High energy gestural abstracts, are inspired by abstract expressionism, action painting of the mid twentieth century and brush calligraphy, and the need to reach beyond the familiar. I explore gestural abstracts with ink on heavy art paper.
I work intuitively, interactively, and iteratively. I work with the paper on a flat surface; so I can move and rotate it; and see and work on it from any direction. Consequently, some pieces may be displayed with any side up. This can be a problem when choosing a place for a signature.
I like to stand so I can employ big muscle movement. Speed is important to capture the energy of the event. I have found that attempts to refine the work, often diminishes that energy. Set up takes time; but the creative process is usually completed in a few minutes.
Some pieces start with a plan or with specific thrust vectors. After the first or second step, the process shifts to working with what is on the paper.