Category: Abstract Expressionism

Artworks in Progress

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Nurt Thursday – Your Energy

 

Artworks in Progress

 

Here are two collages that I’m working on at the moment.  These might be more abstract surrealist paintings than collages but I will still incorporate some picture/photo elements into each.

Right now they are unfinished but I’m not in any hurry.  It is just a pleasure and a great deal of fun to work on them.  Not really work at all but a creative and enjoyable activity that is relaxing and fun.  Very therapeutic.

Allows plenty of room to experiment and just try different painting hacks.  Makes me happy to have something in the pipeline.  Another way to express my creativity by combining two hobbies that I Love; photography and collages.

 

Cash Coin and Carry

 

Cash, Coin and Carry
Cash Coin and Carry
Cash, Coin and Carry

 

 

Dream Walkers

Getting Ready to Go for a Ride!

 

Dream Walkers
Dream Walkers

 

 

DreamScape Kaleidoscope Cymbals

This one is 98% finished.  I might add a few more elements.  If something else is needed the artwork will tell me.

 

DreamScape Kaleidoscope
DreamScape Kaleidoscope
DreamScape Kaleidoscope
DreamScape Kaleidoscope

 

 

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Photo Spouts

On By dancingpalmtreesIn Abstract, Abstract Art, Abstract Expressionism, Avant Garde, Folk Art, Moon River Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas for Beginners, Painting A Waterfall With Acrylics, Painting with Jane, Surrealism, Surrealists, Uncategorized1 Comment

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Photo Spouts

 

Okay Folks, I was able to find two Fan Brushes in the basement therefore this Waterfall attempt might be somewhat better.  As you can see I’ve added tiny nighttime photos to the first one.  The photos have saved the painting giving the effect of cascading along the waterfall.

I do realize that these paintings are Wonky but one has to start somewhere.  Personally I’ve always enjoyed the simplicity and directness of Folk Art and self taught artists.

On the second one (without photos but two waterspouts on either side of the Waterfall), that I just started you can see that I used the Fan Brush with much better effects. Must improve my wrist action. I will never be the next Monet but I’m enjoying the experiment.  My goal is to take my Mixed Media Photography to New Levels.

 

 

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos
Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos

 

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos
Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos

 

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos
Seascapes Sea-Escapes Spouting Photos

 

 

Waterfall using Fan Brush
Waterfall Using Fan Brush

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve nowhere near the expertise of Bob Davies  or Darrell Crow

However I will keep trying. Gives me a fun indoor activity to do during these cold winter days. Eventually I will advance to the Midnight Moon River phase with Lady Jane  ~ Painting with Jane

Painting A Waterfall With Acrylics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation for the Union Art Show 

On By dancingpalmtreesIn Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, DC 37, Drip Method, Jackson Pollack, Local 1503, Photographs, Photography, Sylvester, Uncategorized10 Comments

 

Preparation for the Union Art Show

 

Last year 2017 I participated in the Employee Art Show and I was also able have one of my Photography Collages on display at the Daily Press a Coffee shop across the street from my house.

This year the Museum Union Employees are having their own Art Show that is separate from the museum. I’m a proud Union member of DC 37 Local 1503. The Union Art Show will take place in March. I have already registered and completed my Mixed Media Photo Collage.

After working for the museum for ten Yes 10 years I’ve been heavily influenced by the various special exhibits as well as the permanent collection.

Over the years I’ve spent many hours standing in the Modern Art galleries of the Main Bldg and since 2016 been on Night Shift in the Modern and Contemporary Art museum. Same museum in a different location.

Thus I’ve spent lots of time gazing at Jackson Pollack drip paintings. Like many people at first I discounted Jackson Pollacks drip painting methods but over time his methods began to intrigue me motivating me to incorporate his technique into my photography.

Not having a great deal of space in my house instead of dripping paint I drip nail polish or what some call Lacquer. I really enjoyed the process however my Masterpiece is now drying in the backyard due to the awful smell of nail polish. My cat Sylvester even left the bedroom electing to sit in the hallway watching me.

 

(For those of you who have no idea who is Jackson Pollack I have included two videos of him in Creative Action.)

Funny that right around the time I saw the flyer for the Union Art Show I saw the head curator for the photography department. Every time I see him he has always encouraged in my endeavors. Two other curators have also encouraged me.

God wants me to move forward with my Photography Blog Roaming Urban Gypsy as well as to expand my outreach in terms of creating and submitting more photos throughout New York city.  Therefore I’m stepping up my game for 2018. 

 

Here is a Sneak peek at my Photography Collage submission from inception to completion.

The Name of my submission is Broadway Junction en Lacquer.