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We are in tumultuous times with many different outlooks on how we should feel and perform as a society.

Many of us feel a need for more simplified lives.

Days, months, years, where we can concentrate on our families, friends and making new connections through our work and play that stabilize our surroundings and the lives around us.

What can help each of us individually to do that and influence a better society?

Changing our views and becoming a more diverse thinking society.

By empowering and encouraging yourself to leave your comfort zones/spaces and connect with others that are different from yourself.

There are many ways to accomplish this. Take a course in your community, join a recreation sport team, teach a course, reach out to a help group to comfort others. 

My contemporary abstract paintings are also a big help in encouraging and empowering you to connect with others. Using bold, colorful shapes and symbols in my patterns, they are a constant reminder to get out of your safe zones and connect with others.

This leads to a more diverse and accepting environment.

Two new series paintings, Isolating in Our Environments on the left below and Breaking Though to Freedom on the right are the reminders that will do just that. 

You can purchase the series or just one painting of the series now with a credit card or a payment plan.

Let’s each do our part to create a more calming and less stressful environment one person at a time.

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I have to admit that I can get a little bored with things staying the same. And I start looking for some change in my own home design.

The photos above show the Spacing Out Series of 4 paintings hung as they were painted. And while they look great, I began fooling around with them to see how I could rearrange them for a different look.

Photos Above- Left: Spacing Out, Sparing Out #3, Spacing Out #4  Right: Spacing Out Again, Spacing Out

That is how I first discovered this trick. And it changes the room instantly. Gives it a new perspective without spending a dime!

And I know my readers love this concept because they are my most read blog posts! 

Experiment with turning that vertical abstract painting horizontally or upside down. You will be surprised at viewing it from a different perspective.

In the photo above, Spacing Out, is hung horizontally. Spacing Out #3 and #4 are left as intended.

Or turn that horizontal abstract painting vertically or again, upside down. Have you tried it? Do you like it?

Spacing Out #3, on the left is turned vertically on the bedroom wall photo above.

If you like it a different way all you have to do is purchase some hanging wire and #216 screw eyes for canvas stretchers. Then rewire the canvas to hang either vertically or horizontally. You can even keep the old wiring in place in case you want to go back to the original direction!

Spacing Out #3 on the left in the photo above is hung vertically while Spacing Out #4 is turned upside down horizontally.

Just give it a try with your abstract painting. Or when you are ready to purchase some new abstract paintings, have the artist or gallery turn it around and around to see if it can be hung multiple ways.

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In my last post, Turn that Horizontal Modern Abstract Art Painting Vertically for a New Look, I mentioned at the end that I would show you the opposite in this post. Turning vertical Art horizontally.

But you can only do this with non-representation, abstract art. And not all abstract paintings.

But try it and see if it works with your art.

Love playing around with the direction of a series of abstract art paintings.

(Clicking the red link of the name of the painting will take you to that painting on my website.)

Before: These 2 paintings, Connections on the left and Nucleii 2 on the right, are hung here the way I created them.

After: And in this shot they are hung horizontally. Each one is 24”W X 30” L hung vertically.

Nucleii2 is on the top and Connections is on the bottom.

After: Now each can be hung by themselves and work also. And hung each way with the blue section on the top or turned around with the blue on the bottom. Below is Connections by itself.

Let me show you a second series used horizontally instead of it’s intended direction.

Before: Here they are how they were created to hang, vertically. Going Places is on the left, Going from Place to Place on the right. They are both 20” L X 16” W when vertical.

After: And here they are hung in various ways. Going Places is the one with the big splotch of yellow, Going from Place to Place is the other one.

You don’t have to use all the paintings in a series however, you can use just one alone also.

I would really love to have your input. Do you like this idea? And have you tried it on your own Art?

Let me know your feelings about this. Everyone is different so it might not be something you like.

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I have just finished my series of 4 Growth Patterns, abstract paintings, on canvas and I am so excited to show them to you. You can read more about the advantages of owning a series of small to medium art here.

Their bold colors and repeated patterns and shapes immediately brings a calming and cheerful feeling when you view them.

Playful and stimulating organic shapes in shades of blue, greens and reds dance around the canvas to create excitement to the encouraging message to continue on your growth path.

Click on the name below each painting in red to view additional information on my website.

