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04 September, 2011

Illumination at Sausalito

Orchard Illumination
25" x 39.5"
Pastel
Casey Klahn



Some of the rewards of exhibiting are unexpected and very dear.


Here is one of the notes I received on Facebook, today:  

Hi Casey, my friend and I just got back from the Sausalito show. We agreed that your work was some of the most beautiful/interesting/professional work there. I'm so glad I got to see these stunning pastels in person, thanks so much!
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15 comments:

  1. Mindful DrawingSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    I like 'Orchard Illumination'. It has shine and dullness, a closed and open space. Very nice.
    Glad your art exhibition went so well. Happy news in difficult times for Art.
    Paula

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  2. Jeanette JobsonSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    A lovely comment and they were very correct. Your work is always amazing. This piece is stunning. I've been staring at it for the last five minutes.

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  3. harry bellSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    It's not surprising you receive such compliments. They seem well-desrved to me, but I know how good it is to get them.

    I know that comparisons can sometimes be unhelpful, but looking at this fine painting, I wondered if you'd seen the work of Brian Rutenberg? If not, his website is worth looking at.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Both the rewards and the complement are very true. Your work is so strong and has an original perspective. It feels free (not stuffy) and active/moving. I've been following your blog for some time and have been quite enjoying it/feeling inspired by it.

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  5. Flora DoehlerSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    This painting gave me a rush! Wow! I LOVE your use of colour and form.

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  6. Casey KlahnSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Much appreciated, readers and kind commentators. It was a great show, and I will be on the road for a couple of days, now.

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  7. Jala PfaffSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    This must be such a giant splash of color in person, at that size.

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  8. Linda RothSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love your pastels. Your work is getting me to rethink banging my head against the wall with acrylics.

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  9. julieSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! I agree with earlier commenters, the interplay of color and line here is really delightful.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Fabulous Casey. Love it. I am so consistently uplifted by your work. Coming to your blog is a most pleasing experience, every single time.

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  11. Casey KlahnSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I'm very happy for the response, kind readers. I will say more later. I am travelling home (almost 100 degree heat on the road today - whew).

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  12. KendraSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    A deserving comment! Hope to see your work in person someday also!

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  13. Mary PaquetSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Kasey, beautifully done. I immediately recalled Wolf Kahn's work with color.

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  14. loriann signoriSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    A much deserved compliment. Your work is unique and beautiful. Congrats on the Sausalito!

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  15. Casey KlahnSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Kendra, Loriann and Mary - thanks!

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