I love living in the country. Really do. Except for one thing…my internet connection SUCKS. Like a Hoover. Little problem with connectivity. Any static on the phone line and that’s it. By the time they send someone to check it out, and we’re talking an estimated fix-it time of weeks, well by that time it usually ends up fixing itself.
Can you hear me now, AT&T?
AARUGH…
We’re in one of those … phases right now. So I’m going to keep this short. Do a little show and tell, let you see what I’ve been working on. Open Studios is coming up in a couple of weeks and I’ve been in painting mode.
Seriously, check out these cradled boards (24×24 inches). These are just some of the ones Mr. Spouse was kind enough to whack together for me yesterday. Here they are waiting for their coat of plaster.
Mmmm…such a yummy juicy texture to paint on!
Plaster? I haven’t worked on that for awhile but it’s been calling to me again. Here’s one I finished today, still on the easel. This one’s 24 x 36 inches. Oil, oil bar, some pencil.
Meadow
Susan Lobb Porter
Oil on plastered board
Here’s a couple of close up details so you can see the layers and texture.
detail
Meadow
Susan Lobb Porter
detail
Meadow
Susan Lobb Porter
Western Nevada County Open Studios 2014 is the first two weekends of October. If you’re anywhere near northern California come on by and say hi. You can pick up a map and check out the preview show at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley.
Ahem, CFA … you gonna update the info on the website? Just askin’…
As always, if you like what you’ve seen here please share this post with your friends. I PROMISE I will do a backflip for EVERY like I get on FaceBook. A double for any shares. And then I’ll post the address where you can send flowers while I’m in traction.
MMMPH (big kisses here) xoxoxo
I had never heard of cradled boards until you spoke about it recently in a blog post. I like that idea very much with the texture that is created when you apply the coat of plaster. Love what you have created already. Enjoy your Open Studio weekend. xo
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They’re my favorite surface to work on, Suzanne. Things like plaster and wax can’t be used on canvas because they need a solid substrate in order not to crack. They can also take a whole lot of abuse, all that scratching and scraping back can be hard on stretched canvas. You can buy them but they’re expensive, that’s why I make my own (or in this particular case, pressed Mr. Spouse into service). xo
Thank you for the extra tips. I will check that out and see if I can make one (or my husband probably) and might give that a try at some point. xo
Suzanne McRae recently posted..Bloom True: the (new) e-course with Flora Bowley
Message me when you’re ready and I can give you some tips, Suzanne.
What a beautiful sight – all those cradled boards – and that yummy plaster texture . . .
Love what you created with the oils . . .
Have a great Open Studio tour!
(my sweet hubby makes my cradled boards too)
xxoo
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Hey Judy, yeah, those boards are likely to cause substrate envy among my arty friends đŸ™‚
xo
It’s a beautiful thing, having a hubby who will
help build you canvases! Love your meadow
and the way you see the world.
Your pony pics have brought me many a smile:)
love and light to you,
Jennifer
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And YOU are a beautiful thing, Miss Jennifer! Your photos and poetry brighten my days. xo