Color Dance Abstract night The strong vertical composition is

The strong vertical composition is another link to these old forms

The main branch cuts diagonally across the composition to lead our attention gradually upwards towards the light

the surface of the canvas has been heavily worked upon to build up layers and layers of strong color and expressive gestures

and is finished and framed in a contemporary black frame

two paintings will look exactly the same

Color Dance Abstract night The strong vertical composition isA powerful sense of motion has been achieved in this abstract painting on canvas through the combination of a rich color palette and the strong consistency of mark making. The colors are similar to the exotic and rich palette selections of Paul Gauguin as he painted the lively and mystical scenes of island life on the far flung south pacific islands. A palette knife has been repeatedly used to bring continuity to the bright oranges, gushing reds and