Three more piano key miniatures are now finished – each one is a bit of a surprise to me, they take on their own characteristics as I add layers of paint, scratch back parts and intensify the colour. The oil paint adheres nicely to the ivory, but does need to be treated with some care – I inadvertently smudged the top right image, but in the end liked what it did. I am a great believer in serendipity and making the most of unexpected events. The imagery speaks of the natural world, but the middle one is more like a pile of brightly coloured fabrics … maybe.
I had originally intended framing three of these together, but now feel they need to be alone. Two of the ones I painted before have now been framed, in small, deep box frames. I am happy with them.
You get an extra bonus with a deep box frame – that is, the shadow inside the box which will change all day depending on where the light is coming from.
The new keys are beautifully vibrant. From musical notes, they are now visual notes.
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Yes, somehow I felt giving them that extra distance was important for setting them into their space, and the shadow is an important part of that. The photo is not particularly good, the paintings look a little washed out, but I was pleased with what my framer achieved. Visual notes – that’s nice!
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If you decide to call the series “Visual Notes” I’ll just take a cut of their earnings!!
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I will make a note of that! (Little joke!) it would be a very nice title though …
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Deep frame boxes are just the finishing touch for displaying these colour rich miniatures Anna !
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Thanks Poppy – as I mentioned to Julie above, a bit of the colour has been lost in the photo, but I’m glad the essence comes across!
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Beautiful work 🙂
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Thank you Rosie!
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They look great in the frames. Look forward to seeing some shoots of them all framed and hung. Sure they will make an interesting exhibition once completed.
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The two that are framed are heading off to two separate exhibitions, but if they aren’t sold I would like to have several hung all together later. Thanks Emma!
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Anna, they look wonderful in their frames, little jewels. The three new keys make me feel like I’m looking into a secret space and discovering a whole new world. Almost as if I could transport myself into this magical world. I’m quite sure I would float through these beautiful color fields. Stunning work Anna!
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Ooh thank you Cathe – I love the idea of floating through the colour fields! I keep wanting make more as I am really enjoying the surprises each gives me.
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Anna these are so unique and beautiful. I’d love to see them in person.
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Thank you so much Sharon – I don’t know whereabouts in the world you are, but the two framed ones will be exhibited (assuming they are accepted!) in Sydney later this month and in July. If by chance you are anywhere in the vicinity, let me know and I can give you details!
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I live in Las Vegas Nevada US, Anna, so I will not be able to attend, but thank you. I hope your artwork is accepted
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Oh that is a bit too far! The international nature of blogging is one of its joys, but there are drawbacks too!
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I know, I would love to see everyone’s art shows. At least we can share through blogging.
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Absolutely – it is a window into everyone’s worlds.
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Just lovely Anna, I liked Julie’s visual note. The deep box frames work really well. Good luck with the exhibitions. Karen
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Thanks Karen!
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These are just gorgeous Anna, I love the deep box frames, they give such an elegant finish and add intrigue. I hope the exhibitions go well, I agree a series of them all together would look amazing.
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Thanks Kylie – hopefully I will get the opportunity to have a set of them framed up.
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Becoming richer in their colourings…these are wonderful. I like the middle one too, and the one on the right reminds me of a party! Good luck with the show in Sydney. PS: As these ones are so rich, I’d like to see them enveloped in a lovely heavy silver elegant and simple frame and worn as a pendant. :O)
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You are right Janina, the colours are becoming richer – I think I am understanding the surface more with each one I do. I did think of the silver frame and use as a pendant – and I do think that would be a perfect way of displaying them – the only downside is that the surface is delicate, easily scratched. There may be a way around this though, maybe with a resin or varnish surface. I will investigate! Thank you!
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They’re dreamy, I love them! 🙂
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Thank you so much Lily!
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OH yes, I like them alone as well. Each deserved a spotlight. Fabulous!
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Thank you Elena! And last night the framed one on the left above (I called it The Chase) won a Highly Commended award in a miniatures exhibition. As you can imagine, I am very happy!
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Brava! Brava!! ☺ .
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Thank you!
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