Abstract Door Painting
I have been studying abstract art to understand sources of inspiration for abstract painting. Starting with reality and moving toward the abstract is one way. While thinking about this approach, I suddenly saw an image as I was dozing off one evening. Relating the shapes loosely to reality (a door) I actually worked backward a bit. Thus, art, like life, can happen when you are making other plans.
An unexpected bonus was that the painting does not look much like my vision. It is instead a bit of a pleasant surprise. This made the painting process especially enjoyable. I like it, but it is not yet what I see in my mind’s eye. Therefore, I will be able try some variations on this theme to see if I create something closer so it should provide inspiration for a few paintings.
Dark Door - Brian Kelly, 2010 acrylic on masonite board, 11″ x 14″
- the Muse