

Then, the last step,

is the carboard skin,

which is made in the same 

fashion as the foam box. 

 

The cardboard acts

as a clean presentation and

also protects the foam 

should any damage(s) occur

during shipping. 

 

After the last step

 it's time to ship your artwork!

 

The overall weight for

this package is roughly 33lbs.

 

Stay tuned for more!!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

 

The Artistic Wisdom of John Singer Sargent



John Singer Sargent. Nonchaloir (Repose), 1911.

Oil on Canvas 25 1/8" x 30" (64 x 76 cm)

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

(Image and info Source: Artcyclopedia)

 

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Cultivate an ever continuous power of observation. Wherever you are, be always ready to make slight notes of postures, groups and incidents. Store up in the mind ... a continuous stream of observations from which to make selections later. Above all things get abroad, see the sunlight and everything that is to be seen.

 

~ John Singer Sargent.



Plein-air efforts of the day.

Plein-air / The Flower Garden.

8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Oil on Birch. 2012. 

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The light on

the Flower Garden,

also my 'pet project',

has been catching

my eye recently.

So, naturally

I grabbed my paints,

set-up and got to it!

Stay tuned for more

painting adventures!

Cheers, ~ Polly ~

From the Studio: Photo of the Week, plus update.

 

 

Photo of the Week: Sketch Book Kitty - Sept 2, 2012.

 

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Shadow,

aka 'She-Sho'

much like her namesake

is always close-by, 

no matter where

or what I'm doing,

she's Shadow!

 

Good thing I don't need to use the

sketch book at the moment.

 

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Production at the easel 

has been slow, but steady

and the paint supply

is getting a bit low

so, an order will be made

later this week.

 

Right now, in the studio

there are 2 Binocular paintings

being packaged up for shipment 

also for later this week bound 

for the Sylvan Gallery.

up in Maine.

 

 

 

I'm using a very simple and cost effective

technique for shipping the paintings.

 

Normally I use 

DOW 4'x8',1", blue foam insulation,

which is cleaner when cutting

and is a bit harder for impact,

and since time is of the essence,

I'm using a slightly different foam.

 

The paintings

are wrapped in shrink wrap,

stacked face to face with

a cardboard spacer,

then sheathed with the foam

held together with yards

of heavy duty packing tape, 

and

then a heavy duty cardboard skin

is made for extra measure along with

more yards of heavy duty packing tape.

 

This packing technique takes a while to do

but, it's super compact, very light weight

and overall very effective

for shipping larger paintings.

 

And speaking of which

I need to get into the studio

and

finish packing the paintings!

 

Stay tuned!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~