Monochromatics to the Rescue

In the midst of creative block called working for a living I've begun small quick oils that I may actually finish in 1 to 2 sittings. Unlike the larger oils that are on easles and leaning on walls in various states of completion, these are small enough for only one thought.

All three here began with a few lines on board. From there layers of blue and white pigments and oil are added and blended with both brush and finger.

Abstract thoughts in the begining blend with realism to create a new middle ground of likeness or resemblance in a final product. These studies are quick bursts of energy that keep the balance.

For those speratic breaks in regulare schedule there are larger works ready for brush and pigment.

This painting here is oil on velum. It began as most do with a few random marks and grew from there. For now, I'm calling it The Forest. In doing my homework for teaching my students I find a variety of great poses and figures that always seem to find their way into parts of my creations. From El Greco to Matisse and from Michealangelo to Picasso their images tell the stories that are the beginnings of new creations.

REACH is stuck now. This one needs a break before he can continue to grow. AS for now he can not grab hold of the blue arch because it's to fluid. Water maybe. Not to sure yet. We'll see.