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My Sister’s Keeper

Published on February 14, 2013 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Black Children, Children, Originals, Paintings and Women of Strength. 0 Comments Tags: Inspired Art, mixed media.

I couldn’t decide how to display the painting in this entry. There’s so much to it that I worried I’d leave out an important detail. The reason I like this painting is because of the details. The children are the focus of the painting but each raindrop of color, each stream rains with importance to the whole of the painting. It was a very emotional piece to paint.

I wanted one child struggling and being lead but I wanted the leader to also show her weariness. Together they’d walk as sister’s and friends holding on … holding on. This is not about their suffering but their triumph. My Sister’s Keeper is about partnership, friendship and dedication. Continue reading ‘My Sister’s Keeper’

Artist Thoughts: Waiting for new sight

Published on February 10, 2013 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, Flowers, Originals and Paintings. 0 Comments Tags: Artist Thoughts, mixed media.

I sometimes get stuck on a painting and put it up for a bit, then I take it out and hang it on the wall. I sometimes even frame the piece and look at it for awhile. There have been times I’ve passed a painting and thought, oh, I need a line here or oh, I should add this or that color, change this line, add extra texture here and there.

Stuck pieces

Putting the work away and out of my mind gives me a break from ‘worrying’ over it. Bringing it back out and taping it to the wall helps me see it in a new light and bring it to completion. Continue reading ‘Artist Thoughts: Waiting for new sight’

That Young Girl

Published on January 10, 2013 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Black Children, Children, Innocence Gallery, Originals and Paintings. 2 Comments

Title: That Young Girl
Art by: F. Magdalene Austin
6×8 canvas board, acrylic and ink painting, original SOLD

She’s washed in color, draped in it. Her sad eyes look out at the viewer not for assistance but to offer it, to offer and explanation. This painting is in expression of life with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. Continue reading ‘That Young Girl’

Tin Man Wood Panel Painting

Published on January 10, 2013 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Fantasy, Originals, Paintings and Visionary. 0 Comments

Art Title: Tin Man
Art by: F. Magdalene Austin

DETAILS: A silver and black figure poses as water drips over his shoulder. In one hand large fish dangle, the other is to his side and swirls to a close. On his chest is a gold that drips down mixing with silver, blue and black. Though he is the “Tin Man” he nearly hangs as a puppet by strings of color and water.

SIZE: 6 inches by 4 inches with 1/4 inch thickness

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Light and Tide

Published on January 10, 2013 in Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Originals, Paintings and Women. 0 Comments

Art Title: Light and Tide
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Cocoon – Series Paintings

Published on November 11, 2012 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Butterflies, Originals, Paintings, Visionary and Women of Strength. 1 Comment

I’ve delayed in posting these pieces because I wasn’t sure how to explain them. I wasn’t sure what to say or if I should say anything at all but I believe I’ve finally found the right mix of words to explain the series of paintings called Cocoon.

First, a little background information: I have Lupus and the symbol for Lupus is the butterfly. Where there’s a butterfly there was once a cocoon. The series focuses on inside the cocoon. The color of the support ribbon for Lupus is purple which is why there are shades of purple here and there in the paintings. Lets move ahead. Truthfully, I’m scared to death about my health. It is this fear which has motivated the series of paintings. Continue reading ‘Cocoon – Series Paintings’

Plush kitten with big baby blue eyes

Published on October 17, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, Art Sale, Bears, Black Children, Cats, Children, Crafts, Faces, Originals and Rag Doll. 0 Comments

At 7 inches small this little kitten with big baby blue eyes sits perfectly on top of books and dried flowers. She wears an oversized, removable pink ribbon and has tiny little gray whiskers. This little one is completely hand made, hand painted and is made of almost 100% recycled materials including her stuffing and the ribbon. Continue reading ‘Plush kitten with big baby blue eyes’