Tim Lane's Blog, page 14

Deals & Steals

The paintings in this post have been discounted. As always shipping is free. The prices have already been applied in the sales shop. The walrus was Paul. Goo goo ga choo. xoxo

Welcome to the Jungle(s), 2022, 12"x12" $25.00 Weird Science, 2022, 8"x8" $25.00 [image error] Staging (Stag), 2018, 20"x20" $125.00 sale #blacklivesmatter, 2016, 35"x35" Sale Price:$250.00 Original Price:$500.00 Abstract on a Patriotic Theme (The Rising Action), 2020, 10"x10" $15.00 Abstract on a Patriotic Theme (The Climax), 2020, 10"x10" $15.00 Abstract on a Patriotic Theme (The Denouement), 2020, 10"x10" $15.00 Abstracts on a Patriotic Theme: Set of Three (Discounted) $40.00

2022 Paintings in Review

Here is my best work of 2022. Mostly works on paper. Many of them are still available in the shop.

Rose Way, 2022, 12"x9" $100.00 Rose As Portal, 2022, 12"x9" $155.00 Rose Travel, 2022, 8"x8" $65.00

Rose Way, 2022: Possibly the Last

The year is coming to an end. I generally find some time and energy to make a painting or two in December. Usually I lean toward a warm, pink pallet—not this year! This might be the last painting of 2022. The year has been filled with making art and exploring new avenues. If nothing else, I have added watercolor to my practice. I have a lot learn or not learn; I will say that I have really enjoyed watercolor.

Rose Way, 2022

Paintings Make a Wall: Treat Yo' Self

Unique presents for yourself or someone you love! Visit the shop. Visit the galleries. Check out a few products below.

Rose As Portal, 2022, 12"x9" $155.00 Rose Travel, 2022, 8"x8" $65.00 Through a Rose, 2022, 24"x24" $250.00 Singularity, 2022, 8"x8" $125.00 They Ran (So Far Away), 2022, 8"x8" $45.00 The Shape of Things to Come, 2021, 30"x22" $325.00 FTL, 2021, 30"x22.5" $225.00 Finding Away, 2020, 30"x22.5" $325.00

Rose Travel: A New Painting

Through a rose. Rose as portal. Rose travel. Rose. Astronaut.

Original Art for Sale Rose Travel, 2022, 8"x8" $65.00 New Work 2022: The Realities Project

Nobody Had Told Me There'd Be Days Like These

I think the sadness of the early departure of an amazing artist partially stems from the notion that they had so much more to tell us—and somehow, we needed to hear it. This is no doubt part of the sadness experienced with anyone’s passing. For me, John Lennon’s death was visceral. My mother woke me up for school early to tell me the news. I was in the 8th grade. Throughout the day some insensitive classmates made fun of my sadness, imitating the sounds of gunshots when they passed me in the halls.

Here is my Top Ten John Lennon playlist.

#JohnLennon

In Which the Artist Reveals the Difficulties of Cobalt Blue Hue & the Risks of Finishing Sprays

First, let me say that it is hard to shoot cobalt blue hue. It looks different in every light. This can be said for any color, but I have found that cobalt blue hue is especially tough. It is hard to capture a satisfying, representational photo. What I have begun doing is capturing photos with both indoor and outdoor lighting. When it comes to most of my paintings, the photos taken in overcast outdoor light are almost always more true to color than anything else. But with cobalt blue hue, the reverse is true. However, both of the photos below are very representational of the environments in which they were taken. I worked hard for that.

Second, I will let you in on a secret. When I completed Through a Rose, I was happy and satisfied with the results. I was also concerned because I had used a lot of colored pencil. After some nervous thought, I decided to finish the piece off with a matte medium spray. I had reservations about this—you just cannot be sure if the finish is going to really deepen the color of the painting in a vibrant way, or just flat out darken the painting. As it turned out, this time the technique really darkened the rose and astronaut. I was upset. I began to research whether I could work on top of the particular finish I was using. Then I let the painting set for days and tried to convince myself that it was fine. I was worried that I would make it worse if I went back in. Last night, I decided to chance it. The result has been wonderful. The vibrant colors of the rose and astronaut have been restored. The image pops the way I intended. I am relieved and overjoyed about this.

Through a Rose, 2022, outdoor light

Through a Rose, 2022, indoor light

Original Art for Sale Through a Rose, 2022, 24"x24" $250.00

Rose As Portal: A New Painting

I did something with this painting that I rarely do. I did studies to determine which route I wanted to take. I got to a point where the foundation and drawing were in, and then I made photocopies and worked on different ways of rendering the image. Three versions in all. Ultimately I decided on what is below. It was the third version. Then I went back to the watercolor and finished the painting.

Rose As Portal, 2022.

Original Art for Sale New Work 2022: The Realities Project

Playlists

Give someone you love a playlist! And if you don’t have time to make one, check out one of mine, like, and share :)

Your Silent Face: The Playlist Get The Balance Ri-i-ght plus Red Skies at Night The Ultra 80s Playlists

2022 Visual Arts Wrap

Here is a list of artists with work which I have spent the most time studying/looking at online (or through personal correspondence) in 2022. I invite you to check them out. Painting, drawing, collage, textiles, photography, ceramics, terrariums included.

Marion Fink, Scott Listfield, Francis Bacon, Erik Sall, Tina Berning, Nick Grindrod, R.andf.mo, Kevin Cummins, Richard Whadcock, Amélie Bertrand, christine.cyq, Suzy Potaznik, Diazeeart, Travis Bruce Black, Molly Black, Ana Holguin, Wade MacDonald, Ben Duke, Andrew Rieder, Teresa Petersen, Iris Lamour, Je Oráiste, Karla Forrest-Hewitt.

Exhibitions that wowed me:

Being Human: Contemporary Art from the Rubell Museum

May 14-August 28 at the Flint Institute of Art

101 Artists from the Fred Danziger Collection and Ojichaagwan Vessels

September 23-October 29 at Buckham Gallery, Flint

*Special thanks for feedback and art consultation: Travis Black, Molly Black, Kellie Pickard and Marsha Bristor.

Image: View of Travis Bruce Black’s studio with samples of his amazing work.

Photo by Kevin Cummins from his book, JOY DIVISION: JUVENES.

Marion Fink, Night Sky Dreamer, 2022. Visit marionfink.com.

Ana Holguin, La Amy, 2022.

Wade F. MacDonald, Dueling Vases Mk. 2, 2022.