It's just a painting

2012-02-07T15:58:00.003-07:00

I never thought of myself as an introvert. I am always up for a party etc.but I have found that my work as an artist has changed my way of interacting with others. I need space.... to think and create. Here is an article I have shared on FB and I thought I might share with you too. I will be moving my studio from my home to a more public spot in the river art district in May and I'm nervous. I think it must be this introvert I never knew existed. What about you?

http://www.npr.org/2012/01/30/145930229/quiet-please-unleashing-the-power-of-introverts?sc=fb&cc=fp

Cold wax class

2012-02-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

We had a great class this weekend. A lot of starts and stops but the end results was great for everyone. For many in the group this was a totally new medium/concept and others were very knowledgeable but by the end everyone had progressed and learned something new. It was great to watch everyone helping each other.

I paint alone which many painters do but there is something wonderful about shared energy. Next work shops are in April Asheville,NC and May Ghost Ranch, NM and I am truly looking forward to meeting new artists or seeing returning friends and shareing the process!!!!

To all happy painting

Ghost Ranch workshop May 2012

2012-01-27T04:59:00.000-07:00

Abstract Painting & Cold-Wax Techniques[0514_G12A531]

$400.00 includes $50 of supplies

On Fire 12x12" oil and cold wax $347

Please join us in exploring the diversity of cold-wax mediumused with oil paint, pigment sticks and powdered pigments. Cold-wax medium iswonderful for oil painters to experiment with, using non-traditional tools toachieve texture and finishes similar to encaustic but without the caustic fumesand heat. This exciting medium is gaining widespread popularity, and opensdoors for oil painters to explore new techniques and surface effects. Accordingto instructor Cindy Walton, 'Cold-wax medium has totally changed the way Iapproach painting. It offers opportunities to develop layers of introspectiveand emotional interpretations.'

Instructor (s):

Cindy Waltonis an award-winning artist who is currently exhibiting at the Atelier Galleryand the Asheville Gallery of Art. Originally from St. Petersburg, FL, she hasresided in Asheville for more than 20 years. Today she sees herself as much athome on a Gulf beach as hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Having lived in twosuch beautiful and diverse environments, she attributes these experiences toher present work. Walton holds a BA from Salem College and a BFA from UNCA.www.cindywalton.com

Week(s) 05/14/2012 - 05/20/2012 Needmore info? Call us at (505) 685 - 4333 ext 4152 Ghost Ranch

Contact Cindy: info@cindywalton.com

Details

2012-01-22T18:07:00.001-07:00

A detail of the below painting

"On Fire", 12x12" oil on canvas, $347

Just a look at work to come!!!!

Smell of Success

2012-01-05T14:58:00.001-07:00

Yes the smell of success. Sometimes it means FRAUD! Yes I have been getting several inquiries for the purchases of paintings only to find out after a few emails it's a scam! It is really a shame we hard working folks have to be plagued by this. Like artists have any extra money to deal with scams...like anyone has time or money to deal with the scams.

This is the scoop: A person writes you and inquires about paintings and prices. ( they seem to pick the best in my eyes). As you are discussing the payment plan they respond to tell you they will be paying by cashier's check and they will make arrangements with a shipping company to pick up the items. They also say that they're moving out of the country and are having "decorative" items shipped (the reason for the shipping company). Here is the catch....the cashier's check is bogus but the banks can not seem to tell till it is cashed and processed. Next, the check is sent for an extra amount from your quote and being the honest person you cash the check and return the extra money....the honest person is out the returned money. This happens because the bank finally verifies the cashier's check which is bogus.

I hope all of you read this information and not become a victim. Also google "art scams on line" and read more.
Cindy

Abstraction/ Search and Destroy continued

2012-01-04T17:00:00.000-07:00

Detail of one of the newest see below

Today was a little better in the studio, I decided not to destroy too much. An artist friend of mine posted this on facebook today and I have to believe... I think I'll post this large on a wall in the studio. I think the Emerson quote applies to a lot of things!

Ralph Waldo Emerson's version of Trust the Process:
"Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it."

Untitled, 36x24" This is the one I keep reworking I have stopped for the moment.

