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So Long, Farewell
by Sharon Furner on 3/8/2010 4:50:04 PM
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So long, farewell... No I am not stopping the writing of blogs, truth be known the time has come to leave our wonderful, sunny home and move on.....(Well after we sell our home we will move on.) We could be here one or two months, or a whole lot of months, it is all up for grabs. But today, bitter-sweet as it is, we listed our home and are now approaching a new path.Never has our home been so sparkly clean and organized. Just visualizing the many feet that will cross our threshold and eyes that will look at EVERYTHING urged us into super-human cleaning machines! I even remembered to clean the air ducts and under the frig; you never know where curious eyes might look. Hmmm, the dilemma, how is one to make this family news more interesting to you, my friends who read my little musings and mumblings. Having the home so spanking clean and organized it needed to be "photo-documented." I have chosen a few pictures that represent some type of artistic merit you might enjoy along with sharing our home that we are sad to leave.
What does one do with a zillion paintings, when galleries close and sales evaporate? Where does one hang, display, store canvases, paints, frames...all the accouterments of the PAINTING LIFE? Maybe a few peeks at our home will spark your own ideas for displaying your own precious treasures.
Twenty five years ago I ordered two pine cupboards...they have seen many uses. This one lets me display my favorite small paintings, books and all my Art Journals.
It is fun to make your art area fun and funky, a little bit unusual it just takes a touch of imagination, a little paint and thinking outside of the box. This is the front half of my studio.
We moved a serving counter from the kitchen to the studio. Having installed new carpet we had an extra Asian carpet...well, I had observed in all those glossy, surreal painting magazines that the really "fancy-Nancy" artists have Asian carpets UNDER their easels!!! Hey maybe it will inspire my painting.
Yes, there is a place to actually paint, big girl style...note the remnant carpet not Asian...love the light that streams through the windows. Utility rolling shelves hold supplies and are covered with sheets hung with shower curtain clips. In this area I usually have three easels set up.
Many many moons ago we bought this large cabinet for 25.00. Taking a big breath of air and finding even bigger brushes I decided to paint it. The painting is a bit primitive but oh my, does it hold a lot of art goodies and memories!!!
Last view of my studio...farewell dear studio, you have served me well. And honest to goodness I never once spilled paint on the carpet!!!!!!! Soda pop yes, paint, no!
Take note of the black shelves on the wall. You can buy them at home supply stores. They originally lined the entire wall, making it so easy to display art and not pound nails for hanging paintings. Alas, one day I heard a huge crash, I thought the china cupboard had tipped over....to my great relief it was just a shelf giving way from too many paintings hanging out together!!
This corner cupboard matches the previous shelf in the studio. Open your doors on your furniture and paint some fun motifs, hang pictures, or collage...then display favorite books, sculptures or cute family photos.
This really large china cupboard, greatly reduced in price due to damage, once held our family china and crystal, but now holds my very best, my very favorite art books, seashells, starfish, funky glass and tiny journals. Kind of like an old British "specimen" case!
Years ago my German Grandmother gave my father the bottom of a cupboard for his own use. It had come across the prairies in a wagon. Eventually he gave it to me to decorate. I fell in love with it and he graciously let me "borrow" it indefinitely! The two paintings are copies of Manet's work by my friend Alice Hemming and me, after we had seen an inspiring Manet exhibition. What is more fun than showing/displaying art by your friends or favorite painter?
No I didn't break the doors on our kitchen cupboards, but I did remove them!!! (They are stored away for new owners.) Painted the interior black and displayed my little pottery-tile collection, mostly gifts from wonderful friends and family. The faux curtains are painted canvas that I adhered with double sided carpet tape and if that gives way, a few well placed thumbtacks will keep it neat and tidy!!
Have you priced professional display equipment? If you have you might welcome a brain storm that costs pesos in comparison. Take a trip to your home supply store and purchase metal tubing, with "L" shaped end pieces with screw holes. Attach to wall....rather like a long towel rack!!! Using "S" shaped hooks hang your pictures. Many times I have hung three down, using wire and tiny "S" hooks. Amazing how much you can display, change and rearrange. We will definitely do this in our next home.
