Day 3: 30 Days - 30 Paintings - Sept. 2016

Prime Numbers

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.  The numbers depicted here: 2, 3, 5 and 7 are the first four prime numbers which became the rather tongue-in-cheek inspiration and focus of the painting.

This painting began in a wonderful workshop taught by Carol Nelson during Art Unraveled in Phoenix.  It combines rough texture and mixed media and is mounted on a wood panel. View Carol's amazing work and new instructional video at www.carolnelsonfineart.com.  

Enjoy!

Prime Numbers
9" x 12"
acrylic and mixed media on paper


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Day 18 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Sunny Day Static

Static rains down on a sunny landscape.  Acrylic on mineral paper creates a soft resistance and glow, not unlike the quality of the paper itself.  It is an intriguing substrate on which to work.  I like it!

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Sunny Day Static
6" X 6" Panel
Acrylic on Mineral Paper
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Day 8 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Quarkiness

Ah - Quantum Physics - Today's piece gives hints of quarks - up quarks, down quarks, plus electrons, protons, neutrons, etc. These are important to us as artists because they are the molecules of color bubbling up from the imagination.  To me color has energy and life which reflects formerly unseen creativity at the molecular level.

I used acrylics on mineral paper.  If you haven't tried mineral paper, you may want to experiment with it.  It is made from calcium carbonate and has an amazing texture that feels much like suede.  It reacts nicely with acrylics (or other water media) and is slightly absorbent, allowing for soft edges.    

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Quarkiness
4" X 6"
Acrylic on Mineral Paper

Day 6 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Honeycomb Haven

The honeycomb structure has always been a source of fascination for me.  It is both strong yet delicate - an engineering feat.  To me, it relects the organizing principle of life - constructed from one of the five platonic solids which form the basis of the universe.  

My work with a bee company taught me a great deal about the bees and their pivotal role in all our lives.  Some say that bees represent the consciousness of the planet.  I say we honor them and the amazing job they do for us...  

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Enjoy!

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Oh - and one more thing...

I'm not obsessed with sports - or sports mascots - but I saw this photo today and just had to include it as a part of my Cactus Bowl 'mascot focus' over the past few days.  It made me smile - perhaps it may amuse you as well...

Here are the mascots from all of the Arizona sports teams - don't ask me who they all are. I am only now familiar with Spirit and Sparky.

Smile...a little levity is a good thing...

Day 3 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Many Moons

Pluto may have been demoted as a heavenly body, but I have discovered Many Moons...  Here I enjoyed the simplicity of color and form and the freedom from complexity.  

Enjoy!  

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Many Moons
5" X 7"
Acrylic & paper on panel 

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It may have been very loosely inspired by attending the Cactus Bowl last night and watching the sky divers parachuting onto the field through the open roof.  It was all a fun experience except for the one point loss on the part of Arizona State University... 

and of course the ASU mascot, Sparky was a big hit...

Day 2 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Flower Field

Early January is a time to be reminded of the hope of things to come and that this new year has an abundance of color, sunshine and light to bestow on us.

Today's painting combines mixed media - acrylic mono-print on an Ampersand Clayboard panel.  Enjoy!

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Flower Field
6" X 6"
Acrylic on Panel

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Day 1 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days - January, 2016

Cliff Dwelling

Happy New Year!!!

Welcome to Day 1 of the January, 2016 Thirty Day Challenge!  I find the experience of producing daily paintings to be both exciting and daunting.  Some days feel more successful than others - and the process always nudges me forward.

Follow along for the month as we watch what unfolds together...

Today's painting consists of some of my favorite colors.  In addition, it has many shiny elements that are difficult to capture in a photo - but they are there - capturing the reflective and refractive qualities of light.  Enjoy...

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Cliff Dwelling
6" X 6" on panel

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Compilation - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Compilation of the 30 Day Painting Challenge

I thoroughly enjoyed the September, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Thanks to Leslie Saeta for hosting it.   I love how the exercise of daily painting  pushes you to the depth from which the paintings emerge.  It's not always easy but it is always productive.

Below is a compilation of most of my 30 paintings.  Due to size restrictions, I eliminated a few.  You can review all 30 paintings by clicking on each day in the Blog Archive on the right of my blog: http://cagleyart.blogspot.com

 Thank you for following along.
More important updates coming very soon...keep following...

Enjoy!

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Compilation of my daily paintings from September, 2015

Another view of my 30/30

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Day 30 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Seattle Sun

I rarely know what is going to manifest before I begin the process of creating an abstract painting.  For me it is a very intuitive unfolding that may begin with a fleeting thought, a shape, a color - pretty much whatever.  For the final day of this 30 day challenge, I can't honestly explain how or why the notion for this particular painting found its way to my studio - but it did.  

Perhaps because something about the composition reminded me of the Space Needle, the title 'Seattle Sun' emerged.  As a former Seattleite, I have an intimate knowledge of the feeling of the city.  

