Current Abstract Art Project:
Spontaneous Deliberation; Three Sets of Works on Paper in Red, Green and Blue
Parameters were established in this series of works to guide and expedite process. Gestural, expressive brushstrokes alternately layered with concentric circles form the beginnings of a visual vocabulary. A total of 18 paintings were produced — six each in red, green and blue, as a reference to the RGB color model.
Reds (1), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Reds (2), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Reds (4), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Reds (5), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Greens (1), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Greens (3), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020, SOLD
Greens (4), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020
Greens (6), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2021
Blues (1), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020, SOLD
Blues (2), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020, SOLD
Blues (3), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 11 x 14", 2020, SOLD
Blues (6), Acrylic, pencil and pen on paper, 14 x 11", 2021, SOLD
Abstract Realism Paintings: Reflections, Objects & Faceless Portraits
These works explore the space between representation and abstraction. Each painting is based on a photograph of a reflection — where surfaces, objects, and viewpoints converge — or an object. Ordinary elements are repurposed compositionally, creating a new, flattened reality.
What we surround ourselves with is an extension of the self. Identity can be fluid — tied to both the depicted object and a new interpretations in its flattened, abstracted state.
(in)significant, Flashe, pen and pencil on wood panel, 19-7/8" x 19-7/8" x 1-3/4" depth, 2018
Components, Flashe, pen and pencil on wood panel, 19-7/8" x 19-7/8" x 1-3/4" depth, 2018
Detail 3rd Power, Flashe, pen and pencil on wood panel, 19-7/8" x 19-7/8" x 1-3/4" depth, 2018
Denominational, Flashe, pen and pencil on wood panel, 19-7/8" x 19-7/8" x 1-3/4" depth, 2018
Untitled, Flashe, pen and pencil on wood panel, 19-7/8" x 19-7/8" x 1-3/4" depth, 2018
DU7THGIL, Acrylic, pen and pencil on canvas, 30 x 34 x 1-1/4" depth, 2017
Stairs, Acrylic, pen and pencil on canvas, 28 x 34 x 1-1/4" depth, 2017
Moo, Acrylic, pen and pencil on canvas, 34 x 34 x 1-1/4" depth, 2017
Coke, Acrylic, pen and pencil on canvas, 22 x 34 x 1-1/4" depth, 2017, SOLD
Neon, Acrylic, pen and pencil on canvas, 24 x 34 x 1-1/4" depth, 2017, SOLD
Sarah, Acrylic on canvas, 38 x 50" x 1-1/2" depth, 2019
Self, Acrylic on canvas, 38 x 50" x 1-1/2" depth, 2019
Avi, Acrylic on canvas, 38 x 50" x 1-1/2" depth, 2019
Japanese Vase, Acrylic on panel, 10 x 10" x 3/4" depth, 2020
Portraiture
One-on-one connection is essential in revealing qualities to share. This is achieved through one session, which is also all that’s necessary for reference photographs.
Driving questions: What makes a portrait compelling to a viewer who doesn’t know the subject? Where is the beauty in an aging face? How much can be subtracted without loss of identity?
Below are several favorites.
Ben, Acrylic on canvas, 34 x 34", 2012, Private Collection
Will, Acrylic on canvas, 34 x 34", 2012, Private Collection
Adeline, Acrylic on cnvas, 40 x 40", 2014, Collection of the Artist
Jessica, Acrylic, 30 x 30", 2013, Private Collection
Alli, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30", 2013, Private Collection
Katie, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30", 2013, Private Collection
Chrissy, Acrylic on canvas, 54 x 46", 2014
Harriet, Acrylic on canvas, 22 x 22", 2010
Chris Speeth, Acrylic on paper, 19-3/8 x 14-7/8", 2010
Gregory Peterson, Acrylic on canvas, 8 x 5", 2008, Collection of Gregory Peterson
Richard Klein, Acrylic on canvas, 5 x 8", 2008, Private Collection
Scarlet, Acrylic on canvas, 32 x 36", 2022, Collection of the Artist
Georgie, Acrylic on canvas, 26 x 34", 2022, Private Collection
Meatball, Acrylic on canvas, 18 x 28", 2010, Private Collection
Harlequin, Acrylic on canvas, 2010, Private Collection