Decisions...decisions....

Whirlwind!!! This one simple word has become a constant in my life. My current situation fits snuggly into this category ~



In the next 12 hours, I have to make a decision. For me, that is a huge, scary beast!! So....I have come here to ask for your help. I ask you because I trust your judgement. I trust you.

I need to choose one watercolor / collage to be in a small format art show in Riverside, California. One and only one. I have narrowed it down to two. At this point, I am asking for your opinion.

Between now and this Saturday, I have to make a choice, have the piece matted and framed and delivered. HELP !!!!

Here is choice number one: "The Changeling Moon" ~


Choice number two: "The Uninvited" ~


As you can probably tell, I am a bit overwhelmed, but I am also very thankful for the opportunity to show my work. Your heartfelt opinion will be ever so appreciated. All you need to do is leave a quick comment with your choice.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart:
Kim
Gerushia's New World

Secrets Under The Blood Moon

Hello There...it's so good to be back. I believe it's been just slightly over a week since my last visit.

I've been busy working in my studio, as I have two custom pieces to finish. You see, these pieces are very dear to me, as the photos that I am working with are family photos. My dear aunt ( my mom's sister ) who passed away exactly a month to the date after my mom passed, is the focal point for these compositions.



They are to be gifted to my cousin, ( her son ). But, woe is me, I am having a terrible bout of "artist's block". Maybe it's because the pieces are so close to me. I've painted the backgrounds and then re-painted the backgrounds. I've introduced images and re-introduced images...still, I'm not satisfied. So, this weekend, I decided to work on something less personal, to rest my frustration and, hopefully, to find my direction.

It's been a couple of years since the last time I created an ACEO. This particular piece is a bit different, as I have used a neutral background, which allows the integrity of the old photos to hold their places. The neutral-ness also allows the "blood moon" (or Hunter's Moon) to take a bow as well. It's hard to believe, but this is my 210th ACEO. I really prefer to work at 4" x 6" or 5" x 7", but ACEOs are a good way to train the eye to utilize small format bases.

I titled this piece "Secrets Under the Blood Moon". I adore the idea of the Blood moon, which is an alternate name for Hunter's moon, the first full moon after the Harvest Moon. Seems rather fitting this time of year.



You can find this piece in print form at Gerushia's New World.

Now is a great time to sample some ACEO prints, as I'm having a "Buy One Get One Free" sale until the end of October.

Until Next Time, which I solemnly promise not to brutally market my self,
Kim
Gerushia's New World