Frustration Brews, but it will be All Good

Recently I have been working on wooden panels again, I'm trying to get back into the groove of working with a variety of mediums and materials. Right now I'm experimenting in my parents barn where I have set up a cozy studio space....sigh.... 

I'm trying to figure out what I want my subject/inspiration to be.....it's definitely becoming difficult, but I'm still havin a good time trying to figure this one out.

Here are a couple of previous pieces, mostly collage...... I'm finding that I want to build something....will they come though?

 Most if these images, as seen on the right and bottom, have to do with my family and the environments we set ourselves in
I've found that I continue to repeatedly use the same images over the past four years, they have been become iconic to me.

                                                                            Stick Fighting in Maine

                                                                             Mixed Media on Panel

                                                               2008

                          The Dog Rules the House, a Family Portrait 

                                            Mixed Media on Paper

                                                       2008

Oh the days of transfers, I'm in desperate need of a photo copy machine.....that has toner

Patience Series

This series of work is what I currently call the Patience Series. These paintings are a step out of what I used paint. I was creating paintings that were out of control and spontaneous. My primary concern with the older paintings were the colors interactions with one another and how transparencies could be achieved with gouache, watercolor,  ink, and transfered images. 

In the Patience series I have stepped back and have complete control over my work. I create a space that can be explored in a chaotic controlled form, creating a contradiction in each painting through the movement of lines and color.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these paintings please contact me through email, archival prints are also available:

isabelleharperdillard@yahoo.com

You can also take a look at my online shop

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Father

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2010

7 X 11 3/8 in.

Green Shadow

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

13 X 8 1/2 in.

Summer Jungle

Gouache, Pen, on paper

2009

8.5 X 11 in.

Platform

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2010

13 X 19 in.

Self Portrait, Here I am

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2010

8 1/2 X 11 in.

Dotted Line

Gouache, Pen, on paper

2009

8 X 7 3/4 in.

Thoughts

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2010

13 X 19 in.

Loop Around

Gouache, Pen, On Paper

10 3/8 X 7 5/8 in.

Up We Go

Gouache, Pen on Paper

11 3/8 X 6 in.

It Might Be Mardi Gras

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2009

8 1/2 X 9 in.

Reach Up

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2009

8 1/2 X 11 in.

Lobster Claw

Gouache, Pen, on paper

2009

8 1/2 X 11 in.

Butterfly Man

Gouache, Pen, on Paper

2009

7 X 7 1/2 in.

Untitled

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2009

16 1/4 X 5 5/8 in.

Blank, Brown

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2010

11 X 7 3/8 in.

Tree of Knowledge

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2009

8 1/8 X 7 3/8 in.

Across the People

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2009

4 3/8 X 13 1/8 in.

Hold on Tight

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2009

6 7/8 X 7 3/4 in.

She Sits Waiting

Gouache, Water Color, Pen on Paper

2009

5 5/8 X 6 3/8 in.

Smaller Series

Through Out

water color, pen on paper

2010

Ma Ma Charlie Inspired

water color, pen on paper

2010

Shifter

watercolor, pen on paper

2010

On Top of This Hill Top

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2010

Untitled - orbs

Watercolor, Pen on Paper
2010

Whimsical Series

Sometimes I need to step back from the primary paintings that I work on and create pieces that can be simple and light hearted. Most of these paintings are created in my sketchbooks, so they are rather small and delicate. Part of the charm that is offered by this group is that they are so small, but at the same time they can hold their own integrity. These paintings are meant to be enjoyed for what they are, entertaining and cheerful.
The Animal Series is a branch from this series, if you like these I would recommend checking those out.

But, I got Flowers

Pen, Gauche on Paper

2010

8.5 X 11 in.

Fishing Boat

Watercolor, Pen, on paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Hot Air Balloons #2

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Buoys

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Hot Air Balloons #1

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Fall Tree

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2010

5 X 8 in.

Waiting to Take Off

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Row of Trees

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

Hot Air Balloons in a Row

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

Tree

Watercolor, Pen on Paper

2009

3 1/2 X 5 in.

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