Dani Schafer Art

Broke all the rules of archival storage when I stuffed these soft sculptures into in a bin ten years ago (they almost look more interesting now, swipe to see them installed in January 2011). So much of my early sculptural work was sadly not eco-friendly (it was not discussed while I was studying – I hope it is now). In addition to these pieces, I also unearthed glasswork, and sugar coated paper sculpture, and found/reclaimed/recycled pieces. I’ve yet to open a giant box filled with a huge EPS foam multi-piece work from 2006, but it’s up against the wall in here and at least fulfilling its primary function as a building material: insulation.

I’m in need of a photographer with art documentation experience (and willing to travel to my north-central Wisconsin studio). Any recommendations are appreciated!

acrylic on canvas, 9 x 11 in., 2020 🌞 —

juice painting with August / instructions below

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To do at home, gather: juice (we like pomegranate, blackberry and beet - fresh or store bought, blends are good too, try what you’ve got), water, old jars/containers old brushes, old sheet/towel

Note: These are obviously not archival, but are beautiful and fade over time. If using fresh juice, dilute with water, or it can dry slightly sticky.
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sharing some of our favorite places with her

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Four weeks ✨ Avalon Luise, born at home, 8 lbs 15 oz, 21 in.

grateful to always be able to come back to this space (and that my aloe plants live through just about any phase of semi-abandonment)

acrylic over tinted gesso on canvas, 11 x 14 in., 2019 —

warmth, please —

Hey, it’s been a while. I don’t keep up my feed on here much, but come find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danischafer_/

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ideas, waiting

Soaking up daylight while the days are still long

studio ✨

changing light 🍂

detail, in progress.

studio

we’ve been getting out and away more, and it’s been so good for my state of mind. northern/central Wisconsin friends, any favorite spots you’d like to share, please send them my way.

Of Another, acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16 in, 2018
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90 degrees, no a/c, no windows that open, crumbling ceilings, and still always freakishly glad to be here (photo by )

acrylic on BFK, 20 x 26”

I find my momentum in the process, rather than the outcome. And also, in less phone time.I read in a recent issue of Psychology Today that Larry Rosen, author of The Distracted Brain, found that “young adult students can maintain focus on important work for only two to four minutes on average before checking emails, texts, and social media (older adults are not much better) — and it can take up to 20 minutes to get back on task.” How do you stay focused amidst all the distraction?

in progress.

acrylic on BFK Rives, 20 x 26”, 2018

detail / acrylic on BFK Rives, 22 x 30”, 2018

acrylic on BFK Rives, 22 x 30”, 2018

detail
acrylic on BFK Rives, 20 x 26”, 2018

acrylic on BFK Rives, 20 x 26”, 2018

studio

I did a Q&A with designer and collaborator Jill Aiko Yee: https://www.jillaikoyee.com/news/2018/2/22/inspired-interview-painter-dani-schafer

At ’s BIG, in front of Sam Gilliam’s 1970 work, Carousel which is 75 feet (!) of draped canvas. August couldn’t decide which piece to look at and tried to run to them all at once.

study

You can always tell how well it’s going by how much I focus the photo on the palette, rather than the painting. See all the palette here? Yep.

in progress again, after letting it sit for a few months

everything as I left it

Untitled, acrylic on BFK Rives, 19 x 26”, 2017. A study from last year, found tucked away in my flat file last week (for comparison, yesterday’s post was a pair of studies made last week).