This past holiday season, Underpaintings was given an extraordinary gift. Three artists – Teresa Oaxaca, David Gluck, and Katherine Stone– donated some of their original works to help raise funds for maintaining the blog. It was their way of supporting what I attempt to do here, while at the same time offering their collectors a great opportunity to acquire some seldom-seen, studio works. All four artworks are now up for auction on eBay, the proceeds from the sale of which will benefit Underpaintings.
I have had the works in my studio for the past couple of weeks, and I must admit, I will be very sad to see them go. They have been real motivators for me – a bit intimidating, truthfully, but they definitely make me want to be a better artist. Oh, how I wish they were mine!
Best of luck to all of the bidders, and thank you once again to Teresa, David, and Kate for your generous gift.
(Incidentally, Oaxaca, Gluck, and Stone will have a three-person show later this year at SR Brennen Gallery in Santa Fe called "The Uncanny." It promises to be an incredible show. I can't wait!)
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| Katherine Stone Sullen Art (study of Dory) (preliminary drawing) signed "KS," lower left 25 X 19 in. charcoal on paper |
Listing # 121250971368
"Up for bid is an original, charcoal, preparatory drawing by Canadian artist, Katherine Stone (b. 1986). The piece, 'Craft or Sullen Art,' takes its name from a poem by Dylan Thomas ('In My Craft or Sullen Art'), and pictures Dorry, a skilled textile artist related to Stone. It is an image which reflects Thomas' own thoughts about laboring on one's art for the sake of the lovers of the world, instead of creating art to garner fame or money. An oil painting by the same title was later done by Stone from this study.
'Craft of Sullen Art' measures 25 X 19 inches, and is executed in charcoal on toned pastel paper. It is signed with the monogram 'KS' in the lower left-hand section of the image."
More information on the piece can be found here:
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| Katherine Stone Craft or Sullen Art 19 X 14 in. oil on panel |
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| Teresa Oaxaca Study of a Putto signed "Esa," lower right corner 7½ X 5½ in. ink wash on paper |
Listing # 121251021419
"Up for bid is an original, ink wash drawing by American artist, Teresa Oaxaca (b. 1987). The piece, 'Study of a Putto,' represents one of the putti, clever little beings of Greco-Roman myth who helped Cupid/Eros facilitate secular love. The artist drew the picture from life, using one of her large collection of dolls as the model.
'Study of a Putto' measures 7.5 X 5.5 inches, and is executed in sepia ink on paper. It is signed with the artist's nickname, "ESA," in the lower right-hand section of the image."
More information on the piece can be found here:
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| David Gluck Day of the Dead (preliminary drawing) signed "DLK 2013" lower right corner 30 X 22½ in. charcoal on paper |
Listing # 121251009621
"Up for bid is an original, charcoal, preparatory drawing by American/Canadian artist, David Gluck (b. 1979). The piece, 'Day of the Dead,' takes its inspiration from Dìa de los Muertos, a holiday of Mexican origin which celebrates the memory of departed friends and family. Often, festival celebrants will decorate their faces with a calavera (skull), an important symbol of the holiday. Of the subject, Gluck has said, 'I find something strangely beautiful about a face bearing a mask of death while simultaneously being graceful and celebrating those who have lived.' An oil painting by the same title was later done by Gluck from this study.
'Day of the Dead' measures 30 X 22.5 inches, and is executed in charcoal on toned pastel paper. It is signed with the monogram '20DLG13' in the lower right-hand section of the image."
More information on the piece can be found here:
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| David Gluck Day of the Dead oil on linen |
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| Katherine Stone Sisters (preliminary drawing) signed "KS," lower left 19 X 25 in. charcoal on paper |
Listing # 121250987227
"Up for bid is an original, charcoal, preparatory drawing by Canadian artist, Katherine Stone (b. 1986). The piece, 'Sisters,' takes its inspiration from a line of poetry by Christina Rossetti, from her work, 'Goblin Market' : 'Golden head by golden head / Like two pigeons in one nest / Folded in each other's wings . . .' The drawing features the two characters from the poem, the sisters, Lily and Laura, one tormented by nightmares while the other offers protection. An oil painting by the same title was later done by Stone from this study.
'Sisters' measures 19 X 25 inches, and is executed in charcoal on toned pastel paper. It is signed with the monogram 'KS' in the lower left-hand section of the image."
More information on the piece can be found here:
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| Katherine Stone Sisters 22 X 14 in. oil on DiBond |
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