http://www.marlenesblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:25:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 108 Repetitions painting process has been one of the most challenging paintings I have ever worked on. Each attempt is not just about placing “random marks” or “picking out pretty colors” it’s about being truly in the moment. I chose this practice in my daily life to help me ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1343 http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1327 Well it looks like my mini Marlene White original little earrings paintings will be popular! Thank you to all those who have told me that I should continue with this idea! I have attached some more. http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1318 Thinking about selling some work at Craft Fairs! I am creating some ideas and would love to know what you think about my Little Painting Earrings! They are for sale and would make great gifts! I know that you all would like to own a mini Marlene White original! http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1296 Here is a peek into some of the 108 Repetitions Paintings I have been working on. Still discovering what and why the act of repeating images over and over is bringing to my practice as an artist and as a human being. However, it has been quite a journey and ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1277 ALL CANS ARE FOR SALE!!! http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1273 My good friend Manuel brought his work into my studio this week. We spent a few hours together working on our paintings. I have long been a fan of his work! I truly respect him as an artist and as a person. The pictures I have attached to this blog ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1214 It is said that the origin of suffering is attachment. When I think about “attachment” and my process as a painter, I realized that I am constantly practicing non-attachment. I have been asked by many people, " why would I want to paint over a painting that is beautiful or ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1186 The painting I am working on in the studio is very much in the beginning stages. I am learning so much about patience. The act of repeating marks and shapes 108 times is much harder than it sounds. What exactly am I painting or trying to do? I don’t ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1155 Hello Fans, I have returned to the studio after a week of rest from a successful Open Studio! My latest idea is to push my 108 Prayer Project a little further. I want to incorporate the photographs from this project into my paintings by transferring the photos onto canvas. There ... http://www.marlenesblog.com/?p=1135