Painting II / Spring 2018

Homework: Journal on 3 Artists that will inspire your still-life, print images for journal, complete 3 at-home “retinal” studies in these styles of artists approximately 9" x 11", and complete the one color underpainting layer on your 16" x 20" canvas.  ** NOTE: to assist in finding still life artists, I recommend the Fine Arts and Design Library on campus, public libraries and some websites such as  metmuseum.org , artsy.net and even the smithsonian archive collection. There is also JSTOR which can be access through the UNM Online journal system at library.unm.edu .  ** Remember: the still life studies in another artist's style are not to be fully finished, they are studies, so have some fun and try your best to imitate their style based on your research (one page in your journal + printed images).  Email if you have questions. 

These are some example paintings to peak your interest for this assignment of the variety of ways you can approach this, and how to construct your still life with image, college and objects to paint from real life. I also encourage you to do your own research to find out some styles you like. Ben Kamihiri Will Cotton Guiseppe Seli Susan Lichtman Giorgio Morandi Wayne Thiebauld Sangram Majumdar Interior Design Room with Wolf Kahn Painting

Raveling Lines // Molly Zimmer MFA Thesis Exhibition   EXHIBIT/208 invites you to attend the exhibition  Raveling Lines  by Molly Zimmer. The  Opening Reception  will be at EXHIBIT/208 on Friday, February 9th, 5pm-8pm , 2018.    "Kitchen Window—Summer Garden", 2017, Oil on linen, 45" x 38 ½”  Molly Zimmer  is an artist, educator and textile restorer. She is passionate about observing the world around her through the acts of weaving and plein air painting. The exhibition  Raveling Lines  includes her works in oil painting, collage and multi-media fiber pieces. Working as a textile restorer for Navajo Rugs, Molly uses these experiences of blending colors of wool, and spinning yarn to reweave the patterns in rugs to influence her painting process. She pulls on her intuitive perceptions of color, form, pattern and movement—where the repetitive hand of weaving transforms into the language of her...