"Mindscape IV" - 12x12'' Abstract

©2011 Mark Yearwood

"Mindscape IV"

12''x12''x1.5'' Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

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...continuing this expressive series of palette knife works of the one foot squared.

"Prairie Rhythm " New 24x18'' Acrylic

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Prairie Rhythm"

24''x18''x1.5'' Palette Knife Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

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The last few days have been productive in the studio and three new works were finished last night. This is a favorite of those three and has a spontaneous vibe to it with a kind of Native feel and painted with emotion. More to follow...

"Mindscape II" Palette Knife Abstract

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Mindscape II"

12''x12''x1.5'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract

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Number two in the 12'' Mindscape Series. These are painted quickly in one or two sittings because I want them to feel spontaneous and full of emotion. Snapshots of landscapes stored in my mind. Maybe they are snippets of real places, dreams or complete imagination. I would like to hear what you see in them, so drop a line or comment.

"Impromptu Blu" 12''x12'' Palette Knife Abstract

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Impromptu Blu"

12''x12''x1.5''

Palette Knife Acrylic Abstract on Gallery Canvas

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...and now, for something in the blue range. I just had to put a hint of warm in there. Just a little.

"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.

"Red Earth" 12''x24'' Textured Abstract on Canvas

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Red Earth"

12''x24''x1.5''

Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on Gallery Canvas

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This is one of the many paintings in the studio as I'm working to gather plenty of new works to take to upcoming shows and new gallery representation in Guthrie, OK. I am joining up with Simply Oklahoma Art soon. This exciting new venue is huge! Over 10,000 square feet filled with only artists from this state. I'm excited to say I've had several sales recently as well. Another good reason to keep painting!

"Dwellings" New 14x14'' Palette Knife Abstract

©2010 Mark Yearwood

"Dwellings"

14''x14''x1.5'' Acrylic Palette Knife Abstract on Gallery Canvas

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The photo a few days ago showed this painting and the 12x12 in progress. This is the larger result of the two. I wanted to try an abstracted landscape and after posting it on my Facebook fan page, I think it went over well. I think I shall paint like this again!

"Sojourn" 16''x20'' Palette Knife Abstract on Canvas

©2010 Mark Yearwood

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"Sojourn"

16''x20'' Acrylic Palette Knife Painting on Gallery Canvas

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The past few days I have been posting this painting in progress on my Facebook fan page.

I'm very pleased with the end result on this one and how the colors came out.

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.

"Mixed Emotions II " Almost Daily Painting Series on Canvas Panel

©2009 Mark Yearwood

"Mixed Emotions II "

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

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I continued last night with the new train of thought - another spontaneous palette knife piece with rythm. Painting these small panels is really helping with my creative process and I enjoy doing these more every day.

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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.

"Cool Down" -Acrylic on 8x8'' canvas panel

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"Cool Down"

8''x8'' Acrylic on canvas panel

Palette knife painting

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A little "cooler" than the last small painting. Must be the cold front coming in.