One of the most joyous and challenging activities as an artist is to create a work of art for a specific person. I’m currently working on a commissioned piece for a dear friend whom I have known my whole life. These photos are but a mere sneak peek at the first, but definitely not the last, layer of her painting. The main purpose of this post is to driver her mad with curiosity and to explain a little about my technique. Being a multilayered gal, I like my paintings to have much meaning and depth. There might even be 10 layers before I am completely satisfied. I have decided that mixed media is the thing for me as I hate to be limited. I typically use tons of gesso as a binding agent and tons of paper, pencils, acrylic , markers, sharpies, photos, pastel, ribbon, stickers,….. I think the purpose of painting for me is to get as messy as possible and be amazed that something can come out of it. I typically walk away as much a work of art as the canvas itself (it’s to irresistible to paint my feet if they are near….or the dog). In the end, I hope to produce something that is entirely meaningful and almost unintentional. I don’t plan any of my paintings. OK, correction, I try to plan my paintings but they NEVER go the same direction I was thinking. I typically let my emotions and intuition guide me in what I am doing. These photos are a few details of Stacy’s massive piece.
Anyone contemplating a Wender’s original (commissioned or otherwise) for Christmas feel free to contact me, superlady@wenderflonia.com. Orders must be placed before the end of October to ensure completion (space is limited).