Homecoming and Sentiment were created for my most recent show “Nuance” at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, SC – Both paintings are sold, but you can view other paintings from the show and more available work on the gallery’s website here.  Morning Solitude is available at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ.  Congrats to all the deserving winners and finalists – check them out here.

See my work in last year’s Salon here and the year before here.

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Sheer Elegance  24″ x 20″  Oil on panel  {framed}

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Allure  14″ x 24″  Oil on panel  {framed}

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Morning Solitude  32″ x 21″  Oil on panel  {framed}

For a look at all the work in the show, check out the gallery’s website: www.legacygallery.com

childhood drawing:

The Artist’s Father, 1992, Amy Lind – Age 8 (February 6, 1992)

Graphite

11″ x 8.5″

recent drawing:

The Artist’s Father, 2013, Amy Lind – Age 29 (February 6, 2013)

Charcoal

14.5″ x 14.5″

The evolution of my artistic ability so far as well as the inevitable evolution of life can be seen in the juxtaposition of two drawings I have done of my father – one when I was eight years old and one at my current age of 29.

My childhood drawing describes the form in simple terms, whereas the addition of elements such as light play a big role in my current work.  My artistic journey during the 21 years in between these two drawings has gone from simple definition of form, to hyperrealistic, and then back towards a more simplified approach combining elements of both styles.  At one point, I was preoccupied with fully rendering every inch of my picture plane as “accurately” and “realistically” as possible, thinking that including every precise detail was the best way to portray my subjects.  However, I have since intentionally moved away from that mindset into what I feel is a more sophisticated way of depicting my subjects.  One that allows for more expression, and one in which I use a variety of marks and techniques such as sharpening and softening edges to selectively focus the viewers attention.  Besides, the phenomenon of visual recognition, in which our brain can fill in the gaps and immediately recognize something with just a few basic shapes, is evident in my first drawing.  Specifically, the human mind is so in tune with the human figure that it is not necessary to depict every last detail.

Perhaps more fascinating than the maturing of my drawing skills as seen through these drawings, is the apparent aging of my father.  In the first drawing he was 41 years old and he is now 62.  At 41, I was compelled to capture the contrasting shapes of his black hair and smooth skin.  My dad still has the same overall profile, but his hairline has moved a bit further back exposing more of his forehead now.  The details of his aging skin have become an area of interest.  His beard has since changed from black to mostly white.  In both of these drawings, however, my eye first goes to his eye.  And in it you can still see his same, beautiful soul.

Early Bird  5″ x 12″  oil on linen  {framed}

In Bloom  13″ x 16″ oil on linen {framed}

Southwest Art magazine has a feature on my studio in their November issue

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I have written an article for the most current issue (no. 55) of the Journal of the Portrait Society of America

Here is the spread in Southwest Art with a Q&A.  Click here for the online version so you can actually read it.  ;)

Photos of my studio by the amazing photographer Adam Kheul.

 Below is a glimpse of the first article I authored as part of the Cecilia Beaux Forum’s Literature Committee, published in the Journal of the Portrait Society of America.  It is about Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau (William-Adolphe Bouguerea’s wife).  Being invited into the Literature Committee was a huge honor, and I look forward to continued research and writing about women artists.

 See!  ”By Amy Lind” !!!  ;)

Here are some of the pieces I’ve finished so far:

Homecoming  30″ x 30″  oil on linen  { framed }

Sentiment  24″ x 24″  oil on linen  { framed }

Southern Roots  30″ x 30″  oil on linen  { framed }

30″ x 20″  oil on linen  { framed }

I’m currently finishing up the last few pieces for the show, so check back between now and November 2 to see those.  Also, keep an eye out for the November issue of American Art Collector magazine, as it previews the show.  AAANND, my studio will be featured in the November issue of Southwest Art magazine!  Looks like November is my lucky month!  ;)

Kia  26″ x 18″  chalk pastel  { framed }

Repose  17″ x 35″  oil on linen  { framed }

See other work on their website.

The funny thing about the internet is you never know where an image will end up.  Well, I was quite delighted when I discovered a painting of mine in a post on a interior design blog that I happen to love called Apartment Therapy!  They put together a round-up of items inspired by the idea of “Sleeping Under the Big Top”.  Check out the post and blog here.  Below is what the post looks like: