May20
May18
I also incorporated my documents blog to a blogger blog by moving the whole thing here, for the mean time they will be in two places until I get everything to where I want it. The only real problem so far is editing and incorporating everything into one place.
Back to work on collages and drawings. All of the thoughts I have about what I should do are rapped up into what I think I will do. not all translate into some- thing tangible or a concrete action as apposed to a see me. Some just are Spackle on the inside of my brain waiting for me to take some action. But then again we should discuss our freedom to think. It is not always we who do the thinking. Sometimes the thinking is done for us by out side forces.
May18
The following painting is my latest painting and was entered in the "Our Best You Show" in Seguin at the Seguin-Oakwood Art League show at the Silver center.
Forest Scene
36" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas
$350 2009
36" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas
$350 2009
May17
Seguin Oakwood Art League Art show reception is today id there is anything to see I'll post a picture. Otherwise off to visit Mom and go to lunch. then to the reception. Will try to get some work done on my new watercolors later.
God told us that those who govern do so at his pleasure. I guess it doesn't matter. God did send Nebuchadnezzar to afflict Israel because of there sin and neglect. Can we be so much better, or worse. Are we neglecting our God? Are we reaping the rewards of neglect and complacency. Have we strayed from his way? Are we lost? Its time to look at the map again and even ask for directions.
Oh about my Art. I am thinking about a sale.
[ a reduction in price, ask me about it.]
Here are some of the things I have been working on lately. I stopped titling my collages it easier to number them as long as you can remember what the last number was.
collage 6
9.5" x 9" watercolor, acrylic and collage
$200 2009
9.5" x 9" watercolor, acrylic and collage
$200 2009
storm
9.5"x 9" watercolor and acrylic
$200.00 2009
$200.00 2009
storm 2
9.5"x 9" watercolor and acrylic
$200.00 2009
$200.00 2009
May14
I am concerned tht the new peresident is not the anti-christ but the anti- american. So much of what I hear it would seem is a scheme to take over as much of the countries buisess as possible before the congress catches on. With this new power will they effectively control everything.
Since I am retired will they kill Social Security and then my permanant disability will become non exhistant. How long before they regulate our pensions?
It w
ould seem that heakth care is next. If the can terminate born and un born children! what about old people, too expensive to continue care, it is easyer to let them die.
Since I am retired will they kill Social Security and then my permanant disability will become non exhistant. How long before they regulate our pensions?
It w
ould seem that heakth care is next. If the can terminate born and un born children! what about old people, too expensive to continue care, it is easyer to let them die.
May13
work has progressed a long way on my new painting but, I have to decide what approach to follow up with. Started a new collage just keeping my finger wet.
Still have a number of things I am working on but haven't finished. I have a lot to finish.
May 11
Still have a number of things I am working on but haven't finished. I have a lot to finish.
Its taken me the better part of seven years since my MFA to get back to working on larger paintings[larger than 2' x 2']. Before my MFA I hadn't worked on a painting [4' x 4'] since the middle seventies. So I guess I am progressing. The last two paintings have been [3' x 3']. Still working.
May 11
It's Monday, I'm still retrired! I don't have to do anything I don't want to.
I am working on a painting, (3) watercolors, (2) digital prints with wax pastel.
I'ts been a while but here is my latest enhanced digital piece. I am still working in a few more and have a number of ideas in the back of my head.
I'ts been a while but here is my latest enhanced digital piece. I am still working in a few more and have a number of ideas in the back of my head.
the lonely abandoned garage on Common Street in New Braunfels
18" x 12" mixed media [wax pastel over b/w digital image]
$250 2009
I was stricken the first time I noticed this building. I had missed it a number of times say two and a half years of driving by it. Also the muted colors were almost erye in their complexity. every thing from the fades d to stained white wash of the building exterior to the fgray grown dirt gravel on the ground with shadows of aged dirt.
May 10
May 8
Its Mothers Day and we are off to spend the day with mom in Seguin. We will START WITH CHURCH AT GRACE, then who knows.
Went to see see Star TreckK is was definately worth the wait.
May 7
J.J. Abrams, who also works on Heroes.
Speaking of working, I am still working on my latest drawings as well as a new painting. will see how today goes.
