ABSTRACT ART IN NATURE (A lesson in the basic fundamentals of art)

      God’s art in nature is all around us; He is the perfect artist by the way.  When I’m planning an abstract painting, I am really mimicking what exists in nature.  Stop and think about it, any painting you do or just look at, in order for it to be appealing, whether it is abstract or representational, must have several key elements.

 

     First it needs balance or structure, or you’ll have an unsettling feeling about it.  In nature, no matter where or what scene you observe, it is balanced.  Gravity sees to that, nothing seems to be falling down, if a tree gets knocked over and doesn't hit the ground, it is probably leaning against some other object, therefore you have structure.  If you look at a mountain it is always grounded and never top heavy.

         Second, texture and depth are an essential part of any painting, and once again nature is all about it, just look at a forest with all it's leaves blowing in the wind and the multiple layers of trees from one hill to the next.  Also an ocean from it's constant waves in motion and at times white caps giving the scene a real feel of anger, to still waters that give one a sense of serenity.  Nature takes texture to an all-new level, because it is always moving.

     Third, color is the best part of a painting and I feel it plays a huge part in abstract art.  Nature is the king of color and if you haven’t noticed all colors in nature match.   Whether it’s the deep blue sky against the snow-capped mountains, which are surrounded by a green pine forest.  Or of course a flowing field of wild flowers of every color, adjacent to a yellow and green meadow with a light blue brook running through it, every color complements each other.

We think we're so good at producing art, seeing something beautiful and painting it on canvas, but the reality is, we are just coping the original work of the Master Artist! 

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URBAN SYMPHONY

Urban Symphony, acrylic on canvas.

This abstract painting depicts a steamy night in urban America, with its cruelty, struggles but through it all a perceived cohesiveness.  

Not much has changed since those days, most urban neighborhoods are still blighted, poverty still exists, however many of the old buildings are now vacant lots.  There is however some improvement in new housing, and many more parks, playgrounds and green space.  Unfortunately there is more violence today than there was in 1970, and that’s a sad commentary on what direction our society is moving.  

I placed much symbolism in this piece, from the buildings stacked one on top of another, to the many figures that seem to appear through out.  My use of color, form and structure also play a large role in describing this era in American history.

       There is much depth in this painting, by using different shades of blue, it gives you a look into the endless structures that makes up the inter city.  The continuous red lets the imagination take over, it definitely depicts much suffering and everything that goes with it when one lives in such an environment.  

      I believe that every painting I do, should reflect that particular moment in time from my prospective.  That isn't necessarily always how others see it, but that's the beauty of abstract art.

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