Five Lines (2017), oil on canvas, 24×18
FIVE SENSE (and Change) Occasionally I revisit an earlier theme without conscious intent.
I wonder, why five?
The senses. A nickel. A birthday, a wedding. Fingers and toes.
Five Lines (2013), oil on canvas, 30×24
The underpainting for “Five Lines (2017),” incidentally, was made in 2012 — a year before “Five Lines (2013). I continue to periodically update earlier canvases. Here are three recent examples. In the last one, simply turning the painting allowed me to see it in a new way.
Treads, oil on canvas, 14×11
2010
Williwaw, Lake George, oil on canvas, 14×11
2010
The Meadows, oil on canvas, 14×11
2012
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My paintings “Models of the Wall” and “11.11.16” were among more than 30 pieces of artwork in “Art is Still Legal: Artivism in the Age of Trump,” a group exhibit at Elusie Gallery in Easthampton, Mass. More than 500 people attended Saturday’s opening reception.
“Models of the Wall” remains on the walls for the exhibit, which continues through August 5.
It is well worth a visit.
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Chi, oil on canvas, 36×48
“Chi” is one of more than 20 new oil and acrylic paintings in “A Paletteable Feast!,“ at Hope and Olive Restaurant, 44 Hope St., Greenfield, now through August.
The Meadows is deep and dreamy and keeps my eyes exploring, wonderful,
Leslie
Thank you, Leslie!
Oh yes five… a strong number and concept in Buddhism as it represents the hand: 4 plus one, the important one being the thumb; creating with our hands…
Russell your lines and color show how significant they are to you.
Thanks for sharing your art. Holland
A good observation and insight! Thank you for the kind words–much appreciated.
Love these!
Thank you Joanne! I appreciate the encouragement. Hope you are well!