Too Tired to Sleep (Abstract Expressionist Painting in Pastel)
I had a blast doing this abstract expressionist painting. I like this one and caught the feeling perfectly.
Abstract Art
Between Mother and Child (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel)
I poured my heart and a lifetime of experience into this one.
Two New Abstract Paintings in Pastel
What a delight to have time to paint! Here are my two most recent abstract conceptualist paintings. Both are 12″x12″ and done in pastel.
I Sold Three Paintings at My Opening Last Night
Last night I had a one woman show opening of small, bright, affordable abstract works of mine in Byrd’s Books in Bethel, CT.
My Art Year in Review 2017
Here is the first of a series of yearly retrospectives of my artwork and shows. This summarizes my art in 2017.
Two New Abstract Paintings
I’ve started some experimental abstract pieces, of which these are the first two completed.
Chambers of the Heart (New Large Abstract Painting)
Here is my latest painting titled Chambers of the Heart. It is large: 36″x36″ and done in acrylic. This one feels more authentic to me than the ones I did in Vermont last week. I love this size and shape!
Expressions in Paint Workshop by Claire Desjardins
Here are my notes and photos from Clair Desjardin’s Expressions in Paint workshop at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe, Vermont.
Three New Non-Objective Paintings (that I don’t love)
I made these three big paintings (36″x36″) in a worksop in Vermont last weekend.I don’t really like these; I was merely following the exercises and this is where that took me.
Recent Non-Objective Work in my Artist’s Journal
I enjoy my artist’s journal as a place to try out ideas and techniques. Here is what I’ve done in there recently.
What is Abstract Conceptualism?
I would like to promote abstract conceptualism for I believe that the mixture of metaphysical abstract thought required, together with the process of objectifying those non-material thoughts in a way they can be shared with others is a very healing process both for the artist and the viewer.
Exercise: Gestural Abstract Painting
So many things at camp are about movement. All artists are about moving thought. In this exercise we were to get more of our body involved, moving it as a way to move others…
Abstract Painting Exercise: Pouring, Spraying, Throwing Paint
I had a great time doing these. I threw, spattered, and poured paint. It was especially fun to drop paint from a twelve foot height off a deck banister onto paper and watch it splat.
New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel: July
In this post you can see what July feels like to me, full of sun and water, cool evenings and dazzling night skies, with lots of overlapping, but restful activity.
Recent Artist Journal Pages
My artist’s journal is a place to catch a quick idea, or try out ideas before investing time in paintings. Often it is simply a contemplative end in itself…
My One Woman Show Opens at the Essex Public Library
My one woman show has opened in the Essex, Connecticut Public Library this week. If you are in the area, check it out before the end of July! All the artwork is abstract, and includes both paintings and collages.