In the Studio : New Paintings in Progress

In the studio:  Almost finished with this pair of paintings. Working on a new 

concept for a series called "Waterline" - happy with the direction these are heading.

Works in Progress - Studio View- www.heidicarlsenrogers.com 

Inspiration for the Waterline paintings - I could spend the whole day staring into 

the water - the rhythmic movement is so mesmerizing.  

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New Series on Paper - Feather (Bluebird)

Feathers (Bluebird) II - Acrylic, Gouache & Colored Pencil on Heavyweight Fine Art Paper, 19.7" x 25.6"
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Feathers (Bluebird) I - Acrylic, Gouache & Colored Pencil on Heavyweight Fine Art Paper, 19.7" x 25.6"
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Studio Sketches

Mid-afternoon in the studio, I decided to do some painted sketches and take a break from the giant painting I am working on.

I am really procrastinating...and need to get back to work! 😊

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Grateful

So grateful and excited that this group of Air Drawings found a new home in Portland, Oregon this week.

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Color Inspiration: Orchid

This orchid was the inspiration for the Flower Portrait (Orchid) painting in the previous post. 

Every time I went into my studio to paint, I would pass by this orchid which was sitting on a table nearby. When the sunlight would hit the petals, they just glowed with this beautiful fuchsia color. 

The color made such a connection with me and I loved the elegant shape of the petals. I couldn't get it out of my head - so I knew it would be my next painting!

The pic shows the color matching I did in the studio.

Flower Portrait (Orchid)

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Canvas

36" H x 48" W

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Flower Portrait (Orchid)

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Canvas

36" H x 48" W

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Color Inspiration: Purple Pansies & Orchids

A few of my iPhone "sketches".  I wanted to capture the vibrant colors & texture of these beautiful blooms.   The surfaces felt like sueded velvet.  I was really drawn to the delicate edges and their irregular yet perfect shape.   

These inspired the "Flower Portrait" painting below.

Flower Portrait (Pansy), 36"H x 48"W
Acrylic, Gouache and Pencil on Canvas
Heidi Carlsen-Rogers

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iPhone Sketches: Curves + Shapes

I am always drawn to long meandering lines and the curves & shapes I see in everyday settings.  

Really loved how the walking path changed in my camera as I moved around it.

These are the kinds of shapes I look for in between the pencil lines of the drawings that are the catalyst for my Silhouette paintings, seen below.

Silhouette (Pink + Green) I

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Fine Art Paper

25.625" H x 19.75" W

Heidi Carlsen-Rogers

Silhouette (Pink + Green) II

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Fine Art Paper

25.625" H x 19.75" W

Heidi Carlsen-Rogers

Silhouette (Pink + Green) I

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Fine Art Paper

25.625" H x 19.75" W

Heidi Carlsen-Rogers

Silhouette (Pink + Green) II

Acrylic, Gouache & Pencil on Fine Art Paper

25.625" H x 19.75" W

Heidi Carlsen-Rogers

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