Face Making

Artist Gwenn Seemel’s bilingual blog about all the faces she makes while painting faces.

Le blog de l’artiste peintre franco-américaine Gwenn Seemel. Les articles sont en anglais et en français, et souvent ils sont bilingues.


Events: this category includes articles and videos that announce upcoming events and show photos from events or from my other adventures.

The privilege of being on CubFluffer

Wednesday 11 April 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (2)

still from a video


This still from my recent interview with Gabe Flores pretty much sums up our relationship and probably everything we talked about too.


On networking

Thursday 1 March 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (3)

still from a vlog


Getting ahead in the world isn’t just about who you know.  It’s also about who knows you and how long they’ve known you.


Dead, tired, or vital?

Thursday 16 February 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (6)

detail image of a painting


Is it okay to exhibit the same work multiple times?  Or does art lose a certain luster once it has been displayed?


“Comme ça!”

Thursday 9 February 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (4)

small ceramic figurine


Visits to my childhood in France are never unemotional, but this one brought things to a new level.


Who I was, who I am

Thursday 2 February 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (3)

Brittany spaniel drawn by a little girl


This drawing by my nine year old self was just one of the many uncomfortable treasures I dug up while I was in France last month, helping my mother get rid of her parents’ things.


Chicken butt

Thursday 5 January 2012 - Comments / Commentaires (4)

Le cul de poule


I’m in France again, visiting my childhood and trying to unravel the eternal mystery of my hybrid heritage.


Comment gagner sa vie avec son art

Thursday 24 November 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (2)

Gwenn Seemel, artiste française et américaine


1) Créez beaucoup d’art.
2) Montrez le meilleur de ce que vous faites.
3) Soyez sympa.
4) Répétez.


Photography: strengths and challenges / La photographie: les avantages et les difficultés

Thursday 15 September 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (3)

stained glass light and shadows


I appreciate photography, but there are a number of reasons why I don’t consider myself a photographer.  J’apprécie la photographie, mais je ne serai jamais photographe.


Feeding giraffes / Donner à manger aux girafes

Thursday 11 August 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (6)

Wildlife Safari in Winston Oregon


As part of my birthday road trip in June, David took me to the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon.  En juin après avoir visité la Forêt des Pins Bristlecone, David m’a emmenée au Wildlife Safari à Winston, en Oregon.


Everyone has problems.

Thursday 14 July 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (6)

gallery


This month, my work is in A Somewhat Secret Place, a show focusing on disability and its status in art and in society.  Participating in this exhibition has led to some fascinating conversations and revelations.


A Somewhat Secret Place

Thursday 7 July 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (2)

artist's self-portrait


This month, I’m participating in A Somewhat Secret Place.  Curated by artist Catherine JH Miller, the show focuses on disability and its status in art and in society, issues that have become a lot more personal to me since I was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2009.


Aged / Âgée

Sunday 3 July 2011 - Comments / Commentaires (7)

bristlecone pine forest in California


For my birthday, David took me to the Bristlecone Pine Forest near Bishop, California.  Pour mon anniversaire, David m’a emmenée à la Forêt des Pins Bristlecone près de Bishop, en Californie.


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My name is Gwenn Seemel. I live in Portland, Oregon, USA. I’m a full-time artist and I’ve sold my soul to the genre of portraiture. I blog in French as well as in English. More...


Je m’appelle Gwenn Seemel, et j’habite aux États-Unis. Je suis artiste peintre. Je crée des vidéoblogs et des articles en français et en anglais. En savoir plus...


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