I haven’t really felt a great pull to abstraction. I’ve always wanted to do figurative work, typically people and portraits. Though lately I’ve been thinking geometrically – in shapes, and lines, and spaces. (I’ve been watching documentaries about Mondrian and browsing books about Rothko.) It was a very different way to approach a painting. I wasn’t trying to capture anything particularly, I was just experimenting. I was spurred on by curiosity rather than likeness. Textures and lines. And my ever trusty 3M Blue Tape.
Abstract Shield
Acrylic and Oil Paint
On 16×20″ Canvas
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Like you, I tend to prefer paintings of people or things. I have 2 abstract painting from artist friends, but that’s 2 out of 25 or 30. I do like this one, though. Well done.
Hi John, Thanks for the mention on twitter! Just seen your blog and liked this painting, it reminded me of a friends work back in the UK, Christine O’Sullivan have a look. Was down your way a few yers ago and found quite a thriving art scene there. Like your blog lots to see and read…
Hi John, Thanks for the mention on twitter! Just seen your blog and liked this painting, it reminded me of a friends work back in the UK, christineosullivan.com have a look. Was down your way a few yers ago and found quite a thriving art scene there. Like your blog lots to see and read…