Looking at Art:

Are you more likely to notice the largest art in a gallery first? I think we relate to the size of a piece of art in relationship to the size of our body. A huge painting can become an environment, enveloping us so that we feel a part of it. A very large sculpture can dwarf us in size which adds to its impact. However, there can be an intimacy to a small piece of art which may be missing in larger work. The huge work by Anselm Keifer becomes a landscape which draws us in. So, is big work better? What do you think?

 Work in the Studio:

The watercolor shown here was created while observing a live model. I love drawing with a brush and the piece was made in a drawing group during a forty-minute pose. Sometimes having a time limit and working spontaneously seems to free the work and make the final result more fluid. Although the painting is only 5” x 7”, it was selected for an award in a multimedia juried exhibition filled with much larger work.

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Drawing in Blue, Watercolor, 7” x 5”

Betty Gerich, Artist, Painter and Sculptor

My studio work consists of sculpture inspired by the figure, paintings of people and drawings from a live model. Three college degrees trained me as an artist and a teacher. My background includes eleven solo exhibitions and my art has received numerous awards. Connecting with other artists and sharing ideas about the work is an ongoing passion.

https://www.bettygerich.com
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