Towpath in Winter, After Wolf KahnPastel
8.5" x 11.75"
Casey Klahn
A new essay series is in the works and I will post very soon. Last year, after returning from Sausalito, I wrote about how to get a juicy prize for yourself. I want all of my readers who are artists to excel, and you will find some inspiration in that series. If you aren't an artist, but want to reach for the brass ring in any field, have a look. How to Paint for the Prize.
The upcoming series is a result of some recent conversations I've been having with artists and patrons. I want to offer you my ideas about creating art that is based on the best common denominator - ideas themselves. The most accessible fine art has some truth to reveal, and if you want to swim in that pool of making art that speaks, you must have ideas.
Meanwhile, I have been busy cleaning my studio and getting ready for the next events. At the same time, I am doing some professional development by taking a course online from the excellent Deborah Paris.
Please stay tuned.
Hi Casey,
ReplyDeleteWonderful expression! I find your color choices compelling. It does remind me of Wolf Kahn...maybe with a Northwest, Casey twist!
I actually did do a Northwest version, based on an original scene but in WK's style. I'll post it again soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks about the colors, Peggy. One thing I do with colors is I choose the color composition early in the process - often before the linear composition. Also, I ask as much from the pastel's intensity as I can get away with and still read as a landscape. That is definitely something WK does.
I'll look forward to seeing/reading the new series, Casey.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and simplicity of your painting; I also know that it is much harder than it appears to achieve this in one's work.
I value your readership very much, Sonya. Thanks, and I guess that could be a whole series in itself - simplicity. Good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHi Casey, Can't wait for the new essay series!
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend, and thanks for reading.
ReplyDeleteStaying tuned. Meanwhile, I've bought some Sennelier card and will start trying it.
ReplyDeleteThe painting you posted is lovely. And now I know about Wolf Kahn. Thanks.
Looking forward to the new series of essays, Casey. I'm in the final week of Deborah's "The Magic Hours" class right now and am enjoying it and learning a ton as always.
ReplyDeleteJean, I'm glad you found WK. Hope the Sennie card is a great thing for you, too.
ReplyDeleteWe are fellow travelers, Brian. My class is challenging.
Really like this work - the colours chosen by you and the composition. Don't really understand the technical stuff about Google and utube and links - but come here for your paintings - the inspiration. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI am lucky, and appreciative, to have you reading, Bridget.
ReplyDeleteI will come back and read the series--what an interesting subject. I love the Towpath in Winter--it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery happy to have you reading, Celeste. Thanks @ the painting.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is wonderful, as is your advice. Without the idea - the concept - there's no possibility of bringing authenticity to the work because it will never reflect what makes the artist's perceptions unique in this world. Good advice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for those words, Kathy - I value you here.
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