only 12×6 inches, acrylic and beads. This tiny painting was inspired by the large painting “Woman” and was painted for an exhibit of miniatures I had at St Lawrence Market.
This is a very current painting. I’m very proud of it! It’s small and has a small story. I was looking at “Woman” that hangs in my hallway, and happened to have a canvas that was much smaller and the same shape, and went “hmmmmmm” I think I’ll make a small similar painting. Oh, great, there is a little space between the stretcher bars to do some beading. Perfect. I went and found the perfect beads in my bead drawer, and proceeded.
I am also on a mission to create a gift line of paintings with Priscilla.The problem with a gift line is that it’s hard to keep up with the demand. Once people fall in love, those little paintings get consumed pretty quickly. (I am almost out, and need to make more) Now, this is inspiring a story. I have a passion for miniatures. When I first started out as an artist in Vancouver, I sold my art almost exclusively door to door. I also set up a few paintings on the street in Gas Town. That was tough because there were bums who would “help me” set up, and want money, and they were aggressive. I didn’t like that part. I was so willing to do whatever it took. I just wanted people to see my work, and I didn’t care in the least if the art community was liking it or not. My passion for getting my art out there was just as strong as my passion to paint, and my biggest joy was and still is, when someone really appreciated a painting or card or embroidery and I made hundreds of wonderful friends , and sold enough work to keep me going. I had a fantasy that I would one day create a miniature art gallery. The fantasy was for a doll house sized gallery. Beautiful with brick walls to hang the paintings, and the actual miniatures would be hanging in this doll house gallery, making it look as though the paintings were huge, in the tiny building. I would have little “people” positioned inside the doll house gallery, looking at the paintings. The front would be opened, of course so the real people could see what was in there. It would be two levels, and each little painting would have its own little gallery light over it. (Miniature of course) and there would be a couple of tall skinny windows with really beautiful drapes held open with miniature cords and tassels. I can imagine “Little Woman” hanging in there. She would look like she was huge in the gallery, with the tiny people looking at her. LOL I never did do it. Perhaps I still should!
I still think it’s a great idea!
Kathy Poitras: The Stories Behind the Paintings 