Chimera- Abstract on Panel

©2011 Mark Yearwood

"Chimera" 8''x8'' Acrylic on RayMar Panel

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I'm doing a few more of these little 8x8'' palette knife studies that have been so popular in the past. I get into all of the large gallery work and sometimes forget how enjoyable these small works are.

I paint them "on the fly" and quickly, so they take on a personality all their own. This one is called "chimera" which means "dream or fantasy". I can get into a dreamlike state sometimes when delving into my art, so the title is appropriate!

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Return Of The 8x8

©2011 Mark Yearwood

"Surface Energy"

8''x8'' Palette Knife Acrylic on RayMar Panel

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That's inches, by the way, although I would like to paint an eight foot piece at some point.

After painting on this fun series and selling almost every one of them, I switched gears to focus on large gallery work this year. The little RayMar panels sat in the cabinet and while doing some cleaning in there this weekend, it came to me that I needed to pull these little squares out and slap some paint on again. They are great study pieces for larger work and also seem to get me in the groove for other projects. Think of it as a musician doing scales to warm up for performance or an athlete doing stretches.

My small works are also affordable for those with a lower art budget or limited wall space. Don't let your favorite one slip by. They don't last very long at $150. I even include a black contemporary frame and US shipping! Original art for about the cost of an iPhone for the month. What a deal!

Oh...and many people want to throw their phones out the window, including me!

I think you'll want to keep the painting.

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Reviving the Mini Abstracts...A New 8''x8''

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Tilted View"

8''x8'' Palette Knife Acrylic on RayMar Panel

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I really like painting these little "abstract studies" as I call them and since there were only two left after almost thirty of them, I will be painting more. People seem to really enjoy them and I just sent one to a woman in New Jersey last week. She had printed the image of the painting which spoke to her and carried it around in her purse for some time before finally making the purchase. If you see one that you really love, don't wait around too long or you just might miss it. Someone else may be carrying "your" painting around right now!

Thanks to all who have made my art a success!

"Surreal View" 8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Surreal View"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on RayMar Canvas Panel

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It's always fun to switch from larger canvas work and just paint these little panels. I paint them spontaneously without too much thought and just see where they will go. They are great studies for the big paintings and I really enjoy doing them.

"Pillar Field"- 8x8'' Panel Series Continues..

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Pillar Field"

8''x8'' Palette Knife Acrylic on RayMar Canvas Panel

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"Morning Light" Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on RayMar Canvas Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Morning Light"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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Here is the latest in the mini-series completed tonight while paint is drying on a new canvas in the works. Watch for the 16x20 on the easel coming soon.

A Simple Stand for 8''x8'' Canvas Panels

I recently saw a tile artist using these little blocks to display their handpainted tiles and thought it was a good way to display one of my canvas panel abstracts. A neat and cheap alternative to having them framed. It gives you lots of options for display and avoids a nail in the wall, plus you can move them around as you please. I made these out of Alder and routed a groove to accept the RayMar panels, which are rigid enough to stand without warping.
If you purchase a panel and would like one of these, let me know and I'll throw it in on the deal.

"Rare Earth" Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on Canvas Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Rare Earth"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on RayMar Canvas Panel

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This panel is a little different because it's the first in a while with no blues or cool tones anywhere. I decided to to try a completely earthy palette. I don't know what I think of it just yet but, maybe it will grow on me. I you like it...or not... please let me know. I'm sure it will go with someone's sofa.

Back in the painting groove! - "Passage II" Palette Knife Abstract on Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Passage II"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on RayMar Canvas Panel

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I'm back into the painting groove after working on the 36x48 painting posted a few days ago. I just finished this one and have two more in progress which will be up in the next couple of days. I really get into these minis and explore new techniques and color combinations which can be used for larger works. The trouble with these being so small is having to use restraint and not overpaint them. I also want to use good balance and arrangement just the same as a large painting. Working small helps me to slow down and focus on each area of the painting. I still use the palette knife in the same loose way, but the strokes are more controlled on the small panels.

Emails with questions or comments are welcomed.

"Linear Dream" Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on Canvas Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Linear Dream"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Panel

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We seem to have dodged the bullet so far with ice here in Western Oklahoma and we are not without power like some unfortunate ones in other areas.

It is now snowing on top of the ice and sleet and it looks like we'll be sitting home for awhile. I started painting last night and plan to continue over the weekend. This 8x8 is a result of last night's cold weather painting session.

"Metroflections" Abstract City Scene on Canvas Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Metroflections"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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I keep going back to painting what I call "city scenes", even though I live in rural Western Oklahoma. I am really inspired by the way light and shadow plays against buildings and structures. This painting is an abstract image of structures and reflections on wet surfaces...

in a blurred sort of way.

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"Passage" Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Passage"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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"Midnight" Abstract Acrylic Palette Knife Painting

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Midnight"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract Painting on RayMar Panel

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From reds last night to blues tonight. I must be moody or just feeling free with color.

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"Heat Exchange" Abstract Acrylic Palette Knife Painting

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Heat Exchange"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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I am trying to get back in my painting groove with my 8x8 series after holidays and family things. We've also been trying to finish some construction projects here and that has taken some of my extra time. Maybe the "almost daily" series should be almost weekly instead right now! Between running a graphic design business, Facebook, two blogs and a website to keep up, I'm lucky to find time to paint.

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"Terra Forma" Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on Canvas Panel

© 2010 Mark Yearwood

"Terra Forma"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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I continued painting this weekend in earthtone mode, finishing this 8x8 and working on a

24'' x 24'' canvas with the same color palette. When I have all of these colors out, I may as well use them up before they dry, right?

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"Fissures" Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on Canvas Panel

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Fissures"

8''x8'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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I'm trying to get back to the daily works after the interuptions the past couple of weeks. I picked a palette of earth tones for this one and it has a feel of angular rock formations.

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"Citrus Burst" Almost Daily Painting Series on Canvas Panel

©2009 Mark Yearwood

"Citrus Burst"

8''x8'' Acrylic Abstract Palette Knife Painting on RayMar Canvas Panel

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While painting in blue mode yesterday, I had a sudden urge for orange! Seriously, I like to play cool and warm colors against each other and it really made this painting vibrate with life.

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"Rain Street" 8''x8'' Acrylic Abstract Daily Painting

©2009 Mark Yearwood

'Rain Street"

8''x8'' Acrylic on canvas panel

Almost Daily Painting Series

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This painting is inspired by photographer and artist Brad Rickerby's shots of city scenes at night. One photo on his site is of a street in China at night with the lights reflecting in the wet pavement. His photo is titled Nanjong Road Rain and has a blurred effect giving an abstract feel that I really liked.

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"Marina" 8"x8'' - Almost Daily Painting Series

© 2009 Mark Yearwood

"Marina"

8''x8'' Acrylic on canvas panel

Almost Daily Painting Series

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I talked about jumping in water yesterday and this is what I painted today. Kind of looks like reflections in a marina full of boats, doesn't it? Funny how the brain works.

This series will now be painted on RayMar portrait quality canvas panels. I just got my first batch of them in and they are the best! Carol Marine, a daily painter from Austin uses them and I thought I would give them a try.

"Lightplay" 8x8'' Canvas Panel

© 2009 Mark Yearwood

"Lightplay"

8''x8'' acrylic on canvas panel

Almost Daily Painting Series

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