Abstract Paintings - December / 2015

Here's what has transpired on the big wall in my studio this month between holiday festivities:

Clarion - acrylic on canvas - 27"H × 53"W - see with more white space

Second Guess - acrylic on canvas - 25"H  × 37"W - see with more white space

Gambit - acrylic on canvas - 25"H × 37"W - see with more white space

Curio - acrylic on canvas - 24"W × 26"H - see with more white space

Indian Summer - acrylic on canvas - 24"W × 26"H - see with more white space

Season's Greetings

Wishing all my friends a Happy Holiday and a splendid New Year. While working out ideas for the annual Mayforth/Magurn Christmas card, I generated a bunch if ideas. On a whim I submitted them to The Boston Globe and they bought five. Lesson learned. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Accidents Will Happen - New Abstract Paintings - November / 2015

I've long been interested in the idea of the accident in art. Early in my career as a painter I was unenlightened  and had a tendency to overwork my paintings, obliterating every vestige of "accident", in a hopeless quest for perfection. But through the years I have come to embrace the unexpected and now let the materials speak. I try to work with the chaos rather than try to stifle it.  The process being much more of a dialogue rather than an imposition of one's will. Hopefully you can see evidence of this philosophy the this current batch of paintings.

Big Top - acrylic on canvas - 25"H × 40"W - view with more white space

Hacienda -acrylic on canvas - 24"H × 40"W - view with more white space

Parnassus - acrylic on canvas - 24"H × 40"W - view with more white space

Nuit Blance - acrylic on canvas - 23"H × 43'W - view with more white space

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Featured Artist Hal Mayforth

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Free-flowing and expressive abstract paintings by Hal Mayforth are filled with energy and motion. Visit his website to view more of his art.

“Pinto” Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 44″

 My work has had a long and steady evolution in the sketchbooks that I have been keeping for the last 40 years. I have a routine that I have been following for many years. I meditate for 20 minutes and follow that up with an hour session drawing in my books.

“Crackerjack” Acrylic on Canvas, 25″ x 44″

 The meditation clears my head and allows the good stuff to rise to the top. After meditating, my drawing is more relaxed and focused. I never know where these sessions will take me. The unexpected plays a big role in my present work.

“Luxor” Acrylic on Canvas, 25″ x 31″

 I have had a long career as a humorous illustrator. My work has appeared in many major magazines. Throughout my career, I have always continued to do my personal work.

“Array” Acrylic on Canvas, 17″ x 25″

 Several years ago I was fortunate enough to have a residency at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. It changed my approach to my art. Prior to my VSC visit, I had been doing easel grid paintings on wood panel. The generous space of my VSC studio allowed me to start working on a larger scale, painting gesturally with my whole body, rather than just my wrist.

Artist Hal Mayforth in VSC studio

 Upon my return from my residency, I rearranged my studio so that I had a large wall to work on and have been working on a large scale ever since.

“Butterfingers” Acrylic on Canvas, 31.5″ x 52.5″

 These paintings are about the spontaneity of automatic drawing combined with the more cerebral act of editing. I try to let the materials do the work and react to what is presented to me, after an initial burst of unfiltered mark making.

“Zydeco” Acrylic on Canvas, 30″ x 38″

 In some ways, my work reflects the chaos and rhythms of nature and everyday life and how chaos can unexpectedly veer towards beauty. I find this way of working deeply satisfying. I am always looking forward to what the next painting will reveal.

“Lumina” Acrylic on Canvas, 22.5″ x 53″

 I have been actively marketing this work for the last several years. I spend most mornings to that end. The afternoons are for painting.

“Ravenna” Acrylic on Canvas, 30″ x 41″

 My work is in many online galleries and I have been seeking representation in quality galleries. I have also been marketing my work to art consultants with an eye on the hospitality, corporate, and healthcare markets.

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	Artist Spotlight: Hal Mayforth There is an energy in these bold and colorful acrylics by Hal Mayforth that is simply captivating. His abstract pieces convey motion and drama, while his figurative pieces use shape and pattern to showcase mystery with a touch of whimsy. Mayforth's work is truly unique and is certain to become the conversation piece of any space! To see all of Hal Mayforth's artwork in our collection, click HERE. HMAY-0015 Hubbub HMAY-0014 Villa HMAY-0020 Many Happy Returns HMAY-0019 Juju HMAY-0017 Chit Chat HMAY-0012 Pow Wow HMAY-0013 Reflex
	About Hal Mayforth Hal Mayforth is an American Illustrator and Painter. He was born and raised in Vermont, and attended Skidmore College in NY where he graduated with a Fine Art degree. He started his illustration career in Boston and returned to Vermont where he lives with his wife and 3 sons. Hal has been the recipient of many awards and honors. His illustration clients include: Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Outside, Sports Illustrated, Coke, Pepsi, IBM, HBO, Chase, and Bell Atlantic and his paintings have been shown widely in the U.S.
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Color: Reeling it Out and Reeling it In

Don't get me wrong, I love color, but every once in a while I feel the need to pare back and work with a very limited palette. It's not unlike eating a pickle with sugar on snow. A change of pace. So here's what transpired on the big wall in my studio this past month. I started out colorful, reeled it in and eased back into it.

Passepartout - acrylic on canvas - 37.5"W × 24"H - more info here

Smoke Filled Room - acrylic on canvas - 38"W × 24"H - more info here

Starline - acrylic on canvas - 53"W × 32.5"H - more info here