I painted this 16" x 20" painting tonight. It's been quite a while since I painted abstractly with acrylics. This one came quickly. I kept the palette simple. After I had gotten a third of the way into the painting, I realized I needed a new perspective and so I pulled out a book of Kandinsky from my bookcase and opened it randomly here and there till I found a couple of paintings that I responded to. I wanted to use bold, bright colors the way he did. I appreciated how he varied his marks. I let his visual voice wake me up a bit. So he helped me to paint this painting. I'm not sure what to call it. I have to live with it, see what it looks like in daylight.
3 comments:
Very Nice Painting. I would hang that on my wall....:)
Interesting painting. So much abstract work doesn't hold my attention, but I don't have that problem with your work. There's a lot going on in this piece. I think its a successful one.
About success, you are right that sometimes you must measure it in the smallest of ways. And don't compare yourself to other people, only compare self to self. Our society is so driven by fame, its a bad trap to fall into. Success when its personal feels really sweet, like for me its working to exhaustion - only I know when I've reached my limit and my limit isn't like other peoples...........I like knowing I've done the best I can. You have to be satisfied with that or you will be in for a world of pain. Kandinsky is good for inspiration but not competition, that's the difference that will save sanity. Loving yourself involves a little bit of being crafty.
Affectionately,
Karen
Nice picture and interesting blog. I'm delighted I stumbled upon it.
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