Abstraction Search and Destroy

2012-01-03T16:19:00.003-07:00

1 before the cover up

Well we have all been talking about resolutions and I like all others have a few One is to blog more often. I find this very hard to do every once in awhile let along every day. This is day 2.... I have had one of those "several" days in the studio that I have been painting and destroying the painting as I get close to the finished product. I'm having a problem walking away. Part is the fact that I am putting a lot of pressure on myself due to an up coming exhibit and I have this concept in my head but I'm having trouble putting on canvas.

2 the cover up

detail 2

Ahhhhhh tomorrow is another day.

Resolutions

2012-01-02T11:52:00.001-07:00

Ahhh it's the new year. What a blessing we have right now to start fresh every 12 months. I always have a list of resolutions and many of them are the same as many of you, lose weight, save more, find more time etc... then by March we are off some where else. Maybe instead we should count our blessings, reconnect with friends or use our right brain more. That is the creativity part....take a class, spend time in your studio, take a walk when you need inspiration, buy a new color of paint, blush or just something to get your brain going in a different direction.

Abstraction/Visit to MOMA

2011-12-20T07:24:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite abstract expressionist is William deKooning. I was blessed this month with a trip to NYC and a trip to MoMa and the retrospect. It was wonderful. First I've only seen one or two paintings at a time and to have it all chronologically is very insightful. I always have to remember at these times that this work before me was cutting edge for the time. As a contemporary viewer I get desensitised to older art.I have to put myself back in time and think about society, technology, etc to get into the space with the art.
http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2011/09/de-kooning-retrospective.html a nice link to :about the exhibit and super pictures.


Clam diggers deKooning


Elaine (I think) and William

P.S. Most of these old guys won't admit it but................... where would they have been with out the Wives and Women in their lives. A lot of these Ladies were artists in their own right. Read the biographies to find out!!!

Process

2011-12-16T04:29:00.004-07:00

Painting can be a messy business. With me it is always messy. I will say working with cold wax I have become even messier.

I was honored

2011-12-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

I was honored to be part of the Winter show 2011 At the Green Hill Center for NC arts http://www.greenhillcenter.org/. Here I am with old and new friends Anne Bowers a designer for One Design Center, Judi Kastner a Salem Friend, Anna Freidman an Asheville friend. Sold 2 paintings and had a great time!!

A color, what color

2011-11-29T07:18:00.001-07:00

untitled 12"x12"

I know my work is driven by color then emotion. Recently, I have been playing with a blue/ orange combo. With a brown and white as the neutrals.


5"x7" untitled

Sticking with a certain color palette allows me to think about other aspects of the painting than just color. It's the game I play to push the work in another direction.

I will step out to a larger format. It is always a very different way to paint. Titles come later More to come soon!

What a dummy

2011-11-22T14:15:00.001-07:00

Well, I was hacked today and boy that was a pain! Please accept my apologies if I have messed something up out there. This is the season. That said I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Cindy

Still Musing

2011-11-15T06:51:00.001-07:00

Still in thought about the wedding and all the friends that gathered to celebrate our daughters marriage. Two from first grade and 8 from college and many from here and now. Pretty much all the extended family. Wow....

Abstract musings

2011-11-12T12:44:00.001-07:00

Ahhhh, wedding was a week ago and I am so ready to be back at work! Things are a little stiff... a right brain left brain switch. After all the plans, schedule and details I'm ready to have my head in the "right place". Tomorrow is demo day at the River stroll in Asheville. Are you going? If so come by Riverview Station ,http://www.riverartsdistrict.com/riverview-station/ 310 Art Gallery from 12-4. Please introduce your self.

2012 Cold wax techniques

2011-10-10T16:15:00.001-06:00

Class information click here

Cold wax techniques 2012 Please join me for a class!

Sunrise 10- 7-11

2011-10-09T15:44:00.000-06:00

Paintings

2011-10-09T15:38:00.000-06:00


Arrival 12"x 12" oil cold wax on panel

I love the green in the abstract piece I have named " Arrival " the glare of the lights does not allow the red to come through. Still having trouble perfecting the photo techniques in the studio.

Friday Morning 9-23-11

2011-10-01T12:56:00.002-06:00

Rainy Friday morning.