Another piece of discarded furniture. The tiny checks are glued on checkered paper, varnished to be more durable. The top is a painted black and white checker motif. When I paint on furniture I use all types of acrylic paint including wall paint. The key is in the primer.
Having no headboards, canvas, wooden plates and wooden boxes are attached to the walls forming a visual if not literal headboard. The boxes were nailed with a single nail, then the lids put back on.
This is an accompanying piece...not sure what happened to the bottom portion of the chest in the photo, oh, well, you can see the point of hanging art with smaller pieces forming a wall collage. This is our Swedish bedroom for guests.
I show these photos to illustrate the point to not be afraid of COLOR! It is amazing what you can put together. This is the only room in our home that has white walls...really too lazy to paint them. However art work really looks spectacular on colored walls. Paint is so inexpensive, it can be your best decorating friend.
If you made it this far, thank you for taking a peek at our colorful home. Hope the new owners aren't beige and white lovers!!
So long, farewell our fun and funky home!!!
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Learning from the Masters
by Sharon Furner on 2/21/2010 5:44:49 PM
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In a previous post, we chatted about "learning from other artists" by studying their techniques, color, composition and brush technique. The best way to "learn" is by "copying" their work, which in and of itself seems a bit presumptuous and pretentious; but it works. Nothing more fun than analyzing and studying from the best.
I have not tired of the snow which still lingers in the backyard clean and pure, just a wee bit tattered! When I paged through and spotted Monet's winter scene FROST in Impressionists in Winter: Effets de Neige, the simple sincerity of the painting intrigued me, it looked so casual and effortless. Beg your pardon Sharon, but nothing is easy! But game I was to try. And difficult I found it to be.
I decided to use two easels and work on Monet's image FROST and using the same techniques, paint my neighbor's yard, with its fleeting Red Winter bird on the second easel.
 First step was to tone the panel with a cool gray mix. Then using charcoal sketch in the basic outlines....not draw, just give suggestions of movement and structure.
Unfortunately my step by step photos slipped from my computer!!!. We go from first step to final product in the snap of a finger.
And here are some completed paintings for you to enjoy.
This beautiful Winter Bird visits all of the bird feeders in the neighborhood. It is like a red satin ribbon lifting the frosty limbs.
This is my copy of FROST.
I loved the movement and many layers Monet was able to execute with very few pigments. And such
light feathery strokes.
The Havre de Grace wharf is still filled with the remnants of our massive snow storm. Chunks of ice drift with the tide, seagulls walk gingerly over the slippery surface, boats have tall hats of snow, thick ropes are frozen stiff and arthritic, and still people flock to watch the magnificent view...many sitting in their warm cars sipping hot drinks, the hardy few briskly walk the boardwalk. Their reward is the best view of all...cameras go snap!
Years ago our son requested a full size copy of this painting Monet did in the Azures. At the time it was a huge challenge and I thought I would never finish the short choppy strokes of bits of pigment. But he loved it and it is still hanging in their home.
We end with a few softly painted canvases. The difference is in the strokes of paint, much longer and more sustained, than I learned working in Monet's style.
Which is your favorite? Would love to read what you think.
Until next post...smiles and joy in your life.
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Year of the Tiger---grrrrrrr
by Sharon Furner on 2/17/2010 3:25:41 PM
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Happy Chinese New Year !!! In Asia it is a total all out experience that lasts for several weeks. My daughter, (who lived in HK) , and I spent a week celebrating Chinese New Year. Would you enjoy viewing my 1,000 photos? Didn't think so. I will restrain myself.
This year is the Year of the Tiger. If you LOVE enthusiasm and pure joy; families dressed in their finest clothing; children showcased in traditional Asian clothing; the color RED; Pussy Willows tinted RED along with all sorts of other flowers; Fireworks that boom and explode like glitter filled rockets over the entire skyline of Hong Kong; colorful paper decorations and Asian shrines; Good Luck RED envelopes with a few dollars tucked inside for special friends and family; mobiles that dangle fish, Asian characters, monkeys, scrolls and lots of RED tissue paper; hoards of crowds celebrating the beginning of a New Year; well then you must go to Asia, anywhere in Asia for the experience of Chinese New Year.
