I went down to motel Thursday night and saw jen corace's new show. I also met her and she was so friendly and lovely. Very excited to meet her in person. We had actually exchanged a few e-mails this summer, so I wasn't being a total stalker, just a sort-of stalker. I was so excited to see her new work in person. I can't quite put into words how delicate and absolutely exquisite her works on paper are. I can't stop thinking about them and get a little teary-eyed when I do. Her lines are incredible. Even something as simple as a shoe. The way she draws a shoe or a hand. Unbelievable. She can convey so much character in such few perfect lines.
these two portraits in particular really amaze me. There is more to see here- and while I was at motel I picked up two of jen's ornaments
which kill me. I'm so excited that so many artists are making christmas ornaments this year. I gave thought to making some. for about half a second,and then came to my senses. . .not this year. The tree will be only half decorated from the middle up anyway because of a small crazy person in the house, who turns one on monday.
** I read this post over a bit, talked to pete, and called motel and bought the girl portrait. I was feeling agitated all day about this piece and didn't want to look at it online, fearing it had sold AND fearing that it was still available-because I knew I had to have it. I am so happy (in that special "I can't afford this way") so, I get to look at her all the time now. my christmas comes early this year!
