Two Doodles in Acrylic
I find it valuable to sometimes paint in a stream-of-consciousness manner as a meditative process.
Abstract Art
Abstracted Sunflower (New Painting in Pastel)
After painting sunflowers on Monhegan, I wanted to try my hand at abstracting some.
Every Generation Thinks More Abstractly
The “Flynn effect” shows a pervasive increase of correct IQ test answers in each generation, and these gains occur everywhere, across various cultures and educational or economic opportunities. This has been tracked since World War I and has been documented in 30 countries. IQ gains are three points every ten years.
Paintings By Yayoi Kusama (Featured Artist)
Most people know of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama because of her famed infinity rooms or her large spotted pumpkin sculptures.
Three Small Abstracts in Oil
I’m liking this small size just to try things out and play with different compositional ideas and processes. Things I learn in these will be applied in larger work.
New Page Spread in my Grid Journal (Sketchbook ideas #24)
This is a great way to get a little bit of art in when you are too busy otherwise, and it is very low stakes and soothing right before bed.
Amaranth Ehranhalt (Featured Artist)
I love her colors, her brave spirit, and the fact that she wasn’t waiting for anyone’s validation.
Dawn Spilling over the Hillside (New Painting in Oil)
Don’t you just love how dawn just spills over a hillside? You’ve just got to be up and out in order to see it.
Women of Abstract Expressionism
I enjoyed this library book of the early women abstract expressionists. You can see my favorite images in the book below. There are short bios on each of these women. If this is a topic of interest to you, you may wish to check this one out. … Read more
Two Small Abstract Landscapes in Oil
Both of these are 11″x14″ and done in oil. Which one do you like best?
Celebrating Soil Life (New Abstract Painting in Oil)
Most people think of soil as a brown decaying place, but actually it should be full of life! I read recently a whole chapter on soil life in a book called Regenesis, which prompted my thoughts on this subject, which led to this painting.
Twelve Small Collages in my Grid Journal
I’m prepping to tackle my 48″x48″ boards outside this summer! The weather is finally conducive!
Moral Courage (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
What do we need more of these days? Moral courage. So I decided to paint it.
Hans Hofmann Show at the Yale Art Gallery
I have long appreciated Hans Hofmann’s work as both an artist and an influential teacher to an early generation of abstractionists.
Stablish, Strengthen, and Settle You (New Abstract Pastel Painting)
The title of this conceptual painting is a quote from a snippet I like from the King James version of the Bible in I Peter 5:10. Don’t we all want that?
Dancing Seed Pods (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
I’ve been brewing and marinating on this idea since the fall when I did my painting titled “Bracken” (see here), and I finally took the time to do it. I love the result, with its overall complexity, intense color, and the strong swirling design of the pods.