May 4
collage #3
collage #1
collage #4
collage #5
May 1
So now that a Supreme Court Justice is retiring, who will replace him?
Got my work off the bench and on the road. Added some new finished collage to my painting website and still working on three drawings with digital image and wax pastel.
collage #3
collage #1
2
collage #2
collage #2
collage #4
collage #5
So now that a Supreme Court Justice is retiring, who will replace him?
April 30
Got the pieces up for the show in Seguin, but forgot to photograph the new piece a land scape called "Forest View".
Will do that Sunday for the opening. Then I can post them all.
Will do that Sunday for the opening. Then I can post them all.
April 29
It is human nature that all of us who produce something wish to be recognized for that product, one uses is a problem, it reduces every thing to a popularity contest. People are judged by how much people pay attention, not to your production. but to your popularity. Not to be recognized for that production, in deference to there ability. This goes against what I was taught. This becomes "if you work hard you will be liked, what does this have to do with working hard, the only thing that I hear is of popular acceptance. Is that is how you succeed? I would seem that a man who creates a mot numbental debt would be chastised for bad judgment, but in the case of Obama he is popular and thus has succeded.
April 27
Hill country 2 below as well as the new landscape called landscape will go on exshibit at the end of this week at the Seguin Oakwood Art League art show.
April 26
The dawn breaks, Then you must wonder what was broken? Alas it was only the dark! Almost finished a large landscape will post later upon completion .
Am resuming work on three drawings and four collage pieces that were interrupted when I went wondering.
Am resuming work on three drawings and four collage pieces that were interrupted when I went wondering.
April 24
back from our wonderings in Missouri,or at least southwestern Missouri captivates with its vistas and its landscapes, it is wonderful and Branson is beautiful, and gave me a chance to reconnect with my youth got to see a Roy Rogers Jr. show as well as a40 n 50n 60's music review. got a bunch of sketches done and took a couple hundred photographs Lake Taneycomo is a beautiful and captivating. The water is so deep, over 200' in places, spent part of two days touring the lake on my brother in law Terry's boat, got as far south as the Missouri - Arkansas border. There are some really wonderful sights, big beautiful homes.
April 7
ls
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I grow older I find that there are a lot of things I just can't do anymore, the list seems to be growing, I'll just have to deal with what I can do. The mind seems clear butthen is it or is that a delusionssouri is beautiful?
April 4
Off to Nebraska next week to recharge and see people we haven't seen in at least two years. We are going to try to get to the Marxhausen Art Gallery at Concordia University the Jocelyn Art Gallery in Omaha, and the Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln for some research.
April 3
Below are the latest of my acrylic paintings consisting of deconstructed landscape elements that are recombined to create my design. Elements in this work were taken from memories of West Texas, Eastern California and Nebraska. I have put this together to help me remember the beauty of the vistas of our national landscapes.
Hill Country 2
36" x 36" Acrylic on Canvas
$350 2009
Left side of the Moon
24" x 24" acrylic on canvas on panel
2009 $250
24" x 24" acrylic on canvas on panel
2009 $250
April 2
Not trying to be a bummer. The diabetes gets to you after a while. but I've had it for more than 24 years, I guess its time to relax and get used to it.
On a lighter note am still working, it now takes about two days a week to update the websites and then I can work on my Art to put o my sights. Off to Nebraska next week to recharge the mind and relax a little. I need to get some barn pictures to get me going on some more farm elements. I am seriously thinking of doing some work on Silos, they are a stark reminder of the past. But for that matter so are barns, they are not being erected any longer its too expensive.So again we move forward. Fixed the website, it was the software's fault
On a lighter note am still working, it now takes about two days a week to update the websites and then I can work on my Art to put o my sights. Off to Nebraska next week to recharge the mind and relax a little. I need to get some barn pictures to get me going on some more farm elements. I am seriously thinking of doing some work on Silos, they are a stark reminder of the past. But for that matter so are barns, they are not being erected any longer its too expensive.So again we move forward. Fixed the website, it was the software's fault
As things progress we progress. Ever faster toward that day of our death. Not trying to be a bummer. but things happen. Putting another of my new collage pieces into the gallery at NBAL today (Bell Tool). There seems to be a major problem with my website so I will get to spend the day working on that.
