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New Work Wednesday: Two Roads

11/28/2012

52 Comments

 
My new painting this week is entitled Two Roads.
©2012 Mary C. Nasser, Two Roads, mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 5 x 6 inches
©2012 Mary C. Nasser, Two Roads, mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 5 x 6 inches
This painting layers Matisse Background Colors,  Liquitex spray paints with Artistcellar's Old World Map Series Stencils, a vintage survey map, and acrylic paint and media on small stretched canvas.

This is another map-inspired painting, but taking a new and different direction.

First, the incorporation of stencils as a geometric accent/frame is new for my work.
I love experimenting with new media!

And secondly, I deliberately chose a vintage survey map to incorporate, rather than a map of the Big Island of Hawaii, in the hopes that a more ambiguous map-composition may connect with a larger audience in comparison to a map of a specific place that not everyone has visited. My hopes is that the ambiguity of the map leave the meaning of this work and place more open to a variety of interpretations.

Its title was inspired by the composition's image of the vertical road that splits into two and Robert Frost's poem
The Road Not Taken:


The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. 

Robert Frost


And now it's time to share this week's good news with you... 
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I feel incredibly grateful to this patron who chose to purchase my original artwork on Cyber Monday!

I am also very grateful for the insightful and encouraging comments you leave for me each week.
Those comments continue to inspire and motivate me!!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Hope you're having a wonderful week!
Mary^
52 Comments
Roberta Warshaw link
11/28/2012 06:33:08 am

I love this new direction you are going in. It almost looks like a geological survey map..........very nice.

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Kat link
11/28/2012 11:22:44 am

Beautiful painting, Mary. It represents the poem in such a compelling way.
How have you been since Blogtoberfest? I just wanted to let you know that I’m hosting another (albeit gentler and more introspective) blog challenge over the month of December called #reverb12.
Would be so rapt if you joined us!
There’s a little giveaway too. :-) 

Details here: http://isawyoudancing.blogspot.com.au/p/reverb12.htmlTake care,

Kat xxx

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Kaepea link
11/28/2012 11:37:22 am

I have always loved your work mary! Congrats on a wonderful week and all of the wonderful new work you are creating ! Xokp

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Annette G
11/29/2012 04:57:11 am

Loving your new design Mary. Congratulations on your sale, its a fab piece of artwork. xx

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gloria link
11/29/2012 03:18:44 pm

Hi Mary. Congrats on the sale, So deserving, that's for sure. I like the new style you are taking. Thanks for sharing.

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Elisa Choi link
11/29/2012 03:19:40 pm

Another great addition of your work Mary! Lovely colors and the road is amazing. Congratulations on your sales! Keep it up!

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g link
11/29/2012 03:42:35 pm

I really enjoy your exploration of new things, Mary. Very fitting for a person who loves maps. Congratulations on your recent sales, it is always a thrill to have our work appreciated.

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Debbie link
11/29/2012 04:12:38 pm

I've always loved that poem. It's interesting to see the new direction in your work. I like the lines and patterns the geological map inspires. Very nice!

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Ayala Art link
11/29/2012 04:57:31 pm

Congrats on the sale! This new painting has a bit of a 70's feel to me, with the big wavy shapes and colors, not sure why :o)

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Tracey Fletcher King link
11/29/2012 05:08:47 pm

We actually had that poem read at our wedding ... it is one of my favourites and the priest read it as a nice gesture to me ... I think your painting captures it beautifully... and I am so pleased you are selling so much work...xx

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sandra sherman link
11/29/2012 07:24:31 pm

Great to hear your thought process for the painting and the poem is a perfect companion. Lovely work

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Nic's eARTh link
11/29/2012 10:32:38 pm

I agree with Ayala on the 70s feel to this piece - I think it's all the wavy lines and the choice of colour! Congrats on your sales!

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Sigga Dis link
11/29/2012 10:41:12 pm

A new beautiful painting, looks a little different but good. Congrats with your sale, etsy is not working for me...

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Zafaran link
11/29/2012 10:45:03 pm

The lines, " how way leads on to way" seems so appropriate! Let this new way take you to wonderful terrains!

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Susan
11/29/2012 10:56:51 pm

I am loving your journey with maps. This is stunning and the Robert Frost poem suits it perfectly.

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Kim link
11/29/2012 10:57:34 pm

Hi Mary, it's so nice to meet you! I adore your paintings!

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Marji link
11/30/2012 12:29:43 am

Nice work Mary. I like that you are looking broader than just the Hawaii maps. I think this is a brilliant idea. I like the graphic feel to this one. Happy PPF

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Kristin Van Valkenburgh link
11/30/2012 03:55:13 am

Congratulations on your sale!!! No wonder - your work is just beautiful. Love the new piece too with it's gorgeous metallics, xoxo

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Julie link
11/30/2012 04:27:49 am

Wonderful art! And I always loved this poem, thanks for the reminder. And congrats on your sale!

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kristin link
11/30/2012 04:56:46 am

I'm loving the colors you chose...all of my favs! Great lines also, I love curves! Happy PPF!