     
Left to right:  Growth Patterns 1    ~   Growth Patterns 2

     
Left to Right:  Growth Patterns 3   ~  Growth Patterns 4

Each modern abstract art painting is 24”L X 18”W X 1.5”D and is created using acrylic/mixed media on canvas with only the best materials and sealers guaranteed.

And as always I am eager to give you free advice on your selections and placement. Contact me with any questions.

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Let me detail what I mean and you can determine if it works for you in your situation.

Life today can get complicated real fast with all the choices we have available to us.

Purchasing ART causes anxiety for many because they feel that they need to know a lot about art to choose the “right art” for their home or office walls.

There are only 2 things you really have to determine when purchasing art.

1. Does the art speak to you? By this I mean do you get a feeling of familiarity, or attachment, or it brings back a memory and you want to repeat that feeling again? Most times your mind will go back to that artwork over and over again and you regret that you don’t own it.

2. The other issue is the spacing you have for the art. Do you have space for a large piece of art anywhere in your home or office that can accommodate a piece of art that size?

This 2nd determination, SIZE, is what makes owning a series of smaller artworks/paintings that were created to go together an advantage to own when they speak to you and you know you have to have them. They were made for you.

The Advantages:

1. If the series of art consists of 2, 3, or 4 or more, you can separate them on different walls in the same room or in separate rooms for a cohesive look among the art in your room(s). Four 12” X 12” paintings hung 2 up, 2 down = (approx.) 26” square painting!

2 Exciting Examples below of 2 up and 2 down:

Left image are my Structure A, B, C, D ~ Right image shows my 2 Green Peace & Moving Spaces 1 & 2 (all 12” X 12”)

We are a society that moves a lot. So at some point you decide to move to a different location or you eliminate a piece of furniture in your current location and now have space for a larger painting. VOILA, instant larger artwork to fill the space. And small art is much easier to pack, ship and keep safe when moving.

2. The 2nd advantage is size again in determining your layout on your walls or elsewhere. Below are 3 exciting examples of art that are a series of the same 3 paintings that are arranged in 3 different ways. And I have more arrangement suggestions for them too!

3 Exciting Examples below:  Crazy Daze 1, Crazy Daze 2, Crazy Daze 3   Again, all are 12” X 12” on wrapped canvas

      


I will give you some more exciting examples in future posts of different layouts using series of 2, 3, and 4 or more. And using different sizes together. Stay tuned.

To view all my selection of small paintings go to my Abstract Small Portfolio

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This last year, with isolating so much of the time, artists had extra time to explore, experiment and create whatever they wanted.

My brushes were used a lot. But I also took the time to experiment with some other mediums and collage.

So let me show you some of my latest new pieces.  It is time to give your spirit a lift and your walls a new, modern look.

Left to right:  Tying Up Loose Ends  ~  Tying Up Loose Ends 2

Both   12” X 12” X 1.5”   ~   Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

And look how great they look staggered on the wall!

Several new hand paintings have also made it into my portfolio.

From left to right:  Nesting, 30” x 24’ x 1.5” ~   Color Does Not Define Us, 20” x 16” x 1.5”

Both are Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas

These look wonderful in their chosen spots on the wall as well.

Bold color, abstracted, organic shapes and simple forms with texture is my style. They make you feel good but carry messages about life as well.

New art to get your walls noticed with bold color, organic shapes, texture and a creative modern style. You need a lift and so does your surroundings.  Let me help you to make your walls feel good too.

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We all need a show of caring and love. Especially with what we have been through the last year or so.

Embrace the Differences

A show of love or caring makes us feel we are connected to others and that we are not alone in this world.

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Left to right: Embrace X and O      Embrace O and X

Because of the last year of isolation there are many of us that have had a hard time coping with being “alone”. And not being able to have a hug or kiss from our close friends and relatives.

Left to right: Embrace X and O   

That human touch and connectedness is so important as a human. To go without that touch for awhile makes many depressed and withdrawn.

Embrace Our Diversity

To understand this is to look at the studies of newborns. Touch, hugging and shows of love is what connects newborns to the world and makes them feel valued. If they don’t receive that when born, it is difficult to ever repair it for them. And that trauma most often influences their life in negative ways.