I have very much enjoyed this 30 Day Painting Challenge.   It was a joy each day to see what was going to make itself known.  

Thanks to all my artist friends - former and brand new - for your comments, ideas and encouragement during these 30 days.  
It has been great!!! 

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Seattle Sun
Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas
8" X 16"

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Day 29 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Keep Swimming

During this 30 Day Challenge I have seemingly alternated between hot desert scenes and cooling water scenarios.  An underwater scene popped up today, using mixed media on paper.  Enjoy!

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Keep Swimming
Acrylic on Paper
8" X 10"

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Day 28 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Spiralocity

The spiral is a common shape found in nature and an ancient symbol in many cultures. It can have several meanings such as growth and evolution or it can represent a person coming back to the same point in one's life, but with new and enhanced understandings.  The symbol of the spiral can encourage a viewer to become more flexible and have trust when things change.

Enjoy the journey.  

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Spiralocity
Acrylic on Paper
8" X 10"

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Day 27 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Harlequin Haven

This painting might also be titled Harlequin #5, as it is a recent addition to the opening Harlequin Series from Days 1 - 4 of this September Challenge.  It is unfortunate that the camera cannot sufficiently capture the shiny metallic painted areas which present contrasts of bright, yet muted softness in the painting as experienced when viewing it in person. 

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Harlequin Haven
Mixed Media on Canvas
11" X 14"

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Day 26 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Stonehenge of the Southwest

One of the most unique and awesome features about Phoenix is the downtown Burton Barr Public Library.  In 1995, architect Will Bruder built an amazing structure to house the educational written word (among other things)  for the community.  

On the Summer Solstice - through deliberate, perfect geometry and intricate architecture - the expansive top floor Great Reading Room is miraculously transformed into a truly awesome experience.   Precisely at Solar Noon on the Solstice, the Great Reading Room's walls, glacial blue skylights and soaring pillars morph into a huge sundial and become illuminated from the sunlight directly above causing an outrageous ethereal light show.  The tips of the 28 pillars suddenly resemble freshly lit candles and the stone side walls begin to glow.  The visual effect lasts only a short time, but is enough to take your breath away.

To actually witness a celestial event because of the very intentional, pre-meditated design of a huge public-use building is phenomenal.  Sometimes referred to as the "Stonehenge of the Southwest", the Central Phoenix Library is something to be acknowledged and lauded.  Very cool...

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Stonehenge of the Southwest
Mixed Media on Canvas
8" X 10"

Day 25 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Mogollon Rim

Today my focus was on rugged texture.  The painting manifested as a depiction of the Arizona Mogollon Rim, a topological and geographical feature, which rises almost 5,000 feet from the desert floor of Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun. When driving the winding road up, up and further up - you finally, and somewhat surprisingly, break out into the wide expanse of the Rim top which welcomes you to the high country.  It is a beautiful experience. 

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Mogollon Rim
Acrylic on Canvas
11" X 14"

Day 24 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Polka Dots, Checks and Balances

I had great fun working on this piece today.  Anyone who is familiar with my work knows I am not shy when it comes to color.  This particular painting represents my favorite palette. I love the warm colors - throw in some dioxozine purple and top it off with phthalo turquoise and/or cobalt teal and I'm ecstatic.

Enjoy!

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Polka Dots, Checks and Balances
Mixed Media on Panel
10" X 12"

Day 23 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Rejoice in the Small Stuff

This is a piece that 'painted itself'.  By that I mean I had no idea what it wanted to be when I began with a blank panel - and it evolved quickly and as if I knew exactly what I was doing. :o)  I appreciated it very much after a few days of semi-consternation.  It was just great fun!

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Rejoice in the Small Stuff
Mixed Media on Panel
8" X 8" 

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Day 20 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Shell Trilogy

More mixed media using molding paste, mono-print on paper, collage and other design elements.  Also more pesky shells... As you may remember from Day 6, to me the shells symbolize being on the correct path and the fact that there are many ways to reach a goal.  It's a worthy theme for me at this time.

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Shell Trilogy
Mixed Media on Canvas
11" X 14"

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Day 19 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Shape Shifter

Working on this painting was an interesting journey.  It seemed to keep changing with each minute - hence its name.  This is where it seems to want to remain - at least until it doesn't...

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Shape Shifter
Mixed Media on Canvas
11" X 14"

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Day 18 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Spirit of Autumn

I enjoyed the evolution of this painting.  From humble beginnings it slowly grew into a highly textured and colorful expression of what I envision the Spirit of Autumn may embody.

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Spirit of Autumn
8" X 10"
Mixed Media on panel

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Day 16 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, September, 2015

Out of the Blue

The 6" X 24" canvas shape was intriguing to work with.  I enjoyed making use of some interesting mixed media components. The piece demanded that I listen to how it wanted to evolve - so I did.  I'm guessing that your canvases talk to you as well, right?  :o)

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Out of the Blue
Mixed Media on Canvas
6" X 24"