05-28-2020

After my last painting where I began the star formation bracing for my chassis', I felt so good about that one, even though it as by far the most intense painting experience I have created yet. My paintings are quite complex in their making even though the finished painting doesn't always show it off. Time is the best friend you have when viewing these paintings. It's not a flat plane with brushstrokes, there's so much more to it than that. I broke through the flat plane and found a world of dimension behind it. That previous painting is the first one to really take full advantage of the entirety of the chassis, from the front, to the interior, and to the back. That first painting had a multitude of colors which light up the interior, this time I went with a single color. RED. I had originally designated the painting with red as my base in the yarn. That didn't quite happen that way, I thought I had plenty of red yarn which I wanted to use, but I later learned that I didn't have near enough for full coverage. I decided in that moment to bring back an idea that came forth on a painting I made while in Pennsylvania. I hadn't made another painting since then with a single yarn thread running through the painting. I decided to bring it back and as you can see in these photos I'd say that was a damn good idea. Well, I guess that's enough talking for now.

Enjoy the photos! Remember if you click on them they will pop up larger. If you right click open link in new tab, or just view image, it'll come up with the large format I gave the original photo.

Big Thanks to Marc Ross for being such a wonderful help in letting me photograph my paintings in his studio. It's got such wonderful light for photographing my paintings.

05-28-2020

72 X 52 IN

Acrylic on Acrylic Yarn and Poly Rope on Painted Wood Chassis.

Now that's some bottom end!

Thanks for viewing. Have a wonderful day!

Chrysalistasis online group exhibition curated by James Austin Murray @ Lyons Wier Gallery

A few months back I had the pleasure of being offered to be included in a big online exhibition being curated by James Austin Murray for Lyons Wier Gallery in New York City. I am honored to say it's officially live and ready to rock. It's a culmination of 51 artists from around the country. Lots of differing work for different tastes, go check it out.

Chrysalistasis

Naturally when one of my works becomes a part of these exhibitions I want to share it fully. Which is why I have included a video 360 view of this freestanding painting. I love putting these on the turntable as it gives so many extra views of the work that you wouldn't have gotten anywhere else. To be able to peek in, hit that pause button and really see the work in it's entirety is something very special that will entice you deeper to connect even further. I Painted this artwork with a mixed color I had used on a previous painting. In doing so I began to see all the ways I could grow and develop the presence of this work. One night while taking it in, I had a desire to give it some white topped color which immediately brought forth the idea of mountains with snow covered peaks, or simple waves crushing down in the murky waters. I don't add much extra to my normal talks about my work since I value the viewers mind to be able to have their own visions. It's also a main reason why I refuse to give my work any sort of "normal" title.

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