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Friday, April 10, 2009

Longing For the Weekend ... I Think

The Race, Oil 10" x 8"
Fridays have a way of sneaking up on me. It is so wonderful to finish up a week and think about a relaxing for a few days. But now that I have a BLOG, all I can think about is "how many paintings can I finish this weekend so I can get ahead?". I don't know how many artists have Type A personalities, but I am guilty as charged. The fact that I will paint until midnight, just so I can have a painting to post that day, clearly explains it ...
I also forgot to mention that I am in charge of a HUGE fundraiser for the school next weekend and there is still a lot to do ... big silent auction ... and lots of coordination left. I have begged everyone for donations and I think it is going to be a wonderful event so I am excited ... but exhausted just thinking about it. I also need to find (or create) two paintings to donate. So ... keep your fingers crossed that I can paint a ton and get a jump on the upcoming week!
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26 comments:

  1. MikeApril 10, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Leslie . . .I marvel at the way you treat edges and transitions between values. You know your stuff!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    what a hectic life, Leslie! what is the fundraising for? and this painting is fantastic, i feel dizzy looking at it, you've really captured the movement dangerously, beautifully. r.

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  3. Patricia SiegelApril 11, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    This is wonderful. You have really captured the poise of that boat under sail. I can feel her gently rolling over those small swells. It brings back a lot of memories!

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  4. Leslie SaetaApril 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Mike - Thank you! There is a lot of paint on this one, I can tell you that!
    Rahina - The fundraiser is for the athletic department at my boys' school.
    Trish - thanks! Glad to bring back the memories. Funny though, I paint all of these boats and I don't even like to sail ...

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  5. L.HolmApril 11, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Leslie - you are the queen of the palette knife and multi-tasking both!

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  6. julie davisApril 11, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    I can totally relate to the chaos--the school auction is an enormous undertaking. Good luck with it. Love the sailboat. The composition is lovely.

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  7. Leslie SaetaApril 11, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Liz and Julie - Glad you like the sailboat. The paint is a bit thick but it was a fun undertaking. Not as much fun as the fundraiser though! Then again ...

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  8. Peter LeeApril 11, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Thank you so much, Leslie, for visiting my blog and leaving your remark, which made my day!!!
    I'm a newcomer to the cyber world and hardly get any comment on my works. So you have no idea how jubilant I was when I saw your encouragement yesterday.
    I love "The Race" - it's more dynamic and even bolder than other works that I have seen so far.
    Great touch! No wonder you have fans lined up to say something everyday. Do you show your paintings at any galleries around here? I live in Orange County and love to check it out if you do.
    And good luck with your paintings for the fundraiser.

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  9. Leslie SaetaApril 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Peter,
    Thank you for so many kind comments! I just started my blog in January so I know how nice it is to receive comments. They make my day too.
    I am not in any galleries yet, other than juried competitions. In fact, that will be the subject of one of my next posts - how do I go about approaching galleries? I guess that is the next big step!

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  10. Jala PfaffApril 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    This is an awesome one, very bold and full of movement. Love it.

    I think we all feel some of that "daily blogger" pressure. !

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  11. Art with LizApril 12, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Hi Leslie - I have been battling to leave a comment as my computer keeps throwing me out - fingers crossed.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and I absolutely love the way you paint - those thick, juicy brushstrokes with lovely paint. Have you on blog list now so I can keep track! (I see you also are sports mad - albeit different sports! My loves are cricket and rugby, not know in your part of the world!)

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  12. Leslie SaetaApril 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Liz and Cathyann - All of my paintings are done with a palette knife. The only time I use a brush is when it comes times to sign the canvas. I turn over the brush and "scratch in" my signature! Thanks for your comments.

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  13. UnknownApril 12, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Hello Leslie
    I loved your work.It is my type meaning the kind I admire.
    It was nice that you found me and now i have found you.I will soon add your blog link on mine

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  14. Theresa RankinApril 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I love what you are doing!! This is a stunner! Bold great composition and color...beautiful paint application movement...I am a follower!

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  15. simoartApril 12, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Hi
    Beautiful painting, your style with palette knife is wonderful, I can feel the motion of the boat. Wish luck with the fund raising.

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  16. Adventures in Daily PaintingApril 12, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Thank you for leaving a comment at my blog. It is much appreciated. I am astounded at what you achieve with your limited palette! The energy in this painting is fantastic. I haven't picked up a palette knife in years but you've tempted me now. I will add your blog link to mine unless you have an objection...Glad we've connected

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  17. Fábio CembranelliApril 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Leslie, I love the way you paint, it's wonderful. Unique style and colors! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. PaintdancerApril 12, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    HI Leslie,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your paintings are wonderful! I struggle with boats. Yours are wonderful. I too love the freedom of painting with a palette knife. LAtely I have been trying to do more painting with a brush. It's a whole new adventure for me- using a brush. But cleaning them is certainly not fun!
    So glad to have found your blog. Your paintings are very inspiring!

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  19. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comApril 12, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I like the blue boat with the water. Very strong piece. You won't be arrested if you don't post a new painting everyday.

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  20. Liza HirstApril 13, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Leslie,

    What is there more to say? I join the above wholeheartedly! You are a very good painter and I am also pleased to have found your blog!
    Thanks for your comment on mine!

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  21. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingApril 13, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    HI LESLIE, LOVE YOUR WORK, I SO ADMIRE ARTISTS WHO MASTER THE KNIFE. THIS PAINTING HAS SO MUCH MOVEMENT AND GREAT COLOR, I CAN CLOSE MY EYES AND BE ON THAT BOAT!

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  22. Mary Sheehan WinnApril 13, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    wow. what a powerful painting!
    Your work is wonderful.
    Best of luck with all your endeavors, particularly the fund raising event.

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  23. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Leslie, your paintings are so vibrant and colorful, even though you use a limited palette. You can just feel the energy that went into each painting. I think you have achieved your goal of capturing the light. Each of your paintings is proof of that.

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  24. rob ijbemaApril 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    wow that is a powerfull image leslie
    love the texture and action!

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  25. Karen BrusonApril 13, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Strong and beautiful painting, as always.

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  26. Dean GreyApril 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Leslie!

    Of all your recent posts this painting has the liveliest brushstrokes IMHO. Lots of movement in the brushwork here.

    Keep it up!

    -Dean

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