We have several family members who have lived or are living in Asia. I have totally fallen under its spell......the people, the food, the exotic spices, the hustle and bustle of big cities and the quiet, simple life in the out lying villages. Everywhere is something to learn and observe, it is a beautiful world filled with sincere, happy, joyful, worshipful people.
One of my favorite ways to explore and record our travels is through my Art Journals. Here are a few to enjoy.
Collage on black paper journal. Glazed. Original acrylic painting of dancer.
Asian papers used for background. Clippings from brochures, photo from original painting adhered to paper with soft gel medium. Crayon coloring.
Asian wrapping paper from museum shop. Chinese folk art feature. White Night by Mary Oliver.
 The Chinese are consummate artists be it sculpture, gold work, carving, painting, brush and ink, decorative stitchery or calligraphy. One of my favorites was collecting post cards and prints of Chinese Folk Art, sometimes known as Peasant Painting. Modern folk art painting is at once ancient and young. There is a revival of beautifully painted generic Chinese scenes of everyday, common activities. There is no ostentatious pretension. The small paintings possess the fervor, simplicity and straightforward qualities of the laboring people.
Our four little 'muggers' who live in Asia love to paint and draw. They are dressed in Chinese New Year clothing. Each created a card for Candy Grammy and Grampa.
There are some FABULOUS artists who create books for children and adults. They showcase the traditions, holidays, foods, crafts, etc. And although there are many, I have chosen to present a few that have exceptional illustrations.
 Six years ago my daughter gave me one of Lorette Roberts beautiful watercolor sketchbooks, Sights and Secrets of Hong Kong. Loretta lives in Great Britain but has spent many years wandering the streets, alley ways, observing and recording her impressions of Asia. I remember being so totally enthralled with her work, I had to take it to bed with me every night to just enjoy the art! I worked up the nerve to email her and tell her much I enjoyed her artwork. Very friendly and gregarious, she offered to meet me. This was unbelievable!!! I was 'over the moon' excited. The day of our outing I got terribly sick. I NEVER get sick when traveling. I had to cancel and felt so horrible and disappointed.
Fast forward to this year, only we are in Singapore. We noticed an add that Loretta was teaching a one day sketching class at the RITZY RAFFLES HOTEL. Was there a place for my husband and me? The answer was YES!!!!! An eager and excited class gathered at the inner court of the Raffles Hotel....think Colonial and Fancy Nancy!!! After introducing ourselves, she shared some ideas, thoughts and techniques. We all scattered and drew our impressions. Later we celebrated over the famous Singapore Sling. Visit Lorette at her website listed on the right hand side of the blog. All of the participants were so happy to be sitting in a beautiful setting, sketching their points of view and having Lorette drop by speaking encouragement in her soft British accent as she shared a few pointers and ideas.
 Later I found her Sketches of Hong Kong, 2010 Calendar, a photo shown here. Perhaps you could order from her website.
Nothing really fancy about her sketching materials. She just GOES FOR IT!!!
The famous Singapore Sling....virgin or otherwise.
My friend, Ellen Williams created many kimonos out of paper for an art exhibit a few years. It was a huge undertaking on her part. But fearlessly she created an amazing Asian paper wardrobe. Very original. In homage to all of her work I painted a canvas to remind her of her vision, perseverance and execution of exquisite workmanship.
May you all have a wonderful Year of the Tiger. May all your artistic dreams come true.
Long-Long's New Year: A Story About the Chinese Spring Festival
Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats: A Treasury of Chinese Holiday Tales, Activities & Recipes
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A FUNKY VALENTINE DAY
by Sharon Furner on 2/14/2010 7:55:05 PM
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Whether you are walking the deserts of India; sketching at the beach; gazing at each lazy flake of snow; eating way too much Valentine candy, hmmm cherry chocolates; walking the trails of a local park; sitting cozy at a cabin; gazing at a pond covered with ice; seeing a romantic movie; sketching palm trees or just "being"....wherever you are, may you be shown, and share, kindness and love with people who are special to you.