This is a weather front coming through the mountains...cool weather on the way

Paintings

2011-09-22T12:44:00.004-06:00

A couple new cold wax abstractions from the studio. The photos are always a little ify but I think these are okay. My husband installed wall supports so I do not have to use push pins and have the chance the paintings fall off the wall. Definitely a job hazard:)

Abstract Artist's 1st Youtube Video

2011-09-15T05:52:00.002-06:00

Well I finally did it. Gosh this was hard a youtube video with me. I am sitting out side my studio. Very casual. This will also be on my web site soon http://cindywalton.com/ and you may join my newsletter through the web site also. Thanks for watching, Cindy

Soul Inspirations

2011-09-14T05:52:00.004-06:00

Mornings at Beaver Lake NC are Soul inspirations. September 2nd, 2011

A very foggy morning with a lone fisherman

Sunrise on September 9th, 2011

Painting Games

2011-09-08T19:37:00.003-06:00

One of 10 Oil and Cold Wax paintings accomplished during my "painting game". This painting is 48x24" untitled at this point. Any ideas about a title?

Painting Games

2011-09-08T19:27:00.001-06:00

Today went to one of my art groups and found several of us play one of my favorite art games. Being abstract in my approach I find I need a little structure. I decide to complete a group of paintings and limit my color palette. Such as yellow, white, black, accent of red. Then I set a goal of 10 paintings. It is fun/and very hard work to push through each one of the paintings

Ahhhh a new school year

2011-08-31T05:37:00.004-06:00

A new school year and a new sunrise a Beaver Lake. I love new beginnings.

Coming of Fall

2011-08-26T04:30:00.000-06:00

The coming of Autumn is upon us. First big hurricane barreling up the east coast (our daughter and fiance live in Brooklyn), leaves starting to change color slowly and school beginning. I also begin teaching the Friday classes. That means for me up early and my weekly stops at Beaver Lake for the sunrise pictures. I think the sunrise is my favorite part. I helps me get centered before I get to class.

I like to talk about artists and have projects revolve around the artists. Today is Jackson Pollock something fun for the first day!

Getting back to work!

2011-08-17T05:24:00.001-06:00

After a little break I'm" back in the saddle again". I guess my brain was on over load. I needed it and me to rest, be quiet. Nothing earth shattering came from this time but I'm ready to paint again.

24"x24" untitled 47

Where to put the line.

2011-08-05T08:43:00.002-06:00

In my newest work I am trying to find something that is a common thread such as a line, color, forms, symbols. For me this helps the series move forward. My latest idea is to pursue the horizon. But the dilemma is "Where to put the line? I do not always want it to read as a pure horizon. I guess that is my stepping off point.

Fashionista and Art

2011-08-03T05:34:00.002-06:00

My dear friend Sara Kate models for a local store and look what is the back drop her painting by me! I have great and beautiful friends.

Rambleings of an artist

2011-07-25T15:20:00.002-06:00

I know all of us have been Hot. The south is cooking as with the northeast city's. Our daughter is in NYC and she said it has been brutal. I always think of the song the line goes....Hot time summer in the city back of my neck getting brown............... by Lovin Spoonfull. (the link to the song) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWXcjYNZais

Today has been a waiting for rain day. What about you?

Visit to the Museum

2011-07-22T04:27:00.001-06:00

Ah, friends. The opening of the exhibit " Color Study "at the Asheville Art Museum last Friday was so, fun. There the "painting" was hanging next to a Hans Hoffman. Quite exciting.

Water source 2


Self portrait from phone the night of....

I wish my Mom could have been there!

Cindy Walton Highlighted as next generation colorist

2011-07-14T06:44:00.002-06:00

http://blog.askasheville.com/uncategorized/cindy-walton-highlighted-as-next-generation-%E2%80%98colorist%E2%80%99

Abstraction and cold wax

2011-07-02T13:05:00.001-06:00

Hey some new work I just photographed.


Untitled 12x12" oil and wax on panel 2011


Untitled 12x12" oil and cold wax on panel 2011

artist and conversation

2011-06-29T16:53:00.002-06:00

Some of my favorite times in the studio are the quite ones when I have a one on one conversation with a painting. It is usually near the end when I am trying to refine. It's the dialog we artists have with our work.

Morning light

2011-06-27T04:19:00.001-06:00

The other morning I sat in the garden as the sun was coming over the trees. What a beautiful light. As I sat there the breeze brought the sent of lavender. It was nice to be quite.

Waiting for Rain

2011-06-12T15:30:00.001-06:00

I love the sound of thunder in the mountains. It's the signal that rain is on it's way, of course. This June has been very hot. The other day I heard the thunder coming and I just sat on the steps and watched. You can't see it coming as I could in my home state, Florida. You can feel it. The wind shifts ( a very Mary Poppins thing), the leaves show their undersides and it smell like the mountains.

garden before rain

Hard day at the office.

