The Sin of Pride is finished

Pride

'Pride'
30. x 25. cm
canvas, acrylic, oil
Lorna Marrison


Pride is the desire to be more important or attractive then others.  This dance by the Armaleggan Morris shows them strutting like beautiful cockerels showing off their plumage to their hens. Morris dancers are serious attention seekers.

The Sin of Sloth is Finished

Sloth

'Sloth'

canvas, acrylic, oil

30. x 25. cm

Lorna Marrison

Well, it's  amazing how just a little more effort and one more glaze has made all the difference. My son also kindly spent more time trying to get a a good photo of the painting. 

Wrath is finished

Wrath

'Wrath'
canvas, acrylic, oil
30. x 25. cm.
Lorna Marrison

Wrath is uncontrollable anger or rage.

When showing this painting to family and friends I realised that other people interpret this image differently. The signs for wrath here are personal to me. Starting with the red acrylic toned canvas. Red signifies extremes for me and in this case blood and passion. I allowed it to penetrate all the paint.  If you click on the image to enlarge the men you will notice that they are sightless: the one by his blank glasses and the other by not having a pupil.  This signifies the lack of direction or understanding in their rage. Finishing with the closeness of their faces and the raised stick/weapon.

Exhibition Time Spring Exhibition 2011

Spring Exhibition 2011

First exhibition of the year for me. I am exhibiting OUT at the Eynsham Arts Group members exhibition. Note that we are holding an open preview evening on Friday the 13 between 6-8 in the evening at the Bartholomew Rooms in Eynsham. This is a chance to talk to me and other artists of this very popular local group.

This exhibition is on at the same time as the local ArtWeeks exhibitions in the village. There will be a ArtWeeks Art Trail map available from us and other exhibiters. 

OUT
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The Sin of Sloth is NOT Finished

Sloth

In preparing this image for blogging I realised that the painting and especially the hat needed some glazing. This is a example of how looking away for a while, looking through a mirror of photographing allows for a fresh perspective. 

Sloth means spiritual or emotional apathy ... not just being lazy.

Post Cards from Home

Four Morris Men and a Maid

The Sin of Lust is finished

Lust

'Lust'

canvas, acrylic, oil
30. x 25. cm
Lorna Marrison

Lust is the continual desire for carnal pleasure which can become violent and self indulgent. 

When Eynsham Morris dance a stick dance it is rhythmical and violent but when Armaleggan  Morris dance their stick dance it is gentle and lewd. So this guy is personifying a combination of these dances and expresses the extremes of lust. So to save mine and his blushes I will leave the rest to your imaginations.