Giraffe and Zebra

Well I think today worked out I polished off my two pieces.  Over all we are happy.  Now its back to doing some school work (Setting up for next semester soo much reading) and enjoying a well deserved rest, of family and festivities.  

Finishing the Elephant

Well I finished up the work on the elephant.  There is always more to do but I think I'm happy enough with her.

Finishing touches

Finishing touches on my cat piece.  Now its petting the other where we need them to be.

Poem

Well I was asked to write a poem about one of my pieces.  

I'm not much of a lyricist but here is how it went.

Melancholy Moments 

Expressive wonder and all that that implies.

A painting is moment in time, 

something we want to capture, but gone the next. 

We try to name it put our words to it,

but through it we only find that our words are insufficient. 

Its only in our imagination are we free to dream.

So that even in the melancholy moments

 we can find our hope.

So thats what this piece means to me.

I hope you keep on dreaming and,

letting the sad in with the happy, 

because it is only then that we can enjoy those moments

Irene Sekersky

Milk

Well Just finished hanging the Milk show.  Its only four pieces but with the wide range of other artists I think its worth checking out. 

Hope to see you there on Saturday 2-5pm.
Always, and forever Irene

Hendrix

Worked a little more on Hendrix but time is running out an I think I'm happy enough now.  Or so it would appear till tomorrow.  :)

Massaging once again

Well I massaged Cher and joss stone a little bit.  Part of being an artist is that there is always better out there its just if you have the skill to do it.

Milk Show

Dear Bloggers and Art Enthusiasts 

I'm going to be contributing to a joint show with the Back Room GalleryArtist Co-op starting the 6th of August at Milk Coffee Bar (68 University Ave W) this month.

Meet up with the artists from 2-5 on saturday August 11th for all those interested.

Irene Sekersky

Massage

Just got back from Mick's.  Let just say subtly is not my strong suit, but I'm starting to see some value in it.  I just have to massage my technique.  Here are some of the pieces I started to massage.  Cher's colour is completely off but its on it way.  

Mick's Irish Pub

Fringe festival is almost upon us.  So I have talked with the owners of Mick's Irish Pub, and they have kindly allowed me to paint at there establishment.  So from thursday the 26th -  sunday the 29th.  I'm going to be on stage an painting on site.  If anyone feels like joining me hopefully we'll sit have a pint and enjoy the summer month while its still here.  :)

Ape Depth.

Well I've been working on giving one my paintings a little more depth.  Adding a more sculptural element to them.  Overall I'm really happy with the results but I have to wait on experimenting some of my favourite pieces.  

Well I'm finally done my 1984 piece.  She is not perfect but I'm proud of her and I don't say that very often.  I hope you guys enjoy.

The turtle

Well I finally sold my mammoth turtle. I'll miss her but I'm proud that she is out there where she can be enjoyed by other people, besides just by me.

Milk setup

Well were finally up at milk. She took a while but I'm happy with the results. I hope many of you come down to see it. before the painting you want are sold. Good luck.

Irene Sekersky

Peacock Done?

Well I've given her plenty of time. I think I can step away from her. Let hope she is well received.

Peacock and family portrait

Well I've been woking at Mick's on the peacock. And spending some time at home on the family portrait. I think I learned a couple things from my commission works I felt I needed to put into practice. So I think were where we need to be on the family thing but the peacock is still giving me troubles. But I'm sure I get her into shape its just a question of time.

Portrait two

Well today was the final touches to the other portrait commission. Now its all down to smashing out the peacock. Its always a chalange to re-do a piece but I'm confident that she will work out to everyone satisfaction.

Portrait

Well I finished up one of my commissions I'm pretty happy with her. On to the next.

Time keeps on ticking

Well I have done a little more work on Marley, Hendrix is pretty much done, and lauren hill is decent. Over all a good day.

Beatles sketch

Well I've been working on getting two sketches ready for my phog show. I'm reasonably happy, I think they will round out the 6 music paintings I have been working on. It goes up tomorrow I hope everyone enjoys.

Little more alanis morissette

Well I decided to spend a little more time on alanis (wasn't quite hitting me right) But I think we can let her go now.

New Business card options

Well my last run of business cards were professional but didn't include a painting or my blog website so this run I'm trying to design a bunch of potential possibilities. Let me know what you guys think. Which card hold the most promise?

Louis

Well this is louis armstrong, I think he is almost if not done. I'm trying to step away from her before I go crazy on detail. But I'm happy with his mood and direction.

Tightening

Well I worked a little bit more on my Beatles piece. Not many would notice the difference but I'm more proud of her now.

Fixing up

Well I've been working on reworking one of my older pieces. She is still a little cartoony but I think I happier with her.

Tripple threat

Well were finally done the trip tic, I feel content with the results. A friend of mine pulled out my old version of her I attempted last year and lets just say I'm happy I'm in a more comfortable with my work.

Contrast

Well I tried to contrast her up a bit. But basically I think the classic look worked the best. I just tweaked her So that hopefully she fits more with the collection.

Brick Backdrop

Well I'm liking the coffee exchange brick backdrop. it really sets of the paintings. 7 are up at the exchange if you get a chance come out and check them out.

Polling the public

Well subject matter I have always followed what captivated me. But I'm opening it up to other people. To take a poll Which do you enjoy more the animals (cats, apes, frogs, wolfs,elephants, ,bears, horses or other,) , the people, sculptures, aquatics (under water), music icons, or art nouveau.

What would you prefer to see?

Coffee Exchange back on!

Well I've talked to the owner of the exchange and were back in business. So I have revised the dates as well as a better set up of the design thanks to some help from phil.

New sketches (trip tic)

Well I've tried sketching the old trip-tic Not sure she is first on my list but she has to be a fifth or six. I'm sure I'll get to painting her some day.

Confidence

Well today was finishing up confidence, overall I'm very happy with her. Not sure the trifecta of three images emoting confidence is successful but we live we learn.

Tiger

Well were finally done the tiger. I decided to go with a more blank background to focus you attention on the eyes of the mother and the pup. I think we can say I'm happy with the results.

New Hendrix

Well I decided to do another Hendrix sketch. I like her sense of definition of the focals.

Tinny Mucha

Well I have been working on some miniature mucha's were not completely happy with all of them but were getting closer.