My husband and I have developed a serious case of CABIN FEVER!!! living in the land of the never ending snow! Excitedly I made the plans for a fantastic "cultural" Valentine day; first stop by the Baltimore Museum of Art, new Cezanne exhibit; second, attend a free Concert at a beautiful white steeple church in Baltimore. The musicians all teach at Peabody and/or play with the Baltimore Symphony. Great quality. Wow, we were excited!!
We wiggled out of our snow packed drive way, and began wondering where we would park with all the snow pushed into parking lanes. The hour drive proved the point. All roads were one lane, if someone shoveled out a street side parking spot they placed a "marker" like a chair, table or box to hold their place until their return.
An hour later we were at the BMA and not a CAR was in sight. Something wrong here. We drove up to the doors, sure enough two signs stating the museum was closed! You have to be kidding me. We had our sketchbooks in our satchel, pencils sharpened and full of enthusiasm. Not fair!
Okay we still have the CONCERT. We drove around and around the beautiful white colonial church and again not a car in sight. Determined I got out of the car and ran up to the door and pulled HARD. LOCKED !
So now what do we do with our afternoon reserved for a touch of "culture"? How about DINE at a really FUNKY, WACKY, BOHEMIAN restaurant. Would it be opened?
The pictures will tell the story because YES there was one parking space right by the front door! May I introduce you to PaperMoon Diner in Baltimore, MD.
Yes, that is a bathroom sink full of snow, usually flowers!
A magnificent bird house...love the snow on the roof blending into the clouds in the sky.
This is FUNKY at its best..everything, including the kitchen sink was glued to the ceiling, walls, fans.....wonder if they used Gel Medium, tee hee!
Now what to eat at dinner...well there was everything from pancakes to salmon. But the HORSERADISH caught my attention.
Don't be disappointed, it was really YUMMY. Foccacia bread, thin roast bread, cheese, tomato and lots of horseradish!! I only ate half because I had to have my very favorite dessert...for the moment that is.....
Bread Pudding with sauce and whipping cream. Yum beats out cherry chocolates by a mile!
Ah, oh, Sharon ate too much Bread Pudding, poor Girl!!!
We have all been intrigued by the chocolate fountains that spread rich, brown chocolate all over a piece of fruit or cake; flowing effortlessly it spreads its sweetness to all who dip in. May our world be such for one day, a thick coating of sweet chocolate to cover and unite us all in child like delight.
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iphone madness: a photo a week
by Sharon S. Furner on 2/9/2010 9:41:15 PM
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9.2.10
Second week, does that mean a series is in the offering? We live in Maryland, yes the snow bound state that had a gazillion tons of snow-- land on us, between us, over us and around us. It was three days before we dug out, well someone took pity on us and brought over a huge snow blower!! Once released from our white cocoon we headed straight for the Chesapeake Bay and the board walk. Snow piled high as Mt. Everest formed snow fences around the wharf; boats were covered with quilts of snow and slush; a few brave folks walked the boardwalk in moon boots. Although I took my SLR, it was my iphone I was anxious to use.
Using the Camera Bag app (1.99) for iphone, I photographed with a "Helga" camera.....see what you think? Love the color. More good news follows the pics.
The good news is that you do not have to have an iphone with its fun apps. Camera Bag is now available for mac and pc. Take your photos and pretend you are using cameras like Helga, Lolo, Instant, Cinema, Fisheye, Silver, Magazine, 1962 and 1974, and Mono.
All for about 20.00
http://camerabag.com/
You just download your favorite photo and experiment with different lenses until you find just what you LOVE LOVE LOVE!
The remaining two photos were with my Sony, regular lens...can't play favorites here!
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SNOW
by Sharon S. Furner on 2/7/2010 9:33:03 AM
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7.2.10
This morning's internet news called it a 'Snowmageddon"....We live in Maryland and the world did indeed turn WHITE. The never ending hours of snow felt like we were sheltered within a Glass Snow Ball; you know the ones you shake and snowflakes fall gently over the scene in circular swirls. A few hours of fairytale life!
