Claudia Hammer, a Painting a Day

Small still life and portraits in oil

Friday, July 29, 2011

Another Friday, another figurative painting... in a yellow dress.

Claudia Hammer a Painting a day: Louisville, KY, United States; I started this series of small (6” x 6”, 6” x 8”, 5” x 7”) paintings in May 2009 as a daily practice and discipline in order to liberate my work by painting from life in a restricted amount of time. In carefully considering placement, shape and color, I strive to find the essence and beauty of common objects in a fast-paced world that is dominated by electronic gadgets and digital images. It is my hope that people will stop, look and see the dignity and soul of things that are often taken for granted. Composition and lighting are key elements in the creative design process, allowing me to create a lively and often humorous narrative.

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