By, Saralene Tapley (MFA 2016)
I will keep this blog rather short as I am more concerned with showcasing the work I have created over the final duration of my stay in Moscow. During this time, I spent my early mornings in the studio and my afternoons wandering the streets trying local coffee shops and absorbing the atmosphere of the city. I must confess, I also did my fair share of shopping. These 5 pieces are introspective works. After painting my colleague, I opted to express my self through self-portraiture. I decided this would be most direct.
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Untitled, acrylic on watercolor paper, 24 x 36 inches, 2015 |
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Untitled, acrylic on watercolor paper, 20 x 36 inches, 2015 |
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Untitled, acrylic on watercolor paper, 20 x 36 inches, 2015 |
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Untitled, acrylic on watercolor paper, 24 x 36 inches, 2015 |
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Untitled, acrylic on watercolor paper, 24 x 36 inches, 2015 |