Inspirations for Abstracts … are sometimes from a color palette on an object. Other inspirations are non traditional collections that collaged together create an abstracted composition. Or, focusing on a micro section of object provides a new way to explore its character and structure.
Inspired by… an old turquoise rusted and weathered copper industrial roof vent found at a historical South Carolina beach site. The multi colored palette of...
Inspired by… the black metal edging of a weathered, copper industrial roof vent now transformed into a beautiful turquoise palette. This painting highlights the thick...
Inspired by… the soft and tranquil turquoise and gold rust veins running through the old, weathered copper industrial vent. The palette of turquoise and yellow...
Inspired by… the sky reflections dancing and creating interesting shapes on the water at Hoh Rain Forest, Olympia National Park, WA. This abstract acrylie painting...
Inspired by… using scientific insights as a resource for assembling an alternate view of cells and viruses found in the human body and in plants....
Inspired by… a group of household items collaged to create an abstract artwork. The colors and shapes of the assorted items unify the artwork. When...
Inspired by… nature’s organic materials randomly layered into a hard plastic container effectively holding it all in. The collage of nature’s elements create mini vignettes...
Inspired by… a deep ground cover of almost monochrome color of layered, decaying leaves and branches found on the forest floor. The vibrant landscapes that...
Inspired by… the abstract glassine technique of overlaying multiple ascending ladders to create a hazy, yet transparent rendering of the ladders reaching for the sky....
Inspired by… curiosity about the history of a weathered and textural metal vessel; making me wonder about what stories were hidden beneath the surface. It...
Inspired by… the colors on a marble slab that created an abstract rendering of bright sunlight behind the city lights of the skyline. Ideas for...
Inspired by … a triad color palette of yellows, purples and reds. The proliferation of circles prompts the question – can you count the circles?...
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