Saturday, January 17, 2009

"Chadd's"

5 x 8"
oil on masonite
nfs

A friend of mine sent a photo of John Chadd's house, from Chadd's Ford, Wyeth country. She's spending the day remembering Andrew Wyeth - she had the pleasure of meeting him months back when filming a documentary. I know this area so well - I grew up in Bucks County, not too far from Delaware County. My mom painted and sketched the landscapes and the quinessential stone houses. Those long drives are easy to recall.

You could say my alter-ego painted this piece. I used a wide, flat monster brush and let it go. A joy after completing a 2-day painting for the March show. I love my job.



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13 comments:

  1. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    It shows that you live your job.
    The painting is wonderful, love that you used a portrait format!

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  2. PeteJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Karin, what a tribute to Andrew Wyeth! I had the good fortune of showing up at the museum on a day when his grand daughter was giving tours. I just happened to be reading the biography of NC at the time. Something I'll never forget.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    beautiful confident brush strokes, i love the simplicity of this r.

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  4. Marian FortunatiJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    The paintings you create show how much you love creating them... I love the way you achieved such a visual path with the light brightening toward the focal point!
    As always a joy to see!

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  5. AnitaJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    Great format! I'm moving in brush size and finding it makes my work much more lively - your painting illustrates that beautifully!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    A great painting, Karin. You've really captured the light on the house and the format gives the house a monumental presence

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  7. TagscatsJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I am a fellow Bucks County girl as well! Beautiful area to grow up. This painting is just lovely!

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  8. Pattie WallJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    I love this one. Always wanted to see that area..I think - due to his paintings. The moment lives on.

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  9. JudyMackeyartJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Karin, I love the wide brush strokes. Beautiful,

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  10. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Ooh, this is the Karin Jurick that I love. Nice work.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Karin, I posted about your painting in a posting of my own. Just wanted you to know. Love this painting!

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  12. Theresa RankinJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    My gosh I love this one!! Everything about is perfect!

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  13. Jennifer BellingerFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    This little painting has so much power! I love the strong contrasts.

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