Wed, 23 May 2012 16:40:33 -0800WeeblyWed, 23 May 2012 15:18:35 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/05/im-enjoying-no-stress-studio-time.htmlIt feels good to have most of my projects caught up. Now I plan on some freestyle art making. Yep! I'm going to create freely, without the pressure of meeting deadlines or trying to complete a series. It's so much more fun to create as I feel the need. I've even thought about building some new furniture. I found a cool table the other day and I'm trying to decide if it will be an addition to the insectables or something new. We will soon see! I'll be in Franklin TN next Friday for the set crawl, and I'm bringing paintings and furniture. If you want to see the insectables, come by the Arbor Antique Mall. They'll be out by the entrance. Talk to ya later!]]>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:43:39 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/04/time-for-play.htmlWell, I've had a little time to play. Seems like as soon as I get a little free time, other things come along. I've been busy working on a few small comissions and other odd jobs. Again I'm almost caught up. Not sure if I'll take time for painting or look for opportunities to show my work. I'm thinking I need to show outside of TN. I have in the past, but been lazy about submitting to new galleries. Guess it's time to get busy, that's as soon as I take a little break and play:-)]]>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:51:55 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/03/happy-with-new-paintings.htmlAfter working my rear off to get ready for my shows I'm a little ready for a break. Glad to have these shows, but also ready to create without a deadline. I can tell a difference in my process when I have a set time to create. It is probably best for me to work under that pressure, but I do need the time to try new things. When I don't have any pressure on me I'll work through several ideas and try new things. When I'm on a timeline I stay with a plan and maybe I'll jot down notes of things to try at a later date. It's more like play, when I don't have to worry about the time restraint. Play is good, and that's what I'm doing next! see you soon. ]]>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:06:24 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/02/getting-close-to-show-time.htmlWell, I have been working my butt off to get ready for my solo show at Picture This on 5th. I'm happy with the new work so far. I'm still going to try and finish a few more before next week. I love what I do but there are times I want to mix it up a little more. After this series of wax paintings I may try a mini series of acrylics, or collage, to give my body and mind a rest. The wax transfer process is pretty hard on me and I rarely work for several days in a row because of my achy body. also I like how when I change gears I can bring my experiences from the last venture into the next. New ideas flow easier after focusing on one project for a while. I'll keep you posted on how this goes, but not until I get  ]]>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:42 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/02/new-work-on-display.htmlIt's been a while, but I expected that when I started this blog. Updates will come as my time permits. 
I hung new paintings at The Williamson Co. Association of Realtors today. This is a show/ Art Walk put on by the Art Council of Williamson Co. I'm looking forward to the Artist Reception, because I got to see several of the artist's works, and they look pretty good. I'm also having a Solo exhibition at Picture This on 5th in March. Looking forward to having even newer work in this space at the Arcade. I just hope the weather is good. The warmer weather we've had this Jan and Feb scares me a bit. Gotta go for now. thanks for reading my rambles! ]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:15:53 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2012/01/artist-at-work.htmlIt's about time. I think I'm ready to put my many thoughts on plywood, panel, paper, or whateverelse I can find around the studio. I've spent a long time thinking about this next body of work. I've created things along the way, played with different media, painted some things for charity, and done a few small commissions. Now it's time to work for me. I'll be working on 4-5 new pieces for a show coming up early Feburary. The clock is ticking and I gotta get busy. Stay tuned, especially on Facebook, because I'm thinking of teaching a small class on how to transfer ink on beeswax. Each student will leave with at least one "Heart" that they created themselves. Good Times!
]]>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:38:21 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2011/11/it-never-ends.htmlI love being an artist! I never bore from the constant struggle to find my place or purpose in being "Artist." I really do take it serious. My problem is focusing on one thing at a time. I love to get caught up in my surroundings. In my mind things converge, become one. I constantly think or envision my memories and my imagination communicating with my current experiences. As Artist, I'm also the Translator of this world in my head. I'm not sure I can make since of it, but maybe I can make it something of interest for others to experience. ]]>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:22:26 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2011/11/still-searching.htmlI think I have the answer to my question, an then something changes my way of thinking. I'm almost there. I think. Not that I'm in a hurry to be there. I'm just anxious to see what's next. I've been wishy washy on what my next work of art will be. I intend to create what I feel the most passionate about. It seems when I get inspired from another artist or from everyday life; it changes my thinking. Either way it looks like mixed media, memories, and my imagination will control the outcome of the body of work to come. It will just have to wait until I get through preparing for the holiday art shows. check back for updates on my current events.
Thank you for reading my ramblings.
Randy ]]>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:53:40 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2011/11/do-you-remember-that-place.html
This is what I wrote while trying to work through some ideas for a new series of work. Maybe it will make since once the work is complete, or not.
"Do you remember that place?" 

Not the place on the map; the place just out of site. You know, over in the corner, or maybe in some inconspicuous spot on the ground, or just above your head.

It’s not an obvious place. Just an area you walked right by. Never noticing how beautiful it was. Maybe it was rusted, corroded, weathered or worn. That’s what makes it beautiful and gives it life.

I noticed that place! I actually look for it. Sometimes I find a new shiny place; full of vibrant colors and sharp edges. I try not to stare. I just look out of the side of my peripheral vision and try to imagine what kind of place it might be.

I remember that place! Everything was going on; my life happened, and that place just sat there quietly waiting for me to notice.

I remember that place! Maybe it doesn’t exist. Maybe it’s not even a place. Ether way I remember that place!

]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:16:17 -0800http://www.randylpurcell.com/1/post/2011/10/time-for-a-little-get-away.htmlSometimes it's good to get away and forget what you do and why you do it. Just got back from a camping trip. No phone, web, nothing but the great outdoors and family. It's nice to have the chance to hear your own thoughts. I try to spent quiet time in the studio, but it's not the same as being away from all the normal distractions. So now I'm back and feel a little more confident in what I want to do next. Maybe it will work. If not, oh well. I did what my heart told me to do. I have a few comissions to complete and then I'll be focusing on a combination of my wax process and acrylic paintings. If time allows, I'll also work on some small sculptures. I'll try and get back to this soon and keep you updated. ]]>