Wednesday, July 29, 2015

2015 - the first 7 months

This has been an interesting year so far. I've finished several wonderful commissions, a group of new paintings and quite a bit of cathartic re-working of older pieces that were bugging me - I believe this is the technical term :-).

Abstract Study (defender), Oil on canvas, 72 x 60"


Abstract Studies (balance & bridge), Mixed media collages, 36 x 28.5" each


Abstract Study (swirl), Oil and collage on canvas, 60 x 60"



Magical Forest 2, Oil and copper leaf on canvas, 70 x 60"


Seated Figure in Nature, Oil and gold leaf on canvas, 70 x 60"


Study 10, Variation 3, Oil and digital print on canvas, 72 x 60"


Study 13, Variation 4, Oil and digital print on canvas, 72 x 60"

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Chicago Tribune Article

I recently had a feature article in the Chicago Tribune - check me out on the Tribune site!  Or, if you click on the below image a larger version will come up. If it is still not large enough to read just email me and I will send you over a PDF. pamela@pamelastaker.com


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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Open Studio March 21-23, 2014


It's that time again. I will be opening my studio to the public for 3 days over the weekend of March 21st (see hours below).

HOURS:
Friday, March 21st: 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, March 22nd: 12-3 p.m.
Sunday, March 23rd: 12-3 p.m.

LOCATION:
Pamela Staker Studio
1830 South Canalport Avenue (East Pilsen)
Chicago, IL 60616

CONTACT:
312.925.0989 cell
pamela@pamelastaker.com


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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Commissioning a Painting - It's Easier Than You Think!

Are you looking for a dynamic, abstract painting to finish or refresh your space? I make the process of commissioning an artwork a painless and even enjoyable experience through understanding and being responsive to time constraints and working in close collaboration with my clients. Below are just a few examples of recently completed projects:


Installation view of "Abstract Landscape (ocean no.1)" Oil on canvas, 72 x 72"

I was commissioned to do this large-scale abstract for a private collector's family room. As you can see, they needed something big and dynamic to activate the space. To start the project, I completed 4 works on paper to serve as study references for the larger painting. My client selected the work below and asked for a few revisions before I continued on to the final painting. The whole process took approximately 6 weeks.


"Abstract Landscape (oceans 1)" Study painting on paper for large-scale commission




For this commission, my client wanted a piece that referenced the abstract painting below. I revised the work and expanded the composition to create a horizontally oriented artwork perfectly scaled for the space. As an abstract painter with a focus on color, structure and shape - I welcome the opportunity to do these variations, they dovetail perfectly with my painting practice.


"Dark Landscape" Variable edition painting

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Talbott Hotel Chicago

Scarf no.2 (2013) Oil on canvas, 60 x 40"

I recently had the good fortune of placing 2 artworks in the newly renovated Talbott Hotel in Chicago. Many thanks to the wonderful art consultant Daniel Kinkade for making this possible. 


Twirl, Variation 2 (2014) Digital print and oil on canvas, 50 x 50"






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Monday, December 9, 2013

New Small Works

Abstract Interior 41
2013
Mixed media collage on paper 
(acrylic, decorative paper, graphite, duct tape, foam core)
12 x 9"
$250 unframed / $325 framed



NEW in the Small Works Shop: vibrant & fresh

I really love making these experimental mixed media works on paper and I think it shows.

They are fun, fast, exuberant little works.

I am consistently interested in their bright, expressive natures mixed with intense bursts of color

– full of life.












Abstract Interior 39
2013
Mixed media collage on paper 
(Acrylic, lokta paper, decorative paper, foam core, duct tape)
12 x 9"
$250 unframed / $325 framed


Abstract Interior 40
2013
Mixed media collage on paper 
(acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel lokta paper, foam core, duct tape)
14 x 11"
$350 unframed / $450 framed


Interior / Exterior (floating)
2013
Mixed media collage on paper 
(acrylic, ink, graphite, charcoal, lokta paper, duct tape, artists tape)
14 x 11"
$350 unframed / $450 framed


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