Nov 10 2011
Paintings In Situ
“In situ” is Latin for “in position”. My brain is full of these helpful pieces of information, and I have no earthly idea how they got there.
These paintings, however, got to their location with great intentionality. My good friend and neighbor wanted to repaint her kitchen. She wasn’t sure how to pick the color, so I suggested that she show me some colors she was considering, and I would mix a small sample for her to try.
One Sunday afternoon I took my paints over, and together we put patches of various shades all over her kitchen walls. When she saw a certain orange that just made her feel happy, with great laughter we dubbed the color “Orange Blossom Special”.
Once her kitchen was all painted, I came over to see it. (Just call me “The Blister” because I showed up after all the hard work was done.) The kitchen was looking happy, but it lacked some art.
We hustled back to my studio, loaded up a box with paintings that might work and tried multiple combinations until we found the right blend (just like mixing the paint!) Of course, she is only graciously storing them for me until the next show (and the next and the next, ad infinitum, which is Latin for “to infinity” or until they find another happy home).
Spring and fall, both represented here. ( California poppies by a California artist, Mr. Google!)
P.S. You are welcome for the Latin lessons.
P.P.S. It was great fun to mix paint colors and help her choose! Should I add this to my list of art services provided? (Stop thinking I should just lend out my art! She is doing me a favor by modeling the paintings AND storing them!)
P.P.P.S She said “Not to be mean, but I hope they don’t sell!”
Loved what your friend had to say — “Hope they don’t sell!”
Oh the joys of being able to create with your mind and hands! You gave your friend such joy, and she can look at each day and enjoy what you have created with those fab paintings! Is there anything more fun than doing something for your friends?? You are the best!
Hugs and Love
Cheryl, I had her proofread before posting this entry, and she added the postscript!
Melissa, it is such a blessing to have a great friend just across the street – wanna join us in 3R?
As another 3R “friend” with a whopping ten! Cabin-Arts adorning our kitchen walls, all I can say is “how does any of your art make to shows my dear”?
Steven, I believe you also “stored” them for me for awhile! You are too kind – in my dreams I do shows where I take boxes of paintings to the shows and bring home nothing but empty crates.
Lovely work, and what a great space to show it!
I LOVE the spring and fall leaves/poppies.
Love…
If I lived close, I am afraid I would be broke (er) due to “needing to buy” so many of your creations, i.e. the bridge when it is finished!