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The Universe is my Palette-Fly me to the Center I by Christina Jarmolinski
The "Universe is my Palette" is the concept of my art. I need more space, more involvement, space for my mind to complete my actions of my perception of life, society, of the spiritual, interpreting all this into my art. A larger studio would also be great to go into the 3-d on my canvases. Larger- more canvases, paints and the ability to show this to the world - thus the internet and my website. This is my concept. A dreamer?- Why not- Artists must dream to develop their art, to express their ideas and to have an audience. The echo, the resonance' of the viewer is important. Am I creating my art to be understood?- or shouldn't it be understood, admired, collected? Even the abstract-the Pop Art Expressions- should they be understood? I would like my viewer to enjoy, have fun and go deeper into my art, promoting thought. My thoughts on this Sunday. I guess I put it out there today......................
Post date: 10/07/2012 - 11:03
Lakshmi and Pumpkins
We had a picnic table in the yard of our old farmhouse "Der Malerhof." Lakshmi was still a puppy when she found her way up on top of the table to sit next to my Autumn display of the pumpkins and flowers. She sunned herself with the others and loved it! So naturally I needed to paint her. About 9 yrs ago.
Post date: 10/06/2012 - 20:44
Lakshmi-my Princess
My little Lakshmi is my Princess. I dressed her up with a comfortable Halloween dress- crown only. Notice the brilliant contrast between her fur and the crown!
Post date: 10/06/2012 - 20:31
Millinery Art of the Past-Red Hat photo by Christina Jarmolinski
Photographing these hats while traveling through Maryland recently inspired me for my next Pop Art series! I think I'm going into my studio immediately to start!
Post date: 10/05/2012 - 11:49
Froggie in the early morning by Chrisitna Jarmolinski
I just wanted to plop down in my lounge chair to read, but something out of ordinary caught my eye! A frog! How was this possible-they quack all night long in their Frog concert, which I just love and by day they vanish. So why did this little guy stay back?- and in an enclosed cage-our lanai! So I decided to carefully try to photograph him without awakening the little fellow. He did not budge. He starred at me for a while-then slowly his eyelids closed and he hung onto the edge of the chair the whole day! Thank God my dog did not see him. Hope you enjoy the fun I had observing him...............
Post date: 10/02/2012 - 19:42
Postcard from Marino Marini to Christina Jarmolinski
After seeing Marino Marini's Retrospective Art Show in the Haus der Kunst Museum in Munich, Germany, I wrote to the master expressing my compassion for his works. I never thought to receive an answer- about 1/2 year later this postcard was sent to me by Marino Marini himself from Miland, Italy! I will always treasure this and the excitement receiving these greetings from such a world famous artist of the twentieth century! Although he has long passed away, I will forever be grateful to him. I believed this to be a sign to go on with my art. See date! Thank You Marino Marini!
Post date: 09/30/2012 - 13:01
Newest Collages by Christina Jarmolinski-"Art is what you can get away with"
“Art is what you can get away with.” One of Andy Warhol’s quotes is the title of my black/white composition. I allowed myself to bring in a small amount of red and yellow colors. The shinny paper of Andy’s shirt is an old piece of wallpaper I recycled renovating our bathroom. Andy is centered with one of his loves - Audrey Hepburn. Both pieces are executed on plywood, size 36” x 48”, acrylics and papers. Price $ 3800.00 each. The Tatooed Woman with the green Hat in the Urban Jungle by Christina Jarmolinskilarge format. The jungle feel is given implementing the b/w zebra stripes, graphic lines using acrylics and papers. The background o “The Tattooed Woman with the Green Hat in the Urban Jungle “-My concept was to create a collage in n the right is the urban expression painted in warm orange/ and violet tones suggesting the movement of urban night life. The tattooed woman is contrasting in lime green emerging out of the jungle. Her hat is her statement to look urban. Everything combined, create a symposium of life situations and tendencies. I often paint the frame to the rhythm of the art work. Price $ 3800.00 each I enjoy using Andy Warhol’s Pop Art mannerism to create my own expressions. Pop art is a way of liking things. "- Andy Warhol I am an edgy artist and love to experiment, using objects as pennies, old torn wall papers, gold plate, newspapers and more. My art is not Mainstream. My forte is figurative paintings, which I have abstracted in collages and assemblages. Click on each image to see the full size.
Post date: 09/30/2012 - 10:59
Trip Home-reality hits!
After spending 4 days enjoying country sides with fields of corn, old farmhouses, Victorian ancient homes, Ocean City beach, the waves the happiness everybody shares with you in the crisp air of the Atlantic, Reality hit us! On the trip back the cruelty of mankind towards animals gave us a devastating feel. Where is our responsibility towards animals? Please only consume eggs from chicken allowed to walk and feed from the ground and please realize everytime you eat a chicken or other animals, they have sacrificed their lives for us, humans. I am not yet a vegetarian, but after seeing those poor birds going to slaughter and definitely knowing their destiny, it makes me want to refrain from meat. As for the dog- in Florida-the woman told me "He stinks, so he rides outside in the back!" Excuse me-take care of him and wash him more often. Take care of his wounds.........................
Post date: 09/27/2012 - 13:02
Dawn at Ocean City, Maryland
This was our last morning at the beach in Maryland before heading back to Florida. Great, fresh air and the sounds of the waves were saying their good-byes to us............ I loved it there.
Post date: 09/27/2012 - 12:37
Findings on our Trip-double click to enlargen photos
Gone with the wind. Truly the wind is batering this jewel of past days.............. On this day we traveled a little inland in Delmarva and found many interesting old Victorian Houses. This one got the prize! I think a horror movie should be made here. The birds fit in this scene- even the white children's organza dress is in harmony with the rest. Can you see the ghosts of the child wearing it? I would love the horse post-how many horses were attached here and waiting for their water and feed.
Post date: 09/26/2012 - 20:11