Musings on the Creamery Art Center

August 27, 2008

tiptoe-temple.jpg

Gerrie asked about the motivation behind this new series “Wish You Were Hair” and it’s true it’s inspired by my collection of vintage postcards. Also my fascination with travel and world monuments and landmarks…

But the real motivation — I can’t get out of mind the kids who come through the Creamery Arts Center. I’ve been trying to put stuff into these pieces that I think kids will like, and if they come with their parents, there will be interesting things to talk about.

Just outside of the exhibition space at the Creamery are ballet classes, so I drew this tight-rope dancer. I guess I’ve just always wanted to draw a circus, and won’t it be fun to play with color here! I’d like to add a little tiny elephant on the ground below, and I don’t know what building this is, so for now I’m calling it TipToe Temple.

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10 Comments so far

  1. kim on August 28, 2008 12:00 am

    I always love your drawings.

  2. PaMdora on August 28, 2008 12:27 am

    Thanks Kim,I’ve been trying to get more relaxed about not over-editing. Those flying legs in the air, my “tidy” nature wanted to drop them out, but I just really liked them.
    Then I remembered Chagall had all those flying people in his paintings and that made them much more interesting. Maybe every more flying acrobats would be exciting.

  3. Linda on August 28, 2008 12:45 am

    It looks like a Japanese/Chinese temple or castle. Look for Matsumoto Castle in Japan, it looks quite similar.

  4. PaMdora on August 28, 2008 5:27 am

    I was at Matsumoto Castle a long time ago, but didn’t remember it looked like that, Maybe my subconscious drew it.

    Have to go back and look at the old album (that was pre-digital days). That would be very cool if it was somewhere I had been! Thanks for the tip.

  5. Sandra on August 28, 2008 3:26 pm

    Pam: THis is really neat. I loved the drawing and being a fan of Chagall and sometimes of Salvador D., I enjoyed the flying legs! You are certainly one of the most creative people I’ve met!

  6. PaMdora on August 29, 2008 6:58 am

    Wow, Thanks Sandra, that’s a real compliment from someone as creative as yourself!

  7. Miles on August 29, 2008 12:16 pm

    Thai-inspired, for sure! I absolutely love seeing the seeds of the work and watching it grow.

  8. LadyK on August 29, 2008 2:14 pm

    Love your drawing and name is perfect too. Been awhile since I’ve stopped in, busy getting ready to move south.

    Today, I have nominated your BLOG for the Brillante Weblog Award! Please stop by my blog to pick up your award, and then post it here for all to see, CONGRATS!

  9. emprint on September 1, 2008 6:22 pm

    Did you have any time to do any drawing during the Olympics? Particularly the gymnastics?

  10. PaMdora on September 1, 2008 8:32 pm

    Emmie, I did a quick drawing during the opening ceremony. I might put it in the show.

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