I’ve added two new small works to the In Our Veins series. Both are acrylic on canvas, 4″ by 4,” and $100 each. I just had better photos taken of them, hence the late post. The first painting is titled “Interdependent” and the next one is “Untitled (Desert).” I use tiny paintbrushes on all my work, but they are especially useful for these small paintings as they consist mostly of tiny little dabs and lines of paint. The photos here are rather small, so you can view them full-size on my website at www.amyguidry.com/interdependent.html and www.amyguidry.com/untitled04.html.
“Interdependent” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD
“Untitled (Desert)” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD
"Fleeting" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 8"w x 10"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011
I wasn’t sure what to title this post other than “Chicago.” I figured Chicago conjures up good things- the band, the musical, the city… so in this case Chicago conjures up another good thing- an exhibition! I was waiting for the results of the 15th International Open at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago and received my notice the other day that my work was selected! I’m excited to be included in this show as well as excited to be showing in Chicago for the first time. I was honored to be one of the few chosen since only 33 works were chosen from 750 entered. The juror for the exhibition is Linda Warren, director of Linda Warren Gallery in Chicago. The show will open March 2nd, with a reception from 6-9pm and will be up through April 26th.
Selected artists are: Karen Appleton, Patti Bartelstein, Angelique Brickner, Cat Del Buono, Catherin Colaw, Renee Couture, Pat Dumas-Hudecki, Sebrina Fassbender, Alexandra Fritz, Amanda Greive, Amy Guidry, Zoe Hawk, Edith Hillinger, Ellen Holtzblatt, Aran Illingworth, Pamela Johnson, Kay Knight, Mie Kongo, Sioban Lombardi, Jennifer Moore, Anna Pamasa, Silvana LaCreta Ravena, Janet Roberts, Clare Rosean, Sausan Saulat, Carrie Schumacher, Soo Shin, Beverly Y. Smith, Allison Svoboda, Camille Swift, and Susan Smith Trees
I recently added two new small paintings to the In Our Veins series. My latest newsletter featured both paintings (which if you would like to receive, sign up information is here: www.amyguidry.com/contact.html) and there is still one available. The titles are Generate and Ephemeral, each are 4″ x 4,” acrylic on canvas. Generate (sold) pertains to the life cycle and how life continues, hence the flowers growing out of the wolf’s back. Ephemeral is still available ($100- contact me if interested) and features a moth with a heart, ribcage, and vertebrae superimposed upon it. The premise of the painting is the importance of life- so fragile, precious, and short, in the scheme of things- and serves as a reminder to live life to the fullest. Both paintings can be viewed (larger) on my website at www.amyguidry.com/ephemeral.html.
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“Generate” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
“Ephemeral” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
I’m excited to announce the “arrival” of my new video project featuring In Our Veins. This latest video is an in-depth look into the series, discussing my thoughts behind several paintings, as well as some great closeup views of the work. The video is narrated by Cheryl Mack (she also narrated the New Realm video- many people have asked if it was me). My description does not do it justice- so be sure to check it out by clicking the image below or visiting Youtube at http://youtu.be/raQXeTBHJTQ.
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After much digging through photos and picking the “best” ones to post, I am finally posting one of my latest paintings. This is another addition to my In Our Veins series titled Cornucopia. (Totally a coincidence on the timing, given it is the week of Thanksgiving.) It is an acrylic on canvas, 10″ wide by 8″ high and is available through Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, TX. I’ve documented my painting during my process and have a few photos to share. I apologize for the poor quality except for the very last photo- which was professionally done. I’m not the best with a digital camera, but feel that these photos still get the point across. Just click the images below for a larger view.
Initial sketch on canvas for “Cornucopia” by Amy Guidry
Initial layer of paint- very rough
Finished the first rough layer of paint
Working on the next layer of paint to the sky, deepening colors
Adding the next few layers of paint to the desert, adding details- rocks
Finished desert and sky, now adding more paint and detail to cliffs
Adding detail to the cornucopia for a “woven” effect
More detail to the cornucopia, deepening color along the way
Details added to the coyote and ram, working on hares next
Details to hare and birds added; Working on elk’s details and color
“Cornucopia” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 10″w x 8″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011
"Untitled (Deer)" by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 4" x 4"; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
I’ve just added two new paintings to the In Our Veins series- one of which I will post later since I’ll be including photos from my actual painting process, so be on the lookout. The other is a small painting, 4″ x 4,” acrylic on canvas, titled Untitled (Deer). These small paintings are pretty popular in that they sell almost immediately. Which is why I am posting a new piece that is already sold. I will be adding more at this size, in addition to a variety of sizes, but I give my subscribers the first viewing. So if you would like the opportunity to see my latest work and purchase it while it’s still available, please sign up for my newsletter. Facebook posts have a short shelf-life, as do Twitter, so this latest painting sold before anyone even knew about it. The newsletter is monthly and also gives a concise list of where I’m exhibiting at the moment as well as other news. You can sign up at www.amyguidry.com/contact.html (just click on the “newsletter” icon).
I recently did an interview for Eclectix with Patricia Zemanek and it is now online! This coincides with their “Bad to the Bone” Volume 10 issue in which my work is also featured among some great artists, including a personal fave- Laurie Lipton. To read the interview, go to: http://eclectixetc.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/amy-guidry-eclectix-interview-26/.
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I recently attended the debut of the Billboard Art Project’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana exhibition in which I was a featured artist. There were 58 artists featured from around the United States, some of which were from Louisiana. It’s rather exciting to see one’s work projected on an LED digital billboard and attracting the attention of passersby is even better. While I was there, I had the opportunity to give an interview for the Billboard Art Project. The project’s creator, David Morrison, had flown in from Virginia for the event and conducted the interview. Check out the video by clicking the image below or go to YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM4kmpOUW9U.
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"Untitled" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4" x 4"; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
The latest painting from my In Our Veins series has just sold. I just finished it a matter of weeks ago, so I feel like it’s still hot off the easel. I love working with small paintings given that I use such tiny brushes. Sometimes it can seem a bit daunting to finish a large painting when it consists of meticulous dabs of paint. That said, these small sizes are great for me and great for new collectors (or those with lots of art and not enough space!). Untitled was the last of my 4″ x 4″ paintings, but I will be creating more at this size. I will be posting them here, but I give my newsletter subscribers the first viewing, so if you would like first dibs, be sure to sign up here: www.amyguidry.com/contact.html.
"Sequence" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6"w x 12"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
Another In Our Veins painting has found a new home. My painting Sequence has sold and is already at its new residence. This is an acrylic on canvas, 6″ wide by 12″ high. The In Our Veins series deals with the life cycle and the role of every living organism in it. With Sequence, life and death are represented with new life- plants, animals, insects- leading one to the next, from the skull. The animals loosely follow a natural hierarchy, many of them following each other in the food chain. The roses were part of the original sketch and seemed appropriate given that we use roses to celebrate life as well as to honor those that have passed. You can read more about the series as well as view a larger image of Sequence here.
