Person holding a large blank canvas or poster board outdoors with greenery in the background.

Color Field paintings in medium and large scale.
In this body of work, I’m exploring emotions, colors, and tone associations in the layering of translucent layers of speedball inks on paper.

Artist Statement Below.

2022-2024

Seattle WA

These pieces are explorative inks on large paper rolls

Medium: Speedball Ink on Paper
Dimensions: Various sizes from 18” - 68”

A man with gray hair, beard, and wearing a denim jacket is holding a large white sign with a gray border, obscuring his face and body from the chest down. The background features green foliage and a brick pathway.
A man with gray hair and beard wearing a denim jacket holding a blank large whiteboard in an outdoor setting with green foliage in the background.
A man with gray hair and a beard holding a large white sign with a paint-like rectangular yellowish area on it. He is standing outdoors on a brick path with green foliage in the background.
A man holding a large blank white poster board outdoors in a lush green area. Only his legs are visible beneath the board, dressed in jeans and black sneakers.
Person standing outdoors on brick pathway holding a large, blank, pastel-colored watercolor painting in front of their face and body, surrounded by green foliage and plants.
Person holding a large, rectangular art piece outdoors, with green foliage in the background. The person is wearing grey jeans and black sneakers.
A man with gray hair and a beard holding a large white poster board with color swatches in an outdoor garden setting.
Person standing outdoors holding a large rectangular poster or sign, wearing jeans, sneakers, a denim jacket, with trees and greenery in the background.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and beard holding a large white poster with a blue design, standing outdoors on a brick pathway with green foliage in the background.
Person standing outdoors holding a large drawing or sign with a blue rectangular design. The person is wearing a denim jacket, dark pants, and black shoes, with a background of green foliage.

By focusing on small-scale formats historically, I emphasize the intimacy of the viewing experience, inviting a closer, more personal engagement with the art.

A man with gray hair and beard holding a large blank white sign with green watercolor design in front of him outdoors, with greenery in the background.
Man with gray beard and hair wearing a denim jacket and black shoes, holding a large blank yellow poster board, standing outdoors on a brick path with greenery and sculpture in the background.
Person holding a large blank poster outdoors surrounded by greenery.
Person holding a painting or print of a water installation with a garden or outdoor background.
Person holding a large blank sign in an outdoor garden setting.
Person holding a large sign with abstract pink, black, and white shapes in an outdoor park setting.
Person holding large white poster board with watercolor swatches, standing outdoors on paved path, surrounded by greenery.
Person standing outdoors holding a large white poster board that covers their body, wearing dark pants and black sneakers. Background includes greenery and a paved surface.
Man with gray hair and beard holding a large abstract pink watercolor painting on paper outdoors, with greenery in the background.
Person standing outdoors holding a large white sign with a painted purple rectangle in the center, with the person's legs and shoes visible at the bottom.
A man with a gray beard and gray hair stands outdoors on a brick path, holding a large white poster with a beige rectangle in the center. He is wearing a blue jacket, gray pants, and black sneakers. The background is filled with green foliage.
Person holding a large white rectangular sign outdoors with green foliage in the background, wearing a blue denim jacket and jeans, with only their head partially visible above the sign.

Artist Statement

This series of small Color Field paintings, executed in Speedball Inks on archival papers, serves as a meditative exploration of color and emotion. Each piece, varying in dimensions from organic square to rectangular, acts as a study for larger works yet to come. Through these intimate compositions, I aim to create a tranquil space where viewers can immerse themselves in the subtle interplay of hues and forms.

The deliberate simplicity of the color fields is designed to evoke a range of subtle emotions, encouraging viewers to engage in a quiet, introspective dialogue with the artwork. The soft transitions and the purity of color invite a meditative state, allowing each individual to project their own feelings and experiences onto the canvas. This interaction transforms the viewing experience into a personal journey of reflection and emotional resonance.

These studies are not just preliminary sketches for larger pieces but stand-alone works that highlight the power of color to influence mood and perception. By focusing on small-scale formats historically, I emphasize the intimacy of the viewing experience, inviting a closer, more personal engagement with the art. This approach underscores my belief in the profound impact that subtle shifts in color and form can have on our emotional landscape, offering a serene and contemplative escape from the complexities of daily life.

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