Laura Atkins art log

2016-09-01T22:56:00.002-04:00

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Latest painting

2016-08-18T23:04:00.002-04:00

Please visit my website: http://www.lauraatkinsart.com

Here is one of my latest paintings:

Inside the Wind
oil on Canvas 2016
48”x30”

2016-04-08T19:12:00.001-04:00

Washes, Wax, Wood, and Wishes Group Show is up at the River's Edge Gallery through May 21, 2016. You won't want to miss this one. There are two Artists showing representational paintings, myself included. Robby Gall is also a Representational painter. Representational meaning that the paintings look like recognizable things as opposed to abstract paintings. Here are a few paintings from the show with a link to a video that my Husband made. The other two Artists in the show are Birgit Huttman Holtz and Sculptor, Tim Pewe! There was also a Gooder Guys podcast on Soundcloud!

Some new paintings

2016-03-06T22:44:00.001-05:00

WIP

2015-11-21T19:51:00.001-05:00

I'm having fun working on this today

WIP detail

2015-11-04T11:31:00.001-05:00

Working on several paintings and here is a progress shot of what's on the easel today.

WIP

2015-10-25T00:43:00.001-04:00

2015-09-16T21:21:00.000-04:00

Completed paintings

2015-07-22T22:46:00.001-04:00

Here are two previously posted paintings that I had completed recently;

"All Apologies" 25x25 I really enjoyed painting the doll, as well as her lace.

The 2nd one is titled "Best Intentions"oil on canvas - it was fun working on the 'torn' mural behind Melissa. The graffiti in the wood rail was neat to do. This painting is inspired by the old Pirate ride at Cedar Point amusement park.

More progress

2015-06-13T23:31:00.001-04:00

Two paintings that I'm working on:

New painting

2015-06-10T23:53:00.001-04:00

Finished the drawing of my latest painting. I am having lots of fun with this one and want to have it set on a stage, vintage like!

WIP binoculars

2015-06-09T15:01:00.001-04:00

This is my work in progress shot of Melissa with Binoculars. She is standing in front of a torn mural of a stormy sea and a battered ship in the distance. My influences here were the old Pirate ride from CedarPoint amusement park and the dark shadows move. I really loved the mood and colors in that!

Exploring texture

2015-06-09T10:22:00.001-04:00

Here is a sample of a recent painting, experimenting with various texture. It is titled, "The Drowsy Hour" from a Keats poem. I purchased the frame from a local Antiques dealer. Which inspired the Theme of the painting.

Big Lebowski Tribute

2015-04-15T13:35:00.001-04:00

Here is my collaboration with Michigan Artist, Tim Pewe, who made the delightful frame. This was for the group show @ Rivers Edge Gallery in Wyandotte, Michigan - Titled "It Tied the Room Together"

Inspired by the dream sequences in the Big Lebowski movie, I've selected key elements for my composition. I had lots of fun painting this, esp the dreamlike floor.

Catching up

2015-04-15T13:23:00.001-04:00

This is Rebel Riki - part of my Pinup Girl Series

WIP

2014-10-25T14:05:00.001-04:00

Pin up Girl series sneak peak

ArtPrize

2014-09-28T20:15:00.001-04:00

ArtPrize 2014 in Grand Rapids is underway! Voting ends Oct 4 @ 11:59 PM. You must activate your phone app within the ArtPrize perimeter to be able to vote via phone app. If voting online, you must register with a Government issued photo ID first. I did not " get" that to begin, and I am sorry if I mislead!

I am entry 56344

ArtPrize 2014 ENTRY # 56344

2014-09-19T15:23:00.001-04:00

Here are some Work in progress pics for my ArtPrize 2014 entry 56344 - ArtPrize is held annually in Grand Rapids Michigan and is an Open competition with over 1500 Artists from all over the World! This year it begins at noon on Sept 24 - Oct 4. Anyone can vote! To register to vote please see link HERE
My entry, "A World Beneath Our feet" is a Triptych( 3 sections) which measures 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high. I hope you will vote for me!

2014-08-15T18:14:00.004-04:00

ArtPrize Laura Atkins

I will be at ArtPrize starting Sept 18 @ 12 noon - thru Oct 4

Renaissance Festival Mermaid mural

2014-08-10T01:01:00.004-04:00

Additional photos from Mermaid Mural. It is weather proof, also!

Here is the finished Mermaid mural for the Michigan Renaissance festival, which starts August 16

Above, my model Cindy, next to her likeness!

Ren Fen Mermaid continued...

2014-08-02T03:37:00.000-04:00

2014-07-29T00:27:00.000-04:00

Mermaid Sketch

This is the sketch I've done for my Mermaid Poster Art entry for the Michigan Renaissance Festival. I have done completely in acrylic, burnt sienna (Windsor Newton). As this painting will be outdoors for the duration of the festival,and perhaps longer so I will be doing this one in Acrylic. At this point it looks a little more cartoonish. The rest of the overpainting should remedy this. 2'X4' Luan plywood primed and gessoed with Golden gesso and hard, sandable gesso. I will completely cover this with a waterproof sealer when finished.

Portrait Painting Demonstrations

2014-07-14T18:39:00.000-04:00

These are some of the portraits I've been painting at McGeady's Town Pub in Monroe Michigan, as part of the River Raisin Jazz Festival Series! They have been lots of fun and a great learning tool in my day to day practice. I have roughly 3 1/2 hours to complete one with breaks for my Models. It has been great to see the turnout for these events. The company is great, the Music is great (Live Bands), and the weather isn't too hot! We're having a very mild Summer here, thus far. There has been a different band every event day. There are three Pubs and the Town Bandstand in the Downtown Monroe area that participate in the River Raisin Jazz Series. People enjoy walking throughout town, watching Artists painting and enjoying the music. You can see more here: Laura Atkins Art Summer Events page 2014

and here: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRaisinJazzFestival

Live Portrait Painting Demonstartions

2014-05-27T15:59:00.000-04:00

There will be six painting demonstrations that I will be doing beginning in May 29 and ending on August 7, 2014 in Monroe Michigan.

2014-05-27T15:54:00.000-04:00

One of my recent paintings titled Rachel, oil on canvas