First Contact

A vibrant painting depicts a person in a spacesuit with a helmet visor. The figure is lit with red, yellow, and green hues against a dark, starry background with abstract blue and purple patterns, evoking the sense of First Contact in deep space.

‘First Contact’.  I took a better resolution photo than what is probably on my social media sites.  This is 24MP vs. 8MP. It’s #acrylic on #canvas #artwork.  I experimented with #airbrush in the beginning, but don’t have the special #paint (more finely ground than standard acrylics), and so I went back to the brush.  It’s a sign I need a rich patron. The #art is #forsale, along with everything else.  This particular piece of #fineart will set you back $648 plus shipping.

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The Path and the Process

I suppose I should talk a little bit about my process.  Every artist goes about her or his projects in a different way.  Most will sketch whatever comes to mind and come back to it later.  For me, I don’t use sketch books.  My ideas usually hit me either when I’m out getting some exercise … Read more

Getting Past the Background

I’m finding it challenging to overcome a a certain aspect of painting.  I’m not sure about other artists, but backgrounds are my problem.  I’m not saying they’re challenging in that they are hard to paint, rather, that I find that I paint them in a way that I’m hesitant to alter them with what is … Read more

Tying It All Together

I’m always practicing new techniques. This was an attempt at capturing the vision of running water through a forest.  The cool thing about practice, is that a piece can turn out horrendous, absolutely beautiful or somewhere in between, but it doesn’t matter.  I’ve already professed a love of nature, and have been trying to improve … Read more

Abstract Art

As I post this, I have been on a viewing tour of the art museums in Baltimore and Washington DC.  Apparently, I was subconsciously impressed by what I saw in the abstract collections. I’ve done several works in the abstract vein as a result; drawing upon the likes of Gauguin, Seurat, Van Gogh and Cézanne … Read more

Abstract Art “A Place at the Table”

Abstract painting featuring a mix of warm hues and textured brushstrokes. The top section displays a blend of orange and yellow tones with linear scratches, while the bottom section showcases rich, layered reds, oranges, and purples with visible paint textures and marks.

(Click me, I get bigger) “A Place at the Table” was the result of several synergistic forces. My girlfriend and I had been discussing abstract art after visiting galleries in New York and Washington, DC. She suggested that I give it a try. The problem was that I didn’t have a subject. On an unrelated … Read more