Recreating, the past?

My mother, Dianne White, had several series in her short career as an artist. One series we all enjoyed were the Yellow Ladderbacks.

They were cute, whimsical oil paintings ranging in size from 16 x 20 to 3 x 5. An estimated 50 pieces were created. Many showed Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls in various pose. Some depicted myself, age 3, 4 & 5. 

Most were sold to doctors, pediatricians & other childrens medical offices in and around Mandarin & Jacksonville Florida from 1972-1974. Below are all I was able to retain of this expansive series.

                                   

Mom often discussed bringing the series back because they were simple and sweet pieces.
Although she never found the time, I have made the time.

So along with my other abstracts and trees I have decided to create some Yellow Ladderbacks as an ode to my mom. Here is what I have created thus far...

I will update with more progress later once my holiday shows are complete.

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New Abstracts

tree of verdure

Here lay the intense perception of wonder and wander. Trekking through the forest at dusk, attempting to discover the way to something out of what is felt, nothing.

20x24 | acrylic on canvas 

This series of Lyrical Abstracts will premiere at Art Bar - Vista Lights, Columbia, SC on November 21, 2013. 

Find it here: 

http://abstractalexandra.com/abstract-paintings-prints-artwork.cfm?id=271

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Last of my fall 2013 outdoor shows...

Artists who show at festivals are much like triathletes.
Once the booth and art are up artists collapse for a few minutes.

Art on the Trail in Travelers Rest, SC was a lovely show.

The Travelers Rest Art Alliance did a wonderful job of assisting all artists.

It was promoted throughout the region and all volunteers were helpful from unloading, to offerer breaks, help with parking and more.

It was very well organized and I would be delighted to participate again.



The only downside, out of the many positives from this festival, was the lack of collectors in attendance. I spoke with many other artists and the sales were low especially for those who had two-dimensional works. Some of the more quirkier & upcycled three-dimensional pieces did quite well.

This is a small view of the last row before reaching the gazebo.

Close up of the location of my exhibit space.

  

Which begs to differ, are patrons not buying original art anymore? Nah, there are still many people who appreciate art and enjoy purchasing original works of art.

As for this festival, it is only in its 2nd year, as word of mouth spreads, collectors will seek come to this festival. Primarily because it had so much to offer from music, to entertainment, arts, food and so much more.


Here are pictures of my live paintings demonstration. I did change my position based on the sun. The painting time; between a few breaks and conversations with patrons, was about 4 hours. This painting is complete and will be added to my pathways page at abstractalexandra.com.

     

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My pathways series are my way of documenting our beautiful planet and a metaphor of discovery. We never know where our adventures take us or what path our lives will take.

Here is one of my latest in my Pathways Series titled Cherry Blossoms. From my adventures in Washington D. C. while the flowers are in bloom.

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Pathways....

Many have commented on my pathways series. Which I am extremely grateful the joy and happiness this fast selling series provides. 

Pathways. 
     My first series Wandering Women in White was the course my life was in the 1990's. My piece Seeking Faust was sold recently and it reminded me, as to the reasoning, of its creation. 
     

     Goethe's Faust; Gretchen returns to earth yearning to find Faust and searches for him. An expression of how we seek, yearn and long for love even in the darkest of night. 

Seeking Faust by Abstract Alexandra

     During the early part of my 20's I had little or no direction. Working here & there. Taking college courses here & there. Dating here and there. Creating a consistent sea of unsettled paintings. Finding a few cafes', shops and shows to exhibit my work. Till, along came a spider.

     That I will continue next week.


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-Alexandra
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Welcome to my Bluebird Visitor

        Blue Bird Visitor

          While painting in my studio I noticed a consistent visitor came to my window. A little cobalt blue bird visited from time to time. After a bit of food added to on the sill the visits became frequent. I study this sweet little bird as though hypnotized. The colors shimmer in the sunlight. I have become mesmerized by the cerulean, indigo & periwinkle colors in its feathers. Little Blue is the name I gave to my visitor. As I attempt to recreate the colors of its feathers onto canvas my little blue flies away.

          After a bit of research I believe Little Bird is a male Indigo Bunting. The website allaboutbirds.com shows this pretty bird breeds here in the summer. They “sing from treetops, shrubs, and telephone lines all summer. And are attracted to backyards with thistle or nyjer seed. While perching, they often swish their tails from side to side. Fairly solitary during breeding season”¹. This explains why he would perch on the sill of my studio and swish his tail. I plan to research more about nyier seeds in order to attract him again.

This little fluffy bird is still in progress and not yet added to my website.

         Whether you are a bird lover or art lover you may view several of my paintings on my website http://www.abstractalexandra.com.  Feel free to share your comments and bird stories as well.

1 Site from http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/id