Siobhan Bedford Artist

SIOBHAN BEDFORD FINE ART

Spectrum Series

Siobhan Bedford
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The “Spectrum Series” will finally be ready to launch in May for the Open Studio!

I’m thrilled to share these nine paintings that are swirling explorations of color and light.

They have soft but focused light and are gently layered with details. I’m not sure exactly how to put it into words but I have the sense of energy being pulling up and through. To me they hint at the chakra system.

I started this series early in the summer of 2019…so they have been a long time in the making!

I thought it would be interesting to collect “WIP snaps” and travel through “virtual time!”

Hope you enjoy seeing how they transform and shift from their early beginnings. This group is a little unusual in that the initial energy was dark lines…almost like inky drawings. Then evolved from bright almost neon to more gem like colors with what I imagine to be mystical light.

Scroll on to see the whole series!

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Color is a power which directly influences the soul.
— Wassily Kandinsky

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Chakras are organizational centers for the reception, assimilation, and transmission of life-force energy. They are the stepping stones between heaven and earth.
— Anodea Judith


The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color most
— John Ruskin


Hope you can come see them in real life at the Chester County Studio Tour in May!

Open STUDIO

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished...that will be the beginning
— Louis L'Amour

Empress

Siobhan BedfordComment
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The Empress….

She is a new watercolor pin-piece I’ve been working on through these last windy days of winter. I’ve been working with the piece to push the light in different directions using the camera and edits in Lightroom. I embraced all the bells and whistles that Lightroom has to offer.

These are some of those explorations.

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The Many faces of the Empress

I started experimenting with layering with another pin paper piece. Using a flash light and candle to play with the light. Even tried some greenery. I think using flowers would be intriguing…So looking forward to the spring blossoms to try that out!

It’s a learning curve but interesting & exciting possibilities!

Enjoy!

Empress of the Flame

Empress of the Flame

I’m restless.
Things are calling me away.
My hair is being pulled by the stars again.
— Anaïs Nin
Empress of Spring

Empress of Spring

Empress  in the Moon

Empress in the Moon

Art for your home

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The best advice I know about collecting art for your home is don’t look for a piece that is what I call matchy-matchy with your walls. Look for a piece that goes with your soul. An artwork that makes makes you feel intrigued will always find a place. It’s easier to repaint walls than to find a piece of art that is as unique as you.

Green Glow

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As I write this the ground is a blanket of white and it’s still snowing! I’m not a fan of the cold but it’s very beautiful. And, very bright! I absolutely adore light so it’s all good.

Before the holidays…I shared this painting from the Spectrum Series. Since, then I’ve added one more warm glaze. It’s a subtle change but it gives a touch of earthiness and makes the green really glow.

Subtle change is still a transformation!

It’s probably the day but when I look at it now I keep thinking of seeds ready to stir as the light returns.

When we turn the corner halfway through winter I always feel like it’s the real New Year. Spring is still far off but…it’s in sight!

All that reinventing energy is on its way.

Till then…stay warm & enjoy the art!

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There is nothing constant in the universe. All ebb and flow, and every shape that’s born, bears in its womb the seeds of change.
— Ovid
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