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Composure – New Painting by MFCarter

February 3, 2011 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

Composed Painting by MFCarter

Copyright 2011 MFCarter

Composed – serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; “the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage”; “I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time”

One of my most recent works.  It was inspired by the idea of Composure and how to represent the concept graphically through color and design. I choose to interpret it as a series of nested quadrilaterals. Going from an exterior red canvas  or agitated state to an interior black rectangle representing composure.

The canvas is 24” X 30” (60.96cm x 76.2cm). The red is a mixture of acrylic and sand and all other colors are acrylic. The black area is covered by glass beads. The reflective areas are iridescent acrylics.

This painting is for sale as well as a number of others which can be found at my web site.

All enquires should be sent directly to mfcarter2@gmail.com.

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Charlie – An Anthropomorphic Painting

March 23, 2010 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

Anthropomorphic – adj, ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, esp. to a deity.

I have been interested lately in exploring balance and vaguely anthropomorphic shapes. This is the first painting in the series. I approached it a little differently this time and started with a black and sand covered canvas. The sand provides a text that I love to see, almost a velvety look.

The paints on this are all acrylic.

Painting size: 30″ x 24″

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Trials and Tribulations

August 20, 2009 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

I had an idea of what I wanted to do with this painting but I wasn’t sure if I could get the texture the way I wanted it. I used a large amount of sand in all the paint on the canvas. The sand helps to provide a very visual, almost tactile texture that is not quite like velvet. It makes people want to touch the painting to feel its texture. The photograph at the left really doesn’t do the texture justice.

I have also incorporated some glass beads in the red and pinkish portions of the painting to provide some additional reflectivity of light.

The statement that I am trying to make with this painting is about the trials and tribulations of life. They are unavoidable. The dark portions represent the dark places in our spirits while the pinks, reds, and oranges represent various levels of positive every day occurrences. All of these things go together to make the texture of our lives. When in balance, as I believe this painting is, it makes a harmonious whole that is quite beautiful.

I hope you find the beauty in this painting and in your own lives. Let me know what you think.

Trials and Tribulations
Acrylic, Sand, and Glass
24” x 30”

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Silver Light of the Moon

August 9, 2009 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

This painting was an experiment for me.

I wanted to bring out even more texture when I paint so I decided to mix the paint with sand.

In addition, I wanted to go lighter and use colors that were not bright nor as warm as what I usually use. Instead, I went for silver and a lot of white, yellows, and browns. Of course, I couldn’t resist a hint of red.

I am very satisfied with the result.

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