David Pher

 

Abstract paintings by Berlin based artist David Pher.

Spice Shearling II

 

Some abstract compositions by Spice Shearling.

Danny Gretscher II

 

A composition by Danny Gretscher 

Albert Irvin

I must be in the mood for some highly saturated colour. These energetic, vibrant abstract beauties are by Albert Irvin (1922-2015)

"I could make paintings about the human condition, without having to put bits of humans beings in them." Albert Irvin 

Tony Asturino

Enjoying people holding their art for some reason this week. These tiny, sparkly, bright, joyful abstracts are by Tony Asturino.

Ron Gorchov

Ron Gorchov creates abstract paintings on large convex, saddle like stretchers that hold the viewer in a cup of colour. These canvases often feature a single or couple of amoebic forms, creating tension between them, within a geography of colour and brush strokes.

Kindah Khalidy

I am still really enjoying abstract paintings at the moment enjoying the exuberance, vibrancy, and freedom of prescribed narrative. These works are by Kindah Khalidy, Kindah's multi media work is also used as textile and product design.

Josias Scharf

It is time for some love letters, these are some examples from a series of twelve abstract works by Berlin based artist Josias Scharf where words and symbols have all but disappeared replaced by gesture, line and hints of colour to express emotions.

Deb Laurence I

Deb Lawrence's works traverse craft and fine art mixing them together to create work that binds many themes and ideas together. She uses mixed media on antique linen creating abstract 'quilt canvases'.

"My handling of materials is intimate and engaging as I fold, crease and paint, creating structural dimensionality and imbuing my work with a veritable soul. Collectively termed Self-Help, my titles serve as wry provocations to cope with contemporary life and get comfortable in our own skin.                                                                                                 The antique linen I use is integral both to the conceptual basis and visual aesthetics of my work. Hand woven by women in the 1800’s, it was originally used as bed sheets and duvet covers, security blankets in their own right. The coarse threads, hand stitched seams, and occasional repairs highlight the vestiges of the female hand and engender a sense of strength, authenticity and beauty in that which is genuine and imperfect."       Deb Laurence

Nicholas Wilton II

Nicholas Wilton is an American artist who works with colour and line in large abstract compositions. Nicholas shares his techniques and enthusiasm on his blog with many inspiring videos.

Gary Komarin I

Seeking solace in abstraction today with the work of American painter Gary Komarin,

Iona Levitz

A beautiful patchwork of abstraction by American artist Iona Levitz.

"These paintings are autobiographical, they are a metaphor for a moment in time. The work is layered, as is life. Each layer visually informs the next until the final painting emerges." Iona Levitz

Matias Krahn II

These paintings by Matias Krahn are like a party in my eyes, exuberant exciting and visually noisy, also because of the horizontal divide they remind me of tables of party food or indeed, with all that energy, a food fight.

Kuzana Ogg

Kuzana Ogg was born in India then grew up in England before settling in America she works in series of paintings often with a botanical theme though these ones that I have selected remind me of dress patterns.

"Color and its application remain the focal point of my work. Textile design devices such as block print, ikat and repeats are also prevalent here. However, in the current work, pattern is disrupted; partially obliterated in some areas, completely articulated in others. Mark and imagery are developed through an indirect method of ghosting colors and line fragments. This layering and attention to stroke, produce a lustrous and complex surface, open to interpretation.” Kusana Ogg

Christopher Wood I

I am working on abstract art at the moment with my students. Strangely I have never approached abstract art in my teaching but the students and I are really enjoying it, and it is enabling them to look at their work and use of media in a very different way. 

Above are some examples from the portfolio of Christopher Wood a contemporary Scottish painter who like Barbara Rae is very inspired by the landscape, seascape and the elements. 

Jason Rohlf I

Shop rag paintings by Jason Rohlf, using layers of painting rich in colour, texture with a wonderful sense of patina.

"Making navigational decisions is subjective to the individual and the inputs are sometimes contradictory. Through a combination of deliberate action and intuition the works hope to reflect back the myriad choices we all are confronted with on a daily basis." ~ Jason Rohlf

Beata Wehr V

I still have one more selection from the artist Beata Wehr, 
I love these abstract indigo compositions, it is rare for me to work in an abstract way and these pieces really inspire me.