Over the years I have developed a fondness for
My Own Abstract Style.
Here are three of those
characteristics:
1. Lots of texture. Created with Liquitex Modeling Paste, gel
mediums, heavy body acrylic pants, acid free tissue papers and other
materials to create rich, deep and touchable surfaces.
2. Circular or curved radius shapes and lines. These elements
of
abstraction are often founded in my desire to represent solar, lunar,
or other abstract landscape features such as rolling hills or horizon
curvatures.
3. Abstraction of colors. I select my pallet of colors based on my
mind's eye interpretation of what I see in many of my Kansas photographs.
Paring with
the composition of my paintings the final colors are a abstraction taken
from
reality.
On April 18, 2018 I updated
this page to
include six paintings on this web page.
I have found there are many of my paintings that I need to
add to this
web site. As you scroll down this page you will see markers showing
the
"DATE
ADDED" for paintings
recently added to this page. Please check
this site for future additions.
"Abstract July 2012"
(posted here on 7-15-2018)
I have this photo image of this painting. This could be one of
my "lost paintings", yet it
could be just
hidden away in one
of our many storage areas. I believe it is on 8" x 10" canvas.
If interested I will do a more exhaustive search. If found the
price would $250.
"Twister 51015"
DATE ADDED to
web site: April 24, 2018
This painting was created early
May 2015. That spring brought many
Tornados to this mid-western area. On May 6, 2015 there were 47
tornados in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Seventeen of the tornados were in Kansas.
As entered into a juried exhibit in 2015 it was rejected
because one of the judges
felt it did not have a finished appearance. I agreed with the judge
and took the painting
home. For three years I have been thinking about this painting.
Two days ago I began to
"finish up" this painting. I believe it is now the painting that I
always thought it could be.
Price for both panels: $300.
This following painting "Around
The Corner" was sold at the
Warehouse 414 Gallery in June 2012. Its construction consists of
two canvas panels is such a manner that it could be displayed on
the corner of a wall or displayed on a wall shelf or in a book case.
"Abstract Thoughts" completed
2017, Three Panels each 8"x 10"
The colors and shapes seem to just spill and jump across the separated
panels.
Price is $600
This smallish triptych, three
pieces each 3" x12", is a longtime favorite
of mine. It was exhibited at Warehouse 414 and then included in
local
Designers' Showcase Home.
Completed March 2012. Is now in a private collection.
"Any Way Up" is the title of
this small 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" acrylic
abstract on acid free mat board. (January 2009)
The name of this painting happened as I was putting it into its frame
There just seems to be more than one top, one bottom, one right side, or
one
left side. So almost any way up could be the top of the painting.
Price is $75
"Under And Above The Line"
7" x 10.5" abstract painting
on acid free mat board. (January 2009)
Price is $75
"Abstract 5-12" is on three 8"
x8" canvas panels and ready to be displayed on your wall without
the need for framing. As indicated in the title of this painting it
was completed in May 2012.
This painting is in a private
collection.
The following abstract is a favorite of mine. See many things
from river flowing
into coastal waters to butterfly wings. The heavy thick textures of
this painting are
a sensual joy to run your fingers over.
"Abstract May 2012" is a
richly textured painting on a 12" x 24" canvas.
I worked on this painting for many months, completing it in May of 2012.
Price: $450
"Abstract
6-13-17" This painting
was started on April 2017 and completed June13, 2017.
Original under paintings were over-painted
several times until this final composition and colors evolved.
Completing my abstract paintings is much different from beginning and
finishing a still life watercolor painting.
The overall display size of
this painting 10" x 29". It is on stretched
canvas panels. Price is $350
As shown below I currently have this painting displayed on wall shelf.
This
display method allows the integration of abstract design with
other traditional home decorations.
"Ah, Kansas"
Acrylic abstract on a deep 12"H x 36"W canvas, unframed.
This painting was created over a five week period.
Layers of color were applied, several finish layers of
acrylic varnish
were applied. Once completed and hung on our hall wall at about
chest height this
painting became very enjoyable when displayed with other
paintings and framed photographs.
Completed January 2016
Price $1,000
"Life Saver Colors"
Acrylic abstract painting on rice paper over a specialty plywood.
Nice textures with layers of acrylic paint.
In black display frame overall size is 10.5"H x 20"W, December 2014
Price $500
"Golden Aspens"
Acrylic abstract on canvas. October 7, 2015
12"H x 24"W with custom wood frame.
Price: $1,200
An Inspirations painting based on a photograph by Tammy Patterson.
"Abstract"
Acrylic abstract painting on rice paper over a specialty plywood,
approximately 8" x 40", July 2011
First exhibit at Michelle Boyer's Hot Java in August, 2011
is
SOLD
to a private collector October 12, 2011
"Prairie Fire"
Acrylic abstract on three 8"H x 10"W canvas panels making a
total display of 8" High x 30+" Wide.
Completed early 2014. One of my favorite paintings.
SOLD January
2016 during the Inspirations 2015 Exhibit at the Classic Bean on
Fairlawn.
"August 2009" -- From my
private collection. This 22" high x 28" wide acrylic abstract on
canvas has not been previously shown in an exhibit. It is framed in
a narrow black set-back wood frame. The top of the abstract sun is
gold metallic leaf with added color highlights added.
Price: $1,400
This acrylic abstract, "Kansas Sun" is on two
20"x24" canvas panels.
