Lumsden's Art

New Website

2009-08-09T13:06:00.001-05:00

Please follow this link to my new website:

http://kathylumsden.com

More Recent Paintings

2009-04-24T22:05:00.002-05:00

It seems as if I have neglected to post updates on a regular basis. Here are a few of my most recent paintings.

Magic City Art Connection

2009-04-24T21:58:00.002-05:00

Today was the first day of the Magic City Art Connection, held in Linn Park in Birmingham, AL. I worked in the Birmingham Art Association's booth, and was allowed to display some of my work.

Video

2009-04-12T10:33:00.002-05:00

The Gift

2009-02-17T22:35:00.002-06:00

12" x 12" oil on canvas.

Cherries a la Carder

2009-02-17T22:33:00.003-06:00

16" x 20" oil on linen on birch panel.

Peppers - WIP

2009-02-17T22:32:00.003-06:00

16" x 12" oil on linen on birch, work in progress.

2009-01-28T15:57:00.004-06:00

My latest painting is 16" x 12" oil on linen on birch panel and titled Cherries II for the time being. The title will probably change. This one will be entered into the Energen Art Competition in Birmingham in March.

The Early Bird

2008-12-31T12:25:00.002-06:00

This is a painting, 12" x 12" acrylic on canvas, done by my 10 year old niece, Melonee Bolton. This was her very first acrylic painting.

WIP - Dave Matthews portrait

2008-12-05T05:21:00.002-06:00

Portrait of Dave Matthews - WIP

2008-12-02T20:47:00.002-06:00

Small Works, Big Ideas

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11.14.08 and 11.15.08 132
Originally uploaded by I Hug Lion

Photo of my paintings from the opening of Small Works, Big Ideas at APW Gallery in New York, NY. November 14, 2008.

Small Works, Big Idea!

2008-11-15T04:45:00.002-06:00

Announcement from show in New York...

Sushi #6

2008-11-05T20:11:00.001-06:00

Oil on linen on birch panel, 8" x 10"

Sushi #6

2008-11-04T18:03:00.003-06:00

This is another sushi painting that I am working on. It is 8" x 10" oil on linen on birch panel.

An Apple a Day!

2008-10-31T05:01:00.002-05:00

10" x 8" oil on linen on birch.

An Apple a Day...

2008-10-30T12:12:00.004-05:00

This is a work in progress (WIP). It is 10" x 8" oil on linen on birch.

Trying to loosen up...

2008-10-29T11:53:00.005-05:00

12" x 12" oil on canvas, Brass & Copper after Johnnie Liliedahl.

The Green Bottle

2008-10-27T15:37:00.001-05:00

Oil on canvas, 16" x 20"

Portrait - Finished?

2008-10-06T22:15:00.002-05:00

I think that I'm finished with this one. I may come back and do a little more on the whiskers once the paint is dry. It is 16" x 20" oil on linen on birch.

Portrait - WIP as of 10/05/2008

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Portrait - WIP

2008-10-04T16:08:00.002-05:00

I was looking for a face with lots of character to use as a reference for my first portrait. Here's where I am as of 10/04/2008:

Pretty in Pink - Finished!

2008-09-29T09:24:00.001-05:00

Oil on linen on birch panel, 16" x 20"

Pretty in Pink - WIP - 9/24/08

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Pretty in Pink - WIP - progress as of 9/22/08

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Progress at the end of 9/15/08

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Pretty in Pink, WIP, oil on linen on birch, 16" x 20"

Pretty in Pink - WIP

2008-09-10T09:54:00.002-05:00

16" x 20" oil on linen on birch panel.

Quick Studies

2008-09-10T09:30:00.002-05:00

Here are a few quick studies done recently...

8" x 10" oil on canvas, after Jane Jones.

5" x 5" oil on canvas.

5" x 7" oil on linen on birch panel.

16" x 12" oil on masonite panel, after Sherry Rol.

Small Works Big Idea!

2008-08-25T21:06:00.003-05:00

I will have 5 paintings on exhibition in this show at APW Gallery, located on Chrystie Street in NYC, NY. Dates for the exhibition are 11/14/08-11/21/08. The opening reception is on 11/14/08 from 6-8pm.

Watch this blog for updates to see the paintings that will be included.

Opening Reception of 'Random Reflections'

2008-08-20T17:25:00.004-05:00

Click the link below to see photos from the opening reception of 'Random Reflections' at Sacred Art Gallery on August 15, 2008 in Birmingham, AL.

http://sacredartexhibition.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-07-31T20%3A11%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

Baseball for Logan

2008-08-14T08:46:00.001-05:00

Oil on linen on birch, 10" x 8"

Antique Fishing Lures

2008-08-14T08:41:00.001-05:00

All are 4" x 4" oil on Ampersand Clayboard.

Getting close to being finished...

2008-07-31T22:07:00.001-05:00

It's Official...

2008-07-31T22:03:00.003-05:00

Tonight I attended the "reading" of the next issue of The Birmingham Arts Journal. One of my sushi paintings is on page 20! I got to talk a little bit about myself and the painting. There were several people there who had short stories or poems in the journal as well, and each one either read their piece or at least a little part of it. I was the only "artist" present at the reading. Afterwards, two people asked me to autograph their copies!!!! I pretended not to be in shock!!!

