Contemporary Realism

Contemporary Realism
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2/24/12

Karmic quandary resolved

Karmic Quandary
ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt


First Sketch
I am done with my Karmic Quandary!  Well, no one is completely done solving existential questions, but this mandala is pretty much finished...YAY!!!  I have started on another piece and feel focused.  There are several juried art shows I hope to enter the next few months. Sometimes my work is accepted, sometimes not, but each experience allows me to create a new piece and grow.

I posted my first sketch, which was half of the mandala. I usually plan out my composition on sketch paper. In this case, I drew half of the design and flipped it horizonatlly to repeat it on the other half. Once that is done, I put on music and apply color!  Thank you to the Pandora Mozart Station for providing background music this week.

2/20/12

Mandala in Progress

Karmic Quandary
ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt


I was all set to do my second piece in a series of sunglass reflections, and got distracted! I was helping with several community activities and teaching. However, all of it is good. I enjoy connecting with people and doing positive work.

This mandala is called Karmic Quandary. Again, making this piece is a healing and transformative activity.  Some fellow artists in my critique group had encouraged me to do more mandalas. I appreciate their friendship and support. Creating art is a solitary business, and meeting with other artists is great for one's soul!

2/9/12

New work

Ⓒ 2012 Barbara Goodsitt
Here is the first in a new series of sunglass reflections. 
This piece is 11" x 14" colored pencil.