2011-06-10T08:53:00.000-06:00

I worked like a crazy person the other day. I have had one of those periods where things are not coming together so at that point I just get in and work work and work and try to narrow in to what I'm trying to accomplish.


The work table

unfinished work

Cold Wax and Catching up

2011-06-06T13:23:00.001-06:00

Boy it is good to catch up! Spent time in the studio tweeking paintings. I have two that I just can't seem to get any where with. I've always been told if the composition is bad, no matter what you do it won't improve. I think that is where I am.

The newest cold wax class went well and there is another scheduled for July 23 and 24 http://www.fletamonaghan.com/art-classes-for-adults-asheville

Morning

2011-05-25T04:54:00.003-06:00

I was walking this morning and a song came to mind. I'll set the stage "Oklahoma" (gosh you have probably guessed) The cowboy Curly riding his horse and he breaks out in song............you got it! "Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, I have a beautiful feeling everything is going my way!
This is the link for the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C6J9gij5SQ

Isn't wonderful we have the start of something new every 24 hours. I hope that you have a beautiful feeling also.

Small works

2011-05-19T16:56:00.001-06:00

Lily Pond, 8x10"

Red at night, 5x7"

A season of life

2011-05-16T17:33:00.002-06:00

You hear that term a lot and it is so true. When the children were young I was told you will only have them for a season and I have found that true. Now I am in the season of one daughter being married this fall and caring for an older parent. It is what life throws at you (the aging parent not wedding). Many of know that I am a Christian and my blog does not usually get this personal but ( the proverbial but) right now if I did not have my faith I do not think I could push forward. For any of you that are going through this season in life; my heart and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I may pray for you in anyway.

The paintings I have been working on lately are a little darker than usual but not any less beautiful. Red is my color right now which to me is a color that I see as life. Rich and deep.

Walton/untitled 16x16

Walton/untitled 12x12

New Work May 2011

2011-05-10T19:26:00.000-06:00


"untitled" 12 x 12" $297

End of teaching for the summer

2011-05-08T18:37:00.002-06:00

Well, I will not be getting by the lake as much because I will be off for the summer. I will try to slide by but with weddings and a mama that need me. I will be on the road. Maybe there will be other sunrises I can find.

"National Geographic eat your heart out"

Walk

2011-05-04T05:35:00.001-06:00

I went walking today with our white poodle Cleo. I like to go to Carrier Park in Asheville. It was an industrial space by the river that has been made a beautiful park. The interesting thing I always notice is the noise. There is an interstate across the river and a very busy road on the other side. I once painted a small series in honor of this park, Take Me to the River. It's a funny/interesting duality, industry and the beauty of western North Carolina.

One of the series in a clients house. I'll take a picture of the park next time we're there.

I need to catch up

2011-05-03T01:42:00.000-06:00

Things keep us so busy, parent things, child things,work things, yard things. One thing I did get accomplished last week is take the weekly picture of Beaver Lake. As you can see Spring is in the air. The tip top peaks are not green yet but almost.

Beaver Lake Morning, April 24th

2011-04-27T16:54:00.000-06:00

A rainy Spring Morning.

Abstract and cold wax/class 2012

2011-04-18T15:12:00.001-06:00

students applying texture

The class was so much fun. Here are artists at our first work shop!!!

Please join me, Cindy Walton, in the exploration and diversity of the cold wax medium used with oil paint, pigment sticks, powdered pigments and many more techniques. Learn about materials and how to use them, surfaces and a vast variety of methods unique to this medium. Cold wax medium is wonderful for oil painters to experiment with non-traditional tools to achieve texture and finishes similar to encaustic without the “caustic...” fumes and heat. This exciting medium is gaining widespread popularity, and opens doors for oil painters to explore new techniques and surface effects. According to Walton, “cold wax medium has totally changed the way I approach painting.”
January 28th and 29th, 10-4 , tuition $235 includes some materials.
April 14th and 15th, 10-4, (same as above)
Other dates to follow

Classes held at River’s Edge Studio At Riverview Station 191 Lyman Street 310 Asheville, NC 28801 Call 828-776-3034 for RES class information or email info@cindywalton.com

Eve 2

2011-04-14T04:38:00.000-06:00

Eve 2, 16" x 16" oil, cold wax on panel,

Enough said:

On the Road

2011-04-14T04:15:00.002-06:00

Been a little behind on things. Since the last post I've been to Florida, Opening Reception and attended a work shop. Whew! Work shop to follow

B&B Fernandina Beach Fl

Juno Beach/Palm Beach

Opening 4-1-11

Beaver Lake Morning

2011-04-07T04:47:00.000-06:00

I have been a little amiss with the lake pictures. Traveling and things like that. Here is a scene from a few weeks ago right after the time change. I am hoping to get there tomorrow. There will be leaves on the trees!