A little more...

2008-07-31T10:57:00.001-05:00

Blocking in the coffee cup... now for the designs to the bottom half of it.

Update on progress...

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Update on progress...

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Progress for tonight...

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Update on progress...

2008-07-24T21:52:00.002-05:00

I'm calling it a night...

Progress...

2008-07-23T21:20:00.002-05:00

Progress as of July 23, 2008 at 2100hrs.

Final Painting for Exhibition

2008-07-22T21:11:00.002-05:00

Here is the start of the final painting for my exhibition. It is 20" x 16" oil on canvas.

Marble Train

2008-07-05T18:23:00.002-05:00

Oil on linen on birch, 7" x 5."

Finished!

2008-07-01T16:17:00.001-05:00

20" x 16" oil on canvas.

Light at the end of the tunnel...

2008-06-30T21:37:00.003-05:00

I am getting close to being able to call this painting finished. I still have a couple of hours worth of work to do on it, but it has to dry before I can add those finishing touches.

After it was pointed out to me that my all the photographs of my paintings looked yellow, I adjusted the white balance in my camera and took the photo below. It is much more representative of the actual painting than any of the other photos.

June 27, 2008

2008-06-27T14:26:00.004-05:00

Still Life in Red progress photo for today....

June 25, 2008

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I visited a gallery today that had expressed interest in my paintings. I took 3 of my paintings, my portfolio and a CD with images of about 20 of my paintings. They asked me to bring some of the paintings from the portfolio in, and talked about doing a show with one other artist in the fall. I will post updates periodically as I have new information to report.

Here's the progress today on my latest painting....

2008-06-24T20:50:00.003-05:00

I ordered the invitations to my show today!

Here's what I did today... before I did what I wiped away!

WIP... continued

2008-06-21T22:18:00.003-05:00

WIP...

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Progress as of today...

2008-06-19T05:48:00.002-05:00

I changed some of the reflections on the bottle so that it did not look like there was a reflection of a mask, and I corrected the shape of the girls arm on the left (her right arm). I also started on the shiney metal lid of the cannister... which is tedious and time consuming.

Today's Progress - WIP

2008-06-18T14:46:00.003-05:00

New Painting in Progress

2008-06-17T23:36:00.004-05:00

Here's the beginning of a new painting. It is 20" x 16" oil on canvas. I purchased the reference photo from Anna, a Russian amateur photographer who lives in Israel.

Almost Finished...

2008-06-15T12:34:00.002-05:00

Oil on linen (CL#13), 20" x 18"

Yet to do are the shadows and detail on the tabletop... and anything else that I find along the way!

Latest Painting.... in progress

2008-06-14T15:18:00.003-05:00

18" x 16" oil on linen (CL#13)

Urgggh! Not happy with this one at all...

2008-06-10T22:07:00.003-05:00

Oil on canvas, 20" x 16"

Timeless Waterfall

2008-06-10T06:43:00.002-05:00

oil on canvas, 20" x 16"

Solo Exhibition!

2008-06-08T05:07:00.004-05:00

I will be having a solo exhibition of my oil paintings at Sacred Art Gallery located within the
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham. It is located at 2100 4th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham, AL. I am so excited!!! This is my first solo exhibition, and only the second show that I have had paintings in. The opening reception will be August 15th. I will post additional details as the date draws closer.

Flowers in a Copper Bucket

2008-06-08T05:02:00.001-05:00

16" x 20" oil on canvas

Background.... mistake or ?

2008-06-08T04:59:00.003-05:00

Sushi #5 - WIP photo for today...

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Work after work...

2008-06-01T22:24:00.004-05:00

Lots more to do on this one, but I'm calling it a night since I have to get up early and go back to

work in the morning.

More Progress at 5:00 am....

2008-06-01T06:08:00.002-05:00

Update - Sushi #5

2008-05-31T22:31:00.003-05:00

Here is the progress on Sushi #5 for today...

Sushi #5 - progress (only a little)...

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The Beginning of the End...

2008-05-29T22:45:00.005-05:00

This is the start of the 5th in a series of 5 paintings with sushi as the subject. It is oil on linen on birch, 8" x 6."

More progress this afternoon...

2008-05-27T15:28:00.003-05:00

Change of pace...

2008-05-27T00:20:00.003-05:00

I needed a little break before doing the last in the series of Sushi paintings. Here's the start of a little teacup, saucer and spoon. It's 7" x 5" oil on linen on birch.

Update! Sushi #3 Finished

2008-05-25T12:32:00.002-05:00

7" x 5" oil on linen on board

Sushi #4 Finished!

2008-05-25T12:30:00.001-05:00

7" x 5" oil on linen on birch

A little more work before work...

2008-05-24T06:03:00.001-05:00

More progress on Sushi #4

2008-05-23T22:35:00.002-05:00

After work, I was able to paint for about an hour and a half. It's a great way to relax after a 12 hour shift in the ICU.

7" x 5" oil on linen on birch.

