Color Field Paintings Revisited
April 6, 2011
Ember - Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30"
Ember II, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 30"
Have you ever created art that you saw only for a short time? I’m so glad I have photographs of all my work, because these two paintings lived with me for maybe a week, and then were sold — both to the same collector.
I think my color field paintings hold up to the test of time. I still have a studio inventory of this body of work, and some of them are listed in my Etsy shop.
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Gorgeous rich colours, no wonder these sold so promptly! I am sure that this savvy collector is very happy with his purchase! I hope that all is well with you.
Thank you, Sandra! They told me at the time that they were very pleased. That pleased me too, of course!
Yes that happened to me. I saw a Rothko painting on tv, never remembering the painter’s name, but this picture kept haunting me for years. I would feel haunted (in a positive way) by these paintings. They remind me of Turner. The orange glow is just overwhelming.
Thank you, Eva. Yes, Rothko’s paintings still resonate for me as well. And Turner’s skies are wonderful too.
Such rich and vibrant colours!
Thank you, Art. I do love color.
Hi: Such incredible colors. Such depth. I love these pieces. I hope you are well and not weathering anymore storms. I am well.
Patq
Glad things are good with you, Pat. Thanks – happy you like these. We made it through the last wave of storms, but more will be passing through next week.
Very lovely paintings Martha! It’s no wonder they left the nest so quickly. My latest little painting sold almost as soon as I posted it on my art blog! I’ve had this happen at least one other time as well. It’s such a joy to me to find that I’ve just created something that immediately strikes a chord with it’s perfect new owner. I do like to have my ‘babies’ around for a bit before I send them off into the world, but I am always happy when they find their new homes. 🙂
Thanks, Itaya, and congratulations on your recent sale! I couldn’t agree more with your statement. It’s nice to have them around to admire, but given a choice, I’d choose for them to find new homes!