Thought provoking paintings from a Chicago based painter. The colors, subtle variations, and pentimenti make his paintings a must see. I am going to try to attend his show this summer.
As with Christenberry, I find William Eggleston's photography to be very influential. It is all about a sense of place and the isolation found within that place.
Mr. Stella's work from the late 50's has influenced the newest series. I purchased the catalogue for his show, 1958 from the Menil bookstore last fall. I have been trying to incorporate the stripe or blocks of color for at least a year now. The work from this show really helped me to understand how efficiently do this without being to rigid or looking as if it was an afterthought.
I feel like I have turned a corner with my recent work। Both Songs for Harper Lee and Everything That Rises Must Converge have progressed both in terms of color and brushwork। Both series have become painterly, at times, while showing restraint।