QUESTION: What should a compulsive personality do cloistered within the furies of a white-out blizzard that lasts for days? Curl into a soft chair, cuddle inside that special quilt reading that book you have been dying to get to; go on a baking frenzy maybe unopened Jamie Oliver cookbooks; clean out closets (ugh); call long distant friends; play games with children (ours our gone); rent half a dozen videos; watch football (2nd ugh); cook Indian food in the tajine: stare at the television weather report all day seeing what is going on in your own world (3rd ugh); or dive into the painting studio.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
But first I just have to share the world we woke up to this morning after the SNOWMAGEDDON. The furious storm stopped as quickly as it began, as fast as it started, the last humble snowflake tumbled to the earth; the midnight sky sparkled with millions of stars through the clear air; the thin crescent moon sent a feeble ray of rippled light onto the snow and the temperatures DROPPED!
But come SUNRISE and the world was AMAZING, CLEAN, PRISTINE, DEEP BLUE SHADOWS CAST UPON THE PUREST OF WHITE.
Our world upon arising...deep angles of purplish blue slashing through the pure white. Love the dash of red on the door across the street!
Up Stairs, Down Stairs, which way would you go?
Remnants of our Prayer Flags whipping in the cold air...not as cold as Tibet however! These will be preserved in an Art Journal for protecting our home and the example of perseverance!
Our little pond keeps bubbling away, forming an exquisite ice sculpture on its own. Is our adopted frog hibernating under this stillness?
Our little world is peaceful, when many places in the world are not. I am grateful for this presence of calm, dignity, seclusion, and freedom from normal routine.
So what did a compulsive, Type A girl do:
PAINT PAINT PAINT PAINT PAINT
Here is a RARE Peek into my Studio of Compulsiveness.
Looks like some SERIOUS STUFF happened around here. Dare not show what is on the floor around and under my chair! But elsewhere on the floor, drying are.....
Lots of experimental portraits done in many different mediums. They are painted on various papers and will be bound into a journal...when we get another snowstorm. Art materials used: acrylic, black water soluble pencils, oil sticks (my favorite), pastel, oil pastel, water soluble crayons, pan pastels...just simple experiments!
Got back to an oil painting I have been diddling with for ages...decided to over draw with oil sticks. Oh, why oh why, did I put these wonders of oil paint in a stick like a magical crayon away in a drawer to be forgotten. They are pure genius!
BUT THE SECRET BE KNOWN, THIS IS WHAT REALLY GOT ME THROUGH ALL THE PAINTING SESSIONS, ENDOWING ME WITH FETES OF ENERGY!!!!
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A Visit to Sparrow Post
by Sharon S. Furner on 2/5/2010 8:33:02 AM
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5.2.10
Sugar is Sweet, Violets are Blue,
Hearts filled with Love, Only for You.
Silly, sweet rhymes bring back memories of the month of February and Valentine's Day ! In our family Valentine's was a BIG DEAL, full of fun traditions, crafts and lots of sticky sweet candy and cupcakes.
May I invite you to walk with me down MEMORY LANE and peek at a family tradition or two...well maybe more than two!!
Tasha Tudor, writer and illustrator of children's books served as a MENTOR OF TRADITIONS to me.
She created stories and traditions borne of her own life and family. They inspired me, I wanted to be a modern day TASHA TUDOR
This cotton-candy-pink flocked tree was bought at Michaels for 15.00. After Christmas it was brought back as a Valentine centerpiece. Best 15.00 dollars spent at Michaels.......love BUBBLE GUM PINK.
In A Time to Keep, the Tudor family had a small post office and all mail came by Sparrow Post.
In our family each child and of course, mom and dad built their own "sparrow post" to receive their own mail.
LULU is holding her own special Valentine. Of course, all mail delivered to Sparrow Post had to be handmade. LULU has been in our family for many years, made of fabric and hand-painted, dress fashioned from a soft linen hanky.
Fancy frosted cupcakes topped with roses, pink angel cake dusted with powder sugar, sweet strawberries....well, give us Valentine Heart Candies with cutesy messages and Heart shaped Peeps and we are just as happy.
Of course we like only the old fashioned valentine candies...too many new flavors!
My camera had just been set aside when the doorbell rang. It was our 'best friend' the UPS deliveryman! And what a
delivery he left this day, a gigantic mystery box marked FLOWERS.
Quick to the kitchen, where are those heavy duty shears?
Clip clip clip
Who sent this box?
What is inside?
