Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

  

"Break Free" 18"x24"x1.5" acrylic

  As an artist it's an intimate expression to put yourself in your work, it's a story of who you are, who you strive to be, your secrets, your longing, your desires. It's bravery to show all these elements of yourself to the world knowing not everyone can decipher what they see, or relate to the emotions and meaning emanating from your artwork. 
     To have a positive connection made by another person to our art gives credence, substance and validation to what you've done, to have someone be callous and critique negatively out of indifference, narrow minded views, or jealousy is probably one of the bigger challenges of being an artist. They say have a thick skin, realize there are far more positives than negatives; it can be tough to wear that armor when what you've opened yourself from the soul for all to see! So to have that happen and struggle with yourself over what to validate in your heart, mind and soul- the good- or allow the bad to win, takes work to break free of the dead weight. Be you, be true, be honest and the light will return. Just break free............ and be free........

     I am proud to announce that "Break Free" will be on display at the International Museum of Art El Paso starting August 3rd when there will be the opening reception from 2- 4:30PM for the all equine show The Horse; Spirit, Art, and Soul. The Museum is taking inquires for sales on artwork starting on August 3rd. The show runs until September 28th.
  
International Museum of Art (IMA)
1211 Montana Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79902
915-543-6747
http://www.internationalmuseumofart.net/  

Visit me at:  jonellet-mccoy.squarespace.com
    

"Luna" mixed media textured landscape by Carol Nelson

"Luna"   11x14 mixed media acrylic

detail

 

This is a demo piece from my recent workshop in Wisconsin in which we applied heavy texture to our Gessobords, let it dry for a couple days, and then poured acrylic paints on the surface.

Patience is the key here.  You have to sit back and watch while the colors mingle and create new colors and forms.  Slightly tilting the board with the wet paint helps it flow around the texture, but mostly you have leave it alone and let the paint do it's thing.

For more information, click here to go to my website.

"Turquoise Ridge" acrylic geolotic abstract painting by Carol Nelson

Turquoise Ridge

 

This is a demo I did in my recent Dallas workshop.  As often happens, when I get home from the workshop, I have time to take a more critical look at the painting, and make adjustments if necessary.

This one needed color and value adjustments.  The composition was set in stone, as it were, because of the textured sculpted areas.

For more information about this painting, click here to go to my website.

'Southwest Stillness #1' Monument Valley Desert Vista Painting by Melody Cleary, Oregon Artist

'Southwest Stillness #1' © Melody Cleary

24"x 24"x 1.5" wrapped canvas, sides painted black, ready to hang.

$500 + shipping.

Contact me via my website to inquire about this original painting or
to view info on prints and notecards.

MELODY CLEARY - OREGON ARTIST - LANDSCAPE, NATURE SCAPE AND ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, PRINGS AND NOTECARDS

"Vista #9" 5 x 5 inch Acrylic and Collage Abstract Landscape on Canvas by Melody Cleary, Oregon Artist

Vista #9 © Melody Cleary

5 x 5 x 1.5 inch gallery canvas, sides painted black, glossy finish.

$50 + shipping

You can see the collaged elements in this miniature southwestern painting.  

Small pieces are a nice way to begin or add to your art collection.

Vista #10, a companion piece, is also available.

Contact me via my website.

MELODY CLEARY, OREGON ARTIST - LANDSCAPES, WATERSCAPES, AND ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, PRINTS AND NOTE CARDS

Quadruvium IV by Pat Stacy

Four 8 x 8"x1.5" canvases joined with dowels

Acrylic on Canvas

$385.00

Another Quadruvium, a little larger this time.  It has

the Entity spanning all 4 canvases.  The type of paint

makes it difficult to see some of the symbols in the 

light captured by the camera.  The painting has a lot

of texture to add interest, and is perfect for long, 

narrow spaces.  For more information, please 

contact pat stacy, 602-290-3009, pastacy@ cox.net

and www. patstacy.com. 

Contemporary Acrylic Abstract Southwest Stillness #3 Painting by Melody Cleary, Oregon Artist

Southwest Stillness #3 - © Melody Cleary

24" x 24" 1.5" deep gallery canvas; sides painted black.

More art/prints/cards/contact at http://www.melodycleary.com/.

MELODY CLEARY FINE ARTIST AND CONTEMPORARY PAINTER IN OREGON.