Evolution of a painting 3

2011-04-02T07:46:00.000-06:00


Winter Garden (springs hope) , 24x36", oil and cold wax	on paper, $2300

Till you get the results you are looking for:

Evolution of a painting 2

2011-03-30T16:47:00.000-06:00

Just a few more views of this painting. From here on out the changes in the layers are very gentle.

Gradually developing the areas I want to bring forth.

What are you doing April 1?-

2011-03-25T15:40:00.000-06:00

Eve 1, 16x16", oil and cold wax, 2011, $497

Abstraction and cold wax

Artist Reception

Friday, April 1, 2011

5:00 - 8:00pm

Asheville Gallery of Art

http://www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com

Evolution of a painting

2011-03-24T17:02:00.000-06:00

image 1

Beginning stages of a large painting on paper (I did not have any panels ready). With this medium there is so much pushing and pulling, reveling and covering up, I love it!
There are 4 images to be seen of this painting. I think before I arrived at image 1 there were already 3-4 coats of paint and texture.

image 2

With out Eb

2011-03-23T04:13:00.000-06:00

Eb 2000-2011

One of our poodles went to doggy heaven on Monday. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Having trouble painting right now. But today is a new day. :(

Who are your influences?

2011-03-17T17:19:00.000-06:00


The little painting close to being finished!

The other day I was reacquainted with the artist, Joan Mitchell. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=joan+mitchell+paintings

She is an artist whose work I can say has had lot of influence on my work over the years. I always felt her use of color gave me an open door to try just about anything! I was working on a little painting and wow! I could not believe how much it reminded me of her work. I guess you never know what will happen.

This is an 8"x10" I want to go bigger!

Painting class and Sunrise March 11, 2011

2011-03-14T06:18:00.000-06:00

I write a lot about teaching on Fridays. Here is a look into the class. It was a snowy beginning:


Beaver Lake, NC 3-11-11 7:30 am

We did warm up and had a great day of color theory and mixing colors. Wait till you see what we do next.

Composition, walking through II

2011-03-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

The next step

Composition, walking through

2011-03-08T17:13:00.000-07:00

I have this painting, it's one of the three faces of eve (earlier blog). I have not touched it weeks until today. Did I go too far???

first

step 2

I'll share the next step soon.

Oil and Cold Wax Techniques with Cindy Walton

2011-03-07T07:18:00.000-07:00

We had the best class this weekend. Oil and cold wax techniques! I met 9 new women artists and introduced them to the world of cold wax. (sounds a little funny) We all had a super time and got very messy.

oil and cold wax being applied with brayer.

the beginning layers

This was the first day and we were all getting cranked up.
I'll be teaching again in June can't wait! Plus an advanced will be in April. Let me know if you are interested!!

Sunrise, March 4, 2011

2011-03-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

Boy, the days are changing! It's 7:30am at the lake and the sun is already up. It was a good morning.

Sunrise

2011-03-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

February 25, 2011,another Friday morning of watching the day awaken. A Cloudy start to a beautiful day.

new work February 28, 2011

2011-02-28T16:58:00.000-07:00


Walton/Something Old, oil and cold wax on paper, 8"x10", 2011

I've been working with neutrals texture and line. These deal with old places that have been traveled on or over. Perhaps a garden waiting for spring. With these few pieces I am forcing myself not to allow color to pull the composition out but the line and the history being created by the layers of texture, wax.

Walton/ Something Old 2, oil and cold wax on board, 8"x10". 2011

February 25, 2011, Studio mates

2011-02-25T04:20:00.000-07:00

Eb and Cleo with their shaggy, hippy poodle looks.

