My studio has been alive this summer with work on a series of new paintings for galleries and private collections. Here’s a sampling of some of this new work.
Author Archives: Steven Morris
/ Emergence / Series
“When I say artist I mean the one who is building things – some with a brush – some with a shovel – some choose a pen.” — Jackson Pollack / Emergence / is a series of paintings that explore the elastic elements of change, metamorphosis and emergence—how the human experience is constantly forming andContinueContinue reading “/ Emergence / Series”
On Artistry.
I’m thinking of beauty and artistry, in its many forms, and how the simplest things that inform our mind and mind’s eye when there is space and presence to do so. The role of art or artistry has little to do with functionalism or the creation of artifact. It has to do with changing one’sContinueContinue reading “On Artistry.”
Art + Poetry
Working with poetry, literally, I’ve created a series of pieces with Japanese Ink Brush on the pages from Poetry Magazine past issues. This fusion creates a unique way to breath in both the poetry and layered imagery.
Stop Motion Sketch
Day 85 of 100 Days of Art “Open New Mines” Painting study for “Blood Moon Morning”
works in progress
Spending a bit of time in the studio this week on a variety of pieces. Here’s a few in progress. These works are mostly studies for larger paintings, but a few are complete, albeit small, oil on wood panel (notably “waves” and “red sheet nude”).
Joshua Tree sketches
Evan and I visited Joshua Tree over the holiday break. Here’s a few plein air sketches.