Inside of Iris by Lisa Goesling
I am just beginning to dig into this 12″ x 12″ piece. I plan on having the image towards to center of the board surrounded by other detailed studies of other parts of the Iris flower. I love that it is hard to discern just what it is you are looking at. Can’t wait to see how it evolves!
Puss Willow/Weed Study by Lisa Goesling
I have been working on this one for some time. I believe that I presently have about eleven pieces in the works. It keeps each of them fresh and makes me concentrate on a variety of different perspectives. I call this one Puss Willow/Weed Study because I have spent a long time studying the different elements as well as the fact that I am treating this as a study. It may turn into several smaller pieces, perhaps cropped in different compositions. This one is unusually large, 30″ x 40″. I don’t typically work this size because the boards tend to crack from the weight of the clay when they get too big . I think I am going to add just a bit of subtle color and leave some of the shapes simply outlined. I always love your comments, what do you think?
Wine Labels created from Detail of a Grape Leaf by Lisa Goesling
I was selected to compete with five other artists in creating a design for a wine label using original art. I created this Detail of a Grape Leaf, (see previous post) and won. Cathy Bremer represents the winery and provided me with the necessary input to bring the labels to fruition. Can’t wait to see how the larger veins in the art looked embossed and in color. Thanks, Cathy!
Magnolias-1 of 12 by Lisa Goesling
This piece is 8″x8″ and will ultimately be part of a 2′x3′ commission. I am almost done with this one, just have to add a little bit more of a branch on the right side. Will add some subtle colors at the very end. Enjoy!
Detail of A Grape Leaf by Lisa Goesling
I discovered all sorts of shapes while studying this grape leaf. They overlapped and wound their way around each other. While creating the art, it began to take on a completely new persona. The leaf was transformed into an image within an image. Looking beyond the detailed rendering of the leaf, I imagined a perspective from above of the vineyard and mountains.
Yellow Orchid by Lisa Goesling
I know, there is no yellow here. I am not sure there ever will be! I am at that stage where I have to decide if I should keep it black and white, or add color. This is the top part of two pieces, each 11″x14″. The bottom has a couple more flowers and the large green, leaves (well, they aren’t green yet) . What do you think, add color or not?
1 0f 8 by Lisa Goesling
My friend Len Upin knows me so well! He saved this dried up artichoke for me from his garden knowing full well that I would fall in love with the details! I am in the process of making eight pieces that fit together to form the whole artichoke. Can’t wait for you to take a closer look at the finished piece!
