Exploring Abstract Art: Contemporary Paintings and Other Media
Contemporary paintings and other media have pushed the envelope of the form and experience of abstract art, and indeed, the whole art discipline.
The Enduring Allure of Modern Abstract Art
20th century modern abstract art invites viewers to stretch beyond what they see and contemporize what they feel. In this blogpost, I explore what is the tantalizing appeal of modern abstract art.
Corvus Corax: Symbols of Majesty in Art and Culture
It’s International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day! In this blogpost, I talk about my favorite animal and preeminent muse, and its significance in myth and culture.
(Pictured: raven at Bryce Canyon; photo by author)
Cy Twombley: A Modern Master of Abstract Expressionism
Cy Twombley has been one of my inspirations for over a decade. To honor him on his birthday (April 25), I will tell a bit about his work and how it’s affected my own painting and mark-making.
(Featured: Cy Twombley, Multiple Dimensions. Sothebys. https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/cy-twombly-multiple-dimensions)
The Lyrical Canvas: Willem de Kooning and Abstract Expressionism
In honor of Willem de Kooning’s birthday today (April 24), I talk about his influence with the abstract expressionism movement - which affected my own artistic journey.
(Featured: Willem de Kooning, Woman in Landscape III)