Coalesce 2018 - Christine Olmstead

coalesce

2018

These works were made in 2018 for a duo show. The focus of this series was the use of metallic elements with pearl, copper, brass, and gold.

Previous works

2020 Meditations

2019 Iridescent Light

2019 Breathing Room

2018 The Divide

2017 Meet Me in the Black & White

2017 Miscellaneous

2016 Blue & Gold

Typical testing phase. Usually the idea gets paire

Typical testing phase. Usually the idea gets paired down, or tested and scratched only the strong survive here. 🫠 #artistatwork

Whatcha workin’ on? Here’s what I’m doing

Whatcha workin’ on?

Here’s what I’m doing 🫠 #artist #artistatwork #doitfortheprocess

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to “have

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to “have more fun”

I used to be a high strung, high anxiety, deep depression, suicidal, and a very serious about life kind of person. About 3 years ago I learned I was allowed to enjoy life, I was allowed to have things and want things. I learned that wanting and liking isn’t inherently bad. I feel like I’ve learned what enjoyment and pleasure are but most of those things come down to nervous system regulation for me. I enjoy a run, I enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine, I enjoy self care but I wouldn’t necessarily call those things “fun”. Fun for me is a different energy, it’s more physical and social and more up focused as opposed to enjoyable with is down focused.

This year you may see a lot of different things from me. You’ll see works that are unlike previous works, you’ll see me playing and trying to practice “fun”. I invite you on this journey with me and want you to know the art I’m making is still me, still full of purpose and lots of thought. Some of it might not be for you and that’s okay. But if nothing else, I hope this year you play a little more and practice what “fun” is for you. Stay sweet my friends ✌️

Everyone is saying what’s ✨IN ✨ or 💩OUT💩 in 2023 and here are trends I’ve noticed in my own business. Don’t shoot the messenger. It’s just what I’m seeing! 👀
✨IN✨
- one large painting instead of gallery walls or a few smaller pieces
- Silver/mixed metals
- Payment plans
- Personalized art/personal elements included in the work
- Colorful or unconventional frame choices

💩OUT💩
- diptychs or triptychs
- Artwork that’s too matchy matchy
- Black frames
- Art that doesn’t spark joy or thought/connection
- Lists telling people what’s in or out 😋

✨2022✨ Too many moments to fit into 21 slides,

✨2022✨ Too many moments to fit into 21 slides, but thankful for this year of big change, big growth, and unprecedented joys. There’s so much yet to do. ⛓️ proud of the work I’ve made this year and the amazing people by my side.

2 series
3 shows
22 commissions
227 total works of art.
1 new studio
Endless room for growth

📸 @livmakeswork

“Providence Waters” 48”x102” acrylic and s

“Providence Waters” 48”x102” acrylic and sterling silver on canvas in a walnut floater frame. Sold. This piece was a treat as it’s the first painting I finished in my new studio 🥰✌️#painter #abstractart

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