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New year, new art.
My previous piece of art has created quite a stir in the art community because it was good. Fancy that.
So, here's my latest offering for all of you guys - "Number 4"
During the course of the coming year I'm going to up my art output because I like it.
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This one is very nice too. Good stuff. Did you see the Ruth Schwarz piece I posted on my blog?
Posted by: JAbbott | January 11, 2005 at 11:04 PM
Yeah, I really liked the Ruth Schwarz piece - maybe a little to Pollock for its own good but hey, who am I to talk!
I'm planning on Numbers 5 and 6 being completed by the end of this month, I'll let you know when they're done.
Glad you liked Number 4.
Posted by: Lee Hickman | January 12, 2005 at 12:09 AM
The paint looked really thick in the Shwarz piece. What kind of paint are you using? I paint abstract stuff and have started using a lot of ordinary household latex paint rather than "artist" paints. They're more economical and lower viscosity but also contain less pigment - that can make color-mixing more challenging.
Posted by: JAbbott | January 12, 2005 at 11:00 PM
I tend to use childrens poster paint - the kind kids use in nursery school. Crude - but effective.
Are there any images of your work to look at on your blog?
Posted by: Lee Hickman | January 12, 2005 at 11:35 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again. It's very hard to emulate the American expressionists, especially Pollock. I've seen many try, even ego-loaded indie guitarists, but very few do it justice.
That said, I reckon you are just following your own nose on these paintings. Sure, you're aware of Pollock, and are a fan of his work, but I imagine there is something of a release in making paintings this way. Action painting is great, relevant, vibrant...and you do it well. Becuase you invest a lot of yourself into them, they become more than just Pollock-style paintings. They're balanced, well-composed, and thankfully you are not afraid to go over the edges.
More...
Posted by: Colly | January 13, 2005 at 01:05 AM
More there will be.
Cheers Colly.
Posted by: Lee Hickman | January 13, 2005 at 01:12 AM
I've posted very few photos of my paintings because I'm not happy with how they photograph. I need to get better lighting. However, I did post a painting tonight. It's not my favorite, but the lighting is decent.
Posted by: JAbbott | January 13, 2005 at 05:05 AM