New Urban Series...
The past month has seen a flurry of new ideas and activity on my easel. I've been having so much fun lately, working on a new painting series. There are countless quirkey alleyways in this town. For years, I have walked around thinking to myself, " I should paint this." Why I haven't committed to painting them until now, I cannot say. All I can say is that once I started the first painting, my brushes simply would not stop.
It's almost as if this new series has a mind of its own. Each painting has its own story to tell. The ideas just keep coming. So I have surrendered to the process. Many artists will tell you that when they are in a creative zone, it's almost as if they are channeling something. I suppose that's what creativity is- something unexplainable, almost magical.
Where some people may see an ugly, grimy alley- I see pure potential for artistic expression. In fact, some days, mornings, or evenings- especially if the light is just right, I'll hit to the streets with my camera in tow, searching for inspiration.
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'HIGH BEAMS' (16" x 20") oil on canvas
Part of the 'Urban and Abstract Landscapes' show now showing at the Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach.
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Commissioned painting
Working on these new urban paintings has been a very liberating experience for me. It has opened me to loosening up my painting style. The paintings, as a result, have a more abstract, gestural feel. This 'feel' certainly feels right to me.
What do YOU think? I'm always interested in how others relate to my work.
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Until next time,
