This is a 30x30 Inch oil painting on canvas that took me, quite literally, months to do. Sometimes I just can't help doing something like this, quite different from my usual contemporary realism. I can stand for hours in front of the canvas, in a kind of meditative state, just thinking 'Shape' 'shape' 'shape' 'color' 'color' 'color'. I'm quite sure there are thousands of brushstrokes. I don't know where it comes from, or if it's 'legitimate', it just makes me happy, and I find myself putting important things off (go home, eat lunch, walk the dog) to do just one or two more colors.
So, no, I was not thinking of Klimt or any other artist when I did this, perhaps subconsciously, but not actively.
WHATEVER! It's fun for me and I'll have it at my Open Studio this weekend, from 11-5, Saturday and Sunday. 1888 Main Road, Tiverton, RI.
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Joyful! I can see why you'd have a tough time stepping away.
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Your months of hard work paid off, Kelley. I think this is one of your best and I just love it! Pointillist? Impressionist? Truly fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteLove that sun! It has a full personality and is alive with wonderful color and shape! Good for you to paint and let go...wonderful piece that will fly out of the Gallery!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful MASTERPIECE. I am blown away Kelley..LOVE THIS...creativity lives!
ReplyDeleteCreativity lives! This is a BEAUTIFUL masterpiece Kelley. I love it..wonderful
ReplyDeleteWow!!! The colors are fantastic. This piece really speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to step outside the box :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and vibrant.
Kelley I am really loving this too. It takes me into it as I explore the shapes, colors and texture of it all. I say keep feeding this space inside you whatever it is it is beautiful and totally legitimate. How could it not be?
ReplyDeleteI love the all of the little shapes and hidden colors - very creative, simple, bold, and overall - AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you posted this and described being in the vortex! That's how I feel when I am doing an abstract and letting it take me somewhere instead of me trying to GET a painting to look the way I want it to. The experience is heavenly! And your painting is fabulous!! It's all about color and form anyway!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI SO wish I could come to your Open Studio this year to see your current work but it just isn't in the cards...will have to take a raincheck. your visitors won't be disappointed though...it's always a nice event and fun to see all your work displayed.
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