Tiny Art 31
Look. Something new!
I have started a collection of pieces called TINY ART. These pieces are
all small. They are created in mixed media on all types of substrates.
They are for sale: $100 for the original OR $30 for laser reproduction
on smooth coated paper.
This is Tiny Art 31. (click to enlarge).
This piece was inspired by my real life body and the real life weight that bothers me... A lot. I know taking the weight off is a slow process - and I think that it's just another part of the missing ease and patience I need to find for this old soul. I drew an accurate version of my body - and I disliked it - I fought with some creative block and pushed through it. When it was done - I really, really loved it. It was beautiful. Maybe so am I... This painting is on vellum with a magazine page tucked neatly behind it... transparent and complicated - like body issues. It's beautiful.
Details for: Tiny Art 31 (2008)
Size: 7 x 11 inches (approximately)
Medium: acrylic paint, pencil, pencil crayon, ink, pen
Base: Triple thick vellum / plastic
Photo: K.Barteski
Collection: Paulette Sarsfield
SOLD
(laser reproduction: $30)

what a gorgeous piece. i love the layers you've done with vellum and print behind it.
Posted by: leah | March 13, 2008 at 06:26 PM
I so get this....
And the vellum is kick A$$!
Posted by: Ronda P. | March 14, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Kal - if you are ever interested in selling this, please let me know - I'm in
Posted by: T | March 14, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Beautiful.
Posted by: mandydake | March 14, 2008 at 08:32 AM
LOVE it!
Posted by: Maria | March 14, 2008 at 10:14 AM
this I love.
Posted by: Molly | March 14, 2008 at 11:15 AM
ooh girl, I am feelin' this one!! You rock!
:)
Posted by: Chrissy | March 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Wow - does this one ever speak to me, and it would speak to many of my friends. Great piece.
Posted by: Kim | March 14, 2008 at 03:37 PM
This is fantastic. Just love the color on vellum and the magazine page behind. Wow, you are one talented lady.
I read your comment about writing Pilot a letter and I just wanted to tell you to do it and don't ever stop. I write my son a letter every year right before his birthday and I recap the year and tell him just what it is about him that makes him so very special. Then I mail it to our house and collect it to put in the stack I have saved for his 18th birthday. I have been doing this for 7 years and I don't see it stopping until my I am gone or he insists I must stop because he is 30 years old and OVER it. : )
Best wishes to you at your conference.
Posted by: deborah mori | March 14, 2008 at 08:16 PM
wow i luv your colours and the way you use vellum..
Have a great day!
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | March 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM
wow i luv your colours and the way you use vellum..
Have a great day!
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | March 16, 2008 at 11:07 AM
wow i luv your colours and the way you use vellum..
Have a great day!
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | March 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Good Morning ... I read your blog everyday and enjoy it very much. I would like to order a print of Tiny Art 31 .. very inspiring. Please contact me to let me know what else you need from me.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with the rest of us!!
Posted by: Rendie Moore | March 17, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Hey Rendie - I need you email address or a way to get in touch with you if you're like a print. Email me...
Posted by: Kal Barteski | March 17, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Your stuff is stunninnnnng
Posted by: melani de Groot | April 01, 2008 at 07:15 AM
this so represents all of US women and how we see ourselves. totally rocks and your bravery knows no bounds.
Posted by: lynn | April 18, 2008 at 10:52 AM
kal-cathy called me this morning to tell me about you. she showed me this piece that she bought. i am so happy she told me about you-you sound so fun and id love to purchase this!
Posted by: tara Whitney | April 18, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Thanks for sharing Kal's artwork. While looking at it I let out a loud sigh of appreciation, which caused my husband to look over my shoulder and say, "Yeah, so much beauty. (kisses me on the cheek) So much beauty." Again, sigh.
Posted by: Lisa | April 18, 2008 at 04:49 PM
So great. Thanks for creating this piece, this message.
Posted by: teaworthy | April 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Hi, I would love to purchase a laser reproduction of this piece, Tiny Art 31, can you let me know how I do that?! This is so wonderful!!
smiles,
Posted by: Cricket | April 19, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I would like to purchase a laser copy of this...please let me know how to go about this! I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Tanya Webster | April 28, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I would love to purchase two of your laser prints of this - please email and let me know how to go about it!
Love it!
Posted by: Amber | May 27, 2008 at 03:49 PM