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F1: Humankind: We are different people on different days, artist as well as painting model. Sometimes, what's going on for us inside, shows outside. Other times, superficial details appear more significant. Everyone has their idiosyncrasies. Capturing them is important to me. Most of the faces and figures I create do resemble their owners in some way, even those that are caricature-like. I don't usually start with a plan, just focus on the features I find the most intriguing at the time of painting, and go from there.
F2: Caninekind: Poodle pals, Lev and Sage, are a huge part of my life. There's barely a painting they haven't witnessed me create. Initially, I wondered if I'd be able to represent them appropriately. But, through their many hours of gazing (being there for me), I lost the fear. As with the human faces I depict, my poodles display different traits depending on time, place, and circumstances (mine as well as theirs). And, no matter the images that emerge, Lev and Sage are always happy to admire themselves/be admired.
F3: Animal Magic: My long-awaited safari collection will be introduced in April . Please see the Artist Project gallery for more details. (This is the body of work that I am focusing on through spring /summer 2008).
F101. Angelica: 48 x 36 in., oil on canvas,
2003
F102. Charles: 18 x 14 in., oil on canvas, 2003
F103. Pensive: 20 x 16 in., oil on
canvas, 2004
F104. Provocative: 36 x 24 in., oil on
canvas, 2004
F105. Big Boy: 36 x 24 in., oil on canvas, 2004
F106. Susan: 48 x 24 in., oil on
canvas, 2004
F107. Boy with Goatee: 18 x 14 in., oil on
canvas, 2004
F108. Bob: 20 x 10 in., oil on canvas, 2005
F109. Waiting. 12 x 9 in., oil on canvas,
2007
F110. Hon. Dr. Carolyn Bennett, MP. 12 x 9 in.,
oil on canvas, 2007
F201. Lev and Sage: 2 x (8 x 8 in.), oil on
canvas, 2005
F202. Lev: 2 x (8 x 8 in.), oil on canvas, 2005
F203. Sage: 2 x (8 x 8 in.), oil on canvas, 2005
F204. Lev and Sage, Favorite Position:
18 x 24 in., oil on canvas, 2005
F205. Bed Buddy 1, Lev/Vulnerability:
22 x 28 in., oil on canvas, 2005
F206. Bed Buddy 2, Sage/Watchfulness:
24 x 18 in., oil on canvas, 2005
F207. My Mummy's an Artist—1: 16 x 12 in.,
oil on canvas, 2006
F208. My Mummy's an Artist—2: 16 x 12 in.,
oil on canvas, 2006
F209. Unconditionally—1: 10 x 10 in., oil on
maple, 2006
F210. Unconditionally—2: 10 x 10 in., oil on
maple, 2006
F211. Lev and Sage on Sofa: 12 x 24 in., oil
on canvas, 2006
F212. Lev and Sage Reclining: 10 x 20 in.,
oil on canvas, 2006
©Susan R. Makin, 2008