Studio Patsy: Tired Pup

Artist's Statement

I've always been attracted to paper and pens and paint. The endless combination of things you can create with them is intoxicating. It's only natural this fascination would culminate in a variety of art. My aunt bought me a watercolor set when I was a child, and I've been putting color on things ever since. It has taken many, many forms over the years from textiles to walls to paper. I am continually expanding the repertoire of art forms in which I work. My work has grown in the last three years. That's when I made the decision that a studio space was an essential. Working on a side table in my dining room was limiting my work. Since I've had a place where the floors can be splattered with paint my work has become more expansive. One of my dear friends says, "One of the things I love about you Patsy is that you know no excess." My art reflects this. They are still making paint and paper - I can use all I want - and I use it liberally. I love the texture you get when acrylic paint is thick and layered, and I continue to find new techniques for monoprints that enhance this effect. I work extensively with paint application techniques that are not typical art methodology. My tools are as likely to come from the hardware store or the makeup aisle as they are from the art store. Everything has potential. I work in a variety of mediums, from acrylics to watercolor to pastel. Any and all of them might find their way into a mixed media piece, or on more "practical" objects like journals. The world of creativity is inclusive and open to anyone who wants to join in. "Studio play dates," where I create with other people, are a regular occurrence for me. The energy of creating with other people is inspiring. Art engenders no competition with other artists because the ability to create is infinite.

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Tired Pup

I am a tired pup tonight, but I've accomplished many things in the last week. While I was in Kentucky I finished a couple of MHA projects I needed to get done, as well as an Altrusa thing. But, spending a night with no sleep and then standing in the cold to get Clinton tickets, and driving 1300 miles in less than a week has worn me out a bit. I think after a good night's sleep tonight I'll be feeling normal again.

And - good thing - because tomorrow we go to see President Clinton in Manhattan and then again in Topeka. I'm sure all will go smoothly getting from one place to another because we've done a lot of planning for it, but it has taken some energy.

The other morning when I left my brother's I made a quick stop in Barlow, Kentucky. Barlow was my address the first 17 years of my life, and is the small town closest to the farm where I grew up. On the main corner in Barlow was the hardware store on the corner - run by Miss Mary Nave. Next to it was the drugstore. Now the hardware store is gone and the drugstore looks not to be far behind. I couldn't resist snapping a photo. Whoever owns the building has removed the false front that was on it for years, exposing a hand painted sign which is quite the time capsule.

When I approached the Kentucky-Illinois bridge between Wickliffe and Cairo the sun was just peeking from behind a cloud. I had thought about stopping by the river briefly, but that sealed the deal. I turned left instead of right, which would have taken me toward home, and drove the winding road to the riverfront. I arrived just in time to grab a few shots before the sun broke through and ruined the effect. I was literally back in the car and turning around when the sun popped out so I got my few pictures just in the nick of time. I lead a charmed life.

This is the same spot I showed a day or two ago, where the rivers run together. But I shot this from further away from the edge. But, I'm glad I went ahead and shot. I didn't know it, but I didn't have time to walk to the water's edge - I would have missed it if I'd tried.

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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Tired Pup

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