Having a construct (the set of symbols and general sense of how the painting plays out) allows for a separation of ideas.
In this painting, I decided to limit the colors on my palette, and strip out the ornamentation of pattern. I was on the fence with this piece, but it has grown on me. It feels soft, but also slightly eerie.
Quiet Interior without Embellishments, 2023
oil on canvas
40 x 30 inches
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This painting makes me laugh. The inset painting of a person on a horse (all made up) is a bit ridiculous, as is the large, fleshy pink form of the rug. To me it looks like a tongue or a slab of processed meat. The dark form at the top is a ceiling shape, twisting off of the walls perhaps.
The Somewhat Humorous Interior, 2024
oil on canvas
40 x 30 inches
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Another clash of color, and a slippery warped floor on which the chair seems about to slide. This painting will benefit from a frame soon.
Interior with Warped Rug, 2024
oil on canvas
40 x 30 inches
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