01/17/2008 16:57:45

Deb, 

The logo banner was done with Photoshop using my images.  Someone did it for me and I don't really remember what he did.    Libby (FLartist)

 

 

 

 

01/17/2008 15:29:11

Hi Deb,

My work is all acrylic.  I had years of training in oils at The Art Students League in NYC, along with my husband, John. At that time (1974-1978)  we painted the figure and all our work was representational.  I have been obsessed with the reds, orange and blues for the past 3 years. I tell my students about using color and how personal it is.  The biggest shock to them is how it is really all unconscious.  You may put out a color on your palette, but end up covering it because your soul/unconscious wasn't happy with it.  Half the time the color is very spontaneous, and you always end up using the same type of design or color.  It only changes when you change or something makes that happen.  All the internal and external elements in your life have to work together.  Years ago I used a lot of black.  People who saw the work didn't think it matched my outgoing personality, but little did they know how depressed I was at the time in my life.  I had 8 years of working part-time and going back to school and then realized John and I would end up with not security, so I returned to a day job and teaching.

diane leon (costablanca) my other paintings and essays are on manhattanarts.com click for Diane Leon and John Ferdico and the story about how we met and balancing your life in the creative life section of the reading. 

01/17/2008 11:05:00

Hi,

Who are your models?  The young girl looks like you.  Beautiful work. I also love the way you handled the dog.

diane (costablanca) 

01/17/2008 10:40:48

Greetings fellow Moody Blues/Kung Fu lover!   

Thanks for the visit and compliments!  I grew up with Moody Blues music because my dad loves them and was always playing their stuff, but I only just found out about Kung Fu in the 90's; And, I absolutely love that show!

 

Stay cool,

 

-Jendria 

 

01/17/2008 08:57:01

Hey, I got the background transparent so you can actually see the bus pix..enjoy your visit. greg

01/16/2008 11:46:38

Yes, I sleep; wish I did not need so much.  That is one reason to look for ward to getting older.  I hear you do not sleep as much.    Lets take your idea to a higher authority.  Check out my latest blog.

01/15/2008 14:35:21

Yeah, well the back ground image says "cheap art" it can be seen in VT next time you go to Glover to see the Bread & Puppet circus.  You will find it and all the art for sale in a bus across from their barn/museum.

 

01/15/2008 10:05:42

HI Deb,

Just joined the site and stumbled across your profile, I love your work, the fluidity and colors are wonderful.