Olive is a painting by Darlene Graeser which was uploaded on April 10th, 2013.
Olive
Olive is a 60 x 48 acrylic on canvas painting by Darlene Graeser created in 2007. ... more
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Dimensions
48.000 x 60.000 x 2.000 inches
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Title
Olive
Artist
Darlene Graeser
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
"Olive" is a 60 x 48 acrylic on canvas painting by Darlene Graeser created in 2007.
Darlene Graeser is a clinical psychologist by day, prolific painter by night. The hyperactive Darlene has little need or use for sleep. Darlene spent her nights wandering around the house and pondering her day, until she discovered that she could ponder just as well with paint and canvas. After one of her early paintings was featured on the cover of The American Psychologist, a one-woman show mounted in Santa Barbara sold out on the first night and the large colorful canvases she favors were stacked three deep in her studio, Darlene finally accepted the inevitable hyphen and is now Darlene Graeser, Psychologist-Artist or Artist-Psychologist, depending on the time of day.
For over 32 years she has born witness as people shared their stories in an effort to understand how to put meaning to their suffering. Her flamboyance, humor, empathy, and wisdom have guided many towards transformation. Certainly, her art is a reflection of the lessons that she has learned from these courageous people. Over and over again wings appear in her art - her way of expressing the eternal mystery of life and death. Her newest work is a culmination of many years of working in the field of Death and Dying. Her wonderment is reflected in massive and unusual angels who are privy to a distant view of earth.
Loss, Disappointment, Love, Joy, Shock, Longing, and brazen sexuality are all part of these images from the "other side".
"View life from a distance with honor and a sense of wonderment."
Check out our Artist Showcase Website: www.darlenegraeser.com and www.unconsciousoncanvas.com where you can see pictures of the artist's studio and her home.
Uploaded
April 10th, 2013
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Comments (24)
Jim Cook
Sometimes I'll admit to moving to hastily from one image to the next. Glad I didn't do that here. The images within the image and back story are emotional and inspiring. L,F,FB,P
Darlene Graeser
I just want to let you have a bit of the back story here. A dear friend was widowed and left with two small boys--they are pictured within the olive. As part of her process she started a business called "Olive"("I'll live"). This was her logo. I honor her courage and grace in this painting.
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