Artworks in Progress

On April 15, 2018April 19, 2018 By dancingpalmtreesIn Abstract Art, Abstract Expressionism, Action Painting, Art, Artist, Artworks in Progress, Cash Coin and Carry, Dream Walkers, DreamScape Kaleidoscope, Folk Art, Modern Art, Surreal Deal Artworks, Surrealism, Surrealists, Uncategorized1 Comment

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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

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

Seascapes Sea-Escapes Photo Spouts

On March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 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.

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

Stephen’s Photo-Collage Art Project

On May 4, 2016 By dancingpalmtreesIn Art, Stephen's Photo-Collage Art Project, Uncategorized6 Comments

Stephen’s Photo-Collage Art Project

Stephen and I have been working on this project since March. It is ongoing as Stephen can only be with me either during my vacation or when I can get extra days away from work. For safety I cut out the images and Stephen strategically places them on the canvas. We are two Artists working together, channeling our mutual sibling creativity to provide more beauty in the world. I believe Stephen’s Autism gives him special talents and abilities which he expresses in his own unique way. I don’t really care too much for labels but I suppose Stephen’s creations can be put within the category of Folk Art or Outsider Art.

One day with God’s grace, guidance and providence I would like to bring more Art projects and programs to adults with Autism. I think society and the media has such a narrow view of individuals with Autism and my goal is to show them in a different light. I’ve already developed a photography program which I hope will be accepted by agencies that provide services for developmentally disabled adults.

I feel partnerships with small local neighborhood museums and art galleries would be more than willing to showcase artworks from adult developmentally disabled artists. So far I’ve not been able to get buy-in from the organizations that serve the developmentally/intellectually disabled communities but perhaps one day God will open doors for me and Stephen. I have many hopes, dreams and goals but it looks like they will have to wait until I retire in summer 2018. In the meantime I will continue to encouragement, support and showcase my brother Stephen’s art.