What is it that drives you to get up and face the day? Last night I lay awake most of the night thinking about paintings and what I am seeking to find in the pigment and canvas. I am constantly searching, painting, wiping off, thinking, painting, wiping off again, and thinking more. I am looking for the things that ravage my mind at night, and claw and kick to find their way on to the canvas in the light of day. Part of me knows what they are and another part does not. The feeling of inadequate placement, ability, knowledge keep me humble and constantly falling so close to the edge I feel the depths. So I get up every day and wander with an aimless surety that the day will bring something new and wonderful.
I took dancing as a child and loved it; although I was clumsy and not at all graceful. I watched those that were with an innocence bereft of jealousy; just pure joy at seeing them move through the dances so smoothly, while all I could do was try to calculate my next move. My dance instructor told me over and over to stop thinking and just dance. I never knew what she meant until I got older, it was actually really good advice. I loved the costumes we got to wear, especially the tutus. I loved the layers of satin edged tulle that bounced and moved so easily . I keep returning to tutus in my artwork. There is something hidden in the image of a tutu that is a mystery to me even today.
Here are two of the tutu paintings…they are different yet similar..still the same single figure with a tutu that belies the singleness and stillness of the figure…one day I will paint one that tells me my tutu days are done; but for now…I keep struggling with the balance between the tutu and the figure.
Morning White TuTu 40 x 40 Acrylic on canvas by Cathy Hegman
Little Red Tutu oil 24 x 20 by Cathy Hegman
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Cathy Hegman
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Another awesome blog post, Cathy.
Awesome blog post,Cathy.
Thank you Cheryl!!
it’s my first time here – I didn’t know you were such a prolific writer!!
Since i’ve left face book, I have no way to keep up with new paintings and or the antics of the lovely pixie
I am assuming that this is the Jack Statt that is also a star! Oh my yes, I have had a blog for a good while now, well long enough to go from Blogger to WordPress. How can you live without the daily dose of Pixielogic on facebook?!!
I post here about once a month, so stay tuned, Pixie will appear here as well! Hope you are doing well, I miss seeing you on Facebook and your witty remarks!
Take care,
Cathy
bonjour Cathy,
Je suis une admiratrice de votre travail, je lis très régulièrement votre blog, vous êtes une artiste, une vraie, comme j’aimerai vous connaitre, voir votre atelier, vos expos, mais nous sommes loin.
Poursuivez votre cheminement, d’une année à l’autre vos oeuvres sont de plus en plus magnifiques et pleines de messages, de grâce
Je peins et modèle la terre, à mon niveau.
Très cordialement
Evelyne TOUSSAINT France
Cher Evelyn,
Merci beaucoup pour tes mots gentils. Je suis profondément reconnaissant pour votre gentillesse. Je suis heureux que vous suiviez mon travail car c’est un très bon complément. J’aimerais vous rencontrer et discuter de l’art! Nous sommes assez éloignés les uns des autres.
Merci pour votre temps et vos mots. Vous êtes un artiste qui sait ce qu’il faut entendre des autres, c’est comme écouter de la musique.
Je vous souhaite beaucoup de succès dans votre travail!
Prends soin,
Cathy Hegman