abstract, not sketches

george lewandowski, of resource for art (in san francisco's design district), has been reviewing and selling some of my paintings this year. he sold one of my abstract sketches on canvas from last spring. since those studies i paint abstracts on my preferred surface: wood.

not only do the cradled wood panels look better, the flatter surface makes the painting brighter. it suits my style of painting better also. i am able to push against the surface when I need/want to, yet be able to back off for delicate touch due to its silky, flatter surface.

oh, i should also mention, that even i think i'm getting better as a painter. (better be)


untitled, 2007
acrylic on wood panel
12 x 12 inches


untitled, 2007
acrylic on wood panel
12 x 12 inches


untitled, 2007
acrylic on wood panel
12 x 12 inches

so, what are these abstracts of, or about? i think where plants and land meet water; edges of ponds or rivers in the late afternoon sun.

& while these look good on the screen, this is one case where actual painting is better, as the iridescent paint moves with the light.