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De-Constructing David

DE-CONSTRUCTING DAVID Occasionally, I like to select a well-known person or image and scale it down to minimal lines, allowing the viewer’s eyes to fill in the gaps.  Michelangelo’s David seemed perfect for this exercise. The original has been sold, … Continue reading

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RIPOSE – 2 – FEMALE NUDE

My inspiration for painting this minimalist Nude stems from the abstract paper cutouts by Matisse and Paul Klee’s suggestion to “Take a line for a walk.” Yes, I know, repose is spelled with an “e,” but spelling the word correctly … Continue reading

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BUDDHA IN BLACK AND WHITE

Buddha In Black And White This black and white calligraphy image of a Buddha is similar to my Red Buddha that I posted several days ago.  I chose to draw my Buddha in this minimalist style to convey the no-frills … Continue reading

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Ripose 1 In Red – Female Nude

Sometimes it’s fun to step away from complicated drawings and just see how few lines are necessary to create a recognizable image that is pleasing to the eye.   Why did I add the red?  Does it have some deep exotic, … Continue reading

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Ripose 1

I have always admired Matisse.  His flurry of primary colors never cease to thrill me.  And I find it exciting that he deliberately flouted the conventional rules of drawing and perspective.  I like the fact that he continued to develop … Continue reading

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Citizens Of Earth

In this painting I wanted to convey my desire for all races to hold dear their individual ethnic backgrounds while embracing every other race, creed, and orientation.  We are all children of our great Mother Earth, and thus, we are … Continue reading

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Red Buddha

I chose to draw my Buddha in this minimalist style to convey the no frills, tranquility of Buddhism.  Although unconnected, the lines are in harmony with each other in the same manner that our seemingly unconnected lives are in harmony … Continue reading

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Vinny And The Van Goes 3

Here are two more members of Vinny And The Van Goes, that funky, rocking art band that’s taking the world by storm. This original acrylic on canvas painting has been sold, but lucky you, you can still purchase high quality giclee … Continue reading

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Vinny And The Van Goes 2

One day when I was doodling, I wondered what I could come up with if I merged one of my favorite, albeit a bit wacky, artists: Vincent Van Gogh, with a musical group.  I call the group: Vinny And The Van Goes.  They’re … Continue reading

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Vinny And The Van Goes

One day when I was doodling, I wondered what I could come up with if I merged one of my favorite, albeit a bit wacky, artists: Vincent Van Gogh, with a musical group.  I call the group: Vinny And The … Continue reading

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Ballerina In Red

I have always admired the art of Paul Klee.  Occasionally, I like to do a painting influenced by Klee’s words: “To take a line for a walk.” In my painting: Ballerina In Red, I decided to take a line for a dance. … Continue reading

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