"Awakening"24" x 24" Acrylic on Canvas, 1 3/8" depth gallery wrap, black edges
This is one of four abstract paintings I've completed for the Upstairs Gallery Show and will deliver them today. I wasn't planning on painting abstracts anytime soon but a chance encounter changed all that. Yesterday I "awakened" way too early after a painting dream and my mind was racing about how to get down on canvas some of the ideas in my head. Blank canvases had been sitting for months in the entry hall and I started gathering up supplies and clearing off the kitchen table. (I have a painting room upstairs but it's too cluttered, too far from the water, snacks, and cd's). This one is abstract #1.
Several things just came together - meeting Jonas Gerard at Southlake, visiting with Maureen Brouillette Sunday about seeing his performance art at Artizen, and it could have been the buffet dinner the previous evening at the Dallas Museum of Art.
The Farewell Party for Corinne Sunday at the Upstairs Gallery, Maureen front right in yellow:
Monday evening at the DMA was Arts and Letters Live and Texas Bound, stories connected and "bound" to Texas. Four short stories were read by Sally Nystuen Vahle, Ash Smith, Raphael Parry and Judith Ivey. Authors were Bret Anthony Johnston, Tim O'Brien, Sybil Raney, and Steven Salzman. (Tim O'Brien has been hailed as "the best American writer of his generation" by the San Francisco Chronicle." The buffet before the program is always fabulous. Copies of Texas Bound I and II can be purchased here.
The previous evening's food and stories could have played a part in this early morning rising and painting foray but I think it was a convergence of events that just shouted "Do it now..now is the time." And it resulted in an all day affair with some abstract paintings.
Next on the agenda, watch for Canvas by Canvas to sally forth and see what happens when 9 collaborative artists try their hand at an abstract. Stay tuned.
3 comments:
I like this painting and the way you were able to use such vibrant colors, not often seen in abstract work.
I LOVE your new abstract painting, Nancy! I can see that Jonas Gerard has really inspired you to stretch your creative abilities. And I also appreciate the purity of your paint colors; no mud, and beautifully composed as well. I hope you continue on in this new direction!
Hi, William.. It sure is easy to get mud if you go back too many times - that's where the trowels and putty knives come in. Thanks for stopping by. ns
And Sharilyn, always nice to see you and find your words of encouragement. Life is like that - just so full of surprises on what will be your next inspiration. ns
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