Unfinished Istanbul Copyright 2012 Lorelei Walsh Park
detail 1 Copyright 2012 Lorelei Walsh Park
detail 2 Copyright 2012 Lorelei Walsh Park
Apr18
Watercolourist’s Tryst With Istanbul
I began this work in November 2010, just after completing my Prismatic Spring work based on Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s monumental photography. This too was based on one of his spectacular photographs from the same book “Earth From Above”. But, as you can see, it got overwhelming for me at that time. First, I was a day old fledgling baby duck watercolourist and second, I really think the work should have been way larger than what it is. It is drawn and coloured with watercolour pencils on 18 x 24 watercolour paper. Not big enough and too much for me at that time.
Fast forward a few months to early 2011. I went back to it and decided to work on pieces of it. I cut it into 12 studies, two of which I will reveal over the coming days, and the rest…yes, you guessed it, also remain unfinished. Other reasons why I may not have gone further with it, other than experience and size was a connection to the work. I didn’t have one, not until recently.
Not long after I began this blog, a lovely photographer named nia liked my work and I began to follow her and she followed me. She is from Istanbul!!!! She posts the most wonderful photography of Istanbul and over the last few weeks I have found myself thinking about the unfinished work I shamelessly show to you today. I believe that with the connection I was looking for and a little more experience (I am now a 5 day old fledgling baby duck watercolourist!), I can finish it. I can!! Thank you nia for the gifts you have given me: your photography, your talent, your enthusiasm, your friendship, a bird’s-eye view of, and a deepening love of, all things Istanbul. Enjoy, wish me luck as I embark on this work and keep making art!
I look forward to your finished work. I’m wishing you luck, because you will successful with or with out it.
Thanks so much, it still is feeling like a daunting piece but I feel I can go back to it. Thanks so much for your comment!
very nicely done. thanks for sharing.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I am feeling more courageous about the work now and so I will endeavor to complete it. Have a great evening.
Oh my dear Lorelei, this is so exciting, so exciting… I wished to be there and to watch you… You are amazing. Good Luck for this amazing project. Art has been always great in all my life. By following, watching and yes, sometimes being a part of it too. In this amazing art world you learn so many things and everyday they add something to your life… They feed our souls and life is so good with them. You are one of them that made me happy in this beautiful world, dear Lorelei, with you and with your creative world. How much I love to visit your home (this can be called like that,
) Thank you so much, being there and being here… I love you. Have a nice, enjoyable and creative day, nia
I am thrilled that you loved this!!! I was bursting to tell you beforehand but thought that you would enjoy the surprise. There are two studies coming ( one finished and one that is very very rough and unfinished). As the post says, i had laid this work aside for so long and my conversations ( visual and otherwise) have really brought my energy back again!! I agree with you ia, art feeds our souls and it is an essential part of being for me, for you and so many others. I am so happy I can share in the expereince with you and I have to thank you again for the inspiration!!! We would have such a wonderful time if we ever got to meet and have tea together…we woud cover every museum in a 500 kilometre radius I am sure. Thank you again nia and my love to you as well! Have a wonderful day. Lorelei xo
Ah yessssss…. how would be so nice to be in the same city… But in any case I feel myself lucky because I have a wonderful artist and friend, like you… Your energy, your art, your excitement and your projects fill my day… They all make my life better… To share this world with you is so beautiful… You are welcome, always welcome to my world, and million thanks what you made me to live… Love, nia
I know nia..maybe someday!! I couldn’t be happier that you feel so full of excitement about this work! It was all of your wonderful images that brought me back to this piece and I would love the show you the completed work in person…someday maybe! Sharing with others and seeing things globally was a major reason i began this blog and you and so many of my wonderful bloggers from all over the world have really made the expereince excellent!! You are welcome in my world as well at any time nia! I am so honoured to know that my work has changed something in you life. That is making me smile very widely! Have a lovely evening nia! Love to you, Lorelei
Be careful where you tryst. (That’s supposed to be a friendly joke.) This series is marvelous. (No more compliments for you today.)
I will and thank you again for your friendly joke and your compliments!