abstract | art | inspiration | oil paintings
Abstract Art: a definition
Artwork to stir the imagination: abstract paintings. What defines an abstract painting?
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abstract | art | inspiration | nature | oil paintings
Colors I Love (abstract in oils)
Blue and Orange. Variations of these two colors draw my eyes wherever I look. I have always loved this duet that sings so gracefully, in harmony. Perhaps, its another reason I’ve been so pulled to the land here in Australia. Those colors are present nearly everywhere. I think, I feel, they Are …. The Land. […]
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art | inspiration | painting | watercolors
Watercolor: Creative Texture
Would you like to know a few simple steps and techniques to be able to create a more visually stimulating watercolor painting? Collage, is a wonderful solution for the creative and the imaginative artist seeking….More! “Indigo and Copper Bay” watercolor on Strathmore paper. Textures of Watercolor There are many methods and […]
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Blue Lake – Acrylic Abstract
Wow – Day 24 already in the May “Create and Post Everyday” Challenge! What’s the agenda today? Diving into the deep inviting cobalt blue lake surrounded by a warm golden burnt sienna cliff face. “The Blue Lake,” acrylic abstract! Acrylic Abstract Blue Lake. The deep blue was created with a combination […]
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art | inspiration | painting | photography
Art That’s Pretty or Art That’s Gritty?
Interjecting between the layers of ‘pretty’ the much needed steel backbone of ‘gritty.’
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art | inspiration | painting | photography
Inspiration is Everything
Playing, imagining with color schemes that didn’t exist until I created them into being. …Indigo infused with violet and teal
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art | inspiration | painting
Art Snippets on the Go
Learning is hard work! Look for increments of progress over the weeks and months, rather than looking at others’ work.
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art | inspiration | nature | painting | photography | travel
Art Comes In Many Forms
Graffiti, grillwork and linoprinting – inspired by Balmain, New South Wales, Australia. These three images are connected and are in harmony through their fascinating twists and turns. Their Designs link them together. Art Forms: Graffiti, Grillwork, Linoprints The first image taken was the grillwork close up. Second was the graffiti on a building wall, […]
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art | color | inspiration | photography | travel
Doorway Amidst Cobalt: symbolism
In the leafy inner city suburb of Balmain, Australia the rich textures and patterns form a visual color field to rival Rothko, Turner, O’Keefe. I’m in artist’s heaven. On a time clock, but even so, oh my, its delightful! Doorway Amidst a Field of Cobalt in Balmain, NSW This door is all about […]
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art | inspiration | photography | travel
Water Reflections Impressionist Painting
Water reflections: a source photo and a painting in a soft and soothing impressionist approach. Comparing the reference photo and the painting created, there are quite a few obvious differences. Colors, Tones, Details! A small rivulet in New South Wales, Australia. Page’s River served as my inspiration for more than a dozen photos in the […]