Guyana Series No. 5

(Untitled), Guyana Series No. 5, oil and acrylic on canvas,16” x 20” ©2012 Miranda Mims Sawyer

 

 

I'm trying to find out her name, but until then this painting will remain "Untitled."

New Series: Self Portrait 4

Self Portrait 4, Oil on wooden panel, 30” x 36”, © Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012

I have been working on a new series of self portraits for the past few months, all are the same size, oil on panel. I've really enjoyed working on these, and not only has helped me develop my painting skills but it has made me think of my body differently. Creating these has forced me to stare at my body for long periods of time and undoubtedly changed my self image for the better. I hope when I have finished painting these and learning about myself, I can use this series and my experience to help other women who have struggled with the same insecurities that have haunted me my entire life.

25th Northern National Art Competition

I will have one piece in the 25th Northern National Art Competition, that is held at Nicolet College Art Gallery, in Rhinelander, WI.  The opening reception is Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 5:00pm.

http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/eventsentertainment/artgallery/nnac.html

The painting I will have displayed is from a new mixed media series that incorporates numerous techniques in painting and printmaking.

Expectations: Proof and Result, Self Portrait 1, mixed media (acrylic, oil, paper, ink) on wooden panel, 18" x 24",
© Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012

The Juror for this exhibit was artist Sarah McKenzie. (http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/eventsentertainment/artgallery/nnacjudge.html)

Nursery Mural

I thought this was worth sharing. My sister is due in September, so I ventured to Charlotte this past weekend to paint my little niece to be a mural.

 

New Painting

New Series. More to come....

Untitled, (Untitled Series No. 1), oil and acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20", © Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012

SC Festival of Flowers Juried Art Show 2012

I will have two paintings from my Guyana series in the Arts Center of Greenwood's SC Festival of Flowers Juried Art Show 2012. The reception is on June 23rd, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The awards will be announced at 6:00 pm. The Arts Center is located at 120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646.

Carl, (Guyana Series No.4) 2012, 16" x 20", oil and acrylic on canvas © Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012

Reshma, (Guyana Series No.2) 2012, 16" x 20", oil and acrylic on canvas © Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012

Guyana Series #4

Carl,(Guyana Series No.4) 2012, 16" x 20", oil and acrylic on canvas © Miranda Mims Sawyer 2012