My studio mates are the four legged kind. I have a black and white Standard Poodle and they have been together forever because the are litter mates. Our black one Eb is sick and he won't get better and I am so sad. It's an odd feeling knowing it is just a matter of weeks. His sister, Cleo and I will be trying to learn how to paint without him.

New work Feb 2011

2011-02-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

Walton/White Hot, 8"x10", oil and cold wax on panel, framed, $157

Been in the studio shooting images and thought I'd share.

I am really excited about this one titled "White Hot". I struggle with titles as we've talked about in the past. I feel the viewer should be allowed to participate in the interpretation of the work. That said I was going to share my path through the creation of this painting and naming but I won't unless someone asks specifically.

It's nice to be pleased with ones hard work! Take a look at more of this work on :
facebook

February 18, 2011 7:30a.m.

2011-02-19T12:05:00.000-07:00

Asheville Morning

2011-02-18T04:40:00.000-07:00

I could not resist this Sunrise photo last Fri morning.

Good Morning!

New from the studio

2011-02-15T15:31:00.000-07:00

Walton/ "Eve one,two three", 16x16" each, oil and cold wax on panel

These 3 works were painted at the same time. I like to call it my" Three Faces of Eve"; which personality was I? Anyway, this is what's been happening in the studio. All three pieces are 16" x 16" oil and cold wax on panel. Titled right now "Eve one, two three". :)

Milk House Rainbow

2011-02-11T04:58:00.000-07:00

McCoy, Kate, "Milk House"

This my favorite of the two photos of the milk house. It's just beautiful.

Beautiful Moment

2011-02-07T05:22:00.002-07:00

"Rainbow over the Milk House"

My dear friend Kate McCoy is a wonderful photographer! This is their farm in Virginia. What a wonderful picture of the rainbow. It does not get better than this. Please have a wonderful week.

Did you all know I love to hear from you :)! Please let me know if you visit this blog with a comment.

thank you, Cindy

Sold/Paintings have new home

2011-01-31T15:57:00.007-07:00

Near Home

Watery Mix

Two paintings have new homes this Winter. I want to thank Marci and Lee for purchases of Near Home and Watery Mix.

"Watery Mix"

Sunrise, January 28, 2011

2011-01-29T14:25:00.005-07:00

Do you ever think about the predictability of a sunrise? It is very reassuring.

Looking forward to next Friday. ( a little ice on the lake)

Abstract and cold wax - studio daze

2011-01-26T16:26:00.009-07:00

Back into the swing of things. Here is progression of a painting. Not sure if it is finished or not. The bottom is the most recent image.

2011-01-24T13:16:00.002-07:00

Do you think this sunrise could have been more awesome? The sky was on fire. On the way to teach art.

Books with an art theme

2011-01-21T04:53:00.002-07:00

Books with an art theme.

Winter is one of those times I actually get a little reading done! The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova. "The Swan Thieves" moves from late 19th century France art world to modern day. We meet one of our protagonist attempting to slash a painting at The National Gallery of Art. I really enjoyed this read! Elizabeth Kostova lives in Asheville, NC. Here is a link to the review. http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2010/01/fiction_review_the_swan_thieves.html.

Any other books that folks want to to suggest? Or conversation on this one?

Abstract and cold wax Jan 2012

2011-01-18T06:56:00.005-07:00

Come and join me for a workshop in January!

Abstract and cold wax

We will be discovering the diversity and fun of cold wax medium. This is different from encaustic because there is no "caustic". It's a painting process with a 3-D feel. Great for any one who wants to build texture and interesting depth into there work!!

When: Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th from 10-4, 2012

Where: Cindy Walton Studios, 58 Edwin Pl, Asheville, NC

How: please email me to register info@cindywalton.com.

Cost: $235 plus materials, includes lunch
A non refundable deposit of $100 is required to hold your place. A supply list will be sent upon registration. Please register by Jan 10th.

