Progress photo of “Interrelated” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 6″w x 12″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2015
I like to paint. There was a time when I was scared to paint, thinking I wouldn’t be any good at it. I was used to drawing and liked the precision and control I had with it. Paint seemed messy and unforgiving. I can’t pinpoint exactly when I began to like painting. I think gradually I just learned to be less critical of my results thus allowing me more opportunity to work with paint. I like the tactile process of painting. I like filling in each square inch of a canvas, transforming it from a white blank space into a story. I like the toothy texture of the canvas. I like the look of the paint as it spreads across and fills in each crevice. I like the challenge of it even though it can be daunting. I just really like to paint.
Painting in progress by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 8″w x 10″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2014
More progress on my new painting. The first layer of paint has been roughed in and I’ve started adding more color and detail to the tree in the background. It is an acrylic on canvas, 8″ wide by 10″ high. More details soon, in the meantime view more of the In Our Veins series online here: http://amyguidry.com/wild_west.html.
Work in progress by Amy Guidry; 8″w x 10″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2014
I have a new painting currently in progress. This piece will be the latest addition to my In Our Veins series. The background is fairly complex and won’t be what you’d expect either. This is the original sketch on canvas, outlining the tiger and giving a very basic outline for the background. The size is 8″ wide by 10″ high. More details to be posted soon!
“Tree of Life” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″w x 6″h; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
“Bound” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″w x 4″h; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Two more paintings from my In Our Veins series have found a new home. These are both acrylic on canvas and 4″ x 6″ depending on the orientation. Tree of Life and Bound were both created this year and featured in my recent holiday newsletter. View the paintings as well as more from the series online here: http://amyguidry.com/tree-of-life.html.
“Effect” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
One of my most recent paintings from my In Our Veins series has found a new home. Effect is an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4.” It was recently featured in my holiday newsletter, which there is still time to receive- just sign up here: http://amyguidry.com/contact.html. (Click the postcard icon.)
“Bond” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 12″ x 12″; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I’ve recently finished a new painting in my In Our Veins series. You may recall the progress photos I’ve posted of it along the way. The title is Bond and it is an acrylic on canvas, 12″ x 12.” View the painting online (and much larger) here: http://amyguidry.com/bond.html.
“Moment” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I’ve recently added a new painting to my In Our Veins series. The title is Moment and it is another 4″ x 4,” acrylic on canvas. The butterflies are a common element throughout this series, representing life. Both are fragile and last for a relatively short period of time. View a larger image online here: http://amyguidry.com/moment.html.
“Passing” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Another painting from my In Our Veins series has found a new home. The title is Passing and it is one of the most recent paintings of the series. It is 4″ x 4″ and acrylic on canvas. As seen throughout the series, the butterflies represent life- both beautiful and fleeting. View the series online at this direct link: amyguidry.com/linked.html.
I recently attended the opening reception for an exhibition I am in titled “The August Five.” The opening was held during Second Saturday Artwalk at Gallery 549 in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. The exhibition is open now through September 6th.
Artist Amy Guidry with her “New Realm” paintings; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Installation view of paintings by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Guests at the opening reception of “The August Five,” Gallery 549, Lafayette, LA; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Artist Amy Guidry with Gallery 549 director, Don LeBlanc; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Artist Amy Guidry with writer Patricia Gannon; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
In progress- sketch on canvas by Amy Guidry; 10″w x 20″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I’ve recently begun a new painting in my In Our Veins series. As featured here I start with a rough sketch on canvas to work out the positioning and basic outline of the subject(s) before moving on to the first layer of paint. It will be an acrylic on canvas and it is 10″ wide by 20″ high. I’ll be posting more about this piece soon, in the meantime, check out the series here: www.amyguidry.com/wild_west.html.
