Jocelyn, 48×48 inches acrylic and house paint on stretched canvas by contemporary figurative artist Leslie Nolan
Black and blue make a powerful, engaging image when paired with white. Angular, feisty, unknowable, mysterious, Jocelyn embodies the mystery of life. She intrigues. Fascinates.
Little Guy 11, 10x10x2.5 inches acrylic on stretched canvas
Little Guy 8, 10x10x2.5 inches on stretched canvas
The studio is filled with exciting pieces, and to be interesting in any way, these must not conform to tireless formula or current fad, but rather convey the vast variety of emotions, difficulties and joys that we all go through every day. My “Little Guy” series avoids the formulaic pitfall by being entirely emotional. “Paint what you are, paint what you believe, paint what you feel,” as recommended by Ben Shahn, and an artist cannot go wrong—counsel which I continue to put into practice.
“I learn by going where I have to go.” — Theodore Roethke from his poem The Waking
See more of my work @ Calloway Fine Art & Consulting in Washington, DC
On view August 18 – September 30, 2023 at 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, Maryland hocoarts.org
Photos courtesy of Howard County Council of the Arts
Just neatening up the studio and wrapping artwork for the LA Art Show in early February.
Am so in love with this free spirit. Bold and brash, “Lacey” sports style and fearlessness as she takes on the world. It’s worth repeated self-reminders that we’re all here on earth for a limited time. The key, I feel is to enjoy every moment. And, Lacey exudes mystery and confidence, smartness and swagger, grit and determination. Good for her. And, for us, too. Go for it.
A lot going on in the studio. Several paintings in various stages of completion, juggling upcoming shows, arranging shipping and all the other activities involved in running a studio. It’s all a blast, with the creative part the best. I like to try new things – color, pose, emotion, type of paint, collage, and more. I think it’s important to get out of one’s comfort zone and break lose. Anything goes. Anything is possible. What if?
Honored by the selection of this interesting painting in the 58th annual juried exhibition of this terrific art museum in Monroe, Louisiana. Due to renovations, the exhibit is on view at the North East Louisiana African American Heritage Museum. On display through May 2021.
Love these bold and colorful faces I just completed. They’re fun and a true celebration of color. They feel alive!
Honored to have two paintings in this prestigious exhibition juried and curated by George Billis of George Billis Gallery of NY and LA. Available online at http://www.artessexgallery.com through December 31, 2020.
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