Fire Abstract

I'm REALLY happy with the way this one turned out. I used a combination of paint and colored chalk. I smeared the chalk on while the paper was still wet, and then brushed that into the painting again. Then i laid clear film on the lower half of the painting for texture. If i could duplicate these results i'd make 100 more paintings like this.

Actually I've been working on a different technique today. Results were not expected but I'll save that for when I post that work.

It's been a good day overall. I've kept the tv off even though i don't watch it closely when it's on. Today seems more productive than usual. I'm thinking tv is more of a distraction than i've admitted. I've even worked out somewhat intensely, which is a huge turn around to the trend.

Abstract7

I liked the way this painting turned out. You can get lost looking at the little details in the texture. Many layers of colours were applied and swooshed around. The texture is a result of pressing clear plastic wrap on the wet paint and waiting for it to dry. Then another layer of colour was added and plastic wrap again used for texture.

Recommended Video

I caught the last bit of this guy's tv show "landscapes through time" and it was awesome. I searched for it on youtube hoping to find the entire episode, but i found a couple posting by him for youtube and they were awesome too. Inspires me to work faster and have more accidents.

Happy 2011 Everyone!

I think if i died now my biggest regret would be wasted time. I feel like i should be way more productive. I need to re-prioritize. Make painting just as important as checking my email, brushing my teeth or making a pot of coffee. The same could be said about exercising.

Last year my resolution was to shoot every week. Started stronger than it finished. That said, i did shoot a lot more than 2009. I'm inspired to shoot more than i have the last few months, but this year I want to focus on painting. If i really want to be a success, i need to keep painting all year. Maybe closer relationships with other painters will help keep me focused?

I hope everyone has a great year and pursues their dreams.

Portrait Attempt

I've been looking at all the wonderful watercolor portraits on flickr and inspired to try one myself. Judging by my sketch it might not be very realistic. The model is much more attractive. Hopefully the finished painting will capture that. I'll take more pictures to show the work in progress.

Art Deco Painting

I don't think this is what most people would consider "art deco." It's much too sloppy with errant brush strokes and paint runs. But the colours make me think of art deco. I love how bold they are.

I don't know why i feel the need to classify or label different paintings? In my last post i wondered if my painting was "abstract expression?" I looked up that label and it said something about being anarchic, which isn't a feeling i had about those paintings. So i was probably wrong calling them abstract expression.

Joy to the World!

Abstract 4

I need to do a little research and see if i really should be calling these "abstract expressionist?" All i know is not much thought is put into design or colors when they're started. I just stop when i like them. I like the yellow square at the bottom of this one. It's a total accident. It wasn't planned. But maybe as the Freud saying goes "there are no accidents." I do think about balance though and try to make sure the eye doesn't get stuck in one place, or if all the action is on one side to balance with something on the other side.