Alchemy #2

Alchemy #2

12"x12"

Oil and Wax on cradled Ampersand panel

The Alchemy series was named because of the colors that were appearing as they were applied to the panels.  It was such fun to just see what happened and how the colors morphed and changed.  Alchemy #2 is a real mystery now because I have absolutely no idea what colors I used.  It will never happen again.

Demo for Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild

Everyone is welcome!

May 9, 2015   9:30am

The Point for Arts and Education at CC Young Center

4847 West Lather Drive
Dallas, TX

From the Guild's Newsletter:

Doris is a former weaver who has moved her work into painting.  She will be discussing not only her application of weaving to her current work, but also how color impacts the planning and execution of her art.  She will be giving us a virtual tour of her work, and also will have some small pieces with her to display.  See her bio here in the newsletter.  Plan to come and bring a friend!

MAY MEETING - Doris Vasek in Color & Art 

Artist’s Statement ---  Doris Vasek
My paintings are all about the color.  
I started painting in watercolor in 2005.  It was the cleanness of their colors that attracted me.  It turned out to be an easy transition from hand dyeing my own yarn for weaving, fiber for spinning or fabric for quilting to my move to watercolors.  My paintings have always been representational.  No matter what I paint in watercolors, it is the color that first draws me to the image.  
Flash forward to 2013 and see my interpretation of color into my oil and cold wax mixed media paintings.  They are not representational but once again, the intrigue of color has pulled me in this new direction.  The majority of colors in my paintings will probably never be repeated because of the methods I use in painting.  It is an additive, subtractive and manipulative method that creates unique colors each time. It is sort of alchemy.  It is still about the color.
Everyone will see something in these nonrepresentational paintings.  I hope you enjoy creating you own imaginative ideas about my oil and wax paintings.  Stop and see if you find little magical spots of color, too. 
  (Artwork is “Dancing Colors” by Doris Vasek). 

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Dutch Art Gallery story continues

Ok, this is blatant self promotion but I get excited every time I see this on Dutch Art Gallery's home page.  They actually took one of my paintings and inserted it into a scene.  It looks so darn cute in that setting.

And along with that, DAG's Pursuit of the Southwest show is now over BUT they are keeping my paintings.  That is really exciting for me to be able to continue to display there.  So, they have 3 large oil and cold wax pieces plus a bunch of the smaller oil pieces.  

If you are in the neighborhood, go by Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas!!  You will be amazed at the art.

3 Paintings going to juried exhibition in Round Top!!

                                                       

At Day's End

aka Tiny and Tall Grew Up

Turmoil

Distant

I am so excited to announce that these paintings were accepted to The Gallery at Round Top's 2015 Juried Salon Exhibition! That means I get to do a road trip to Round Top to make my delivery.  I always love going there and it is even better to be going to make a delivery of art for the show. 

The exhibition opens February 21 and runs through March 14.  The opening reception is February 21 5-7pm.  Check it out!!!

thegalleryatroundtop.com

Turmoil and Serenity

Turmoil

32"x16"

Oil and Cold Wax on 1.5" cradled Ampersand

$750

I am in a wild river.  No matter where I look, there is turmoil.

Serenity

32"x16"

Oil and Cold Wax on 1.5" cradled Ampersand

$750

I above the Earth.  Looking down at the serene scene below.

I am leaving it up to the viewer to decide.

This painting is on two panels that will be bolted together.  I love working on multiple panels this way.  Long rectangular paintings, either vertical or horizontal, are so interesting. 

Swirling and Falling

Swirling and Falling

16"x12"

Oil and Cold Wax on  2" cradled Ampersand

$400

Update: Swirling and Falling has been accepted to Irving Art Association's Texas and Neighbors 2015 Exhibition.  Whoohoo!!  The show hangs April 18 - May 16 at the Irving Arts Center.

Today, I am posting a rather controversial painting.  That is, controversial around my house.  TACILW hates it.  I say I am trying it out for a while.  My thoughts about it have ranged from Too Dark to Too Messy to Rather Interesting to Not My Usual.  It is really textured and rather odd.  I think it is so different and I do like it!  I wish you could see it in person.

The Sky Made Sounds

The Sky Made Sounds

16"x20"

Oil and Cold Wax on 2" cradled Ampersand

NFS

12/13/15 Update: It has been changed again; so, it is not available in this form. 

I have to be honest.  I came to this painting the long way around.  There is a totally different painting underneath.  I hated it. TACILW hated it.  But still, it hung around the studio for over a year until a couple of weeks ago.  I was suddenly in a devil may care mood and just painted over it.  

I painted vigor and motion.  There was a lot of actual sound to the painting process.  Cutting.  Scraping.  Pushing paint.  This is one of those paintings that I wish you could see up close.  Those little jewels are showing up in it.

And, I am going to be honest and say, this painting did not have a title until just now.  Writing about how she came to be told me what she wanted to be called.  Once again, the painting was leading me.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/doris-vasek/the-sky-made-sounds/312616

Flight

Flight

6"x6"

Oil on Terra Skin

$85 matted

I do not usually allow myself to "see things" in my abstracts.  I think naming a painting based on the "seen" thing may turn off a viewer/collector/buyer.  TACILW (the art critic I live with) will walk into my studio and say, "I see...." and I stop him before he can finish his statement.  I don't want to be skewed by his idea.  

You know where this is going.  Today, I am in flight with a Red Winged Blackbird as he soars over fields and forests.  I couldn't help myself. 

This painting can ship when it is dried.  It will be matted in white with outside dimension of 8x8.  It will be sealed with Golden Archival Satin Varnish. 

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/doris-vasek/flight/311936

December 17, 2014

December 17, 2014

6"x6"

Oil on Ampersand Panel

$75

This was my 4th demo at Dutch Art Gallery.  Someone ask me how I get the little marks in the lower right corner.  I have been ask that before and I am sure they always hate my answer.  "They just happen and they make me very happy."  At times, I purposefully try to make them and nothing happens.  The next time, they unexpectedly appear.  Once again, it is what artists call Happy Accidents.  I love Happy Accidents!

She Wants to Dance

She Wants to Dance

12"x12"

Oil and Cold Wax on Ampersand Panel

Sold

This painting is currently available through Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Please contact them at 214/348-7350

Ok, I have been listening to Don Henley and wondering about a title for this painting.  I found myself dancing around in my studio.  It was a dance of joy because I really enjoyed painting today.  There are a lot of sweet little jewels in this painting that a photograph will never show.  You will just have to believe me.  So, I have decided to borrow from Don's song "All She Wants to Do is Dance." 

This painting is on a 3/4" cradled Ampersand panel.  It is ready for hanging just as it is or will be wonderful in a floater frame.