The Creatures Rise Again

I had been packing up my studio for a move. Unfortunately, the prospective buyers just opted out of the deal; it's a long story that I won't get into here. In the course of packing my studio, I became reacquainted with some of my older paintings. They elicited in me mixed feelings. I was sad that by packing these paintings up, they might never see the light of day again. At the same time it made me happy to see them again. I am very proud of them. I was relaying this to a good friend of mine the other day and she encouraged me to add a gallery on my site to showcase some of these works. So I did. Below is a sampling of my older paintings. To see more, please see my site's new Creature Gallery.

Juba - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 20"H × 24"W - More info

Dog Day Aftermath - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 16"H × 24"W - More info

All Inclusive Holiday - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 20"H × 24"W - More info

Red Scare - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 20"H × 24"W - More info

That Which Eludes Us - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 20"H × 24"W - More info

Evolution - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 20"H × 24"W - More info

Twilight - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 16"H × 24"W- More Info

Hosanna - Acrylic on Wood Panel - 16"h × 30"W - More info

Abstract Paintings - Mid July - Mid August

Here's the latest batch of paintings from the big wall in my studio. I followed up the first painting here, Jest, with a series of smaller paintings, thinking that because they were smaller, they would take less time. Like some things in life, expectations are dashed when confronted with reality. The smaller paintings by enlarge, take just as long as the larger ones. So it goes. Still trying to find order in the unfettered chaos of spontaneous mark making.

Jest - acrylic on canvas - 23.5"H × 34"W - more info
This painting makes me smile.

Tupelo - acrylic on canvas - 17"W × 25"H - more info

Array - acrylic on canvas - 17"H × 25"W - more info
This painting has an antique quality. Maybe it's the limited palette. It reminds me of old tools hanging on a shed wall.

Junco - acrylic on canvas - 18"H × 25"W - more info
Nervous, tight marks that have a structural quality.

Glade - acrylic on canvas - 17"W × 25.5"H - more info