Bringing together unexpected ingredients in the kitchen can be marvelous. The same is true in the art studio. An abstract expression painting blended with hard edge, geometric elements.
“Profusion.” 12 x 12 inches. Acrylic paint on wood panel. $500.
Phoenix Sighting
The Phoenix series paintings are featured at McGuffey Art Center January 4th - 29th as part of the New Member Show. The opening is Friday, January 6th, from 530pm to 730pm.
Lovely Floaty New Year
As 2023 dawns, so does the latest in the Holism series…
Holism Series Grows
A second version of the new Holism piece from the studio today:
New Holism Pieces
A new piece for the Holism series emerged in the studio this week…
Flower
Here’s the painted version of Flower. It’s 36” square, acrylic on canvas.
Way Stations
The entire journey is a miracle.
Way Stations
This painting came alive when I remembered to bring my senses into the moment. Mostly, I was trying to get the painting right. That was amazing but not miraculous. Even way stations reveal miracles when we bring our senses into play.
Fire and Silence
Exploring how conflict leads to harmony…
Fire and Silence.
Go down
down
down
to the place in you
where fire and silence dwell —
the place of power.
Excerpt from “Going Deeper,” by Anne Powell.
The Seed and the Flower
After an intense week in the Studio, a new style emerged for the Holism series. This is still hard-edge painting, but subtle color changes soften the look. This feels organic and otherworldly.
Digital studies for the Holism series.
Seed. Digital study.
Flower. Digital study.
How I Make A Hard Edge Painting
After sketching a design with pen and ink on paper, I’ll hone it digitally, then draw the final design on canvas. Like this:
Next, I’ll lay down the color in related hues. I like to show my hand in the painting. Instead of using tape to make hard edges, I’ll brush on the paint slowly and carefully. Hard-edge can be human.
Throughout, I’m focusing on value (how light and dark colors compare to each other). Differences in value make a bold image and lead the eye around the piece. I apply up to five coats of paint to give the piece a strong presence.
Here is the completed piece. “Origin.” 36” x 36” acrylic on canvas. It’s available. Take a look! I added three dark rays emanating from the center of the painting. Now the piece is dynamic and anchored.