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There’s A Limit

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"There's A Limit" 36"x36" acrylic on canvas by Leslie M. Nolan

“There’s A Limit”
36″x36″ acrylic on canvas
by Washington, DC Artist Leslie M. Nolan

Dropped by Susan Calloway Fine Arts over the weekend and caught the lively action of the annual French Market, outdoors along the sidewalks of Georgetown’s Book Hill neighborhood.  Good food, shopping bargains, and musicians right at Susan’s doorstep.  Ran into friend and fabulous jazz bassist Bhagwan Khalsa who was playing with a group across Wisconsin Avenue.

I had just begun this artwork and was affected by the vibrancy of the street to return to the studio to crank up the color quotient.  The results speak volumes.  Neutrals always make  colors next to them stand out, and that’s the case here, although orange and magenta are pretty bold no matter what’s next to them.  Can you discern a fondness for orange…

This artwork will form part of my solo exhibit at Susan Calloway in September 2015.

“Getting Somewhere”

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"Getting Somewhere" 48"x48" acrylic on canvas by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC Artist

“Getting Somewhere”
48″x48″ acrylic on canvas by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC Artist

I’ve been tweaking this artwork for a few days. I liked its drawing-like, graphic feeling and overall black and white simplicity.  Yet, it seemed almost too quiet for a “Nolan.”  I fiddled with the image a bit in a graphics program on line, and printed the basic image.  Then took felt tip pens in hand and experimented with some color for pop.  As soon as I drew in an orange tie, the “ah ha” moment arrived.  I grabbed my brush and added the tie into the painting.  It provides a feeling of movement and lightness and even light-heartedness that lifts the image into another plane, I think.

Yellow Alert

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"Yellow Alert" by Washington, DC artist Leslie Nolan

“Yellow Alert” by Washington, DC artist Leslie Nolan

Just completed this artwork. Working on a couple of companion pieces. Inspired by spring, renewal, regrowth, possibilities, the affirmation of life.

A recent visit to Baltimore’s Walters Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art provided the inspiration for this piece.  Armor, strength, vision, and persistence all come to mind as attributes I tried to imbue into the painting as the figure evolved. The title links the color coded emergency status developed after 9/11 with the predominance of yellow in the painting.  And, I think the figure itself projects a feeling of alertness and confidence capable of taking on any unforeseen event.

Also, a reminder that I’ll be having a solo exhibit in September 2015 at Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown.  Susan exclusively represents me in the Washington, DC regional area.  This artwork above will form part of that solo show.

Night Poem, Or?

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"Night Poem" by Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan 40"Wx60"H

“Night Poem” by Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan
40″Wx60″H

I just finished this large piece, and at the last minute I decided I liked it best in a vertical vice horizontal formal.  The cool thing is that when hung vertically the right side looks terrifically interesting with the drips against the bare canvas around the edge.   Installed in a room in the house, this artwork has an enigmatic, yet rich feel, because I used some gray Duron wall paint the same as the wall color.   With a black chair in front of it the painting enhances the room, conveying an ultra modern chic.  It’s not meant to be decorative, however.  Read into the image whatever you like – seascape, landscape, fencing, snowy evening, icy roadway…It’s up to you.

Happy New Year

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Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan's "This Can't Go On"

Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan’s “This Can’t Go On”

Just finished this new artwork – loose, exciting and unforgettable.  Have been thinking a lot about my mother and that there exists a linkage between mothers and daughters that transcends time, distance, and culture.  My mother has been and always will be my strength.  This artwork, though it bears no resemblance to her, has a strength and implacable perseverance that puts me in mind of her.

This upcoming new year represents a break from the past, so I have joined a new gallery, Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown, Washington, DC and am working on solo shows slated for September at both Calloway and the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD.  2015 should be a fabulous year.

I wish you all the best!

 

 

 

Nolan @ Susan Calloway Fine Arts

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Susan Calloway (left) with me and my artwork "I Went, Not Looking Back"

Susan Calloway (left) with me and my artwork “I Went, Not Looking Back”

Last night at Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown, Washington, DC, I attended the first opening at this lovely gallery since my joining earlier this month.  Fabulous evening, well-attended with interesting visitors/clients.  Lots of sold artwork with red dots everywhere!  After the reception walked a block up Wisconsin Ave for dinner at Bistro Lepic.  Stop by and see the show when you’re in this fabulous area, an enclave of nine galleries on Book Hill.

Susan Calloway Fine Arts

1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

202.965.4601   gallery@callowayart.com

Open Tues-Sat 10-6