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Snowy Sunrise, January 14, 2011

2011-01-17T05:04:00.005-07:00

Winter Sunrise

2011-01-08T08:29:00.006-07:00

Beaver Lake, Asheville, NC. Friday Jan 7, 2011 between 7:30 and 8:00. In 2010 I made a plan to stop by the lake on Fri.on the way to the school where I teach and take photos of the lake through out the year. It has worked out pretty well. Here is the start of a new year.
Sunrise at Beaver Lake, 2011

Abstraction and Cold Wax

2011-01-05T08:19:00.003-07:00

Many of you have asked about cold wax techniques. Here is a link to Dorland's coldwax medium. The article is by Rebecca Corwell who has helped me energize my newest work. Please take a look and ask any questions. There is a lot of interest and lots of ideas to share. http://www.jacquardproducts.com/products/dorlands/technique1.php

A New Year

2011-01-03T15:50:00.008-07:00

Every once in awhile you find good tip and use it. Well here is an idea for cleaning oil paintings. Just having moved my Mom we had a lot of old paintings with lots of dust and nicotine..... after research I found white bread made into dough balls and gently blotted on the canvas takes a lot of dust off the painting. Please really be careful. Just google cleaning oil paintings and you will get more ideas.

Sunrise, Beaver Lake 12-17-2010, ice on lake

Well back to cold wax and oil abstracts.

Paintings Sold

2010-12-13T06:24:00.006-07:00

"....it really looks great & we love having it! Thank you!" Menden Schroeder

I have just sold several paintings and it is such a good feeling. These have a new home in San Francisco. I think the first image" Down at the River" is super! the new owner is new and very excited!

Fall Challenges

2010-11-30T05:06:00.007-07:00

This Fall has been challenging. I have had to be out of town to tend to an aging parent. This breaks up the thought process and completion of work! I feel very blessed that I have gotten several new pieces completed. As all of us know consistency is the key to all skills whether it is building muscles, writing a book, knowing the right spice for the special dish for Thanksgiving.

Today I will step back into the studio with a 2 week absence. I can not wait!!! I keep plodding along and feeding my soul. I think this period in my life will prove to be important to my work at some point. I truly believe all things work together for a purpose.

Walton/untitled( as of now), oil cold wax medium, 12x12 inches

Quote: Eudora Welty, "The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves, they find their own order ... the continuous thread of revelation.

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T05:59:00.002-07:00

Wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. This is my favorite holiday. Partly because our whole country is involved! It is uniquely American. Have a good one!

Show acceptance

2010-11-04T06:00:00.004-06:00

On this rainy day in western North Carolina. I'm proud to announce a show acceptance! The ink is attached below. Two paintings " Urban Sunrise" and Draped in Sunlight 18"x24" $650 each were selected for the 10th annual juried show at Grace Centre in Asheville.

Shown is Urban Sunrise

http://www.graceinfo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1328:juried-art-show-2010&catid=80&Itemid=258

New Cold Wax paintings

2010-10-25T05:27:00.008-06:00

A new cold wax painting 12"x12" and a Beaver Lake Sunrise.

Asheville North Carolina: Asheville Artist Cindy Walton Shows Cold Wax Series in Highlands, N.C.

2010-10-13T10:02:00.000-06:00

Asheville North Carolina: Asheville Artist Cindy Walton Shows Cold Wax Series in Highlands, N.C.

Fall at Beaver Lake

2010-10-09T12:03:00.001-06:00

Another beautiful morning at Beaver Lake, NC.
Sun not quite up yet.

Open House at the Cotton Mill Studios

2010-09-30T06:51:00.005-06:00

Open houses at the River Arts district in Asheville are an interesting thing. I was able to participate at my friend Genie's studio. There was some traffic really only lookers and a little buying going on. Of course we were there to encourage sales. The benefit I found was being able to work and talk to people. I work all the time on my own and it was nice to work and have some company and share ideas. These experences are as Twila Tharp describes," scratching the surface". If your scratch enough something will happen. I say you never know.

"I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow. "
Julia Cameron

Abstract

2010-09-22T03:48:00.006-06:00

I love doing these totally abstract drawings with color and line. This experience is best when I don't try to make something out of the lines and color but let it evolve on it's own.

I always show my best work but today I will show good with the bad. I think as artists we need to let others know that everything does not turn out perfect. It knocks us off the pedestal, which is good. It keeps things in perspective.

Enjoyment

2010-09-18T09:29:00.004-06:00

Sunrise Friday, September 17, 2010. On my way to teach on Fridays, I stop and take a picture at the same spot around 7:30 am. This project has given me much enjoyment.

Do you have something you like to do that gives you this type of enjoyment? Please share!!!

2010-09-15T05:05:00.003-06:00

Yesterday was one of those days when you work on a painting and nothing pops. It's like," why am I doing this"? I knew there needed just a little somethings else and then Bang the composition came together, the color seems right and all is better with the world . (I'll post the painting if I can get a good picture of it.)

