A "Journal of Paintings" by Jon Conkey, Themeworks was a "one-year-long" record of my progress in the art of "oil painting", and an attempt to paint 365 paintings in one year. Changing the monthly theme allowed me to focus on subjects I may not have otherwise painted. As an artist, I was looking for discovery and breakthroughs in my works through this daily practice.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
#30 "Soleil"
This baby macaw had a very special personality: unfortunately, she passed away from an extremely rare bird disease at just a few months old. For those who own pets, many know how human like their characters can be. JLC SOLD
Saturday, April 29, 2006
#29 Rio Grande River's Edge
Friday, April 28, 2006
#28 Antique Silver Spoon
Thursday, April 27, 2006
#27 Cobalt Marble
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
#26 Wolf Skull
Another something found in the woods painting; The compound curves, subtle reflective colours, and the complex form of "all" bones make excellent study material for any painter. I like the way the lower lobes of the back of the skull look like eyes in their sockets. I think O'Keefe was on to something. JLC
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
#23 Silver Pitcher
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
#21 Dawn in the Mora Valley
Thursday, April 20, 2006
#20 Leaded Glass Butterfly
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
#19 Mechanical Pencils
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
#18 Rio Grande Gorge,Taos
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
#16 Candle in Bronze Holder
Saturday, April 15, 2006
#15 Russian Lacquered Box
Friday, April 14, 2006
#14 Tulip in White Pitcher
Thursday, April 13, 2006
#13 Espresso Cup
Glazed ceramic reflects light in very subtle ways. This painting was drawn with the brush and sculpted with paint. JLC
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
#12 Tortoise Glass Vase
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
#11 Sir William Crookes "Radiometer"
Sir William Crookes invented this device, Nikola Tesla was so amazed by it that he patented several inventions relating to a radiant energy; not solar or heat energy, but cosmic vibrations of a very high level. Almost as fascinating as watching this thing spin, is how someone could achieve the talent to blow the glass around the contents and still keep the vacuum inside. JLC
Monday, April 10, 2006
#10 Cobalt Vase
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Saturday, April 08, 2006
#8 Owl Feather
Friday, April 07, 2006
#7 Blue Wasp
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
#5 On Stage Poppy
Posting a painting everyday is certainly not an easy undertaking. It has taken some time to get to a level where it was even possible. Even if one paints very small, the intensity of performing "a painting a day" is an admireable challenge. Developing the skills to paint any object, quickly, with no prior knowledge, would benefit any painter. I am hopeful that my daily studies will increase my knowledge as a painter and refine my brushwork skills. JLC
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
****April 2006's theme is "A Person, Place or Thing", with an emphasis on quickness in rendereing the subjects in paint. "ThemeWorks" is an artistic journal in the form of small oil studies. This work is based upon "Twelve Monthly Themes" chosen on the 1st day of every month...SEE ARCHIVES... On April 1, 2006, I began numbering the works; #1 through #365, representing one year. All "ThemeWorks" are original oil paintings, executed alla prima and posted daily on this blog. They are painted on archival oil primed materials. For purchase info, e-mail jon@jonconkey.com .. More of my works may be viewed @ www.jonconkey.com.. JLC..
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