Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Juried Show Entry

Not the best photos ever, but hopefully you can see past that and help me decide which painting to enter in a local regional show. I like (and dislike) both for different reasons. If I had more time this morning I'd add one of those little voting thingies but will just have to settle for votes in the comments. Thanks!

Chair Lady is 40"x30"


Five People is 24"x36"


PS. It is entirely possible that I may decide at the very last minute to enter a landscape or barn. Just so you know..........

23 comments:

patty a. said...

I really like the chair lady. It remindes me of my grandmother.

FRAGA said...

Que lindo. Gostei muito da Senhora na cadeira.
Sua técnica é muito boa.

p said...

i think the solo piece. one person, makes more of an impact that the group of people. feels more intimate.
good luck! let us know what you choose :)

Unknown said...

only just found your blog - love the chair lady :)

Jeanette Jobson said...

The chair lady. It has a calming feel to it.

Travveller said...

I like the chair lady, too, because of the interest and depth created by the folds of her dress.

What I like about Five People is the value contrast throughout the painting.

Kaylyn Munro said...

Can you only enter one? I was told recently that submitting to the limit is a good way to make an impact on the jury.

If only one, I'd go with the chair lady allowing for a not so good photo?

Tracy Helgeson said...

Chair Lady is definitely in the lead!

Kaylyn, yes, I can only enter one and they jury from the actual piece rather than from a jpeg. So that it good cause this one is a tough one to photograph. Actually all my work is:)

Kim Hambric said...

I'm a chair lady fan myself.

Jane Abrams said...

Chair lady. Definitely. Love the soft haziness of it and shapes. One of your best figures in my humble opinion. :)

Ellen said...

I'm voting for chair lady too. Very nice piece.

Melody said...

Chair lady too....

madcity said...

Chair lady -- love it.

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Takeyce Walter said...

first impression: "Chair Lady". As Paula said - more of an impact. Plus she reminds me of a grandma watching her little grandkids play just off the picture plane.

victoria veedell said...

casting my vote for chair lady.

Tracy Helgeson said...

Thanks everyone! Guess I better get it prepared so I can deliver it on Saturday!

Walker said...

Chair Lady!

Natalya Khorover Aikens said...

chair lady!!

Almira said...

Chair lady!!! Also, I love your route 52 house. Good luck!
Almira

Unknown said...

I just started following your blog last month --really enjoying it!
I'd vote for chair lady -- I love her hands and the sculpture-like lines of the chair.

Jala Pfaff said...

I love the chair lady.

Tina Mammoser said...

Chair lady! The group painting is nice too but the single chair lady has a wonderful composition of few tones, the shape of the arms, chair arms, and strip of belt all mirroring other parts of the painting. Nice!