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“Roses III” Painting

There’s finally a third painting for the “Roses” series! This one even has (most) of a body. Devin and did some painting this weekend while watching Doctor Who, and this was the result.  She was inspired a little by Play Dead Cult, and then everything got away from me and the roses took over.

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There are a few places where I think things ended up a little cluttered, but overall I’m pretty happy with this piece for now. She went through a lot of changes over the last two days. Here are some process shots:

You know your style is a bit odd when you find yourself thinking, “Ya know, I think I might paint them with bodies for a while.”

-Sarah

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The “Roethke’s Flowers” Series So Far

Hey, guys. Sarah here. I’ve been working on this series on and off for a couple of months and am pretty happy with it so far. The third piece is not yet complete, but these two turned out pretty much the way I hoped they would:

"Orchids (adder-mouthed)" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Orchids (adder-mouthed)” – Sarah Y. Varnam

"Hyacinths" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Hyacinths” – Sarah Y. Varnam

I seem to have an obsession with roots that isn’t going away any time soon. This is my first foray into painting flowers other than roses, though, and I am enjoying it a lot. If you haven’t read any of the gloriously creepy plant poetry by Theodore Roethke that inspired this series, try “Root Cellar” or “Orchids”.

Cheers,
Sarah

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Art at the Queen West Art Crawl’s Event Hip 2B Square

Hey! If you’re in Toronto next Friday (March 28th), you should consider coming to the Hip 2B Square Art Market at Goodfellas Gallery (1266 Queen Street West). It’s a fundraiser for the Queen West Art Crawl, and my art (among over 100 other 6×6 pieces!) will be available for sale in support of QWAC.

"Roots V" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots V” – Sarah Y. Varnam

The piece I created for the event is a continuation of my “Roots” series. I wasn’t planning on there being a part V, but here it is! It should be a fun evening–hope to see you there.
-Sarah

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“Day Thoughts” by Sarah Varnam, Part Two of a Painting Series

“Day Thoughts” is the second part of the “Thoughts” painting series, preceded by “Night Thoughts”. Both pieces are currently on display at the Arts Market.

"Day Thoughts" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Day Thoughts” – Sarah Y. Varnam

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“Night Thoughts” by Sarah Y. Varnam, Part of a New Painting Series

Too many ideas, too little time. I’ve started a new painting series (one that I’m hoping to transfer onto t-shirts sometime soon). Here is the first in the “Thoughts” series, “Night Thoughts”:

"Night Thoughts" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Night Thoughts” – Sarah Y. Varnam

Apple of my Odd Eye is crazily busy right now, so check back for updates on new pieces plus where and when we’ll be selling in Toronto.

-Sarah

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Creatures Creating Gallery Show/Sarah’s Abstract Pieces Meet the Public

Creatures

Creatures

Last night I had the pleasure of attending Nice to Meet You, an art exhibit at the Creatures Creating gallery in which a number of my abstract pieces are showing. Devin was there too, both as support and to check out the space for possible Apple of my Odd Eye and Geek Collateral Media events in the future.

Here are some more photos of the event:

Creatures Creating is a fairly new gallery on Dundas West, a neighbourhood with lots of potential. I like Creatures because their hanging and commission fees are reasonable, the owner is friendly, and it really seems like they care about artists. Their openness to us doing events there is the cherry on top.

We’re looking forward to working with Creatures Creating more in the future and are excited about what is in store for us.

-Sarah

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Completed Painting Series: “Roots” by Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots I" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots I” – Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots II" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots II” – Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots III" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots III” – Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots IV" -Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots IV” -Sarah Y. Varnam

The painting series is complete (for now)!

Reminder: My “Cosmos” series will be part of the “Nice to Meet You” exhibit at Creatures Creating Gallery in Toronto from February 20-27, 2014 (http://www.creaturescreating.com/here/?p=605). Come check out the art!
-Sarah

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“Roses I”, Sarah Y. Varnam, a Painting Several Years in the Making

"Roses I" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roses I” – Sarah Y. Varnam

This piece is the first in a new painting series. While it’s really come together over the last couple of months, I started it years ago. As a result, I’m quite attached to it (will only be selling prints of it for now). The second one should be up within the week!

-Sarah

P.S. This piece and several other pieces are up on our Zazzle shop as poster prints, buttons, and more! We’ve added several new products lately.

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