It's snowing in San Antonio. And today is! Added three new pieces to the new work page on jimkamprath.com Here is some of my current pieces
Bell Tool
7.5" x 9.5" watercolor collage with Sumi ink
March 2009
Pea Pods
7.5" x 9.5" watercolor collage with Sumi ink
March 2009
Angst
7.5" x 9.5" watercolor collage with Sumi ink
March 2009
farm element #3
9" x 12" watercolor on paper
$200.00 2009
March 28
I have updated my web sites and all relating articles found on the sites or on other sites and linked to my web pages. There is some duplicity found on the sites, but better more than not enough. Still working on my collages, finding that they give me more satisfaction in the completion on of a piece of art that relies on my ability to complete a nonrepresentional composition that relies on my ability to create and sustian an abstract piece that is complete and well designed. composition and design are utmost in my pieces. if you need a link here are my websites.
my paintings
my drawings and multimedia pieces
my paintings
my drawings and multimedia pieces
March 23
Put a link to this blog in my painting website also updated the website.
Working on a number of larger paintings. Restudying watercolor from the oriental perspective. Also spending some time working ion my ink drawing.
Working on a number of larger paintings. Restudying watercolor from the oriental perspective. Also spending some time working ion my ink drawing.
Just so I don't feel like I'm doing nothing here are the links to articles I am working on to be inserted into my web pages as partial explication of my work, and some hints as to how I do them and the materials that are involved.
March 17
Still painting. getting more and more into landscapes.
March 10
Hill country
Winter hedge 2
March 9
March 10
As promised, These are the pieces I said I would post today.The first is an Acrylic on canvas of the hill country with special emphasis on the vegetation and grasses that grow up around this section of South central Texas
Hill country
36" x 36" Acrylic on canvas
500.00 2009
Winter hedge 1
18" x18" wax pastel over digital image
$300.00 2009
Winter hedge 2
18" x18" wax pastel over digital image
$300.00 2009
March 9
Finished a set of landscapes and one larger land scape as well as the two winter hedge drawings.
Went to see Watchman, this is the best attempt to show a movie as a comic strip. The Story was a bit convoluted, but the experience was fulfilling.
I am working on the landscapes I started a while ago, using Acrylic to finish what I started. Working on a semi mono chromatic back ground. Will post when I get a chance.{see above}
Still working on the two winter hedge pieces in wax pastel over original digital images. Will post some time.
March 2
The two pieces below constitute what I am entering into the watercolor show. My work of late is of a softer vein. I am endeavoring to be more than my collages allow me to be. I love the interplay between colors and texture that can be achieved with wet application of watercolor paint.
I am of the opinion that paper is of little or no difference, since any paper that can be given a surface suitable for painting. When gessoed properly almost any substantial paper can be painted on, sanded and re painted until the desired effect is achieved.
I am also finally realizing the representational art, realism as we see it, is more the current in vogue today. Glenna Park at Memphis College of Art said" it is invariable that all artist will cycle through their developed styles, coming back to what makes them feel comfortable with what they are doing, or in other words you are destined to come back to what you have done before.
Fred Burton said, "that we should experiment with implementation until we get to a spot that makes us feel good about what we are doing".
Gerald Brommer also said "that we should constantly try new approaches to our art making." In that veins I show what I am doing now.
I am of the opinion that paper is of little or no difference, since any paper that can be given a surface suitable for painting. When gessoed properly almost any substantial paper can be painted on, sanded and re painted until the desired effect is achieved.
I am also finally realizing the representational art, realism as we see it, is more the current in vogue today. Glenna Park at Memphis College of Art said" it is invariable that all artist will cycle through their developed styles, coming back to what makes them feel comfortable with what they are doing, or in other words you are destined to come back to what you have done before.
Fred Burton said, "that we should experiment with implementation until we get to a spot that makes us feel good about what we are doing".
Gerald Brommer also said "that we should constantly try new approaches to our art making." In that veins I show what I am doing now.
Dune with drift fence
watercolor
2009
Dune with grass
watercolor
2009
I framed two watercolor paintings for entry into Seguin Oakwood Art League Watercolor Show. {see above}
Here it is the big day, I go to Seguin to take down Art Show, then go to visit Mom, We will see what the morning brings. Working on my graphite(pencil) drawings.
