D. Cheifetz Newsletter | 7.31.16 | Abandon Me
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Greetings!

A new still life this issue.

Stages. Here is the setup:

I try not to start on a completely white panel, but it happens sometimes. You see below I'm sure to cover it up quickly.

This beginning stage is my favorite part of painting. The form emerges quickly. Something from nothing.

At the moment above, I thought I was finished (you'll notice there is a signature). The next day I realized there was something wrong. It just wasn't working. Instead of adding focus to the pitcher, the chunky bluer areas of background were a distraction. So you see below I simplified the background. The added calm and allows the pitcher to dominate.

And the finished painting, "Abandon Me" (16 x 16):

Debuting in

The 11th Annual International Juried Exhibition
International Guild of Realism

August 26 - September 17
Opening Reception:
Friday August 26th, 6-9pm

Below is the painting in its beautiful new frame, right before I boxed it up for shipping. See the details about my favorite frames at the very bottom of this newsletter.

LARGE WORKS

on display through August 20

at Gallery 1261

"Dominion" at Gallery 1261

The making of "Dominion" (previous issue)

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See you in a month (Sunday September 4th)! -David

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