Diocese

Original abstract painting. Acrylics on linen canvas. Titled Diocese.

Black and White Abstract(s)

Realm Smack

Foul Blue Accuser

Still working on my short stories and other novel ideas. I recently came across some publishing companies that look promising. I suppose my focus has shifted a bit from art to writing but I am still painting as much as always.

Here are two recent abstract paintings. I used acrylic paint, tissue paper and a thick gloss.

This Piece

Lined

Question Mark

More Color Schemes

 I quickly drew/sketched out these four color schemes. I think I prefer to call them color sketches more than color schemes. Of course, they can also be thought of as abstract color sketches. Well, these color sketches are my way of exploring each color's dynamic. Sometimes I'll get an image in my mind of two or three different colors mixing/overlapping each other. And usually, if I allow myself to think about them long enough, I can feel what kind of energy/emotion those colors would invoke.

Here are the four color sketches. They don't have individual titles. I just titled them "Scheme, Scheme II, Scheme III, Scheme IV." I used pastels on copier paper.

Four Acrylic Abstracts

 Here are four new acrylic abstract paintings I created last night. I was feeling rather inspired and just wanted to experiment with different textures. They all measure 9 inches by 12 inches and are on smooth Bristol board. I particularly like the last two I did because I managed to incorporate pencil shavings, tissue paper and bits of play-doh. I'd like to get my hands on some really huge canvases so that I can try the same technique on a larger scale.

These will be listed in my shop. :-)

Abstract Jackson Mountain

 I've been slowly reconfiguring my own definition of abstract art. I find that when I am in the midst of splashing and meshing colors together I enter into a trance of sorts. It doesn't last long but when I am in it I feel nothing but complete oneness. Of course, I know that everyone and everything is always interconnected and that nothing can ever change that fact. But knowing is not the same as being.

So, with that acknowledged... here are two recent abstract paintings of mine. The first is titled "Swarming Solitude." Somehow I ended up painting a mountain scene. I think it has something to do with wanting to reconnect with the simplicity of nature. The second is titled "No One Knows" and it is more in the vein of Jackson Pollock. They both measure 9 inches by 12 inches.

Era

 I created this abstract concept last night. I used pastels and an empty diet coke box. I'm not sure about its measurement but it is about 11 inches by 15.5 inches. It did take a good 2-3 hours to complete it. I like the way the colors sit so close together. I don't know if I will put it up for sale yet. I might just admire it for a few more days. I will definitely create some (smaller) similar pieces. I have titled this "Era."