Sargent Paintings at The Met

The hand of Madame X by Sargent

Dear Art Lover,

     The John Singer Sargent exhibition at The Met in New York City was an absolute pleasure to see.  How lucky I was that I was able to stay in the Big Apple for several days and see this Sargent exhibition before it closed.

     You may already know that Sargent is one of the painting gods in whose artworks most artists today find inspiration and awe.  He was a famous and popular portrait artist and painter, an American born in Florence, Italy, but who made his fame elsewhere first.  I love it that we were permitted to take photos in the museum.  I never use flash and I like to get close.  I have not bothered here to share with you the complete painting of a featured work. [The one shown here included people for your idea of his scale.] JS Sargent is famous enough that you likely know the works anyway. 

     Plus, let us zoom in on the delicious details of Sargent’s work.  I captured these images to help me remember the play of cold and warm, loose vs. more finished/detailed, and edges.  Always edges make the world of difference for the emotion conveyed in a work of art.

      Thank you to those who sent me kind words about my blog and newsletter.  There was so much that I had to accomplish while in the US that my writing had to take a step back.  I thank you for making my art party with Warren Cullar a successful event in Austin, Texas, and that your interest and support make my life as an artist continue.  I am in the process of finding a home here in Italy and anxious to get settled in a new studio space.  I have a lot of creative time to make up for!  Grazie mille.

Peace,

Kelly

~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor, painter, writer, teacher

http://BorsheimArts.com

The Model a painting

Dear Art Lover,

     Part of the time spent in my former home and studio in central Texas has been spent painting.  I have so many unfinished works or sketches in both 2-d and 3-d that I still want to finish. 

     Many years ago I was interested in experimenting with marble dust on canvas, sculpting it a big at times to get a more 3-d effect on a painted work on board or canvas.  That was how I started this new painting “The Model.”
    

The Model - Marble Dust and Oil on 40" x 30" Canvas

     I have a mysterious art supporter who occasionally sends me things of interest.  If memory serves, he either sent me the film on tape of “The Model” or wrote to me about it.  In any event, this French film inspired the pose and the idea for this painting.  It records the moment of “unveiling” and I hope to have captured something of those mixed feelings one may have of anticipation, shyness, confidence, appreciation, and so many more things that often happen in an instance before the work begins.

The Model - Marble Dust and Oil on 40" x 30" Canvas Framed

     If you are interested in buying this painting, please just contact me.  “The Model” makes her debut at the upcoming art party… your invitation follows below. [Enjoy Warren’s whimsical title…]

Cullar - Borsheim - Cullar - Borsheim: Paintings and Sculpture

Rembrandt Meets Picasso
TWO NIGHTS; TWO DIVERSE ARTISTS TOGETHER: Kelly Borsheim [Rembrandt] and Warren Cullar [Picasso]
WHEN: 8th [Tuesday] & 9th [Wednesday] September 2015:
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. each evening
WHERE: Austin, Texas; Studio of Warren Cullar, 12102 Conrad Road, 78727; Tel. 512.589.6717
WHY? Because life is worth living and art is worth having!

Sculpture AND paintings by BOTH artists.
Wine and cheese party.
Please bring art-loving friends.

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Peace,
Kelly

~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor, painter, writer, teacher

http://BorsheimArts.com

Paintings of Men and artist Darryl Pottorf

Dear Art Lover,    

     I am getting excited about my art event with long-time artist and collector Warren Cullar in his Austin, Texas, studio.  Event is Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. each day on 8 & 9 September.  Address is Warren and Kitty’s home, the studios, and garden at 12102 Conrad Road
Austin, TX 78727.  Please mark your calendar and come on out for that (it is just after Labor Day weekend).  I would love to see you.     

     Well, I admit to being remiss on my sale postings for August.  I guess it must be less important to promote the works than make new art.  While I am busy in the studio in Cedar Creek, Texas, I hope you enjoy looking at my August offerings of earlier paintings and drawings.

     Today, let us celebrate men… because why not?  

     The August Art Sale continues… see postings here on my blog this month or the corresponding album on Facebook.  Offer ends 31 August 2015.

Payment plans accepted; no finance charge, as usual.

Until 31 August this artwork is available for the low price of $200.

MANta [model Eric Silva] AVAILABLE ORIGINAL ART 
12 x 16 oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
copyright 11 March 2006 Kelly Borsheim

 
http://www.borsheimarts.com/painting.htm

     This next image is NOT of an original painting.  “The Triumph of Icarus” original artwork sold shortly after I painted him.  This is a giclee [fine art reproduction, in this case on canvas].  The image was a favorite of artist Darryl Pottorf [long-time artistic partner of Robert Rauschenberg] and Darryl has even used it in collaborative works.  If you are interested in the mixed media works he has in his Captiva Island studio, contact him via http://darrylpottorf.com/

     Besides the collaborative work that Darryl, Simon Steele, and I did actually together in December 2011, there are at least two other works in which my Icarus was used.

Gallery 5 shows Daedelus’s Son:  http://darrylpottorf.com/gallery5.htm

Gallery 8 has one that I had not been aware of before:  http://darrylpottorf.com/gallery8.htm

And no worries… I was told that if any of the art that contains my hand is sold, then I will be paid for my art by them, my friends.

My August offer:

The Triumph of Icarus [AVAILABLE giclee ... framed]   $400
40 x 20 inches reproduction on canvas copyright Kelly Borsheim http://BorsheimArts.com/

     If you decide that you want cheaper shipping and do not want the frame or even stretcher bars, the giclee may be rolled up and shipped in a tube.  Just let me know your preferences.

Back to work now… happy shopping!

Peace,

Kelly

~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor and painter

http://BorsheimArts.com