Canopy Abstract

Julie Devine, Canopy I, 2012
Oil on Canvas, 24" x 23"

Fields and Mark Making

I've been thinking a lot about visual fields and ways of communication patterns in nature using repeated and overlapping marks. Here are two artists whose paintings I've been looking at.



Gloria Tamerre Petyarre, Bush Yam Dreaming

Mark Tobey, Calligraphy in White

September Sky

Julie Devine, September Sky, 2012
40" x 50"

Marsh Walk in Violet

Julie Devine, Marsh Walk in Violet, 2012
Oil on Canvas, 27" x 28"

I've been thinking more about the circle as a compositional form, and how to take advantage of it in square, or near-square format. In this one, I see both the circle and the "S" forms.

Kubota Slope



Julie Devine, Kubota Slope, 2012
Oil on Canvas, 22" x 15"

In this painting, I used two complimentary colors: violet and yellow ochre. All of the colors are mixed from these two, as well as white.

Kubota Spring

Julie Devine, Kubota Spring, 2012
Oil on Canvas, 48" x 24"




Sparkler

Julie Devine, Sparkler, 2012
Oil on Canvas, 26" x 27"