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Okay . . . So maybe I didn't get "Back On Track"

9/3/2019

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Down the Street
6" x 6" - watercolor on clayboard - $225

PURCHASE
Oh boy . . . so maybe I didn't get back on track after my last post.  But this time . . . I'm really going to try.  Things have seemed to have settled down (fingers crossed) . . . so hopefully I can get back into a blogging routine.  I'm sure you understand.  Sometimes life just gets in the way and something needs to give.  For me, it's been the blog.  

This little painting is of a side street off the center of downtown on Nantucket Island.  What a charming place to visit with lots and lots of beautiful scenery to paint.

​Have a lovely day!

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Getting Back on Track

3/11/2019

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The older I get, the longer it takes me to get back on track. Whew! During the past couple months I've been painting furiously, working on commissions and creating new work for an exhibit at Artworks Gallery in Ware. Saturday, March 2nd was the Opening Reception and it was a lovely evening spent with old and new friends. Many thanks to all who came out to support me along with the new little gallery in Ware. And special thanks to my many collectors who've made it possible for me to keep doing what I love and all those who helped make this event a success. It was a great night that had me whirling all last week!  I'm looking forward to getting back on track and into my usual routine. Lots of new paintings to come!
Basket of Begonials
Hidden
Sunlit Rhododendrons
Basket of Begonias
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$800
Hidden
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sold

Sunlit Rhododendrons
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$800
Above is a sampling of a few of the new paintings that are on exhibit during April and May at Artworks Gallery in Ware, MA. Click on the photo or title to be taken to their page for a closer look. Have a great day!
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New Braintree Thaw

2/20/2019

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"New Braintree Thaw"
8" x 8"
watercolor on clayboard



Good morning! I'm excited and a little scared for my upcoming show because I have so many new paintings to finish! "New Braintree Thaw" is the last new one I'm going to post until after the reception on March 2nd. I want my new work to be a surprise . . . but don't worry, I'll still post some teasers. :)

In other news, I have a reception coming up in Cambridge at Coldwell Banker on Mass. Ave. on February 27th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Many of my paintings are there along with work from two other Cambridge Art Association member artists: Carol Bajen-Gahm and Kale Baker. I hope you can join us.

Three of my pieces on exhibit:
1. detail from "Garden Variety" - 24" x 24"
2. Summer's Bounty - 22" x 30"
3. July Geraniums - 15" x 18"

Have a great day and thanks for popping by!
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Painting Feverishly

2/18/2019

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March Gallery Spotlight 
Watercolors on Clayboard by Kara K. Bigda
Art Works Gallery
69 Main Street
Ware, MA  01082
Good morning friends!
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I have been in the studio, painting feverishly, finishing up some commissions and working on new paintings for an upcoming exhibit atthe Workshop13's ArtWorks Gallery in Ware. I'm very excited!

I hope you can join me for a reception on Saturday, March 2nd from 5 - 7pm. I will also be presenting a demonstration on Saturday, March 16th from 2-4pm also at the gallery.

If you haven't been to the gallery yet, it is a lovely space filled with beautiful original paintings and sculptures by local artists. There is also a gift shop with unique gift items available for purchase. 

To learn more about Workshop13 and the Artworks Gallery you can visit their website here.

​In other news, I finished this little commissioned pet portrait for a dear collector, over the weekend...
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"Soft Kitty"
8" x 8'
​watercolor on clayboard
Wishing you all a lovely and productive start to your week! Thank you for coming by. 
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Work In Progress

2/15/2019

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It's been a busy week of painting. I've been juggling a few paintings this week including this one. It's an 8" x 8" of a farm that's just up the road from me. I actually love this time of year . . . the bare trees, patches of snow and the hope of spring.  

I hope you all had a lovely week. Enjoy your weekend!
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Sconset Rooftops

2/11/2019

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Sconset Rooftops - Sold
8" x 8"
watercolor on clayboard

​Many thanks to my newest collector!
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Building a Painting

2/5/2019

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I like to describe my process as "building a painting." As evident in the above images, my paintings evolve through layers and details, working broad to specifics. I have always worked a composition in its entirety from start to finish, so that I can compare values and shapes throughout the process rather than completing one little area at a time. At present, I'm interested in incorporating temperature and value into the early stages of my future paintings like I did in this one in a more systematic way. I've been striving to invoke more artistic intention into my renderings while giving my body of work more unity. I'm hoping to have stumbled upon something good. We'll see. You know what they say about the best of intentions . . . ha!  
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New Approach

2/4/2019

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"Sconset Rooftops" - work in progress
8" x 8"
watercolor on clayboard
While working on a couple of commissions (that I will share soon), my mind was wandering to trying a different approach to painting. I've been a longtime fan of the grisaille (and experimented a while back with some sepia monotone paintings) and so I decided to experiment with a sepia value underpainting (along with some hints toward temperature) as a way to begin my next watercolor.  I like what I've got so far.

​Have a lovely start to your week.
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Flashback Friday

1/31/2019

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I'm throwing it back today to a little painting I did called "The Reliables." It's a simple painting depicting a small collection of brushes in sepia. I loved doing these little studies, honoring my a few of my favorite reliable workhorses: three Silver Black Velvet watercolor brushes along with a few cheapo watercolor/acrylic flats, perfect for lifting pigment. This painting is still available. It  measures 8" x 8" and comes framed as shown. If you are in the area of Ware, Massachusetts, you can also view and purchase it in person at Workshop 13's "Artworks" Gallery at 69 Main Street. This painting won't be available for shipping until after March 1st.

In other news, the Artworks gallery recently changed its exhibits and this month prominently features the beautiful ceramic sculptures of Juliet Bacchas. She will be hosting a reception on Saturday, February 2nd from 5pm - 7pm at the gallery. Hope to see you there!
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Cupcakes for Breakfast!

1/29/2019

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Who doesn't love cupcakes (or any other yummy confection) for breakfast!? 

I finished the last of these three little 6" x 6" Valentine's Day paintings and have just listed the final one, "Raspberry Beret" here on my website. All three paintings are watercolor on clayboard and have been sealed with a UV Protective finish. They are framed as shown and come ready to hang. If you are interested in purchasing all three I will provide a 10% discount -- you just have to email me at kkoz517@charter.net.

In other news, my painting, "A Missing Whitman" is hanging at The Copley Society of Art on Newbury Street in Boston in case you are looking for a little larger Valentine gift. And if you are in or around Cambridge, Coldwell-Banker on Mass. Ave. has some of my paintings for sale along with the art of two other artists, Carol Bajen-Gahm and Kale Baker. This exhibit/collaboration was made possible by the Cambridge Art Association of which we three are  members.

​So that's about all for the news around these here parts. Enjoy your day!

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