Friday, October 5, 2012

Paint Party Friday: Week 30, Year 2 Check-In Featured Artist: Kristin Dudish

image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

Hey everybody, it's Kristin here... First, I'd like to welcome you all to the 30th week (Year 2) of Paint Party Friday and thank you all for making this such a fun party.  Second, I'd like to say:  Please, please, please send in your PPF Artist Interview!!!  We warned you that if you didn't send in your interviews, you'd be subjected to EVA and I blathering on about ourselves... So, while we wait for your stories (please send in your stories), you're stuck with me!  

1. Please tell us a bit about your personal history with painting.  (When did you start painting?  How has your painting evolved since you first started?)
I have been painting for as long as I can remember - I have wonderful memories of preschool easels, unlimited rolls of fresh paper, and bright colorful finger paints!  My love of painting continued throughout my childhood and eventually led to art school.  I spent my college years creating serious conceptual art, but always found myself being drawn back to a more whimsical style.  Currently, I find myself returning to my painting "roots"... Trying to remember the freedom of creating as a child, where "rules" didn't matter and the only limitations were those of the imagination.

image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

2. What are your favorite techniques, media, and tools to use in creating your paintings?
I have to say that I honestly couldn't possibly narrow it down!  The internet has completely revolutionized the way we create and share art, and as a result I am so excited to constantly be learning new ways of creating (Each new technique I learn becomes my "favorite"!).


image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

3. What is your favorite thing to paint?  Why?
I love to paint with a humorous twist.  As long as there is a bit of whimsy, the actual subject is secondary.  I like to play with words and create unexpected pairings through my paintings.
Why?  Because I want the fun that I have while creating to be evident in the finished painting.  (I also think there might be a little bit of rebellion involved... When I was in art school, my professors always said to stay away from cliches, puns, and silly art.  Now that I'm on my own artistically, I've decided to play by my own rules.)

image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

4. What is your proudest painting moment and/or greatest painting achievement so far?
In addition to wanting my artwork to be "fun", I am most proud when I am able to combine my art and painting with my passion for kindness and service.  Before I had my son, I was the co-owner of a mural/decorative painting company.  During that time, we painted a mural for one of Oprah's "Use Your Life Award" recipients... Being a part of something so much bigger than myself as a result of my art was truly magical.  (You can read more about it here.)

image courtesy of Kristin Dudish

5. What's next in your painting future?
I feel like I have so many ideas spinning in my head... more paintings, books, and online classes...
I am currently working on a series of paintings based on the surrealist game "exquisite corpse", and preparing for the launch of my first e-courses in 2013!  (Click here for more info.)

images courtesy of Kristin Dudish

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Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian PPFers! Hope everyone has a fun and creative week.

*Update 10/6/2012*
Kristin here again... Thank you all SO much for your kind and supportive comments, they mean more to me than I could possibly express.  You are an amazing group of artists and I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful space!  xo

56 comments:

  1. oh what a super interview!!! Kristin's work is amazing and so inspiring!!!!

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  2. Yay, Kristin! Wonderful interview!! Off to check out the link to your upcoming e-course!!

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  3. Wow Kristin, how wonderful to hear your story of all you have accomplished. I love your work and congratulate you on job well done. I like how you interviewed yourself.:) Nicely done. Happy Paint Friday.

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  4. So glad you are the featured artist, Kristin, so we can learn more about your art. I especially love the hands/heart.

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  5. I am so glad to see you featured this week. I always love what you do. I appreciate your special techniques and that you explain how they are accomplished. This helps me so much. In addition you are a good interviewer. . . you are hired. :) Blessings, Janet

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  6. I love reading about you! Blather as much as you like ;) I love it that you were liberated from the ossifying demands of 'academic art' --- a bit of whimsy and colour are always so much preferable! Love what you do (I just sub mine BTW in email)

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  7. I love everything about you!! You are so talented! I just wanted to say I love love love that Owl with my glasses on!! Awesome!

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  8. Such a wonderful interview. Awesome to learn more about you Kristin! Fun to see photos of you doing big paintings. You are so talented!

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  9. Great to see more of Kristin's work! Happy PPF you all! Valerie

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  10. Wonderful, inspiring interview, Kristin. Love your owl!

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  11. Your work is amazing, loved to learn more about you

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  12. I loved reading this post! Thanks for sharing with us, and this awesome PPF!

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  13. Thanks for highlighting Kristin. A blog I know I will enjoy judging by all these beautifully painted characters shown here.

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  14. Kristin's work always makes me smile and today is no different, I love the expression on that fish!

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  15. I have joined in today; have been meaning to for ages--hope that's ok!. Just going back now to read your post. Have a great Friday
    xxx

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  16. It's wonderful to get to know you more Kristin, and I love the 'bounce' and fun in your art. Fabadabadoolishus!
    Happy PPF to everyone and a great weekend too.

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  17. Wow! Your portraits are uber realistic! Like your story and I'm glad no featured artist post today so we would know more about you! Patsy from
    HeARTworks and
    papemelroti

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  18. Such wonderful art, great to read your interview Kristin, thanks for sharing with us! xx

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  19. lovely samples of your work Kristin! The fish made me laugh.

