It’s quite amazing how many different styles of abstract paintings are created each and every day.  But when you think about the mindset of the artist, perhaps it’s not so amazing after all.  I do find that mood and weather … sunny day, gloomy day … all play a part in what you, as an artist, end up painting.

for, example, this painting on paper, which I titled HopScotch, was off the board different when I painted it … from what I was currently painting.  I’m not sure I can really explain it, but sometimes your hand just takes over.

HopScotch, acrylics on bristol board, 2013, Sharon Pierce McCullough.