"Couple in Deep" is in its final stages. Subject Notes: These are the moments in time that are excruciatingly personal, but more than likely, we have all shared something similar. Our thoughts may be mostly complete, but constructed in a way that makes deciphering them difficult.
Practice Notes: Painting is a torturous discovery, like a painful hike to the apex; a realization of vision into technique. I wanted an illuminated look, slightly out-of-focus, and layered; reminiscent of neon lights or lights through rainy window. You cannot see the layers until you look closely, and that is exactly how I wanted it. It gets clearer the closer you get to the subjects, like looking through a drop of water. I made several attempts at the technique I envisioned, but had to scrub it back down to the base line several times. I am so glad I did, because there it is. Glowing, layered, and somehow... focused.
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dCustom design is an absolute honor, I love this part of hand making jewelry. When someone comes to me with all the pieces of a puzzle, I get excited; what is the picture going to be?! I plan every detail but taking scraps of someone else's vision and creating something with a complete stranger, is humbling, inspiring and serendipitous. She asked for "a bat and an opal", the rest was up to me. I chose the "Brown Bat" because they are common in her area and decide to use the opal for the moon. The sapphires represent lighting bugs, a common meal for these little critters. She liked another triangle shape pendant I had done, (See "Trinity" earlier in my Blog) so I used that same style. I so enjoyed seeing this little brown bat take flight; I think he (she?) is the happiest bat I have ever seen. Materials; Fine and Sterling Silver, Welo Opal and yellow, natural sapphires with 22k accents on the tiny bead "stars". The bat is suspended on little, hidden platforms within a triangle shaped shadow box. I hand build the two tube bails at the top, and the chain glides through smoothly. The background was painstakingly darkened with sulphur.
The scalloped edges of the walls of the box all are hand cut with a diamond bit. What you can't see is the special texture technique I developed and like to use on the outside walls of my shadowboxes; it lends a wonderful, refined-rustic aesthetic. This simple request for a custom necklace worked out a wonderful design. This is the illustration of our ideas together: Knowing that she lives (and loves) the Hudson Valley, I picked an owl that is common here; the barred owl. I have a mated pair that call for each other as they journey around my property and I just imagine them working as a team to locate food, enjoying a few good swoops for fun and then silently coasting into the shadows just before daybreak. The way barred owls talk, reminds me of a good relationship; communicative and connected even in the darkness. This area is famous for apple orchards and farmland because the people here still work the earth and hold agriculture close to the heart; hence the tilled fields of the Black Dirt Region and the picturesque apple trees. The Hudson River Valley humbly but gracefully bears rolling mountains, and abrupt rock formations, so I also included two specific mountains local to their town. Lastly, I made sure a few pine trees grew in the forest around a wild, grassy field, underneath a subtle, sapphire moon. Materials: 999 Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, and natural slate-grey Sapphire.
Spring Makers Market presenting local and Hudson Valley area artisans. The Wickham Works Market features carefully juried examples of exceptional handcraft, skilled artistry, innovative uses of ordinary materials and local agriculture. Live music, maker demonstrations, hands-on activities and baked goods will also be part of this family friendly and interactive event.
The Market will be held alongside the Treecycle 2017 event; an annual collaborative community art project. Seven local artists, partnering with nine local groups and organizations, will lead participants through the making of sculptural trees using upcycled materials. This project is made possible with funds from the Orange County Arts Council’s Ten Year Anniversary Community Arts Grants program. As if my creative plate wasn't full enough, I picked up a paintbrush and embarked on my new series. It has been a struggle to overcome some invisible and impermeable barrier between me and the canvas. I planned the paintings, selected color pallets and thought obsessively about the techniques, but couldn't bring myself to touch the blank fabric. This most recent endeavor will be a 13 canvas series titled "Dialog". Above is the first in this series that I am willing to share. My careful planning dictates that there should be a delicate and neutralizing wash over the bold color. However, I am drawn into the dynamic between the figures in these colors, and wonder if neutralizing them will also quiet thier thoughts. The piece is more about the interaction, than it is about skin. Such as the creative process; conceive, persue, follow inspiration, divert and arrive at the finale. I hope you enjoy the beauty of incomplete thoughts, a process of development. This is my Poloroid; I'm sharing it as it changes. Kindest regards, and wishing you development in your own endeavors. Imagine my surprise when Cody from the Orange County Arts Council called to tell me I had been selected as "Member of the Month" for February.
I greatly admire the artists in our region, and aspire to be so refined. I would never expect to be honored this way, and I cannot express how humbling it is to be among such talented members and work with this dedicated organization. Thank you for the compliment, it inspires me to work even harder to earn such a recognition. My gratitude for the honor, OCAC. Read the entire Monthly Newsletter here: us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8da766179164558ffe22ab334&id=a541988517 You can also become a MEMBER of the Orange County Arts Council HERE: http://www.ocartscouncil.org The resources they provide such as; "Call for Art" opportunities, "Arts Grants" information and events they share, are a HUGE asset to me as an artist. I greatly value my membership and what OCAC does for the community. Strong Bridges in Newburgh and Hudson Valley Art CommunityTeran Studio Black and White Winter Gala, was a wonderful experience. Teran's event bridged a gap between pretension and disconnected, to an intimate conversation with the raw spirit of art. The event panel selected artists that were fresh, but refined. I was absolutely honored to hang among the talents of New York's Hudson Valley. Not only was the art visually satisfying and the content intriguing, the energy was welcoming. People packed the rooms for hours, with barely a lull. Teran chose varied styles of music, from an etherial auditory aesthetic to an energizing synth series; both of which contributed to the atmosphere and the enjoyment of audience alike. People lingered, and talked at great length, it seemed no one wanted to leave the vibe. Newburgh knows that Teran puts on an impressive and enjoyable show, but I feel these efforts will go much further to build a strong relationship between Newburgh, Hudson Valley and the community of creators, for those who appreciate the arts. This event reaffirms why I choose NY State as my home, and why I continue to work in this community. A VIDEO of the Event from Will Teran: www.instagram.com/p/BP5w_M9FBiU/?taken-by=willteran Teran Studio Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeranArtStudio/ Photos: Top; Will Teran Center: Will Teran Bottom: Jennifer Hippely - FoxFern Studios
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