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  20. Thank you for a great read and smashing artwork, so glad I now know someone famous........ Annette x

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  21. Thank you for a great interview and wonderful art Kristin!

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  22. Great to get to know you better! I remember that owl, it´s one of my favourites ever!!! So fullfilling to be involved in something bigger.

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  23. Kristin: Thank you much for sharing YOU and being such an inspiration. Thx too, to you and Eva for PPF - my weekly respite filled with motivation, inspiration and support. Wishing you and yours the very best!

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  24. Love hearing about your very creative life and now letting go and being you ~ thanks for 'being you' and hosting this wonderful event ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  25. Kristen, love your animal paintings! Happy PPF everyone!

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  26. I just loved your PPf heart picture, Kristin. I share many of the views that you said...I learn a lot from the Net as well, so too from art books. Each time I learn something new, I love it and it becomes one my favs as well...felt like reading my thoughts at some points...loved your whimsical pics. The mural is just fab! Best Wishes, Kristin:)

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  27. I love Kristin's work - not "stuck" with you at all. It's fun to find out more about your artful life. I posted these 2 paintings earlier this week -

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  28. Loved reading your post Kristin-your paintings are wonderful!!

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  29. Love your whimsical, silly paintings!! And how cool to be featured by Oprah! This was fun getting to know more of the girl behind Kristin. :D
    Catherine Denton

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  30. Oh my gosh...I love Kristin's work!! What inspiration...that owl is amazing!

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  31. Kristin - You are so cool! Feel free to blather any time you'd like! Your underpaintings were a highlight of 29 Faces for me!

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  32. Love Kristin's art. The mustachioed goldfish is awesome!

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  33. I have been a follower of Kristen for some time, I love her style! Always a fresh and unique approach to her wonderful paintings!!! She has inspired me to try more portraits!
    Thanks for the interview!

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  34. Fabulous spotlight Kristin..beautiful work..gorgeous art..and my fave is the owl..super magical..! Congrats and celebration for all that you do..shine on!
    Victoria

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  35. Happy Paint Party to you all...and Kristin...wonderful showcase this week!! Have a good weekend!

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  36. Great interview, nice to read about you Kristin. Your art is beautiful, I special like the little fish..

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  37. What a great interview with Kristin - such gorgeous art! I've been gone from PPF for a while, but now I am painting again... Happy PPF, everyone!! :)

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  38. I am a already a big fan of Kristin's art and was so excited to read her interview on PPF. I especially love the photo of her painting a mural, and was glad to see that she's on FB. Now, I'm off to become an official "Fan."

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  39. Hoorah to Silly art, Puns! bah to unsilly teachers!
    Teachers never really like my work took me a while to get over that their opinion was not set in stone.

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  40. Great interview!!! Love that mural!!!

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  41. Love the interview! Your work is wonderful!!

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  42. i love kristin! love love the interview.

    i linked, but comments are disabled on my blog - so feel free to delete my link if i broke the rules. seriously. i won't be mad.

    xxa

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  43. okay, i'm not sure which i like more... your wild things mural or your mustachio'ed fishy! too cute, all of it! love your whimsical style.

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  44. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story and amazing art!! What a great and interesting read!! You are so loving to do that big wall mural with your friend!! Kudos to you! You are definitely a special artist!!

    Thank you for PPF I may not say it enough but I appreciate what you have done for all of us artists! You have opened up our world to meeting a wonderful array of like minded people!! A millions thank yous!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  45. Awesome!! Thank you for sticking us with you -- I love it -- and you -- and your work!!

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  46. Kristin, I am so glad you featured yourself! Your art is charming and delightful. It's a mixture of beauty, whimsy, and technical skills. I am glad to have seen it!

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  47. How fun to learn about one of our talented hostesses! I enjoyed your post very much. Your touch of humor lightens life a bit and adds smiles I am sure to many faces! Thanks for sharing it all.

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  48. See, we did it on purpose! We just wanted you to show several of your wonderful pieces and hear your story. I enjoyed hearing your process to this point and especially love the owl. Congrats on being an Opah "donor". A fine example of how art contributes to the painter and the people who see their art.

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  49. Great interview... I love the work Kristin shared, especially the owl! What a hoot!!! Sorry! Couldn't resist!

    Karenx

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  50. Absolutely love Kristen D.'s Work!! Fabulous interview!!
    Belinda

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  51. I love partying with you all! There is so much wonderful artwork to look at. Blessings!

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  52. I absolutely LOVE the hands at the top of this page. I've not been here before but intend to visit regularly - bless you! Your colors at the top - yummalicious...I could drink them! What a wonderful blog. I went over to your questions. How fun! I want to answer the questions on this blog because they seem so wonderful for personal growth. I just LOVE blogs that say "grow baby grow!" Thanks for "you". Kisses, Samara

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  53. Great interview, happy Canadian Thanksgiving :)

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  54. Nearly missed last weeks featured artist! what a talented lady - her work is big and brave, great interview. Betty

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  55. I feel bad I missed a few weeks ! your art is spectacular Love the owl in glasses . My son Joe has some sort of like those !
    Your a wonderful artist and lady
    -KAT-

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