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Painterly Art by Li Mahalik
Heartbreaker, Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas, 24 x 36 I'm back painting Abstract again. "Heartbreaker" is one of three paintings (triptych) I painted after the new year. Contrary to what most people think, Abstract painting requires a different kind of thinking, so to speak. Preparation, research, tools and a willingness to dive into the unknown is a must. But I feel that even before then, an understanding of drawing, colors, values, and composition etc, all that is required to be a true artist must be earned before one delves into it. That's why I still keep painting the traditional paintings, because I think it helps making abstract painting easier.
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Happy New Year to all! Ten years into the millennium and on a small planet, floating in the space, we are still fighting two wars. Let us make compassion and loving kindness our true religion this year and on. Shall we? ******* On September 3, 1888 Van Gogh, while in Arles, wrote to Theo, his brother, in part: [….]
So I am always between two currents of thought, first the material difficulties, turning round and round to make a living; and second, the study of colour. I am always in hope of making a discovery there, to express the love of two lovers by a marriage of two complementary colours, their mingling and their opposition, the mysterious vibrations of kindred tones. To express the thought of a brow by the radiance of a light tone against a sombre background. To express hope by some star, the eagerness of a soul by a sunset radiance. Certainly there is nothing in that of trompe d'oeil realism, but isn't it something that actually exists?. [….] As translated by Mrs Johanna van Gogh-Bonger ******* *Did you know that the song "Starry Starry Night" by Don McLean was about Vincent van Gogh? The song, written and sang by McLean in 1971 when he was 26 years old, was also titled "Vincent". Together with "American Pie" the album made the #1 for four weeks that year. The second link shows McLean singing the song in a concert in 1972. 1972. Where were you? Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkvLq0TYiwI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9ARdPHSBg&feature=related *****
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Li Mahalik
Abstract, Landscape and Still Life in Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media
Scottsdale Arizona
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