by Somin Parate | Jun 2, 2014 | Blog
Now onto my next creation. After receiving a lot of positive feedback on “Composition 16” for the display of the multiple canvases, I decided that I wanted to make my next masterpiece similar. This time I chose to take on three, 60 X 80 cm, canvases to be constructed into one big piece of work. As you can see, the concept is to make one canvas communicate with the next, all this in an explosion of color. It’s going to be interesting to see what the evolution as the weeks go on.
by Somin Parate | May 26, 2014 | Blog
Two months of intense work and the largest painting I have done so far is finished! If you want your room to make the statement, embed this piece on a broad wall to enhanced the feel of brightness and volume.
In coming up with the design of this composition, I started off drawing shapes that took another dimension when I added the colors to them. Experiencing with shapes, shades and highlights is the way I tend to enjoy developing my pieces.
by Somin Parate | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog
On January 3rd, 2014 I had my civil marriage in Des Moines, Iowa. I am legally married! My now husband is originally from Switzerland and ended up finding a full-time job in Zurich. So off to Switzerland we go.
My main focus for now is, of course, my art, as well as, learning German. For the fact that I am not Swiss and don’t know German, it’s difficult to find a job right away. But that’s fine with me because I would rather focus my time on producing more work for my collection. In our new apartment, I have my own space dedicated to my studio where I can work on my paintings. The cool thing is that we’re on the first floor and people walking outside can see me while I paint. This is funny.
For my next pieces, I want to experiment working with a large canvases. For this one, the size that I chose was 140 X 100 cm (metric system now that I am in Europe). Funny fact, I couldn’t have gone bigger even if I wanted to because the canvas almost didn’t fit in the car. But then again, European cars are much smaller than American cars.
by Somin Parate | Sep 30, 2013 | Blog
Just moved to Brooklyn, NY in August. In order to make a living in New York, I have been focusing my time on finding a job in order to finance some supplies for a new painting to work on. As always, I am eager to start. My hope was to find an art-based job but I soon found out how competitive it is here. Since I know I am only going to be living in New York for a short time, I have to find something fast.
After about a month and a half of searching, I have found a job as a sales assossiate at Billabong, right on Times Square. I am ecstatic. Billabong had been one of my favorite clothing brands for years. Now that I am making money, I can finally buy supplies to paint!
I decided to work on a small canvas, 24″ X 18,” because I knew that I would have to ship it when I left New York. Plus, I didn’t have my own art easel, which makes the job more difficult.
by Somin Parate | Jul 20, 2013 | Blog
Yesterday, July 19th, 2013 I had my first art show! It was held at The Great Frame Up located in West Des Moines, Iowa, where I had been interning for the summer. I showcased my most recent artwork, as well as, my older pieces from when I first began to advance as a painter. Moreover, since I was interning at a The Great Frame Up, I was able to frame four of my beginning paintings! Framing artwork gives the piece in question a whole new perspective. Check those three framed painting at the bottom of the wall behind me.
by Somin Parate | May 27, 2013 | Blog
Started my summer internship at The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is a custom framing shop that strives on high-quality products without overlooking its customer service. A good way to learn framing techniques that will be benificial to me and my paintings down the road. Definitely looking forward to that experience.
At the end of my internship, I will have the opportunity to put on my own art show at the store. That’s an additional motivation to create a new piece and expand my collection that I will be putting on display.
I chose to work with ten 8″ x 10″ canvases that I arranged in a way that would create a story. In fact, I plan on creating a design that will be spread throughout each of the canvases. Can’t wait to get started.
