Sweet Dreams, Squirrel TV, & a Sneak Peak

The only souvenir I brought back from our recent trip was a small book purchased in the SF Moma bookstore. Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson’s The Book of the Dog – Dogs in Art is a charming little collection of dog paintings that span from the 18th century to the present. As the authors note in their introduction, “the undying love of a dog is of course requited on these pages”, which is surely what snagged my attention in the first place. It’s not an exhaustive survey, but rather an eclectic collection of engaging pieces that celebrate the dog/human relationship and the ways that bond irrefutably changes us both. The artwork within is relatable without being sentimental.

Book of the Dog

When I think of my own trusty models, it is certainly true that the amount I have learned from our 3 beloved pooches, as they’ve patiently let me draw them over and over, is immeasurable.

Rather than writing at length this week, I spent most of my blogging time drawing.

©2018 Elizabeth Fram Our windows are Quinn’s TV. The squirrel channel is on at all hours. Many times I have but a fleeting moment to try to capture a quick outline before she dashes off to another window. You can see the ghost beginning of an abandoned sketch in the upper left corner of this one..

©2018 Elizabeth Fram It wouldn’t tell the full story if I only showed finished images. I have plenty of interrupted sketches that record my stops and starts as Quinn moves. For instance, she wasn’t holding her paw at this unnatural angle, I just had to abandon her head when she readjusted, opting to capture her foot instead.

Drawing Threads… Sneak Peak _______________________________________________________________________

I’ve reached the stage of pulling together all the various loose ends in anticipation of my upcoming show Drawing Threads: Conversations Between Line & Stitch. As I approach the finish line, one of my “icing on the cake” projects is figuring out how best to group the textile pieces with the drawings so that the conversation between them is apparent. This photo shows just a fraction of the work; our long hallway is great for this job.

Amuse-bouche…

The show will be on view at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery from March 22 – May 6, 2018, with an opening reception on Sunday, March 25 from 2-4pm. Please join us!
Regular gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm, or by appointment: 802.899.3211

Drawing Threads

6 thoughts on “Sweet Dreams, Squirrel TV, & a Sneak Peak”

Dianne Shullenberger March 2, 2018 at 2:02 pm

I can not believe how fast you can draw to capture her positions. The Squirrel channel is adorable. Can’t wait for your show. D
1. ehwfram Post authorMarch 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm
  
  There’s not much between dead-asleep and 100 mph. It makes for great practice!
Eve Jacobs-Carnahan March 2, 2018 at 3:51 pm

I am looking forward to your show. It is going to be great to see the interaction of drawings and stitching.
1. ehwfram Post authorMarch 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm
  
  Thanks Eve. It will be fun for me to see them hanging together too.
Leonard Krause March 2, 2018 at 5:24 pm

Your drawings are simply lovely. They truly capture the essence of your dogs.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend your show.
1. ehwfram Post authorMarch 6, 2018 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thanks so much Leonard – I’m sorry you won’t be able to be there too!

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