Thalassa 1, acrylic on canvas, 9×12
Thalassa
JOURNEY TO THE DUNES
FIRST TIME staying in the Cape Cod dunes since 2014, first time in Thalassa, the smallest (9’x12’) shack closest to the sea.
We arrived on a Saturday morning and stayed through Friday, when we were picked up a day early due to the threat of a storm.
The paintings are presented in the order in which they were painted.
Thalassa 2, acrylic on canvas, 12×9
Thalassa 3, acrylic on canvas board, 14×11
Thalassa 4, acrylic on canvas, 12×9
Thalassa 5, acrylic on canvas, 9×12
Thalassa 6, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 7, acrylic on canvas board, 11×14
Thalassa 8, acrylic on canvas, 12×9
Thalassa 9, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 10, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 11, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 12, acrylic on canvas board, 11×14
Thalassa 13, acrylic on canvas board, 11×14
Thalassa 14, acrylic on paper, 9×12
Thalassa 15, acrylic on canvas, 12×9
Thalassa 16, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 17, acrylic on canvas board, 11×14
Thalassa 18, acrylic on canvas, 9×12
Thalassa 19, acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 20, acrylic on canvas, 12×9
Thalassa 21, acrylic on paper, 9×12
Thalassa 22, Russell Steven Powell acrylic on paper, 12×9
Thalassa 23, acrylic on paper, 12×9
There is a daring exploration of colors and textures on a flat plain that evoke energy and emotions.
Wow! Very nice. Thank you.
If my math is right, that’s six paintings a day?!! Extraordinary output.
That’s a little high, but not by much. I can’t explain it.
#17 moves me to reflect upon the intensity of my childhood in the Atlantic shoreline waves.
The ocean is intense indeed. Thanks for the comment.
Your life and heart must be overflowing with joy to produce this series. The colors, textures and patterns take me to many places in the world. I am especially drawn to the paintings of the shack interiors and exteriors, a piece of fruit, a basketful of color. Just so alive and gorgeous. You had a magical and productive week in our beloved dunes.CONGRATULATIONS Russ!
Thank you for the kind words. It was an amazing week, dramatic yet restful, with lots of time to paint. I would love to be back there.
Wonderful output! I especially loved # 12, 13, 17 and 19. Juicy, rich, joyful.
Thank you, Judy. The dunes are not for everybody, but for me they have proved to be an inspirational and prolific place. Glad to get your feedback!