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I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Obbligato

“Obbligato” 31”x 38”
polished cement & dry pigment on panel
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In this piece I am experimenting with different methods of application, scrapers, rollers and spoons to name a few. I find that I am staying away from traditional brushes and artists materials. Everything I use can be purchased at Home Depot. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to construction materials and methods of application. I would like to believe that I'm making some statement about how art can be made from anything, but the truth is, it agrees with my sensibilities and just feels right.
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10 comments:

  1. www.kunsthafen.blogspot.comMarch 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Great work! It´s like a drawing with ink.

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  2. Jann GougeonMarch 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    very nice!

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  3. Leslie Avon MillerMarch 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Yes I like it a lot. I tend to use brushes only occasionally. But I have not thought of spoons....I like the visual spontaneity of the organic mark making.

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  4. Sharon BarfootMarch 29, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    The end result of doing 'what feels right' is working well for you. This is quite beautiful.

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  5. r.bohnenkampMarch 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I think your experiment is successful.
    It has a lot of spontaneity. I like it very much!

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  6. david weir artMarch 30, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Great to see more response for your work
    William

    And Keep on pushing your idears.

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  7. Carole ReidMarch 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    You have created interesting contrast between delicacy and roughness. Using not-art tools works well with your art.

    Have you checked out thrift shops for some interesting tools?

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  8. William HallMarch 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of your comments. I will definitely check out the thrift shops. Thanks David for letting people know about my work.

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  9. Benjamin HallMarch 30, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Like this one a lot!

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  10. William HallMarch 31, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Thanks Ben, I'm glad you dropped by

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Thank you for your comment, I appreciate your input.

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