We returned from a two week to Italy, one month ago today. In only a month, it is as if I had been "transported", off to a Neverland - so beautiful to the eyes and delicious for all the senses. Italian landscape, language, respect and presence in the moment had caught me off-guard. The "soaking in" period is starting to occur now. Memories and pieces are making their way into my art making, for which I am so delighted. The mixed media work which I had been so engrossed in and had remained my primary subject for over a year had sucked my creative energies a bit dry. I was needing some new approaches. Kate Buehner's exhibition at Cerulean shortly before we left had been a huge inspiration and reminded me to have some fun painting and to stay open in process, loosen up your hand Helene!
IN THE STUDIO With Artist Hélène Farrar. "Painting is a source of endless pleasure, but also of great anguish." (Balthus) Come see here what I am playing with in my mind and the colors I push around on paper, panel, and otherwise. You'll see here how I work in many paint mediums, not limited to oil, encaustic, and acrylic... Ready, set, go! Let me know what you think at helene@helenefarrar.com
