They are painting the outside of our house today and the paint smell was giving me a headache, so I stayed away for much of the day. I was anxious to start painting after being inspired by all that great art in New York, so I came back in the afternoon and started work on this little abstract. I have posted the original photo I shot from the window of the Museum of Modern Art. They were doing some reconstruction on a building across the street and I thought it might make an interesting abstract painting. When you are in the MoMA everything starts looking like a potential abstract painting! I normally do not attempt this type of painting as I never know when I am finished. I plan to add some lines to this and maybe lift out some additional light shapes. I might collage some small pieces into it. Sometimes you have to let an image marinate for awhile and then go back and work on it. So far I like what is happening.
Tonight I went with a friend who was speaking to a college class studying interior design about her business of Art Representation. She works with local designers in placing art work in client's homes and businesses. I talked a little about the latest innovations in watercolor and how it can be put on canvas without glass. It made for a long day, so I didn't get my slide show of interesting people of New York made. Hopefully, I will get it done tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
INSPIRED!
Posted by Myrna Wacknov at 10:37 PM
Labels: abstracts, art work, inspirations, New York City
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11 comments:
"Sometimes you have to let an image marinate for awhile" - I like this description.
And - this is a wonderful piece!! I know you seldom do non-objective work, but this is a great way to go for it.
I like your abstract piece and thought it interesting to show it next to the photo of your house being painted; expressive!
I loved the abstract, especially the textures and color, you continue to amaze me!
I am not big on abstract but this kind of abstract I love. I get very inspired by your ideas but I always wonder Myrna what drives you?
Curiosity and having adventures with art materials. I have been privileged to play my whole life. I read a neat quote today "What age would you be if you didn't know what age you are?" Answer 10!
I have to admire you to turn an ugly construction site into such a wonderful abstract.
Wow! This is spectacular--a great idea and a greater painting. I have to log off and run to my window to see what I can abstract from it! Very inspiring; thanks!!!
this is terrific! love to see the photo and the results next to each other! eBeth
I'm catching up on some of my favorite blogs since being gone a while - and I had to say how much I like this work - you've made it very visually interesting and entertaining (much more so than the photo although I can see the reference in your finished work). Great stuff!
This is a fantastic abstract...so exciting and I love your color studies you have been showing.
so inspiring.
you have the best blog on the net. Always check it and never disappointed...you rock.
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