Tom Jenkins

This painting is by Tom Jenkings...it is made of high gloss enamel, plastic, and metal surfaces.

Happy Little Birdies...

I have an midterm tomorrow so yall are kinda on your own...here is a piece of art that put a smile on my face...go to the website. Something about little birdies bring instant happiness to my soul...especially the tiny ones that hop around in parking lots.

http://jenniferculpart.blogspot.com/2009/03/plywood-bird-paintings_29.html

Abstractions

Why is it that the "great masters" are usually in the same category? For instance...you meet a forty five year old woman at the grocery in line for the check-out...she has some really great looking king cake so a conversation is sparked...she finds out you're an art history major..she asks who is your favorite artists...you say.."well, I don't really have a favorite.". With a look of disbelief she slips in that she has always loved the works of Michelangelo. Well, while Michelangelo is incredible, what about the stunning works of Matisse and Kandinsky!!! We all need to make a pledge to educate and share the beauty of abstraction! Here is my first step in educating the world about the excitement, vibrancy, and dynamism of abstract art!

This pis actually a lithography and is verrrrry vibrant and colorful. It was completed by the artist Paul Jenkins...enjoy.

http://www.amorosart.com/artwork-jenkins-untitled_abstraction-2726-en.html

Lithography- http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-lithograph.htm

Neighbors

So...while browsing through images this morning, one really struck me. This painting is untitled but the artist is Leslie Kyle. She lives right next door in Dallas, Texas! According to her website she is heavily influenced by Jackson Pollock...I have a feeling her and I could be best friends. I literally found it hard to pull myself away from her website to get other things done..I know I always say to "check out his/her other work!" but OH MY GOODNESS...it is harmonious and brought several rays of sunshine into this humid overcast day.

http://myoriginalpaintings.com/index.html I got sucked into her galleries under the "abstract" section..I recommend doing the same..

Watercolor :)

Whew! What a long day. Today I will keep it short and sweet! Watercolor is so thoughtful and delicate..even just thinking about the process or the history of the paint connects you with the piece of art..so we should all put a little watercolor in our day to help expand our minds. This often over-looked medium is a true gem.

This painting is by Chris Carter, an Abstract Figurative Artist..it is watercolor and is called Rebellion in the Harem. I hope everyone has a lovely week! His other paintings are really amazing..I would definitely give his website a look!

http://www.chris-carter-art.com/Paintings-by-Chris-Carter-Artist-Abstract-Figurative-Landscape-Plein-Aire.html

Great Art is Everywhere!

I had a great morning today! I woke up..did some laundry..brewed some coffee..did NOT turn the TV on. Then I decided to soak up some sun and lay out by the pool (the apartment community pool, nothing fancy..). While happily laying out in the warm sunshine I began to daydream/plan my trip to Europe this summer..which got me thinking...wonderful art really is everywhere! So today I will focus on an artist all the way from South America!!

Alex Perez focuses mainly on landscapes and seascapes and uses color very carefully..he's a Chilean artist and I think his artwork looks like a mixture of Cezanne, Monet, and maybe even a little George Braque ...now that is a GREAT combination! He was born in 1946 in Santiago, Chile and is a fourth generation artist! He refers to his style as Contemporary Realism. This painting is oil on canvas and is called Varenna Houses. Here is his own personal blog...check out his work!!

http://www.blogger.com/profile/01551068214299471277

George Braque's work..

http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=744

Paul Cezanne's work...

http://www.paul-cezanne.org/home-1-96-1-0.html

Claude Monet's work...

http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/monet.html

The Force of Gravity..

As busy beings we often do not stop to think about the small natural gifts around us. For instance, do we ever think about the force of gravity? I feel like non-objective paintings exploring the forces of nature are rarely appreciated. So, here is a painting embracing the wonder of gravity!

Larry (Lawrence) Poons..not that well known but has made some really great pieces...here is a link to artnet if you'd like to follow up...now the whole drip and non-objective genre may not be for everyone..but at least I hope it opens up your mind at least a little!

http://www.artnet.com/artists/larry%20(lawrence)-poons/

Big Purple from 1972