Orange is my wife’s favorite Color is an interesting element in formal works. Rothko and the other color field painters explored the element extensively. Creating palette and palette on top of juxtaposition and more juxtaposition, eventually becoming so dialed into the power of color that they could speak volumes with seemingly the bare minimum of other structure. We still use their language and don’t even think about it. Palette We all have a distinct color palette preference, some people even make a career out of guessing popular color trends. Typically we love primary colors, can’t help it for the most part. Secondary colors are usually more partisan. Tertiary colors often balance or support the others and can make or break an argument. All …
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the crosbie experiment
Experiment: *This used to be a secret post for people who had the PW to my Twitters. If you have the PW, Yes it is still percolating and you can still play along until Monday! :) Abstract: Get a group of people to tweet from and manage my twitter account for 1 week. Expectations: Chaos will rule the day but by night I think we should play some games. Participation: is as always voluntary. If you have any games you’d like to play let me know through the comments below. Thanks! Day 6 End. Thanks for playing! I had a blast and will do a follow up post soon with some thoughts. I hope those that participated and observed the …
Own Phoenix 20
I want you to own my work. If you’ve been waiting to own this series, now is the time. I’m reducing the cost of owning the 1/1 works from the Phoenix 20, from $5100 to just $500. Appreciation The goal is simple. Get my work in the homes of people that will appreciate it. Once this happens I can do the hard work of appreciating the value of Phoenix 20 by producing the subsequent series. Phoneix 22 is being produced currently and San Francisco 20 is now in the planning stages (Fall 2010?). I thought I’d wait until the value of the work caught up to me, however I’m finding it more and more distracting to have an entire catalog …
New Exhibit at Fractal
Exhibitions I’ve been lucky this year as the work I committed to producing this year has been on display and in an exhibit ALL year! I have put my heart and soul into the work and maintaining the exposure within Phoenix. But I’m not alone, I have you all to thank for your support and help. Join Us This First Friday {Dec 4th} I’m helping support a new community space :: fractal :: by exhibiting my Phoenix 21 work at their Grand Opening. Doors open at 1301 Grand Ave, {Grand and McKinley} promptly at 6pm and I’d love to see you — stop by and say hello.
