Two Amazing Papers on Painting.

I was speaking to a few painting colleagues online the past few days, and the idea of terminology came up. I have said that I am not an Abstract Painter, because my work does not take from anything that is already there. I am not a cubist, where I am breaking down the picture into many sides, I am not a geometric painter, taking ideas from buildings and other places. I simply make paintings, color and texture are my friends in my work. I am what painters such as Ryman and Marden would call a Realist, meaning I make REAL paintings, not paintings that are OF anything, just paintings. But someone such as Frederic Matys Thursz (Pictured Below) would say I am an Actualist. As for his terminology  I make "Actual" Paintings. You can read further on the subject in the paper he wrote back in 1986.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e633alsg7v7w58t/Frederic%20Matys%20Thursz%20-%20Legers%20Pallate.pdf

The other paper contained in this post is one from a particular favorite of mine. The Painter Joseph Marioni. This paper was written by a colleague of his, and recently mine too, Mr. Carl Belz. It was written for the catalogue of his exhibition at the Rose Art Museum which Mr. Belz curated. It is one of my favorite papers on a painter and on painting.

Enjoy.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hpusaeqwx7azrwr/Joseph%20Marioni%20-%20In%20The%20Studio_%28Carl_Belz%29.pdf

Thanks for taking the time to learn about the work we do.

New Soft Paintings of 2013

Having spent much of my time lately working on promoting the film campaign, i've managed to get some work done on a number of what I consider Soft Paintings, as these are paintings on unstretched canvas that will then be adhered to the wall.

01-17-2013

12.5 X 9.5"
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03-21-2013

14 X 8 3/8"

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03-13-2013

15 X 9.5"

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03-22-2013

13.75 X 8.5"

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Who's Afraid of a Filming Trip!

I've been planning what I hope will be the possible last filming trip I make for this documentary. I need your help for this, as only you can do. Tip in $5 or $25 for a contribution, and help make this my most amazing filming journey ever. Every contribution helps get the film that much closer to finishing.

There were only so many spots on Indiegogo for contribution levels, so I am adding a few extras on here to help.

I was given two amazing prints by Painters Darryl Hughto and Susan Roth. Both prints are each 22X30" on Arches watercolor paper.

In our campaign contribution box is where you can send the funds through, you can choose the amount you wish to donate, just add it into the contribution box and type a note that you would like Darryl or Susan's print, I'll immediately get on here and make sure no one can buy it again. The whole process is fully secure and easy to use. Asking $600 for each. Shipping included.

Thanks for your time, and I'm sure Carl Belz, Peter Reginato, John Zinsser, Karen Wilkin, Klaus Kertess, Michael Brennan, Ronnie Landfield, Ruth Ann Fredenthal, Max Cole, Rodney Dickson, Susan Roth, Darryl Hughto, Louise P. Sloane, Forrest 'Frosty' Myers, Dennis Hollingsworth, Matthew Deleget, and James Panero already thank you. As will the many more to come.




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Darryl Hughto - Hickory Wind

Susan Roth - Love Behavior

These are two amazing prints and I'm sure they will both go quite fast. I will personally ship them to you once the campaign is over with. They will come unframed.

Thank You Ever So Much for your kindness and support. It will be remembered forever.

Jeffrey Collins
Director

Marc Ross + Jeffrey Collins

My exhibition in Columbus Ohio is available until January 28th. This exhibition is shared between Marc Ross, whom is in the front space and myself, whom is in the 2nd space. We each were able to make our own specific place in Marcia's gallery and I think it's quite a dramatic and wonderful experience.

Come visit. 11-5 Tues-Sat. 8 Lincoln St. At High Street. Columbus Ohio.

Marc, Marcia, and Myself at the opening. Photo by Parker Ross.

My good friend Susan Barthelemes and my friend Chip Barthelemes in the background.

 Got the closing date wrong, but you know when it is. I just wrote it above.Thanks for viewing.Jeffrey

Sideshow Nation, Brooklyn NY

My first exhibition in NY. At the legendary yearly group exhibition held at Sideshow Gallery. 319 Bedford Ave. Over 500 artists works in this years exhibition.

This is the back room where my painting and many of my friends works are too. Notice the sculpture of Peter Reginato to the left.

Photo by Fred Gutzeit

Photo by Peter Reginato

Photo by Ron Shira

Photo by Peter Reginato

Photo by Peter Reginato

Take a look at all these names. See how many you can recognize.

Exhibition is through March 3, 2013.

Quote of the Day. Jan 1, 2013

For my first post of the new year. Even though in my mind, the year really ends on the 21st when the solstice is. Today I was just remembered of a great artist who passed away on this day in 2005. Steven Parrino. I was told a bunch about him though one of his friends, Daniel Levine. He spoke very well of the man, and it makes me wish I had been able to get to know him too.

Here is a quote that Sharon Butler took from one of his writings.

"I am still concerned with 'art about art', but I am also aware that 'art about art' still reflects the time in which it was made. Content is not denied… Content is not obvious… Content is sustained in the air or the vibe of the work.""

http://www.twocoatsofpaint.com/2007/10/steve-parrinos-sex-and-death-paintings.html

Here's also another piece on Mr. Parrino by Jerry Saltz.

http://angelfloresjr.multiply.com/journal/item/2080

Banks Violette and Gardar Eide Einarsson did a painting together in 2006 they dedicated to his memory.

http://www.takaishiigallery.com/gallerysora/jp/exhibitions/2006_october_november/For_Steven_Parrino.html

Portrait photo by: David Robbins

Selling a few paintings for a trip.

Just wanted to send a note to all my friends. I am trying to raise money for a trip to NY to be able to participate in my first NY group show at Sideshow Gallery. The exhibition opens on the 5th of January and I really need to be there. I decided to sell a few of my 'soft paintings' on unstretched canvas on ebay as a way to raise funds for the journey.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/greatartbooksandmore/m.html?item=271119022829&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_sop=1

All your help is greatly appreciated.