Sushi #4

2008-05-22T23:02:00.002-05:00

Here is the beginning of the 4th in a series of Sushi paintings...

It is oil on linen on birch, 7" x 5"

Sushi #3

2008-05-21T22:14:00.004-05:00

Here's the progress photo of Sushi #3. I still have about 2 more hours worth of work to go before I can call this one finished. This was my first attempt at using this particular kind of support. It is supposed to be very nice to work on. I mess up while toning it and mixed burnt umber with quick-drying white and spread it with a palette knife. I am very unhappy with the results and will certainly not do that again.

7" x 5" oil on linen on panel.

Sushi #2 Completed!

2008-05-19T21:53:00.003-05:00

I guess I was so tired Saturday night (actually very early Sunday morning) that I forgot to post the photo of the completed painting Sushi #2. Here it is...

5" by 7" oil on linen on birch panel

Progress - Sushi #2

2008-05-17T06:28:00.001-05:00

Sushi #2 - WIP

2008-05-15T22:48:00.003-05:00

This is my current work in progress and my second sushi painting. It is oil on linen on birch panel, 5 x 7."

Sushi - Finished

2008-05-15T00:08:00.004-05:00

I worked on this painting tonight after work and was determined to finish it.

6" x 8" oil on linen on birch panel.

Here's what I'm working on now...

2008-05-13T23:33:00.003-05:00

Sushi, 6" x 8" oil on linen on birch panel. A work in progress that I hope to complete with one more session.

Mini's

2008-05-13T23:28:00.003-05:00

Here are a few miniature paintings that I did while my computer was in the ICU. Thankfully, it has had a full recovery and I am back!

Opening Reception

2008-05-13T14:35:00.003-05:00

Friday, May 9th was the night for the opening reception for the Birmingham Art Association's Member's Show. Two of my paintings were exhibited, and are for sale during the show.

Fruit and Veggies - Study

2008-05-13T14:32:00.001-05:00

A quick study of fruit and veggies, oil on canvas 4" x 10"

Miniature Oil Paintings - Pastry Slide Show

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More Miniatures, Each 2" x 2"

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Two more miniature paintings...

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Each is 2" x 2" oil on canvas.

2nd Miniature Painting

2008-04-23T12:13:00.003-05:00

This is my second attempt at a miniature painting, oil on canvas, 2" x 2"

First Miniature Painting

2008-04-23T08:54:00.004-05:00

This is my first attempt at a miniature painting this small. The painting is 2" x 2" oil on canvas, titled Strawberry Tartlet.

Doctor Under Glass

2008-04-16T20:14:00.000-05:00

This daily painting actually took me part of 2 days... a few hours each day. My goal was to practice painting realistic looking glass. The background will require adjustments once this layer of paint is dry.

Shaken, not stirred!

2008-04-12T20:22:00.000-05:00

Started and completed today.

Just for Fun!

2008-04-09T21:10:00.001-05:00

Here's a painting that I did as a birthday gift for my niece, Melonee Bolton. She will turn 10 years old on April 29th. I started it a few weeks ago, having done the grisaille stage and let it dry. I started applying the color to it yesterday, and finished today.

16" x 20" oil on canvas.

Finally... I finished the painting of the blood orange still life!

2008-04-08T00:00:00.000-05:00

See original post below for additional information and progress photos.

Robert Warren Workshop - 2008

2008-03-30T09:36:00.000-05:00

I attended the Robert Warren workshop at Happy Heart Studio in Springville, AL on March 26 - 29, 2008. We completed 3 paintings, learned alot and had a great time! Robert is such a great instructor and a very nice person. If you ever have an opportunity to take one of his workshops, I'm sure that you will be glad that you did. He is very patient and shows individual attention to every student. This is a workshop well worth the time and money. I'm already looking forward to next year's workshop.

Sorry about the blurry photo...

New Project

2008-02-26T07:42:00.001-06:00

I have been given permission by photographer Kevin Best from Sydney to paint one of his still life compositions and photographs. He is a very talented photographer and makes some of the props in his still life compositions if he is unable to locate what he is looking for. This painting will be done in oil, on 24" x 30" stretched canvas.

Reference photo:

I am using Creative Edge cotton canvas (24" x 30")

To prepare the canvas, I have applied quick-dry white mixed with alkyd and toned with transparent gold ochre:

Sketch, almost completed 4 March, 2008.

Finally started painting, March 5, 2008.

Progress photos, March 6, 2008.

Working on the glass, March 9, 2008.

A little more progress on the glass, March 12, 2008.

Working on the bread, March 15, 2008

Working on the cloth on the table, March 18, 2008.

Finally... working on the bowl and olives. March 20, 2008

A little more progress on the bowl and olives, March 21, 2008.

A little more work, March 22, 2008.

Working on the tablecloth, March 24, 2008.

Progress as of April 1, 2008.

Finished... April 7, 2008.

Recent Daily Paintings

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Check out my Slide Show!

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Progress Pics for "Cherries"

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"Cherries"

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Oil on canvas, 16" x 20" using The Carder Method, completed in January, 2008.
Here's a link to The Carder Method:
http://thecardermethod.com