Price $900
Here is a example of
how this painting compliments a casual furniture setting:
"Kaw River" - Acrylic abstract
created in January of
2009, about
4 ˝ “
x 7” on acid free mat board,
in black wood frame.
The colors and designs
were selected to over take the Kansas wintertime grays and browns.
Hopefully, these combinations of the colors and free flowing brush strokes
will bring some visual enjoyment as you look closely at the details.
Price: $150
"Sun dogs of an August Kansas
day" -- August 2009
Richly textured acrylic abstract on 24" x 36" canvas.
The
Kansas August weather is often a mixture of hot sunny days and quick
moving storms. The customary
definition of “sun dogs” are the reflected false sun-like shapes created
by atmospheric ice crystals. Growing up in
Great Bend the local term was used to describe the false
images of the sun after looking directly at the setting sun.
Price: $1,750
This 11"x 36" acrylic abstract on rice
paper.
It's title is "Acrylic Abstract" or "Kansas Badlands Sunset"
SOLD
and is now over the private
collector's formal fireplace (in Wichita, Kansas).
(image temporarily missing)
"After the spring burn,
a Flint Hills sunset"
12"x16" acrylic mixed media painting on rice paper.
SOLD
"MCMCVII-1"
or "White on white "
This is nice small 3-D painting that is
constructed from
hand carved acid free mat board, acrylic modeling paste and acrylic paint.
(The companion piece for this piece sold
at the Hot Java Cafe
on Gage Blvd, Topeka, Kansas.)
Price: $200
"Flint Hills sunset" - Acrylic on canvas
abstract. Two 12" x 24" canvas panels.
Rich colors and textures will spill across about 50 inches of wall space
Price: $575 --This dual panel
painting is no longer available as it is now in private collection.
"Kansas rhythms" - Acrylic on
canvas. Completed April, 2010.
Framed in a set back handmade wood frame that is brownish-black in color.
Price: $750
"White with accents" - 8"x10" acrylic
abstract on canvas.
Owner: Private collector, Topeka, Kansas
"Kansas abstract landscape with grain
elevators" Completed spring of 2009. Acrylic on canvas.
On two 18"x24" canvas panels, over all size when framed is about 38" wide
x 26" high.
Price: $600
"Kansas prairie and sky" -- Acrylic
abstract on rice and tissue papers.
Completed March 2010. 12" wide x 30" high. Mounted in a black
setback frame.
Price: $250
Kansans Paint Kansas 2010 -- "Kansas Prairie and Sky",
was ncluded in
the Topeka Art Guild's juried
exhibit. While it did not received one of the awards there has been
many favorable comments.
Kansas Abstract:
8" x 38" Acrylic painting on rice and tissue papers over wooden frame.
The origin
of this method is from my post graduate art classes at Ft. Hays
State University in the 1970-71. Textures
are from the process of
preparing the paper surface so that it is durable and the applied
heavy
acrylic material and paint.
Price with narrow white frame: $650
My
painting, “Kansas Afternoon Sun” was included in an exhibit as the Topeka
Symphony
Orchestra presents a special concert celebrating the sesquicentennial
of Kansas statehood at
the White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus.
SOLD
January 31, 2011 -- Also
sold from my exhibit at Hot
Java on Gage Boulevard was
my Circa 1997 carved acrylic painting MCMCVII-2
This is nice small 3-D painting that is
constructed from hand carved acid
free mat board, acrylic modeling paste and acrylic paint.
SOLD
"Runs Deep", this is a set of two
20"x24" acrylic paintings. In the middle of the dark red
mid-ground is a ridge of built up gold metallic leaf. This
painting was on exhibit at the Topeka Art Guild.
SOLD
Awarded Honorable
Mention, Professional Division, in the 2009 Topeka Art Guild's Kansans
Paint Kansas juried show.
"Stormy Side of
Kansas", 24"x48" acrylic painting.
Enjoy the visual image and textures of this large acrylic
painting as you think about a rainstorm moving across a Kansas fields of
summer wheat.
This painting was Honorable Mention in the 2009 Topeka Art Guild's "Kansas
paint Kansas" juried art show.
Price: $1,500
"Kansas abstract in
yellow", approximate size: 22"x46" acrylic painting.
A fantasy abstract painting on a 12"x24"
stretched canvas panel.
The burnt yellow-orange colors are display with subtle shading.
There are many nice surface
textures and when displayed in an area well lit by natural sunlight the
colors are enhanced,
and changing as the direction of the sunlight changes across this
painting.
Price is $300
This small framed acrylic painting, Palette
Scrapings, is no longer available and is in private collection.
If
you choose to acquire one of my paintings please contact me by phone or
email. The price of each painting includes the cost of shipping (UPS
Ground Service) and applicable Kansas sales tax. The description of
each painting will tell you if a frame is being included.
Once
I have received your purchase request, we will confirm the price, payment
method and shipping date. You will be allowed 14 calendar days from
the date the painting is delivered to your mailing address to review the
painting. If you are not satisfied with my painting within that 14
day period you may contact me regarding the return of the painting the
full refund of the purchase price you paid. If returning the
painting you will be responsible for paying the return shipping cost.
Your full refund will be sent when I received the returned painting
(undamaged).
Bob has sold prints and
paintings from his
exhibitions at the Ward-Mead Apple Festival; the Overbrook Oktoberfest;
the Classic Bean Coffee Shop; Warehouse 414; the Topeka Art Guild Gallery; the Topeka
Farmers Market; and from this web site. |
