Matrix 071

Matrix 071 Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10". Finding the figure in abstraction.
Matrixing, leveraging the mind using the theories of Gestalt psychology. I find my best abstractions to be a matrix for the viewer to unveil their own forms. This painting is one example. As are the other pieces from my "Finding the figure in abstraction" series. The Gestalt effect refers to the form-forming capability of our senses, particularly with respect to the visual recognition of figures and whole forms instead of just a collection of simple shapes; lines, curves or other smaller visual elements that comprise the whole composition.

A few other descriptions:

Matrixing is a term used to describe the human mind's natural tendency to find familiar forms in complex shapes or colors.

Matrixing is a process by which we humans continually organize, order, align, or standardize, the un-organized, un-ordered, mis-aligned, or non-standardized, allowing us to manage the chaos around us into something that is more beneficial to us.

A matrix is a system that abounds in creativity.

In the Light

In the Light Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10".

Finding the figure in abstraction.

Another in my series of automatic gesture paintings. I call them this because the images are evoked through conscious thought transferred during the process of freely applying the medium in this case oil paint.

As I paint with a conscious idea in mind I let my subconscious mind guide me as I pull out the subject through my mark making. This process allows me to keep a fresh unexpected beauty, and create the most wonderful intricate details of form.

Woman of the Red Earth

Woman of the Red Earth Oil on Canvas. 8" X 10".

Another in my series of automatic gesture paintings. I call them this because the images are evoked through the process of applying the paint freely and then in retrospect letting my subconscious mind guide me in pulling out the subject from the initial mark making session.

I have found this process to be truer to my nature than any other I have experimented with. And because of that I create more genuine and unique imagery. Imagery that is painterly and compositions that are fluid binding the aspects of figure and ground into a cohesive whole.

In the end the process and overall painting are more important to me than the subject. Although I am amazed and inspired at the profound images I often find. The concept; that even in my intentional attempt to create random subconscious marks my conscious mind still insists on finding patterns, shapes and form.

I find this to be a very human condition. And one worthy of exploring. I hope you find your own inspiration in it.

West, Fall, Black

Reflection of the Human Condition - West, Fall, Black. 4" X 5". Oil on Canvas. Four Winds, Four Directions, Four Seasons, Four Races...

Four Winds

Four Winds - Reflection of the Human Condition. 4" X 5". Oil on Canvas. This is the beginning of a mini series in my painting a day series: Four Directions, Four Seasons, Four Races... North, Winter, White - East, Spring, Red - South, Summer, Yellow - West, Fall, Black.

Veil over the Fall of Icarus

Veil over the Fall of Icarus. Digital.

Veil over the Flight of Icarus

Veil over the Flight of Icarus. Digital.

Veil over Willow

Veil over Willow 071407. Digital.

Veil over Willow

Veil over Willow 071307. Digital.

Flirting

Flirting. Digital.

Fall of Icarus

Fall of Icarus. Oil on Canvas.

Flight of Icarus

Flight of Icarus. Oil on Canvas. Greek Mythology. see wikipedia: Flight of Icarus for more.

Arch Rock Two

Glass Block 12 - Arch Rock Two. Digital

5 Finger Rock

Glass Block 12 - 5 Finger Rock. Digital

Marble Goddess

Glass Block 12 - Marble Goddess. Digital

Glass Block 12 - Pompeii 78

Glass Block 12 - Pompeii 78. Digital

Glass Block 12 Split Rock 06A

Glass Block 12 Split Rock 06A Digital

Glass Block 12 Desert Skull 74

Glass Block 12 Desert Skull 74 Digital

It's Wonderful Life GBW207

Glass Block - It's Wonderful Life Pastel on (300 lb. cold pressed) Watercolor paper 18" X 24". I didn't get an image of this piece before it was behind glass so there is a little reflection from the glass going on.

Glass Block 12 Nude 072

Glass Block 12 Nude 072 Digital