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Helen Campbell link
11/30/2012 04:58:28 am

Your new painting is wonderful, Mary! I like the additions to your "style", and love the theme, Robert Frost's poem is one of my favorites.
Congrats on the sales!

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Linda K
11/30/2012 05:09:05 am

another really wonderful "road map" painting!! I'm not at all surprised by the sales you made-congrats to you!

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Christine link
11/30/2012 05:15:02 am

Congrats on your sales and your new work is beautiful! That 's a well known poem and it goes well with your work.

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Jessica Sporn link
11/30/2012 06:03:46 am

Just loving the sensuous curvy lines contrasted with the bold colors. And congrats on your sales -- well deserved because your work is beautiful! Happy PPF!

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Terri Morse link
11/30/2012 06:29:38 am

Congratulations on the sales, Mary! They are beautiful works. I love your new map and especially the inspiration for it. Robert Frost's poem was set to music as a choir arrangement, and I have very fond memories of singing it. Have a great weekend! -Terri

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Kokopelli link
11/30/2012 07:23:12 am

I absolutely love the color combination in this paiting! So reminding me of the Southwest. Happy PPF and congrats on the sale.

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Sharon link
11/30/2012 09:05:39 am

Congrats on your sales, I so love that poem and your painting illustrates it very well. The turquoise is fanastic.

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Faye link
11/30/2012 09:32:48 am

Mary, a new style for you! But you are still using the fantastic copper and turquoise you are famous for. Beautiful work.

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Nora Clemens-Gallo link
11/30/2012 09:36:19 am

Every time I come to visit, I know I will find my favorite color in your paintings. Just love it. Beautiful piece as always!
Have a great day!
Nora

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Andrea
11/30/2012 09:37:24 am

That is one of my favorite poems! And i like the new look to your art this week!

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Laura Moore link
11/30/2012 09:54:19 am

Fabulous Mary, congrats on your sale. Your pieces are always so inventive and creative. Lots of lovely textures for the eyes to feast on.

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laurie link
11/30/2012 10:18:57 am

Its beautiful, each piece of your art seems to tell a story, just waiting for each individual to make their interpretation, congratulations on the sale of your work,

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debbie link
11/30/2012 10:37:52 am

I love the new direction of your work!

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Robin Panzer Art link
11/30/2012 12:05:31 pm

Love the movement in this new piece. Congrats on the Cyber Monday Sales! Happy PPF!

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Ginny link
11/30/2012 12:39:58 pm

I love your new work. It is always so inspiring to visit and see what you are doing. Congratulations on the sale of your beautiful pieces.
Thank you for your kind words today. I always get excited when someone points out something they like in my paintings.

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Kat Sloma link
11/30/2012 12:46:10 pm

What a wonderful week you've had Mary! Congrats on your sale and love the new work. Happy PPF!

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Nicole link
11/30/2012 01:16:58 pm

That's such a beautiful poem, I can see how it's inspiring!

Your artwork is beauitful!

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Deanna link
11/30/2012 02:37:09 pm

I love how the bright blue pops against the more neutral colors. It's always fun trying something new.

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Ritu Dua link
11/30/2012 06:13:18 pm

Oh my God I simply love that blue and gold...that poem is an all time fav too...your work is always so cheefrul and inspiring:)

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denthe link
11/30/2012 11:14:36 pm

I love the boldness of the colours and the pattern. Also, using those stencils as a sort of frame creates a great effect. Congrats on your sales! Super!

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Anne link
12/1/2012 12:33:47 am

Love this, great shapes and colors! Bold, strong movement!

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carlarey link
12/1/2012 12:33:54 am

Congrats on your sales! It must be exciting for you to move your work into a bit of a new direction.

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Lynn Cohen
12/1/2012 01:52:46 am

No better compliment than knowing someone else wants your art!

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carolyn dube link
12/1/2012 09:07:41 am

Congrats on the Etsy sales! I love your newest additions with the stencils and the way you used the survey map! happy PPF!

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denise link
12/1/2012 09:30:00 am

Love variety and the new journey. The color and design is fantastic.
Congratulations on your Etsy sale.

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giggles link
12/1/2012 06:30:33 pm

Simply terrific...love the different lines in this one!! Congrats on the cool sales too!! Well done!!
Thanks for sharing!!

Hugs Giggles

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Kirstin McCulloch link
12/1/2012 08:29:40 pm

I love yournew work - the colours + the patterns are so beautiful. Congratulations on your sales. It is always such a buzz for me! x

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Karen link
12/2/2012 03:12:52 am

Stunning.... and well done on your etsy sales

Karenx

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Kat link
12/2/2012 07:15:14 am

Congratulations on selling your lovely work Mary, this new painting is striking and has movement, so clear it stands out, great work!

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Genevieve link
12/3/2012 04:43:00 am

Beautiful artwork! Very talented!

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Karen Smithey link
12/4/2012 05:09:42 am

Love the really strong graphic element!

I like the idea of having to really LOOK at the painting to figure out what the map is--

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JKW link
12/4/2012 08:30:50 am

I knew Robert Frost was going to be part of this. I love that poem. Your mixed media is amazing for this one. Blessings, Janet PPF

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