2D Media in Modern Abstract Art
2D art is accessible, transformative, and can, through the artist’s talent, have depth and texture to rival 3D artwork.
The Double-Edged Freedom of Abstract Expressionism
Discover the "double-edged freedom" of Abstract Expressionism. We explore how artists shattered academic rules, pushing abstraction into every genre of modern art - specifically, painting. I discuss how this powerful, spontaneous movement changed the definition of art forever, and see its influence on today's contemporary abstraction, landscape (including nature and ocean paintings), and modern art.
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)
Transforming Memories: The Art of Reworking an Old Painting
Have you ever looked at an old painting and thought it wasn’t finished? In this blogpost I talk about reworking older paintings that can benefit from the expertise and advanced techniques you’ve mastered since you first painted it.
Mark Rothko: The Colorful Master of Abstract Art (inaugural post)
Mark Rothko’s seemingly simplistic compositions are master works in abstract art that have impacted numerous artists throughout the world - including me.