Today I went to the Hunt Gallery in San Antonio to see Lorraine Shirkus' work on display in the gallery. The show was a collection of works by 14 women artists. Lorraine has three paintings on her own wall as you enter the gallery. I recognized them immediately.
Words fail me. I am in awe! Lorraine's work is incredible. The photos on her blog don't begin to show the richness, the depth, and the layers of color she applies to her canvas. The woman can paint!
I told her I felt like I should come home and burn all my paintings. LOL.
Thank you Virginia for taking me to see Lorraine Shirkus' work. Her paintings are definitely amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou are way too cute and funny and way too generous, Virginia! I just read your incredible comment on my blog and came here to thank you and gosh!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away! You are so dear and were missed last night . . . it was so crowded and you wouldn't have been able to see any paintings, however, so I really appreciate that you made the drive today. You should have told me what you planned and I would have met you there. I can't thank you enough! A great big hug to you!
Let's try this again: Third time commenting, for some reason it keeps erasing... LOL, I've felt like burning my paintings on occasions like that too, Virginia!! Lorraine is an inspiration even to those of us who can only enjoy her paintings online!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say . . . can't believe you went back again. I truly appreciate it but can't help but feel like a generous dose of fairy dust has been sprinkled everywhere around me! It's a magic spell I hope will endure. The very best thing in the world when you're searching and working is support and validation. Thanks for being such a lovely fairy godmother!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this post on Lorraine's work. They really are so beautiful. We all feel the urge to burn now and then, whether it's justified or not. I know a fantastic artist who actually does it. She takes everything she isn't pleased with to the beach and has a bonfire! Thanks for the kind comment.
ReplyDeleteVirginia, I love Lorraine's work, I had no idea it's so big. I always thought her pieces were smaller. I wish I could see them in person, I just saw some paintings at the museum and boy the photos don't do them justice, I guess there is just no substitute for seeing the real deal!
ReplyDeleteVirginia, Thank you for sharing these beautiful works which I would never be able to see otherwise.
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