Little Pieces of Art by Brandie Butcher- Isley

Literal and Abstract... has risen again...

This piece is a remake of an earlier piece that was not recoveredfrom the Omaha Summer Arts Festival storm last year.  I decided that if I was going to redo this one that it would have to be on a larger scale ( this version measures 30 x 30 inches ) and that it would delve deeper into the emotions and life experiences that inspired this piece. It took me a longer time than usual to finish this piece.  Each element was carefully thought out.  It is a powerful piece for me, releasing some demons, that unfortunately will resurface... but in the mean time cleansing my soul a little.

As a visual thinker with a very visual memory, I am often frustrated when trying to communicate.  I don't mix well with literal thinkers if they do not understand or do not at least try to understand the way my thought process works.  When recalling an earlier conversation, I will never be able to offer exact words to you... If you allow me to speak in context, or to describe the conversation... I am better. 

Most of the people close to me understand this about me and are supportive.  Problems occur when you are confronted with someone who has a manipulative personality.  Someone who claims you must be lying because you can not bring to mind the exact words.. Someone who may use this against you.

I am sorry for the delay in posts... I have been going through some personal things that are slowing me down... :(  Be patient with me... I feel I am on a roll!

Brandie

P.S.  To give you grasp of the scale of this piece.  The girl in front (literal) measures 17 inches tall!

Independence

 

I watched Iron Jawed Angels again last night... Of course it inspired me... it always does.  I just need to be reminded of the struggles our ancestors went through to pave the paths we walk on today.

You can see this piece and much more beginning tomorrow, July 7th, 2009 at the Ritual Cafe, 13th Street, Downtown Des Moines!

My first solo exhibition!

I will be having a reception Saturday, July 18th, 5-7 pm.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, in advance to all of you who attend.

Brandie

I Won 3rd Place at the Omaha Summer Arts Festival! I Rock!

"Learning from Each Other Can be Simple"

 

I faced two challenges with this piece. 

A.  I have an existing piece of the same title with the same picture done on a vintage tile that measures 3 x 9 inches.  Well, it gets a lot of attention, but it seems that people don't really know what to do with it, although they love the sentiment.  So I decided to create the piece on cradled clay board it measures 6 x 12 inches.  It can sit on it's own or it is ready to hang on the wall.

B.  I wanted to see if I could look at a prior technique, composition and color scheme from an earlier piece that I really loved and try to duplicate it... I even wanted to use the same mediums.  I totally pulled it off!  I was looking at "Pride".  Here it is:

 

OMG!  I won 3rd Place, over all, in Omaha this past weekend!  I love that show.  You really need to go next year if you can.  It is the best location, the best attendance, and absolutely unparalleled artist hospitality... Truly amazing!  (and not just because I was there... although... that was a plus...)

Lets see... What else...

Oh yeah... I will be having my first solo exhibition at the Ritual Cafe beginning July 6th!  A cool cafe in Downtown Des Moines... They are known for their stunning art and Live music!

There will be an Artist's Reception (that's me) on July 18th from 5-7, be there!

Also...  I am working on launching on-line workshops!  They will be affordable and fun!  Hey, you can learn how to do what I do!

I will be back soon, with more art!

Brandie