Sunday, May 16, 2010

Dream Graffiti on Wood



This is on a 24 x 24 piece of Birch wood. I have always wanted to work larger and this is the largest graffiti-like painting that I have done. It really was fun and it actually took several hours to create the layers. You have to walk away and look and think --or just walk away completely for a while. As you might notice on the top picture I decided to put that great quote by Thoreau since I already had the word,"DREAM". I am thinking that I might put this into an upcoming show in July called "Art-rageous." I think this would classify as artrageous. I am planning to paint another one and I have some crackle paste drying on that one. We'll see how it turns out. You never know until it's finished. And Bucky did his pose for you. He likes his summer hair cut.

19 comments:

Julie Bagamary said...

Nice big piece Martha. Bucky's pose is perfect...so diginified!

Pat said...

Martha, I am amazed at how you can produce such wonderful artwork on a daily basis. Inspiration doesn't come easily to me and if I had to produce something daily, it and I would be a mess! lol

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

I really think you need to frame this second photo, Martha! The work of art is extended to your Bucky Baby and that door...ah! LOVE this. {And I agree with Pat. The fact that you can create the things you do, so beautifully, every day, is astounding to me.}

Buffy said...

awww Bucky is so cute!! Your graffiti is amazing,love it,love everything about it. And I think it is artragous!!!!

Eden said...

This is AMAZING!! Just remember that if you put that in a show, you will never see it again....cuz someone will snatch it up in a minute!!

Tracy said...

I am loving your graffiti works! I just taught my high school art class graffiti lettering and color schemes! they loved it! btw.. you dog is sooo cute!

HeARTworks said...

It's certainly a big artrageous! I love the dripping paint! You certainly know how to put things and colors together! Bucky is also an artist! He knows how to pose! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Pamela Holderman said...

I really like this one - love looking at the layers and trying not to miss parts. Oh and Bucky is adorable and looks quite proud of your work.

Butterfly Works said...

Big, Bold, and Beautiful...I love his piece....
Bucky is looking alittle aloof...
Hugs and Blessings

Mary said...

Love it!!
I received "Faith" yesterday. Thank you so much. I'll pop a check in the mail tomorrow. :)

mzjohansen said...

It's a really wonderful piece. Grafitti that I would be proud to have on my house!

suzi whitaker said...

Love this!

Patti G. said...

Martha, ThIS piece is fabulous, love it! Bucky is adorable!
Your paste papers are amazing, and your calligraphy adds just the perfect touch! All of your recent art makes me smile!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs,Patti

lori vliegen said...

this will be perfect for the show in july.....LOVE it!! and bucky looks twenty pounds lighter.....maybe that's what i need, a haircut!! xox, :))

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

Your talents never cease to amaze me!!!! This piece is fabulous! I'd love to have that on my studio wall right now.

I've got to sign up for Alisa's class!

DJ said...

Wonderful...Bucky knows good art when he sees it, too!
Some museums could hire him as curator; he would do a great job, I'm sure.

Renee Troy said...

I love it Martha. And, I know what you mean about wanting to go big. I too have started several large canvas'. There's something very different about big. I think it gives the artist more freedom. Keep at it...it's wonderful!

Sandy..... said...

Beautiful~! I love the colors. (and Bucky is adorable, too, lol)

Lisa Holtzman said...

I love this, it's so wild and fun...you little graffiti artist. You can do it all! Aw, and Bucky is adorable!!

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