Small Gesture Paintings

  These were from Thurs figure.  They are going on Stocking Stuffers for Dec. Charleston Artist  Collective!

The Back Door of Charleston

 

trading this painting for a painting .....can't wait! 

     Painting #3 from the abstract view of an urban setting series .  16x20  

Water Color and Ink with Gestures from Thursdays Figure Group.

Abstract Figure.

     I like using acrylic on this board it really allows a lot of flow.   I can also use graphite and it stays.

ink / water color/ gesture for one minute. today is Thurs figure group

Going to Charleston Artist Collective Jan.1 

white oil paint over old paintings

started to cover some old paintings and found a good surface to add line and color notes.   sold both

More abstracts from the view of an urban space in Charleston.

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Seeing Charleston in a different way.

    The assignment was to abstract an urban scene.   Chose to paint from George Street.  

Still Life in the Studio

                                                   
                                                    Simplify the shapes and keep the colors limited.   I also worked on my closet the same way.   cheers!

The Spiritual Side of New York City

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                                                    Took a photo of St. Patricks from the roof tops.  My intention was to simplify the shapes in layers and add texture.  The pallet was complementary of blues and oranges.  Thanks Brent!

Sullivans Island

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   Working on this for a class ... 30x36 oil.   Still in process.  Looking for movement with brush work, and varied shapes.  Abstracting nature in an organic way.

The Glory!

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                                              Still working gestural but added warmer pallet.

Horse and Lady

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                  An assignment for class is abstract a still life in oils.   Fun class!

Water Color Studies

top one  tradedfor a beautiful painting  the lower  painting was sold.  

   Tues morning session with Trisha.  Studies of the beach with limits pallet in water color.

Waking Up

                                   

Connections.

   India Ink and Gold Acrylic.... Gestures

So Confident!

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                       One of our favorite Thurs models comes to our sessions overflowing with confidence. I feel much better knowing I am the one behind the easel and not in the hot seat of posing.  Always grateful to our models.

Saved by a Friend

both are sold

           A friend came over to visit my studio and found these two small paintings in my reject pile.   She took them home framed them beautifully and simply.   Saved by my friend who saw  beauty where I was seeing judgement.  

My Eyes Have Seen The Glory

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       Part of a project for The Charleston Artist Collective.  Acrylic on board.   Happy Sunday to all who will be clapping with  stain glass !  blessings!

Inspired by Agnes Martin

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                                          I have been reading about Agnes Martin and admire how she painted stillness even when her life was in not.