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Karin Bartimole

July 31st, 2009 · 8 Comments

Karin Bartimole

Name: Karin Bartimole
Location: U.S.A.
Title: “Moon River”
Size: 8″ x 8″ x 2”
Medium: Acrylic on gesso board with wood 2″
Link: http://aviewbeyondwords.blogspot.com

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8 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Eric S. // Aug 1, 2009 at 12:37 am

    I like the “human” connection between moon and water.

  • 2 Marian Fannon Christian // Aug 1, 2009 at 4:09 am

    I love the transparency of the Buddha – like head which appears to be drinking the river. There must be a story behind this. Beautiful colours.

  • 3 Heather // Aug 1, 2009 at 8:48 am

    Love the concept with the head and river and moon all connected….it reminds me of Buddha’s “One Taste”. Really wonderful work…inspirational. I am so glad you joined us, this is really great work!

  • 4 Beckie Saar Leone // Aug 1, 2009 at 9:43 am

    I had to look at this one a long time. Your texture and colors are so imaginative. I especially love the skin of his face.
    Glad to meet you!

  • 5 Kimberley // Aug 1, 2009 at 10:12 am

    His very transparency makes him seem like he is made of the waters he is rising out of…Beautiful textures and interesting story.

  • 6 Vikki // Aug 1, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Symbolism is wonderful Karin! Your texture is really interesing also. Would love to know how you do that.
    Vikki

  • 7 Sonya Meglaurel // Aug 3, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Of the higher mind transparency no gender ….only……being in the moment. Beautiful.

  • 8 Karin // Aug 15, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Thank you all so much! sorry it’s taken a while for me to respond – I forgot to check in!

    The texture is created by sanding down the pre-gessoed surface , which was pebbly to start with, then adding another layer myself, and sanding that down. Then I paint on watered down acrylic, wipe it off, add another layer, wipe it off, using a few different hues of the blues and greens, and finally I will add and take away with rubbing alcohol, which works as a very good paint thinner for acrylics. If spritz on, full strength, and then wiped away you can get the look of water staining/drips, if that makes sense. It’s a lot of adding and subtracting until I’m happy. With a little finesse, it will achieve that transparency in layering.

    The image was one of those instant gifts – it came through really clearly for me, just closing my eyes and thinking “moon… river’, and feeling myself connecting to both.

    Thank you all so much,
    Karin

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