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Intuitive Abstract Paintings on Canvas

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One of my newest bodies of art work combines both a playful look with bright colors, black and white. These are Intuitive Abstract paintings done on canvas and some created on heavy bristol board, a type of archival artist’s paper. I refer to this type of work as intuitive because I start each painting without any pre-conceived idea of what I will paint. It is actually fun to watch a painting unfold before you … much to my surprise. Obviously, decisions to have to be made once you start, deciding what color to put where and what spaces to leave white, etc.

I start by drawing random lines and shapes until I am happy with the overall composition. Sometimes, I will add extra elements as I go along.

Some of these pieces can be seen and purchased through Saatchi.

Bold Geometric Abstract Paintings

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November 10, 2015

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A few weeks ago I got it into my head to try painting on cardboard. It has been such a fun adventure. I almost can’t stop myself from painting on any piece of cardboard I can find. I love the texture of the bumps and lines that form when I start painting the cardboard. Although I know that this is not the most stable surface to paint on for archival purposes, I have been doing a bit of research. If gel medium is used to coat all surfaces this forms a good barrier prior to painting. And I am so delighted that the little dimples and bumps still appear.

There are a number of reasons I love painting on cardboard:

It’s free.
I’m recycling materials.
It’s readily available.
It’s lightweight.
I can experiment more freeely.
Love the texture.

I am also recreating the look of painting on cardboard on my large canvases. Everything is about the same except for the texture.

New Cement Sculptures

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September 1, 2015

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I have been quite busy this summer creating some fun and fantastic new sculptures. One of my favorites is title “All Dressed Up” which incorporates a large found metal object that I’ve had for over ten years. This is one of the new sculptures that I am getting ready to show at a Sculpture show in North Carolina. But I think my all time favorite up to this time is a new Horse sculpture named “Blue”. He was made using a metal armature that I fashioned from hardware cloth, wire, chicken wire, paint, sand and cement.

This past month, however, was filled with lots of time with three groups of grandkids who came to visit back-to-back. We did lots of craft projects, went swimming, went rock collecting and more. The last grandson who came to visit even made his very first cement sculpture … one of the Southpark characters, Eric. So, it’s been a fun and busy few months.

Now I am getting some of the business stuff done for the upcoming show, making new handouts, etc. Stay tuned and I’ll let you know how it went!

Found in Transition Art Exhibit Opening

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April 18, 2015

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Opening night for the Susquehanna Art Museum exhibit Found in Transition was last night, April 17, 2015. The exhibit looked wonderful and I was honored to be included. My art sculpture, Tall Dark Handsome, looked great at this museum venue. The mix of art was exceptional. Here are a few shots of the opening last night.

Small Figurative Sculptures

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April 13, 2015

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The weather is now getting warm enough that I am starting to design some new figurative sculptures. These are currently just designs in my head or small sketches in my notebook. But I will start up the season with some more figurative pieces, horses and men. One of my cement figures titled Tall Dark Handsome, will be in an exhibit that starts April 17th at the Susquehanna Art Museum in Harrisburg PA. The exhibit which is titled Found in Transition will be showcased in the lobby of the new Museum building.

Planned for this month will be the start of a few big sculptures incorporating glass and sections of colored glass bottles. I love bottle walls and may also incorporate the bottles into sections of low bottle wall fencing … perfect to add some fun, color and light to a garden area.

Art Inspired by Dreams of Beachy Weather

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March 25, 2015

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Here in Pennsylvania, we have had a long, cold winter. And it doesn’t seem to be getting real warm any time soon. So, I’ve been thinking about the beach, the sun and the sand … and I think it has crept into my art. My last few weeks of paintings on canvas and paper reflect more of a soft, pastel look even though my colors continue to be bright. Color is my one thread in continuity and even my thoughts for new designs in cement and metal sculpture will incorporate color.

In the meantime, my paintings will have to suffice for my beachy dreams until the days get warmer and sunnier. Beachy dreams to you!

One Fine Day, 32×45, Acrylics/ wax crayons on canvas.

Garden of Hope, 14×17, acrylics, wax crayons on paper.