Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Painting a Feeling


3 mini paintings by Rosa Phoenix


Here in the desert, I am learning to make art all over again.

That's because, I'm finding that my artistic language and tools that I use (painting, drawing, photography, collage) are inadequate to express what I see and feel here.

Inspiration is everywhere.

The sense of space, eternity and the scorching radiance of the sun are overwhelming.
Visually, the desert is a stunning place, with sculptural rock formations, mountains and mesas, canyons, prickly plants, unusual wildlife.

Above all this, a great sky constantly unveils new wondrous shows of clouds, lightning, changing colors, light and stars.

I don't want to make "representations" of this landscape. That would result in a poor imitation of Mother Nature.

The great power I find in the desert is not what I see, but what I feel.

How can I put this feeling into a painting?  

These 3 mini paintings continue my experiments with horizontal bands of alternating colors.

These are more "painterly" and loose. These are not literal landscapes or skyscapes, but they suggest that.






2 comments:

  1. I am so happy that you stopped by!
    your paintings are lovely. i feel as though i am experiencing a wonderful amazing sunset enveloped with serenity. thank you~

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  2. You may be in a different setting but the awesome talent has not changed! Happy New Year Rosa XO

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