The Art Process

31 March 2009

crap

Today, my piece-of-shit PC ate my Thesis paper. I had been working on it feverishly for 3 or 4 days, and it is due tomorrow.

19 March 2009

The Thesis Process

It feels really good to be on my way. I am only concerned about two things now; one, the space I'll be assigned, and two, writing my paper.

*** All paintings are in process, and all titles are temporary.***

Untitled No. 2, 59" X 49"

canvas drop cloth, latex house paint, acrylic paint

Untitled No. 2

Untitled No. 2, detail

Sewn & Cut, 47" x 40"

canvas drop cloth (cut and sewn), yellow cotton, latex house paint, acrylic paint

Cut & Sewn, detail

Untitled No. 1, 80" x 71"

muslin, latex house paint, acrylic paint

Untitled No. 1, detail

Untitled No. 1, detail, top

Untitled No. 1, detail, bottom

Untitled No. 3, 104" x 79"

canvas drop cloth, latex house paint, acrylic paint

Untitled No. 3

Untitled No. 3, detail

Untitled No. 3, progress

17 March 2009

I am starting insanely large paintings; the largest being about 9'x5'. There is nothing more exhilarating or powerful than creating one of these beings. Not to mention the ultimate feeling of accomplishment.

I am feeling more draw to Mark Rothko than usual. I think it is because of the size I am now working in, and he is probably my number one favorite abstract painter of almost all time. This being said, my thoughts wander to the lack of women in the recent history of abstract painting. Abbey joked about these men, Rothko, Motherwell, Newmann, Pollock, de Kooning, etc. making big work as an ego trip. And who are we kidding? Men do want to be the kings of their castles, and have a the biggest castle while they're at it.

26 February 2009

Writing Thesis

So far this semester, I have had a debilitatingly extreme case of denial. I am supposed to be graduating form Arcadia with my BFA in May. Well, this is a recent development.

I met with the Dean of Undergrads to talk about my missing Gen. Ed. requirements. I got both waived, and she signed off on a petition to get my one "F" changed to a "WF" so that my G.P.A. isn't affected. Needless to say, Monday was the best day of my life, and finally felt like I could start thinking about Thesis.

My rough draft was due on Tuesday. An 8-page paper on Judy Chicago's "Dinner Party" (Ms. Woolf's place setting pictured above) was also due that day, for Art History. Long story short, I know whole lot about "The Dinner Party" and I'm still sitting here "writing" my rough draft and watching 'pop goes the weasel' montages on America's Funniest Home Videos.

Any way, thesis is a most undesirable process, and I wish it to be over. I don't know if I'll make it. And I am deathly afraid of failing, but not in an academic fashion.

I just bought some tomato seeds and dress patterns on Etsy, so I'm sure much more procrastination will ensue.

Here's to you, Tonya Adele.