IAN: Thursday 9/5/2019 New Abstract Paintings

Playing with paint consumes my Tuesdays these days.  These are a few new examples.  I entertain all questions, comments and rude remarks.

The above piece is done using a technique called a “kiss pour”.  I poured paint from the top to the middle and from the bottom to the middle where it met.  I like the effect but then I am easy!  Here is a close up of some of it.

Distant Shores, close up

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The next 3 are all  “dutch pours”.  Thin lines of paint are run across the diagonal, top to bottom, and then covered with white paint.  Then you use a blow dryer or a straw to blow the white paint off and expose the paint underneath.  Each breath moves paint out towards the edges.

Cotton Candy by Cat Riley 6 in sq

The effect is is very lacy and thin.

Neon Caterpillar by Cat Riley 10in x 20 in

Here is another bit of close up of Neon Caterpillar.

Neon Caterpillar, close up

This one looks like sweet peas to me, hence the title.  I mean,you have to call them something.

Sweet Peas by Cat Riley 4in x 12in

I have a collection of small ones that I am going to put magnets on, suitable for any fridge.  I think these are as good as some school kids art and deserves a place on the fridge.  I actually have “Neon Caterpillar” on the wall in the main room, a gray and teal one in the master bedroom, and the one below in the hall. 

Cat in the Corner by Cat Riley  12in x 16in One of my first attempts

I was never much of a painter.  I needed to control the art and was not good enough to do that but pour painting is more rewarding and freer for me. It is a lot of luck combined with an eye for color and a willingness to be surprised. It is great fun.