CORPUS I & II

First of all - Happy New Year.

This is my first entry for this year. -And hopefully a new beginning here on this blog.

I welcome new readers and hope you’ll connect and continue to follow along.

I will start with a revision of my artistic journey so far.

During my formal years I did a lot of croquis drawing, which I really loved, some still-life and classical training, like drawings of different sculptures, which all in all was a great foundation.

When I started to paint again years later, I was more drawn to abstract, because I just had this urge to let go and express myself again.

-And for a long time now, I have been obsessed with abstract painting, because it has the ability to transform, if you give it a chance and take your time to wonder and reflect. It leaves plenty of room for different levels of interpretations.

But for some time now, I have had the intention to try to make something realistic once again. One style of painting should not exclude another one, I think.

Subjects matter too! -I wanted to combine and stage different subjects, that I am attracted to. I chose to follow my instincts and focus on parts of the male torso combined with exotic flowers.

I just didn't want to paint a portrait or a landscape. To challenge myself, I wanted to do it in oils, which I am not used to work with like that. It took a lot of preparations and patience.

These two paintings are the result. They are quite big, 120 x 150 cm each.  I really enjoyed the process and I will probably do more like this in the future.

After this, I am going back to abstract again. But I already have new ideas for other realistic paintings on my mind.

If you like what you see here on my blog, I invite you to follow along. You will get inside news once in a while about what is going on in my studio and you will be the first to read about new paintings, special events and visits.

I’m excited to see where my Art journey will bring me next.

If you have any questions or are looking for original  piece of abstract art, feel free to contact me. I am also open for studio visits; just notify me in advance. Thank you for your interest!

NUDE COCKTAIL DRESS

For a few years my designing has been on hold, due to my art journey. But, for some time I have thought about finally getting back to it, to finish up a few projects.

The first one is this classic nude cocktail dress, I started while living in Montreal. It’s made of an underlined Dupion silk.

Photos and Design: John Frantsen 

I had a hard time to find the right colour and quality of lining here though. But, on my last trip to Denmark I found some. So, no more excuses for not finishing it.

Coming up next; a few more tops in green and light pink, but the same cut. Just need to add different skirts. Stay tuned.

This dress is about a size 8, if anyone should be interested. But, of course something similar can be made-to-measure, if you’re not that size. You are welcome to contact me to inquire or if you have any questions.

Until next time.

NEWS UPDATE !

Hello everyone that is reading this. I hope this post finds you well and content.

For various reasons, I have decided to discontinue my Instagram profile and stick with Artists in Canada and the website and platforms from my previous post. Take a look and let's connect.

 

Let me know what you are using and why. If you have any questions or inquiries, I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

ONLINE UPDATE !

A little update from my side. Hope this post finds you well and content.

For a few years I had a FASO website. But, decided to finally cancel it, due to very little traffic and sales. It is hard to be found out there, if you are not an SEO-expert or have a name or a brand.

So, I decided to try a free website from GoDaddy for now:  www.atelierjohnfclement.godaddysites.com

-and go for platforms with other artists, where there is a better chance of getting noticed. After trying out various online possibilities, I finally ended up keeping these:

 https://artsartistsartwork.com/vendor/jfcinmtl/ and www.artmajeur.com

 

Take a look via the links!

If you by any chance have some recommendations or ideas where to show paintings here in Québec, please share. I would really appreciate it. I am also very interested in collaborations.

THE AMAZONE

I was very impressed by the way former Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle Thorning Smith dressed to the formal Gala event in connection with the anniversary of Her majesty The Queen of Denmark's reign.

She looked bold, beautiful and sophisticated in a dress by Danish designer Søren Le Schmidt.  

She was appropriated dressed for the Event, even though a lot of people had a hard time facing her bold choice.

But, if you think she was too much, take a look at yourself. You probably don't feel enough. Maybe there is room for improvement.

 If you object to the Image being used here, please contact me and I will either

 add the right credits or remove the Image immediately.

 

By the way, Queen Sonja of Norway wore a remarkable gown from 1991, quite similar to this one, at Queen Margrethe of Denmark 40th. Jubilee celebrations as a Monarch in 2012. A dress by the late danish couturier, Erik Mortensen of Balmain. See that post here.