The Big Kahuna
When we traveled to Houston in May, by the way Houston is a very very Pet Friendly City, we ran across a free dog magazine at this trendy little Vegan Restaurant (In Texas, I know, crazy talk) – it was on 19th Street in Houston in what is referred to as “The Heights” where some cousins of mine own a fabulous home. This was the cover picture, and the title said “The Big Kahuna” – anyways, of course I saved it and piled it with my reference for a future painting. I normally complete a small painting like this in one sitting, however, this time I actually went back three times to work on it (due to time.) One of those times was on my lunch hour from work, on a rainy day (no dog walk), with 1/2 hour of time on my hands and have already done the underpainting, I worked on this painting (Stella by my side). It wasn’t finished until Monday Night (for a show that I installed Tuesday at Daunis.) The size is 8×8 – Acrylic on Canvas – $125
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Upcoming Art Shows and About Lori Rae
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Current and Upcoming Shows:
Ongoing
Epiphany Hair Salon
477 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-774-5400
Tues-Sat 10am-6pm
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December 2009 – Fraser Art Studios
Wed. December 16 – 11am-7pm
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Friday December 18 – 11am-7pm
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 19 & Dec. 20 – 9am-3pm
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About Lori Rae-
As a painter I am enthused by subject matter of many genres. Those who know me well, know the subject matter, of which I am most fond, seem to emerge in re-occurring motifs. One of these motifs, Frenzied Felines, comes alive on canvas in a stylized manner, which not even I can explain. I have been painting them for several years, but with each new work I still find myself thrilled with the end result. Others must be thrilled, too, as many of my past and current pet portrait commissions are paintings of beloved pets immortalized by my stylized approach.
I credit Jasmine, my departed, feline studio angel for originally sending me down the pet portrait path. Currently, the four legged creature that has captured my heart is Stella, a “Little Brown Clown” of a Miniature Dachshund who lives to entertain my husband & me. It has been hard not to add dogs to my Mixed Palette with such an enthusiastic canine living among us.
Vintage Cars also appear on my darling list. I am fascinated with the shape of older cars. I love their curves, their lines, their shapes, and their greatness. When painting these classics my stylized self emerges again. The first vintage car I “had” to paint was a rusty, little, aqua colored Nash Metropolitan. Sitting, slanted on a curb in a historic, shotgun-house-filled neighborhood in New Orleans, it begged for my attention and eventually found it’s likeness on canvas.
Over the past two years, most of my works have been commissions. The demand is fueled by patrons seeking the perfect gift for a loved one, or by those who can’t forget the car they drove in the summer of ‘69. Most often, though, it is driven by pet owners, whose pets are members of their families, who wish to have their dog or cat painted by a truly original artist.
On the flip side of my business coin, I have run Lollipop Art Productions since 2003, managing emerging artists who exhibit in Maine businesses. The pool of artistic talent from which I draw to manage these venues is remarkable. The businesses I serve find they have more face time with their clients and the artists I represent find their own client lists growing.
Want to know how this whole crazy business got started and where my work can be seen in the flesh? Click on About the Artist and Exhibits. Many of my images are available as Artistic Notecards and can be purchased directly through my site. Just use the Pay Now button the the right.
Thank you for supporting my artistic cause!
Lollipop Art Productions:
October-December 2009 – Valerie Aponik – Waterlines
Biddeford Savings Bank
360 US Route 1,
Scarborough, ME 04074
207- 883-3004
October-December 2009-Kenneth M. Eason Lifeworks Chiropractics 202 US Route 1 Falmouth, ME 04105
For information about any of these shows, contact Lori Rae at
lorirae@wetpaintstudios.com or PO Box 250 Portland, ME 04112
www.wetpaintstudios.com
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