Paintings in Oil: Abstract Series. 1996-2010
Some are available for purchase.
Some are available for purchase.
These paintings emerged directly out of the "Clay Face" portrait series. When standing at some distance from one of those portraits, the face is quite obvious. But close in, a two foot square section of clay-covered cheek is quite abstract. While painting these close-in sections I began to appreciate the virtues of abstraction.
The paintings below are executed using old master techniques—by applying multiple glaze layers. As with my watercolors, these pieces are luminous and convey crisply defined 'floating' shapes. The floating shapes create overlapping layers that lend a three-dimensional quality to the painting. Capturing three-dimensionality in paint has been a consistent theme throughout my career— a theme enabling me to communicate an appreciation for the human body and for the immense range of life-forms in nature.
The large pieces take on average one year to complete.
The paintings below are executed using old master techniques—by applying multiple glaze layers. As with my watercolors, these pieces are luminous and convey crisply defined 'floating' shapes. The floating shapes create overlapping layers that lend a three-dimensional quality to the painting. Capturing three-dimensionality in paint has been a consistent theme throughout my career— a theme enabling me to communicate an appreciation for the human body and for the immense range of life-forms in nature.
The large pieces take on average one year to complete.
'Manuelized' 60" x 84" 2007-2010
