I’m only going to post some photos without too much explanations, my brain is not quite functioning yet, after 5 intense days of abstract painting with amazing artist Steve Aimone.
It was pretty intense, and when a workshop is called “The Spiritual Language of Art” one have to expect that stuff comes up, yours or someone else’s. What a week that was!
Here’s a sample. There are mostly 48x48 (inches) except for the first one, which is 22x30. That one was done under ‘directions’: put an orange triangle in the right corner, but a black bar going through it, put 3 loops on the right end sige, etc. Then we had an hour to finish it.
All very different, depending on the nature of the exercises. The last one is based on abstracting from an oyster shell.
Now I go rest so I can write more fully later.
And a special thanks to my ‘froup’ for seeing me through the hurdles. You know who you are and I love you all. You make my heart sing.
Sox- I like the oyster shell, but I like #2 and especially #3. Rest, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home and recovering. I agree on the oyster shell. It is my favorite and very calming. Sit, relax, and enjoy your wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that Oyster shell painting is fantastic. I see images of four people in it, including the fat lady on the left in her granny panties. LOL.
ReplyDeleteSox - these are amazing. I do like the 2nd and 3rd ones very much - they make me think a little bit of the paintings by Miro. The last one, the oyster shell one is a very complex painting. The colors are soft and muted, but I sense a lot of energy going on underneath that. It is a very emotional painting. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more after you have had a time to rest and fully come back. Hugs to you!
The first one is my fave,glad you made it through! Growth isn't easy, either is abstract art, amazing that people think it is!
ReplyDeletegreat results from this workshop,you have been blessed with some great teachers and it shows!
Well done!
I have to say that I really like the first one too! I like the bold color and the composition. The oyster painting is very interesting. The more I study it, the more I see. The two in the middle are quite different--in energy and feel. Yes, reminiscent of Miro...Can't wait to hear more about the workshop from you after you have a chance to take a breath :-)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had such a breakthrough on your journey, and I am going back to look at your art more closely. I am proud of you for the work you did. Rest up, friend.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the oyster painting the most. I'm always moving away from formal tuition in art .. but I think you've made me change my mind. I found you from the Blog Hop started by Kelly.
ReplyDeleteI like the work. Do not find it ugly at all. The oyster is my favorite. but, I tend to like monocromatic. Lovely expression as always.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice that we can each find an end result that speaks to us? Of course it's what happened when you were painting that is the important thing - but it's a happy coincidence if someone can connect to that on some level. After doing Miro-like work this summer, it's a little easier for me to feel like I understand the process involved with the middle two. I used to not "get it" at all, but now that I have a small bit of knowledge I enjoy thinking I know all about it. ;-) I'm really enjoying these, Sox. Show us more.
ReplyDeleteHi, I don't know who you are, but just want to tell you that I think your last oyster shell painting is where the juice is. Keep it up. Reminds me of Joan Mitchell...
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