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Post by StephenW on Jul 10, 2009 11:39:51 GMT -8
Better look at one of the new pieces she's working on. Really like the "Oiran" feel to this one.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 28, 2009 12:42:37 GMT -8
Another progress pic.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 12, 2009 10:31:06 GMT -8
More progress pics for December.   |
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takeruxn
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Spending my days translucent in the gypsy part of town
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Post by takeruxn on Aug 13, 2009 3:52:22 GMT -8
Amazing, I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen a pic by Audrey when one of her characters is in side profile, or maybe I’m just so used to seeing the characters in her paintings facing forward all the time. Stunning as always though.
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Post by shelly on Aug 18, 2009 5:08:47 GMT -8
Im really curious on how archival these paintings are. Since she doesn't gesso the wood, wouldn't the wood absorb the paint through out the years. Has anyone with an Audrey or Amy Sol for 5+ years notice anything yet?
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Post by oldfartatplay on Aug 18, 2009 5:57:04 GMT -8
Im really curious on how archival these paintings are. Since she doesn't gesso the wood, wouldn't the wood absorb the paint through out the years. Has anyone with an Audrey or Amy Sol for 5+ years notice anything yet? I doubt she paints directly onto raw wood. I imagine (hope) that the wood board is first sealed with a clear coat of something before the paint is applied. |
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Post by soma on Aug 18, 2009 6:11:41 GMT -8
the boards are coated with acrylic gel medium before she paints and then with varnish after she's finished. i have an original from 2005 that still looks the same as the day i got it.
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Post by commandax on Aug 18, 2009 8:32:24 GMT -8
In her own words: "Anyways, it’s plywood, and the patterns and grains didn’t look very smooth and pretty when purchased, but i took them home, and cut the edges round, and sanded the surface down real hard with my electric circular sanding tool (which i love and adore) and VOILA! They look absolutely silky beautiful now. i must say, this is one of my favorite parts in the process: sanding the wood down so fine, so smooth. i love running my fingers down the surface. So then, I need to plan what to draw. I draw directly on with pencil. I usually don’t do sketches or transfer an already drawn image and this is why the drawing process sometime takes the longest time (or at least it feels like it) and most of my energy. I do lots of rough drawing on there, lots of erasing, lots of sanding down to clear out the un-erasable pencil marks. Sometimes this takes all day or two or three. After the complete drawing, I seal the wood and pencil with acrylic gel medium. This makes the wood surface paintable. I then use oil paint. thin layers and washes at first. I like to leave the wood grains and patterns divisible and translucent, the concentration on her face and eyes, lips, expression, then embellish her with decorative patterns and colors. The piece is complete once I coat a couple layers of polyurethane, which is wood furniture gloss/sealer." |
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Post by virtu on Aug 22, 2009 6:24:07 GMT -8
Miss Audrey has really mastered the laser cut/engraving. Mini Masterpiece!! Info below from Miss Audrey's blogrecently did: a portrait b-day gift for my friend, Lauren Noble. (about 6inches tall. laser cut and engraved.) painting the likeness of someone is difficult.  |
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Post by halfapparition on Aug 23, 2009 6:04:18 GMT -8
Most of us had no chance with the sale all being sold out in 18 seconds.
Shame 3 on ebay already. oh well
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Post by gildoinc on Sept 7, 2009 22:51:52 GMT -8
Fun and random discovery last week. My wife and I went to dinner at Sushi Isshin in Westwood.
As soon as we entered the restaurant I noticed two Audrey prints hanging in the back of the restaurant. Turns out Audrey used to waitress there when she was in art school.
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Post by steveinca on Sept 8, 2009 12:57:13 GMT -8
Anyone receive their "say goodbye" print yet? I've yet to receive mine in the mail.
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Post by chadley on Sept 9, 2009 10:24:59 GMT -8
I remember reading that it would take 4-6 weeks to send out the prints. I assume if it is a framed one it will lean more towards the 6 week side.
Oh and no I have not received one yet.
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Post by devours on Sept 9, 2009 14:00:45 GMT -8
Should be expecting them this week and next.  |
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Post by steveinca on Sept 9, 2009 14:34:13 GMT -8
Should be expecting them this week and next. I remember reading that it would take 4-6 weeks to send out the prints. I assume if it is a framed one it will lean more towards the 6 week side. Oh and no I have not received one yet. thanks for the heads up guys |
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Post by codered on Sept 9, 2009 20:33:14 GMT -8
got my shipping notice! can't wait to see this in the flesh, my first Kawasaki....
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Post by steveinca on Sept 10, 2009 0:53:18 GMT -8
got my shipping notice! can't wait to see this in the flesh, my first Kawasaki.... hmmm, i haven't received my notice yet. |
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Post by celluloidpig on Sept 10, 2009 20:57:32 GMT -8
got my shipping notice! can't wait to see this in the flesh, my first Kawasaki.... hmmm, i haven't received my notice yet. The shipping notice doesn't say it's from Audrey Kawasaki, instead it comes from Leah Whitaker (leah@staticmedium.com) At least that's what made me think I hadn't received notice.... |
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Post by virtu on Sept 12, 2009 6:34:20 GMT -8
Another preview for the upcoming Dec show. Love how tight some of these are looking, can't wait to see them painted.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Oct 4, 2009 6:49:25 GMT -8
Audrey's contribution to the Baby Tattooville pop up store. (baby tattooville discusssion here.)   The brooches are only $35. Prints were $125 |
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Post by crazyreesie on Oct 4, 2009 8:53:11 GMT -8
I love the print on the right...
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Post by PhotoGus on Oct 6, 2009 21:23:59 GMT -8
Does anyone know the names of the prints? I really like both of them. Seems like they are going to be hard to track down.  |
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Post by juggernut3 on Oct 6, 2009 21:45:00 GMT -8
Does anyone know the names of the prints? I really like both of them. Seems like they are going to be hard to track down. Both prints are gorgeous. Both are signed editions of 75. "Reconcile" (left) and "Letting Go" (Right) |
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Post by jemappellekat on Oct 6, 2009 23:45:36 GMT -8
^So glad that I had some spare change for these... some of the people were "on the fence" and would've regretted not purchasing them THERE.
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Post by twocool4u1 on Oct 7, 2009 8:01:13 GMT -8
not sure how they are going to release the prints that didn't sell or if they will. glad i got them though. they are going to be really hard to get for those that didn't attend.
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