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PURPLE MOUNTAINS MAJESTY-OUTSIDE THE COMFORT ZONE AND TRYING SOMETHING NEW-DIX BAINES COLORADO FINE ARTIST

7/21/2016

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My introduction into the world of art was through Dix Baines over 30 years ago. Before that, I use to think that a painting was just a painting and all the artist had to do was dip the brush in some paint and put it on the canvas to create a pretty picture. I had no idea that the job of an artist is more about the "Agony and the Ecstasy," just as described in Irving Stone's book about Michelangelo Buonarroti. Creating is a constant struggle for the artist, as they strive to transfer images, thoughts, and impressions through the tip of a brush onto canvas. In essence, a bit of the artist's soul is transferred onto the canvas as well. Dix decided to move outside of his comfort zone and try something new, as he started  this new 7x12. It was the agony part of his life as an artist. This image has been hard, as he has strived to approach it differently. He laid a purple wash on the canvas and started the problem solving of the painting. It has seemed, from my perspective, there have been a lot of problems and several "not sure if this one will be worth finishing." Every paint stroke resolves one problem and creates another. It has been tough. Today though, it seems that the struggle has been worth it and the painting is beginning to turn the corner. This one is definitely a keeper and when complete, will be exceptional - Kathlyn Gogarty-Baines
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    ​“I am drawn to the things which speak to the senses; the light and atmosphere of landscapes, the impressions of a moment or place, and the spirit of nature and of people. It is important to me to strive as an artist to paint a variety of subjects and to paint each equally well. I  paint often on location, or from life.  Whether researching sporting life images, landscapes, or places from abroad, painting directly from the subject is essential to capturing the impression of what I see.” -DIX BAINES

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