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Sunday, September 22, 2013

The Same But Different

Hi! Yes, I'm back, after spending nine gloriously sunny weeks in Vancouver! I made no art whatsoever while away, and I stayed away from the blogosphere as well.  A break, a change, a breather.

Upon my return, it seems there has been a shift in my energies.  For one thing, I can't get my Maxim Mojo working. I did previously take a break of a few years from making them  so we'll just have to wait and see when and if that particular form of expression wants to come out and play again.

Really, I've been on a fairly intensive (for me) artistic output for a couple of decades, since moving into this house, in fact, and I feel it's time to slow down, to reassess.  The fallow period is upon me.  And I am fine with this.

But with this shifting of energies, my interest and attention has moved deeper into the land of pixels. I am still involved with the creating of images, but more to do with photography--though I am definitely not a photographer.  Still, this is where my curiosity brings me these days, time and time again. And one of the benefits of playing with pixels is that they don't take up a lot of wall space.

Here's an example of how I got carried away today, pushing pixels...


Not everyone's cup of tea, no doubt.  And perhaps not what visitors to this blog have come to expect.  But isn't that part of an artist's role--to continually defy expectations and follow her own path of investigation, experiment, and inspiration?




20 comments:

  1. So glad you are back, even if you are maximless. I think it's great that you are still exploring the digital side of art. Your work is always creative and interesting. Welcome back!

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    1. Thanks so much for the encouragement, Joyce! It's so gratifying to have a little wave hello when I run my artwork up the flagpole, so to speak. The digital art looks like an ongoing addiction, so I'm glad you're enjoying my explorations. I'm hoping the maxims get back into production before too much longer.

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  2. Oh I think that is what art is all about.. a reflection of what you are feeling at any particular moment in time. Evolving... Going with the flow is what I like. Looks like you are having fun.

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    1. Yes, going with the flow. And if the flow stops, sitting with the stillness. Making art must not become about pleasing others and seeking approval...though perhaps that's a risk that blogging entails. If someone likes or responds positively to what one has created, that is a true gift...but perhaps the process is the most important part for the artist. (it sure aint the money! )
      :)

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  3. That's quite an example of pixel pushing, but there's nothing wrong with that.

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    1. Thanks, Anvilcloud for weighing in an opinion and droppingsome positive reinforcement. Pixels to the max!

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  4. slowing down is good!!! :-) i call this "germination time", and without it no plants would be able to grow and blossom again. i think it is a very natural and much needed cycle (the ancient ones really knew much more about the importance of rhythms in our life than we seem to know).
    i am excited by your return and this new road of exploration! :-)

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    1. It feels like I'm not "making art"...but I am spending so many hours at the computer, toying with images. This must be the means of expression best suited to me at this stage of my life. It is what engages and challenges me, almost in spite of myself. I am so pleased that you share this excitement about my turn in the road.

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  5. White Rabbit and Jefferson's Aeroplane spring to mind.

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    1. Excellent response. Feed your head!
      :)

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  6. Whether maxim eyes or minimize, whatever you share will be welcome. And if there are pixels at the bottom of the garden, so much the better.

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    1. Oh, pixels at the bottom of the garden! I love it! Reminds me of something my grandmother used to say about fairies, or pixies, at the bottom of the garden. Was it a rhyme or a song? Thank you for your ongoing witticisms, encouragement and acceptance.

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  7. Welcome back to blogland...you've been missed! I think it is so perfect that you have heard the call to expand and play with your already advanced digital art making. Interesting colors, shapes and slight edgy view...this could be a very interesting autumn!

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    1. Thank so very much for these words of welcome and--dare I say?--enthusiasm. While it's exciting to try out new things, one never knows what sort of response they might evoke. Yours is quite perfect.
      :)

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  8. Your Grandmother was probably reading a poem by Rose Fyleman.

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    1. Thanks for the info. I learned online that "There are fairies at the bottom of our garden was set to music by English composer Liza Lehmann." Quite likely my grandmother sang the song to me, or played it on the piano. Wish I had a clearer memory of it. Guess I'll make one up!
      I suspect she sang it with rather less enthusiasm than Bea Lillie, but I'm sure that was her reference.
      http://youtu.be/gwAyAZ25TWQ

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  9. Welcome back Lynne with an E you and your refreshing artists hand have been missed. Your new genre still reflects your unique and insightful artwork...however if you are like me you have wandered into the pixel snare and the bottom of the garden...the lure of art without canvas or paper instant erase and return, color adjustment, opacity and special effects of being able to hang a hundred masterpieces on the walls of a CD. When I began puttering with pixels little did I know it was digital seduction for now I can hardly bring myself to open a tube of paint. I look forward to your exploration of this garden of many delights my friend.

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    1. Ah, Deann...you speak my language and I thrill to hear it spoken so eloquently, both in the written words you've etched here and in your own digital imagery at the Whimsy Asylum. It is, indeed, a "digital seduction' that has me in its grip. That, and having simply run out of space to hang or store any more physical art work. Pixels are so much more portable.

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  10. Nice to have you back! I will be interested to see where this digital photo-manipulatioin takes you, and us! When I saw you piece up there, I was reminded of another digital artist that you might find interesting as well. Here is a link. I hope you find it inspirational: neilkrug.com

    I deleted the first comment cause the link didn't show up, but it's the way your html is formatted. If you hover over neilkrug.com and click, it will take you to the site. Enjoy!

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    1. Thanks, Stickup. I had a quick look at Neil Krug's work and have bookmarked it for further perusal. Good to have inspiration at hand. I recently discovered another digital artist whose work I admire. You can check out her Flickr site:

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/22243937@N00/

      Sorry about the lack of linkage due to the html configuration but I'm rather ignorant in that area, tending to just highlight, paste and go.

      Really happy to see you here. I hope I will come with something of interest to you...may be a while coming, though, as I have a few little trips lined up for the coming month...starting tomorrow! More fodder will accumulated for future manipulation!

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