Judith Freeman Clark, paintings

Today, I thought I'd share a few paintings alongside the reference photos that inspired them.  I've posted these images, and their corresponding reference photos, to introduce a (testy) commentary on an issue that just doesn't quit...  "A Sunflower for Jane" SOLD Reference photo, 6/2013 Reference photo, 12/2012 "Winter Day Dinner" Available for purchase http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/judith-freeman-clark-4409/artwork Reference photo, 8/2012 "White Hibiscus" SOLD Reference photo, 9/2012 "Patience I" SOLD When I attend local art shows and exhibits, particularly those showing non-juried work, I'm sometimes surprised to see 'knock-offs' of paintings by other artists. Traditionally, art students have been encouraged to refine their skills and techniques by copying "Old Masters" (why don't we refer to artists like Judith Leyster, Berthe Morisot, or Rosa Bonheur as...

Reference photo, 3/2012 Sometimes I get in a rut with a painting. For several months, I've been working on a scene based on some photos I took in Puerto Rico last year. I did a small study first, then decided I'd work on a larger version (22" x 15"). Everything was going well, but then I had to set the painting aside and devote my attention elsewhere. When I finally returned to it, my enthusiasm, or my focus, or something was out of whack.  In particular, wasn't happy with the effect of shadows on the white plaster. I set the painting aside for a few days, hoping for inspiration the next time I went into my studio. When I did, I decided to work more loosely and allow the paint and water to mingle freely on the paper. The finished painting measures 13" x 18", and is available via my DPW auction .