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Alexandria, VA 22314
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Tory Cowles

Media: Painting, Pastels, and Drawing
Studio: 7
Phone: 301 983-2167 (cell: 240 793-5425)
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Website
: www.torycowles.com

 

Painting Gallery One | Painting Gallery Two | Commissions

#556
Mixed media on canvas
48" x 36"
#571
Mixed media on canvas
48" x 48"
#548
Mixed media on canvas
60" x 48"

With abstract paintings there are no pre-conceptions. The abstraction reveals the artist. What interests me and gives me pleasure is the energy created by interesting and unexpected juxtapositions of colors and shapes. Colors talk to each other, influence each other, spark each other or mute each other. They do this by being next to or near each other on the same canvas. Each time a new color is added or taken away from the canvas, all the color relationships within the canvas change.

The important conflicts I work with are spontaneity and discipline, boldness and subtlety. Incorporation of both extremes gives depth and tension. I like to be spontaneous and then go back with a critical eye often repeating that cycle many times in an attempt to produce a loose, complex, but fresh and integrated whole. The challenge is to combine both strength and subtlety so that both hold their own without detracting from each other.

I paint fast, but I repaint the canvas many times. I like the result of building up layers and I often use the previous painting(s) by leaving pieces of them or scratching through to them. Bright colors make me happy and give me energy. I hope my paintings may do the same for those who view my work.

You may visit my website, www.ToryCowles.com to see more of my work.

 
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