MORNING AFTER (the blizzard of Ohio 2010) is rather breathtaking.   I just copied what God made in front of my eyes this morning!   Isn't He something!!   To see a larger version, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

TAOS MEMORY is a diversion from my usual paintings; however, upon exhibiting a few rather abstract pieces, I was asked by several art galleries to please "make more of those," and "Will you please do a workshop so others can learn how you do abstracts on yupo?"   So, here you have it my friends:   Donna's Abstract Studies.   They are EXPRESSIONS of my reactions to places I have visited, events in my life, etc.   To see a larger version of TAOS MEMORY, please CLICK HERE.

All paintings must begin with GOOD COMPOSITION AND COLOR BALANCE.  All paintings have an abstract basis.   All good paintings begin with large undefined shapes, that are strategically placed.  Colors are balanced, and movement is achieved by line-work and interlocking shapes.   

Enjoy the ride!   And hold onto your hats, stay with me ........because in the end, these studies will further influence my first love:   Impressionistic Acrylic and Oil landscape paintings (whether en plein air, or in the studio).      

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ABSTRACTS (for those who have an interest in Abstraction) ----

For a Wikipedia explanation of ColorField Painting:   CLICK HERE PLEASE.   

I hope you will return to this page and leave your comments.   

All of my Artsy friends out there, have a go at these with your much anticipated comments!   

Others like to hear what you have to say as much as I do.    

Thanks for looking!    Donna