Well I will rest today in preparation to take down the show in Seguin tomorrow. It is becoming harder to focus on what I want to get done.
Still working on some drawings of faces as a study. Trying to see how far to one side I can go with it and still bring it back to a semblance of recognizably.Who ever said a portrait has to look like the person you are portraying. . Who 's to say that as the drawing is created it brings into being the person who's visage it is, or likeness it shows us. I never said it had to make sense.
February 24
Behold, the sun has risen. The light descends to earth to illuminate us all.
Still working on the collages and water color, as well as acrylic paintings.
Still working on the two new hedge pictures in the series I started a number of years ago. Hoping to finish soon,
Also working on a number of drawings of people, that would be pencil, oh that is graphite now. Haven't done this type of work in years. probably thirty, since the seventies in the Bronx.
Still working on the collages and water color, as well as acrylic paintings.
Still working on the two new hedge pictures in the series I started a number of years ago. Hoping to finish soon,
Also working on a number of drawings of people, that would be pencil, oh that is graphite now. Haven't done this type of work in years. probably thirty, since the seventies in the Bronx.
Here are the new watercolors: My definition of watercolor is a painting done with watercolor paint, this would not include Acrylic. on paper, or some other surface prepared with some type of sizing. I don't just paint on the paper. If Acrylic is use then the piece become mixed media. I use, Gesso or Gel Matte medium or opaque or gloss medium or combination of two or more of the above for a thick hard surface. Which is then sanded to a smooth surface as a preparation. These pieces are usually smaller than my traditional drawing or painting surfaces Most are 11 x 12 or smaller. In some cases the paper is a collage of digital images that I then paint over with a single or combination of media
At the beech #2, grass hills
9" x 5.5" watercolor
2009 $200
beach sand hills
9" x 6.5" watercolor
2009 $200.00
9" x 6.5" watercolor
2009 $200.00
watercolor landscape element #4
12" x 10.25" watercolor on paper
2009 $200.
2009 $200.
At the beech #3
12.25: x 8.5" Watercolor on paper
2009 $250.
Watercolor painting of the beach on the east coast with grass and a drift fence.
12.25: x 8.5" Watercolor on paper
2009 $250.
Watercolor painting of the beach on the east coast with grass and a drift fence.
Here are my new collages:
watercolor and Acrylic landscape collage #9
10." x 7.25" collage
2009 $200.00
watercolor and Acrylic landascape collage #10
10." x 7.25" collage
2009 $200.00
2009 $200.00
10." x 7.25" collage 2009 $200.00
If you are interested in purchasing any of these threy are all on the websites contact me at: jim@kamprath.net Make sure to give me the name of the piece and its price. I will make arrangements for sipping.
February 20
Still working on the watercolor for the show in Seguin next month.Hopefully I can start working on a collage and a piece with wax pastels. will post what I can when ever.
February 16
It's my Anniversary. It has been 12 years since Paulette and I tied the knot and she began saving my life. We are planning a leisurely retired day doing what ever strikes our fancy maybe some shopping or at least looking at the new Target on FM 306, then dinner out her pick, she hasn't told me yet.
I will also be working on a few watercolor paintings, I am toying with using a colored medium [green] spray in place of gesso to ground the paper, well see.
I the 70's I experimented with spray paint but is continued it because 1) it was toxic. 2) it was hard to control. the nozzles constantly got clogged. 3) it was impossible to vary the hue of the color. So with this new method I can 1) eliminate the toxic. 2() eliminate the clog of the nozzle, these easily cleanup with water. 3) colors can easily be changed by adding or medium or pigment. So it looks like a positive for more study. It works well in combination with a brush. I does not need to be an exclusive application.
It's getting harder to see, everything seems to be in a fog. Doctor said they ere OK, with the beginnings of a cataract but not with in the field of view.
I will also be working on a few watercolor paintings, I am toying with using a colored medium [green] spray in place of gesso to ground the paper, well see.
I the 70's I experimented with spray paint but is continued it because 1) it was toxic. 2) it was hard to control. the nozzles constantly got clogged. 3) it was impossible to vary the hue of the color. So with this new method I can 1) eliminate the toxic. 2() eliminate the clog of the nozzle, these easily cleanup with water. 3) colors can easily be changed by adding or medium or pigment. So it looks like a positive for more study. It works well in combination with a brush. I does not need to be an exclusive application.
