This miniature painting, titled Number Fragments on Blue, is part of an ongoing series inspired by typography.
Showing posts with label typography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label typography. Show all posts
Numbers Six Piece Abstract Painting
Numbers is a six piece painting in acrylic on canvas. The painting was created in layers with the multi-colored under paintings peeking through.
Song Bird Painting in Mixed Media
Bird WXY is a mixed media painting on wood. Created in layers with a background of paper, book pages and pieces of
map, the painting is covered with layers of color in acrylic paint and
other water based media.
Chai Tea Decorative Sign Painting
Inspired by simple old style sign painting which is practical as well as informative, this painting Chai 35 cents, 16 X 20 inches, came together. The painting is created in acrylic on canvas board with a background that is a colorful modern abstract interpretation of functional and decorative vintage ads, and the lettering is a plain and simple stencil typeface.
Numbers Mixed Media Painting
Numbers, Mixed Media on canvas, 8 X 10 inches.
Part of the typography series inspired by grunge and urban graffiti.
Part of the typography series inspired by grunge and urban graffiti.
Doing Nothing
A bit of Latin: nihil agere delectat - It is pleasant to do nothing.
Painting in acrylic with hand embroidery lettering, 8 X 10 inches on canvas.
Be Inspiration
Positive thinking is a powerful thing. Combining paint & hand embroidery the stitched painting, be inspiration...or not is 8 X 10 inches on wrapped canvas.
Sometimes Y
Going for bold bright colors, Sometimes Y is the newest painting in my typography series. It's 6 X 6 X 1 1/2 inches, in acrylic on canvas.
With inspiration from decaying signage and urban art, it's a painting that celebrates the beauty of aging and decay.
Painting Imperfect
New in the typography series, this painting, titled 246, is 6 X 8 inches in shades of grey with black and red. Like the other pieces in the series it celebrates age and wear with it's weathered appearance.
Painted in successive layers with a palette knife, the painting is in acrylic on wood. My typography series of paintings are also inspired by a graffiti vibe that sees beauty in decay.
Imperfect is beautiful!
Painting Numbers
Fragment 58, another painting in the typography series, features partial views of numbers. It is painted in acrylics on canvas board.
In reds, pinks and purples, it's a departure color wise from the other pieces in the series. It's also slightly larger at 6 X 8 inches.
Signage continues to be culturally important. This painting seeks to highlight the beautiful curves and lines found in ordinary numbers and letters.
Weathered Signs
Timeworn (Q) 5 X 5 X 1/2 inches. Acrylic on wood.
Inspired by aged and rusted materials, Timeworn (Q) is another in the typography series that features numbers and letters. The series explores weathering, signage and 20th century consumer advertising.
What Number?
Forgotten Number 4 X 4 X 1/2 inches. Acrylic on wood.
Remember. It's there somewhere. The details aren't clear. It's faded over time...
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