Month: March 2017

Wave Heart, 2017
Oil on paper
21×29.7 cm

Today, I’m excited to share a recent abstract piece I created called “Wave Heart.” It’s a small oil painting on paper, and while it may not be a masterpiece hanging in a museum, I poured a lot of heart (pun intended!) into it.

As you might guess from the title, the painting explores the interplay between movement and emotion. The blues and greens always remind me of the ocean, so the swirling brushstrokes became a wave for me. Is it a calm, rolling wave, or a bit more energetic? Honestly, that’s up to you to decide!

The title “Wave Heart” came about because I felt like the emotions in the painting kind of pulsed throughout it, like a heartbeat under the surface of the wave. Maybe it’s a calm strength, or perhaps a flicker of joy amidst a more serene mood.

What do you see?

The beauty of abstract art, for me as the artist and for you the viewer, is that it allows for personal interpretation. What emotions does “Wave Heart” evoke for you? Does the wave movement remind you of a specific experience? Do the colors create a certain mood?

Let’s chat about it in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts and interpretations of this little piece.

Chasing Amy, 2017
Oil on paper
21×29.7 cm

Ah, titles. Those enigmatic companions to our artwork, sometimes reflecting the piece perfectly, other times leaving us with a delightful sense of mystery. Today, I want to delve into the title of one of my recent oil paintings on paper: “Chasing Amy.”

Now, for film buffs out there, this title might conjure images of the cult classic “Chasing Amy” by Kevin Smith. But fear not, cinephiles, this painting has nothing to do with comics, broken hearts, or Jay and Silent Bob.

So, what exactly is being chased in “Chasing Amy”? The truth is, it’s entirely up for grabs. The beauty of an open-ended title lies in its ability to spark conversation, to invite viewers on a personal journey through the artwork.

Here are a few interpretations that danced in my head while creating the piece:

• Movement: Perhaps the title refers to the sense of movement captured in the painting. Is there a figure in pursuit? A fleeting moment being captured on paper?
• Light and Shadow: Maybe it’s the interplay of light and shadow, the constant chase between illumination and obscurity within the piece.
• The Elusive Muse: Could “Amy” represent the elusive muse, the inspiration that artists forever chase and capture in fleeting moments?
• Something Entirely Different: Or maybe “Amy” is a personal reference, a secret whispered on the paper, a meaning known only to me.

But what truly excites me is the opportunity for you, the viewer, to chase your own “Amy” within the painting. What do you see? What story does the title evoke for you?