It's getting harder to see, everything seems to be in a fog. Doctor said they ere OK, with the beginnings of a cataract but not with in the field of view.
February 7
Put up the show at the Silver Center this week, Working on a few watercolors for March Seguin show. Planning on joining the League at the February 14th meeting. so I can enter a piece in the Watercolor Show in March. Paulette is planning on joining also it does not cost to enter there shows. Hope full this will get her to start doing some Art also.
February 1Well the company are now all gone, its time to get back to work, am working on four new collages using spray acrylic gloss enamel it really does a good job, especially if you mix enamel with the water used to soak the collage elements. Will try to post pics.
Show goes up in Seguin tomorrow, will try to post a picture of the gallery here tomorrow. Should end up with about 40 pieces. Only one of the large paintings is going in."Resolution"Will try to post pics
January 27
Worked on my watercolor painting
I am posting a few (3)here to keep my mind active. As you can see the watercolor is still coming, and I need to continue working on them.
The hedge photographic pieces are not complete but I am continuing to work on them.
I am posting a few (3)here to keep my mind active. As you can see the watercolor is still coming, and I need to continue working on them.
The hedge photographic pieces are not complete but I am continuing to work on them.
Grass and Post 5.5" x 9"
grass field 9" x 5.5"
tall grasses 5.5" x9"
I am starting over to produce work that NBAL will accept for its gallery. currently working on two wax pastel over digital photograph "January hedge" and "Winter hedge", according to NBAL these must be called enhanced photography. I am also working on 4 or 5 watercolors, trying to enhance my technique.
I have to get ready for my show in Seguin next week at the Silver center and Seguin Art League. We weill be trying to hang over tweny pieces
January 22
All of the pieces submitted to NBAL were rejected, no explanation was given, a form letter for a different catagory of Artist was used. According to the catalogue in the dirrectory I am using watercolor, pastel,acrylic and photography.
January 16
Finished up three of the collages I have been working on. Got them framed and ready to go to NBAL so they can be judged in for my work in the gallery. Along with three drawings and eghree acrylic paintings. We will see just how progressive they are should know in a week ifthey have been accepted.
day seven,Jericho
Acrylic, watercolor, wax pastel, pencil, ink
7.25" x 10" 2009 #250.00
collage #21
Acrylic, watercolor, wax pastel, pencil, ink
7.25" x 10" 2009 $250.00
collage #22
Acrylic, watercolor, wax pastel, pencil, ink
7.25" x 10" 2009 $250.00
I am also working on another wax pastel and digital photography on the order of the past hedge flowers,only this time it will be the "winter hedger".
January 15
It's been hectic, people visiting never seem to end . Just when you are ready to scream another set comes for a visit.
I think I am having a creative block. I really can't get going, it all seems so tedious. The weather is cold. I am under the whether like under the spell of the cold outside its too hard to get going.
January 7
Finished two new collages. Gave one collage#16 to Jessica. We had a wonderfuk visit hgot to meet Kasime and see Jonathon . Jonathon is growing rapidly and has a wonderful intellect, is able to string words together into intelligent conversation well beyond what I have seen in other first graders. He is an excellen reader has a very large vocabulary and seems to pick up cioncepts easily. It was amn interesting vis we saw things and I am utterly exghausted.
Still working on 5 other collages will post as they get finished. Planning on seeing them again in warmer water. Kasime is excited about tubing here in New Braunfels.
Still working on 5 other collages will post as they get finished. Planning on seeing them again in warmer water. Kasime is excited about tubing here in New Braunfels.
collage #15
5" by 7" watercolor and collage, with Sumi Ink
$200.00 2009
collage #16
6" by 8" watercolor and collage, with Sumi Ink
$200.00 2009
January 4
Went to church, then to Seguin to see Mom. Went to taste of China for Lunch. Came home they wanted to watch the Hulk [the new one], and watched Serenity.
January 3
Have spent the last few days with Jessica, Jonathon and Kasime. Went to gruene, ate at gruene river grill, saw the town. Went to New Braunfels Art League. Have also spent a good deal of time on a number of collages and a new set of landscapes.
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