Let me know is you have those times in the studio? I think all readers will benefit through this sharing process.

"I paint not by sight but by faith. Faith gives you sight". quote by Amos Ferguson.

Asheville artist Cindy Walton debuts new work

2010-09-07T05:53:00.005-06:00

I have a show weekend coming up at Cotton Mill Studios in Asheville, NC. See link below.

http://ashevillenorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2010/09/walton-debuts-jewel-like-treasures-in.html

2010-09-06T14:30:00.003-06:00

I had the opportunity to share in the Mutual of Omaha "Aha Moments" campaign when they came to Asheville,NC. We were to described our Aha Moment in our lives. Well most of us have more than one but mine dealt with becoming a full time artist.

This process began before my children left home. The editor seemed to like that it sounded like a empty nest story. Anyway, the link is posted below. Thanks for watching! Cindy

http://www.ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/14370

Hot off the press

2010-08-06T13:48:00.002-06:00

Abstract cold wax painting just finished. I have a friend who always says paint 100 and you'll get into the swing of things. I'm trying!

Cindy Walton/12"x12" cold wax, paint, on panel, untitled as for yet.

Titles for paintings.

2010-07-30T06:58:00.006-06:00

Titling a painting is probably one of the hardest things I have to do. Every so often a title comes and it works and I stick too it. On the other hand I get so involved in the painting, the action of the painting, the creation of the painting,all I can think about is the creation process.

I think the public needs a title to give them a look into the painter's thought process. With me the process is texture color and being in the moment. I'm just not sure how to put that into words.

For example this one....any suggestions?

New Cold Wax paintings

2010-07-07T05:57:00.002-06:00

A fun workshop at Conn-artist studios

Just for Fun Lady Gaga - Star Trek tik tok dancing - funny

2010-06-28T17:41:00.001-06:00

Today's Quote

2010-06-02T08:41:00.002-06:00

"Prayer is a journey, a path that is created only by walking it. It creates and reveals oneself in the process." by Edward Farrell, "Prayer is a Hunger"

Sketches

2010-05-31T10:57:00.004-06:00

Sketches - just for the fun of it.

Julia Cameron Quote

2010-05-19T09:46:00.002-06:00

This page is from a book by Julia Cameron"The artist way Every Day" which I find much inspiration and motivation.

It's just a painting

Cold wax class

Ghost Ranch workshop May 2012

Details

Smell of Success

Abstraction/ Search and Destroy continued

Ralph Waldo Emerson's version of Trust the Process: "Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it."

Abstraction Search and Destroy

Resolutions

Abstraction/Visit to MOMA

Process

I was honored

A color, what color

What a dummy

Still Musing

Abstract musings

2012 Cold wax techniques

Sunrise 10- 7-11

Paintings

Friday Morning 9-23-11

Paintings

Abstract Artist's 1st Youtube Video

Soul Inspirations

Painting Games

Painting Games

Ahhhh a new school year

Coming of Fall

Getting back to work!

Where to put the line.

Fashionista and Art

Rambleings of an artist

Visit to the Museum

Cindy Walton Highlighted as next generation colorist

Abstraction and cold wax

artist and conversation

Morning light

Waiting for Rain

Hard day at the office.

Cold Wax and Catching up

Morning

Small works

A season of life

New Work May 2011

End of teaching for the summer

Walk

I need to catch up

Beaver Lake Morning, April 24th

Abstract and cold wax/class 2012

Eve 2

On the Road

Beaver Lake Morning

Evolution of a painting 3

Evolution of a painting 2

What are you doing April 1?-

Evolution of a painting

With out Eb

Who are your influences?

Painting class and Sunrise March 11, 2011

Composition, walking through II

Composition, walking through

Oil and Cold Wax Techniques with Cindy Walton

Sunrise, March 4, 2011

Sunrise

new work February 28, 2011

February 25, 2011, Studio mates

New work Feb 2011

February 18, 2011 7:30a.m.

Asheville Morning

New from the studio

Milk House Rainbow

Beautiful Moment

Sold/Paintings have new home

Sunrise, January 28, 2011

Abstract and cold wax - studio daze

Books with an art theme

Abstract and cold wax Jan 2012

Snowy Sunrise, January 14, 2011

Winter Sunrise

Abstraction and Cold Wax

A New Year

Ralph Waldo Emerson's version of Trust the Process:
"Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it."