Brian Kozlowski hired me a few months ago do create a portrait of his partner's parents as a surprise gift. He and his partner Jonathan Carbonell were so happy with the result that they came back and commissioned a second portrait, this time of Brian's parents. I'm thrilled to present a photo they sent me of both portraits now hanging together in their house!
Looks great guys! This tableau looks fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
And here are close ups of the completed paintings:
I love it when a client sends me a photo of my work on their walls.
Leslie Anagnostakis of New York recently bought two of my original paintings (thank you Leslie!) She purchased "Autumn Shine" for her sister, and "Rita's Back Yard" for herself. I was so excited to get the following photo! I think it's fabulous in this spot!
Thank you Leslie, for sharing! Love it!
And here are close ups of the two paintings:
It's been so hot in Chicago lately that I was inspired to paint a couple winter landscapes, below. Nearly monochromatic, these were created using only four paint colors - 3 blue hues and one red. I am totally digging the stark quality.
"Winter path" - original watercolor painting by Rochelle Weiner
"Frozen Morning", original watercolor painting by Chicago artist, Rochelle Weiner
I have continued working on the study from the previous post, "Spring Forest". I have posted both versions of the painting below for comparison.
I deepened shadows, pulled out yellows and whites and created more of a focal point with dappled light filtering through the right side of the painting. I experimented with a new medium as well - gouache - which is a water-based paint like watercolor only opaque. So I can retrieve some lights that I'd lost in the process of working out this composition. I also added a lot more details in the foreground and in the tree tops. I think it's made a very big difference to the success of this painting.
I plan to try it large scale next.
Spring Forest, study in watercolor and gouache on paper, by Chicago artist, Rochelle Weiner
Earlier version of same painting
This spring has been so unusually warm and pleasant that Chicago has sprung into green more quickly than usual. I snapped a few photos recently in a forest near my house and here's first attempt at capturing the moment in watercolor. This painting is basically a study - a small version (11" x 15") working out some ideas - I'd like make a much larger painting based on this composition. Fun though.
(Pictured above, “The Spinster Sisters Do Mexico”, 40" x 40", acrylic)
I've always been drawn to vintage photography, often standing for ages in antique stores sifting through boxes of discarded family memories now for sale for 10 cents apiece. I have been collecting some of these photos, which have inspired this series of narrative works. Every picture tells me a story, and I try to bring it to life on canvas to pay respect to the person whose memories have been tossed aside.
Also on display will be works from artists representing the International Artist's Group - Lewis Rice, Piotr Wolodkowicz, Alan Emerson Hicks, Jolanta Nawrocka, Ruyell Ho and Mark Matejko. It's going to be a fantastic show!
When: Saturday, May 19 2012, 7pm - 10pm
Where: Phantom Gallery at 4161 North Damen, Chicago
RSVP: rochelle@rochellewcarr.com
This group show runs May 19 - June 10.
Gallery hours are as follows:
Monday through Friday, 6pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm
Also available by appointment
Last month I was commissioned to create a double portrait. My new client wanted to give a very special gift to his partner. This man had lost his mother years ago, and even though his father has since remarried, a family portrait of them still hangs in his father's house. She was a very special woman who is greatly missed. My client photographed the framed image last time they visited his partner's father and commissioned me to make a portrait in time to give as a birthday gift. I was really pleased with the finished product and even more pleased to hear how the gift was received. Thank you to my new clients! You made my day!
Here is the note my client sent me:
Rochelle-
Today was (his) birthday and the unveiling of your work. He loved the painting! Words cannot do justice to his overall reaction, but know it was an awesome feeling. Now comes the daunting task of finding a place worthy of this piece but I'm sure it will be on display shortly.
Thank you again for a wonderful job – giving him the gift of his parents, memorialized in watercolor, was awesome. You were truly a pleasure to work with and I knew you were the right person for the job – the fact that this project excited you from inception made me confident I chose the right artist.
I've attached your work framed... I hope you like.
I do like! great choice in frame! Thanks again!
Saturday March 17, 7pm
The Phantom Gallery
4161 North Damen
Show runs through mid April and the gallery is open daily 6-8pm and all afternoon Saturdays and Sundays. Appointments off hours are also available.
The Phantom Gallery is transient and at this time it's located in Ravenswood. I'll be showing with the International Artist Group and I have a wall 15 feet wide all to myself. It's my first art show at a real gallery space. Ok, it's a popup gallery but that counts... right?
All are invited - bring friends!
If on Saturday you're drunk and wearing green, you're still welcome, as long as you keep the green beer away from the paintings.
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