A bouquet of beautiful White Dendrobium (elegant ivory, lemon colored center, orchids.)
From dear friends, Dale, Alice and Ellen
One more photo!
Would you like to make a Sparrow Post ?
Constructed of foam core board, heavier has less warping. Think Gingerbread House when you cut two rectangular sides and two pointed ends. A larger rectangular base and two lids for roof. Make any shape you would like.
Figure this out on paper to assure a good fit.
I glued it all together..four hands are helpful. Half of the roof is glued to the house. Second half is loose in order to open and close.
Ribbons pulled through holes in the roof, hold it together, allowing the insertion of Valentines.
DECORATE WITH PAINT, COLLAGE, STENCILS, STAMPS, WALLPAPER.........
Fill with Valentines....such fun to get up in the morning and see what might be inside? Candy hearts? Cupcake? Letters? Decorated Cards?
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE,
ANGELS IN HEAVEN KNOW I LOVE YOU~
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IPHONE MADNESS: a photo a week.
by Sharon S.Furner on 2/3/2010 6:33:40 PM
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3.2.10
I still haven't come down from my 'high' with my iphone. When I can't sleep at night it is more fun than reading a book, not that I couldn't read a book ON IT!!! But that means hasseling with itunes! So a midnight madness decision was made; to share something creative (by the camera) once a week until I run out of ideas, or energy...not sure which will come first.
The iphone camera is great, but the apps you can order for 1.99 are what make it super fantastic. Today's app is called:
PhotoTropedelic
Simply shoot your desired subject with iphone camera. Open up PhotoTropedelic and go crazy, zany, colorful with your images. Lots of choices. This fun is less than a milkshake at McDonald's!!!!!
Now if you are a PAINTER think of the inspiration you will gain creating psychedelic pictures with endless color possibilities. I just might try it myself.
Wouldn't these make super personalized cards for kids to hand out...you know, with their iphone number on it. Smile!
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Journals--the Front and Back of Things
by Sharon S.Furner on 2/2/2010 5:03:55 PM
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JOURNALS come in every shape, size, paper, color, texture, store-bought or handmade. Journals are loads of fun! Especially the cover and back. So why not start on top, right at the very beginning and have fun being creative without little "sensors" telling you what you should or shouldn't do.
A store bought hardcover journal was covered with various fabrics adhered with gel medium. Fabric photo transfers, buttons, beads and applique fabric heart completed the look.
For a long time I have wanted to share with you some pages from my many Art Journals. Some pages, are yucky, some are genius, some pure frustration but all were a learning experience and opportunity to be creative without pressure. And fun! You can sit down to do them, not stand at an easel all day.
This 'in charge' school "marm" has an attitude that was applied with oil paint straight onto the cover of a store bought journal.
Have a favorite artist you love? Why not try their style in a journal...it isn't for sell...just a learning experience! Great practice!
Want to try a new medium.....you can always reuse the page or tear it out. Yikes, not that please--recycle. Want to challenge yourself and see if you make progress, journal art is the way to go.
This large album was a multi-layered experiment. Acrylics, papers, photos, stamps, glazes, scribbles, texture medium...everything but the kitchen sink on this one.
Tantalizing commercial papers glued with gel medium, prints from favorite artists and glazing finish the look. This is the fastest journal cover I have ever done. The back is very similar.
I have filled many a journal all shapes and sizes. But for today I want to share with you the Front and Back of journals that are store purchased.
We were eating breakfast in New York City in a tiny, little bakery/restaurant. I would have eaten jalapeno peppers I was so excited about the decor....all pink and black. Yes all PINK and BLACK. Charming, oozing charm. Immediately reminded me of animal crackers with frosting and a big mug of milk....and there you have it, the backside of a journal.
This is a regular painting executed in oil applied straight to the cover. The view is a busy street in Aix, Provence...all dining alfresco!
My favorite large journals are made by Canson, at least 190# weight paper. Stronger if possible. Because I paint in my journals it is important to have really good paper. There are many journals available for the art journalist!
Another time I will share with you handmade/homemade journals. But for now, the store ones are fast and easy. You can decorate the spines when you are all done by hanging ribbons, bells, whistles, horns...well just kidding about the horns.
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