Left to right: Embrace X and O      Embrace O and X

A gift of an artwork that shows love to someone important to you is valued by the recipient. And a gift of love to yourself is empowering to you as well. In its presence it reminds you that you need to love yourself first but also makes you think about your community.  A reminder that there are people out there that cares about you.

A Bunch of Hugs And Kisses

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Connections #2

There are many people who love art and know that it has a profound effect on their mood and health.

If we had to live a life without art, it would be devastating to our state of mind.

Those people who love art but have no idea what to do to own it or how to collect it are many.

If you are one who is part of the crowd that would like to become more knowledgeable about selecting art that will fit your needs, I will give you a few suggestions how to proceed.

1.  Go to art exhibitions, museums, or visit the online portfolios of artists that appeals to you.

Become acquainted with the many styles of art there are. For example, realism, abstract, abstract expressionism, landscapes, representational, non-representational, etc.

These 2 Small 12” X 12” paintings on canvas are Abstracts. And they are a series of 2 acrylic/mixed media paintings.

From left to right: Following the Arrows 1, Following the Arrows 2

2.  You will be able to tell eventually what type of art appeals to your senses because you will feel a connection to it.

It will speak to you and you will recall what it looks like long after you leave it. It will make an impact on your mind and your soul.

3.  Ask the artist, gallery, or whoever represents that artist all about the artist and their history.

Try to analyze what it is about the art that strikes a reaction within you. 
It might be the bold colors, the texture, the shapes, the subject, the action, the soothing quality, or the message it imparts.

If you want to find out more about me read my art statement.

4.  Once you have found the type of art that appeals to you, you can start by buying an art print or some small original pieces of that art and live with it.

You can put a small painting in many different locations. On a bookcase shelf, in a corner on a wall or on any shelf that you have hanging in your home or office.  This painting, A Flower in My Window, is 10” x 10” X 1.5”, Acrylic/Mixed Media on Canvas.

If it is art that speaks to you, you will have the same reaction whenever you are looking at it. You have found the art that was made just for you. Not all artists sell art prints of their work. Any painting on my website is available as art prints.

      This art print comes in fine art paper or canvas from sizes 10” to 30”.

One Power Flower Art Print

5.  You may find that you love more than one style. If so, continue to collect small samples and evaluate your reactions to them.

       
These are a series of 2 of small paintings that I still have to have professionally photographed yet. They are not on my site yet but if you are interested in them email me. They are 6” x 6” x 1.5”, Acrylic/mixed media on canvas, $125 each.

That is the only way you can determine what it is specifically that is drawing you to that artwork. See tip #3. 

Feel free to contact me for information or to purchase any of the paintings above.

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A series of wall art that was created to be used together in different ways is a specialty of mine.

Because I love designing with colorful art in my own office and home, I know that it is advantageous to be able to move the art around the house to change things up for a new look.

Here is the series of 4 paintings Structures A through D in the bedroom. And below they are designed in other layout schemes.

Top, left to right: Structure D  ~  Structure B      Bottom, left to right:  Structure A  ~  Structure C

And that can be done easily with a series of small paintings that you can arrange in different ways.

And here are all the Structure art paintings in one long row over a desk.

So part of my art creations include series art. I will create 12” X 12” canvas paintings in series of 2, 3 and 4 so that you can decide what is best for your space.

Here I only use 3 in a different design layout that looks great with the space available.

The best advantage of the modern art I create is that I can use it in any setting and with most styles.

They look great in this casual space with a rustic look and pull the space together with this colorful display.

Life can get too predictable and one way to add a little variety and excitement to your home or office space is to change it up a little.

This is really a great idea. Use 2 of the series over a counter next to some plants.

Then use the remaining 2 in another location in your space or in the same room. If you are using them in the same room, arrange them differently.

Coming up with colorful creative art is my job. I am very good at that. But I also add the natural design spirit that I have developed over the years to create art that looks great in almost any room and layout.

This is one of my favorite layouts. One leaning or hanging just above a cabinet surface. And the others hanging about 2 inches above each other.

Use my abilities to their fullest. Go to my Abstracts Small portfolio and look what is available. If you need help, email me and I can help with a layout if you send me some photos.

As I said I love to design a cohesive and exciting look that stimulates the mind and body. Let me help you get a new perspective in your space.

I accept Payment Plans but I have to do that by email because my cart system on my website does not have that capacity to do that as of yet. No excuses now. Go for it.

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