Painting for me is a lot like a messy and bold jazz solo: the energy is directed at being a strong voice, playing on the fly, just laying it down. It's imperfect and fun as hell!

Here's my latest painting, available on eBay

Painting just kicks butt

Sometimes when I'm working through a painting, I get this feeling of excitement. Today, working on this painting here, I got that rush. A big smile broke out on my face as the design started to take shape at this moment:

I'm showing this photo as a snapshot of my process. I have no idea at this point, how this painting is going to turn out. What I think is that I'm going to keep the abundance of white negative space, keep it minimal and raw, playing off the rule of thirds in the design. I like the wash effects, but won't get too carried away in that direction. I may choose to move towards transparencies. Who knows.

Check out my work on eBay. If you see this blog after February 6th 2012, check out my website, eBay or my Etsy store to see the finished product.

Here's some new abstract paintings available on eBay or from my website, Liam Jones Fine Art:

I am doing everything I can to paint full time. I'm a one-man show, so there's a lot to do. I'm so passionate about my work, and I think that comes through.

Liam

Homage to Cy Twombley

This six foot long abstract painting is titled "Homage To Cy Twombley". Cy Twombley, a celebrated American painter passed away this past summer in his eighties, leaving a stunning legacy of abstract painting. I particularly love his Peony series.

I read a bit about Twombely and saw that he studied under Robert Motherwell, another of my favourites in abstract design.

This painting can be seen at Rawlicious in Bloor West Village, Toronto until December. It is for sale, at $1500.