Monday, October 24, 2011

Commissions and Inspiration

"Harborside View" 6x6in. oil on panel ©douglas hoover
October has kept me busy with commissioned paintings and freelance design work. Both of which I truly enjoy. That means, however, that I'm spending my nights at the easel creating my personal work. When I heard that 16 Patton Gallery in Asheville, NC was having an opening reception for a group show this past Saturday, I decided on a road trip for much needed inspiration.

The show features the work of Karen Hollingsworth, Karin Jurick, and Suzy Schultz. All were exhibiting phenomenal work. I've been following the work of Karen and Karin for many years now after originally finding their work through Neil Hollingsworth's blog, Karen's husband, who also is an extraordinary artist.


"Museum Hours" Karin Jurick's new book of paintings available here.
Karin, Karen and Neil were in attendance and it was such a pleasure talking "art" with them. They were all very gracious with their time. The gallery had several of their books available, so I couldn't resist picking up Karin's "Museum Hours" book. If you love art, this is worth getting!

I've returned from the gorgeous fall mountains of Asheville, newly inspired with fuel for my creative fire... ready to get back to the easel!
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6 comments:

  1. Hey, D - so glad you managed to break away for a little road trip and came home newly inspired! Sounds like life is busy for you, but in a good way. The new painting reminds me a little of Van Gogh, whose trees always seemed so human in their attitudes. Keep up the good work, and remember to take a break every now and then!

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  2. Hey G! Thanks! Ya, it was good to get away if just for a while. Life is busy right now and working on areas that need improving... that's what keeps us going, right? Thanks too for your kind comment about the painting.

    Keep me posted about the move!!

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  3. Un merveilleux partage que cette publication... j'ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à visiter les différents blogs référencés...
    Votre peinture ne manque pas d'intérêt et de puissance. J'aime l'intensité de vos couleurs. L'arbre que vous avez peint si généreusement est sublime. On sent qu'il a su résister aux rafales de vent.
    Une très belle lumière baigne votre peinture.
    gros bisous

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  4. Merci, Martine!! I always appreciate you visiting!
    All the best to you!

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  5. Love seeing your summery coastal painting, as the snow flies here.

    The show sounds like it was great!

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  6. Hey R.. you've been missed!! Ya, I'm hanging on to as much summer as I can... even if it's just through paintings!

    The show was a lot of fun, it's always great to hang out with artist-types :))

    Stay warm!

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