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

Abstract Alexandra Studios Lexington, SC 
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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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