mnartists.org: Moira Villiard

Ubo Girl

Moira Villiard — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:02:56 GMT

Ubo girl, reference photo by Dean Conger in National Geographic (August 1971).

Desert Eyes

Moira Villiard — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:28:56 GMT

11"x14", graphite. Portrait of a Saudi Arabian man (photo reference: National Geographic, July 1972).

Closure

Moira Villiard — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:14:38 GMT

I'll update with info on who this little girl is a little later~ This is just a really brief sketch I did. Graphite on 11"x14" page. $40 Image based off of a photo in an old National Geographic -- will have more on that soon as well!

Himalayan Smile

Moira Villiard — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:50:04 GMT

Based off the cover of the April 1977 edition of [i]National Geographic[/i] magazine. I BELIEVE the photo is of a young Tibetan/Nepalese girl and it was taken by Joel F. Ziskin, but I'm not entirely sure at the moment~ Lovely little smirk on this gal. Pencil on 11"x14" sketch paper. $50

Nomadic Bliss (Jellyfish Glass Art)

Moira Villiard — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:42:27 GMT

This is a tall glass cup/vase I transformed as a gift for a friend. It encompasses two etching methods, combined with a dollop of heart and soul. When the glass is turned at any angle (empty or filled with a clear liquid), the jellyfish become partly 3-Dimensional.

image: Side

image: Drifting

Luna Moth Vase

Moira Villiard — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:27:22 GMT

$50 Etched glass vase. I used a few different methods to create this piece, specifically to make the wings transparently overlap. This was made in a somewhat "spur of the moment" fashion, freehanded, and made with lot's of time and love~~

image: Detail

Ancient Perspective

Moira Villiard — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:17:48 GMT

Inspired by a few books and articles I've been reading on Pre-Columbian arts. This is a small glass vase/fishbowl? I found and decided to etch. All freehand. I know I saw a similar image in one of the books I read, it just sort of intrigues me that this design in particular could represent something and I'm completely unsure what it is. Is it a deity? A demon? An animal...? The perspective is completely fascinating. $40 magnuspacis@gmail.com for more info

Huitzilopochtli (Vase)

Moira Villiard — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:36:52 GMT

A combination of engraving (as I suppose you could call it) and acid etching on a beautiful glass vase I stumbled across. This is a freehand design based loosely off of other ancient depictions of the Aztec god Huitzilopochtli. It is also my second attempt in an area of art which I'd like to explore much further~ $70, email me at magnuspacis@gmail.com for more info.

Blushing Turtle

Moira Villiard — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:42:18 GMT

Found this turtle crossing a path towards the river, I bothered it for a photo and then let it on its way. Beautiful, rosy shell and skin -- I felt compelled to paint! For sale, $70 unframed (unless I get it framed in the meantime). Painted on some very sturdy, brown art paper with gouache. (it's actually my first attempt at using gouache, and I'm pretty pelased with the way it turned out) magnuspacis@gmail.com

Nagual Spirit Mask (Jaguar)

Moira Villiard — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:50:02 GMT

$95 Red clay, high fire glaze. I created it with the work of ancient South Americans in mind ~ the way that they portrayed the world through their art was absolutely amazing. Truly an interesting subject of study, if you ever get around to it! The jaguar mean tdifferent things to the various cultures living in the jungle; some believed it to be able to pass between the worlds of the living and the dead. Roughly 6"x10" (email for exact measurements). I have yet to master the art of photographing glossy objects -- the glaze is a bit darker in real life. It does have a wire on the back but it's not very traditionally attached. I ended up gluing it to a ridge and making it the most sturdy as possible. Hangs nicely, though~ magnuspacis@gmail.com

Velvet Gala

Moira Villiard — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:17:39 GMT

$200 An exotic and velvety charcoal portrait of Gala Dalí (lover and muse of the great Salvador Dalí). It won a "Best in Show" and a "Superior" recognition at the last exhibition I had it in, followed by a month's stay in the CVA art gallery in Minneapolis. All I really want to mention is that I've had the pleasure of watching people sit down on benches in front of this piece and flat out daydream. It's truly an honor. It's been difficult getting a photo of this piece because she's matted and in a plastic casing that I'd rather not disturb, so forgive the loss of certain details. Approximately 24"x16" without the matted frame. She'll probably go from gallery to gallery until someone feels like buying~ email me at magnuspacis@gmail.com

image: Hanging

Train of Thought

Moira Villiard — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:41:09 GMT

1 in a set of 3 trains I painted. This one is representative of dreams and ideas. It's slightly crooked so I ended up keeping this one for myself -- though, I also kept it because I think it's symbolic in that it reminds me of the two I gave away (and the special people that received them). They're always in my thoughts ~ Painted with acrylics, glitter and a coat of varnish.

image: Mighty

Morning Train

Moira Villiard — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:31:48 GMT

1 in a set of 3 trains I painted, this one representing that first, eternal stretch in the morning as the sun greets you through the window. On a whim last Christmas, I had this sent to a woman who I'd never met, but who I'd known to have done some good deeds on her own time. Later did I find she had a truly moving story, and I'm truly glad this went to her. (there's no better feeling than when your work finds a home in the heart of someone who deserves it) Painted with acrylics, love, glitter and a coat of varnish.

image: Looking Up

image: From the Side

image: Rear View

Midnight Train

Moira Villiard — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:19:06 GMT

1 of 3 trains I painted, this one in particular representing the balance of movement and relaxation that comes with nightfall. I mailed it off to someone very near and dear to me and it ended up getting lost in transit. We mentioned it to the post office and someone managed to find it (the box with a few holes in it, oddly enough). Now it's safe and sound across the blue~ This was before I had good brushes to work with. I think I ended up using an eyeliner brush to draw the eyes, but I'm not sure. Painted with acrylics, glitter and a coat of varnish.

image: Midnight Train (face)

image: View from the Top

image: View from the Side

Lion Facepaint (eyes closed)

Moira Villiard — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:47:37 GMT

She wanted to be a lion, and her wish was my command~ (Notice the eyes are painted on!)