C. k. Agathocleous • Painter

Time

2012-05-23T08:25:00.003-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

There is something important about pattern. The way our eyes and mind look at and interpret things based on patterns of light and dark, order and chaos. Every time I get a glimpse of my mind's subconscious activity, I feel that I know myself better.

Window on Space

2012-05-20T12:56:00.002-07:00

6"x12" gouache on canvas panel

The biggest change I've made since becoming middle aged is that I concentrate on the experience of things rather than their meaning, my identity or the future.

In my painting that translates to painting what is interesting at the time rather than practicing a likeness or a technique.

Mandolin

2012-05-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

6"x12" gouache on canvas panel

I like the 1:2 ratio. I ordered some more 6"x12" and some more 8"x16" canvas panels.

Waves and Bubbles

2012-05-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

Happy Mother's Day!

Reflections

2012-05-11T13:29:00.002-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

Do I paint who I am or who I wish to be?

Avalanche

2012-05-07T13:19:00.001-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

People talk about emotions. They name them. There are emotions associated with love, with god, with fear and shame.

When my emotions come to me they are often overwhelming like an avalanche.

I can only make some kind of useful sense of them after the strength of their effects has passed.

A View of Earth from Space

2012-05-06T13:37:00.002-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

A gorgeous weekend in Michigan! 70s and sunny; no humidity. We got a lot of yard work done but my allergies went crazy, even with Zyrtec.

Last night we saw The Avengers. It was good fun. My favorite line was when Captain America asked Iron Man what he was without his suit and Iron Man replied, "Let's see... a genius, a billionare, a playboy and a philanthropist." Ha!

Paper Airplanes in Flight

2012-05-01T13:28:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I saw a lovely documentary this morning on Netflix about Charles and Ray Eames called "The Architect and the Painter". Check it out if you haven't already!

Bow

2012-04-12T11:06:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I see movement and tension in this piece which reminds me of a bow (or maybe it's just too much Hunger Games exposure!). ;)

The Church Yard

2012-04-11T14:20:00.003-07:00

10"x10" gouache on linen panel

Day 11 of the cold: I am still coughing and congested but I am on the upswing. I worked out today and painted for the first time since I came down with this cold.

Here is a very brushy, geometric abstract in a limited palette (just on the edges of spring).

Trojan Horse

2012-04-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel {sold}

When you paint, the way you move your brush is dependent on your feelings. If you feel calm, your strokes will be calm. If you feel angry, your strokes will be angry. If you are uncertain (the worst case) your strokes will show this too.

Neighborhood at Dusk

2012-03-31T13:16:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

My daughter named this one for me. Originally, in the drawing stage, it was Hammer with Wedges but I really changed it when I did the panel.

Racer

2012-03-28T08:39:00.004-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

In order to make art, you must be able to feel. You must care about something. Whether it's pain, love, anger or joy - emotions are fuel, energy. Art is a wonderfully harmless and constructive way of expressing all types of emotion.

My kids have introduced me to the Draw Something game. I am notorious for not playing any kind of games but I am enjoying this one very much. Feel free to add me by email (cynaga@sbcglobal.net) to your game if you play too~!

Shark

2012-03-23T14:23:00.000-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

A fun piece! :)

Desert

2012-03-22T15:35:00.001-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel {sold}

They were talking about copyright on NPR today in relation to Pinterest. It's no different for Pinterest than any other site on the web. It's hard to imagine why you wouldn't want your pictures and links there - it's like free advertising. I think some people are posting pictures without crediting the originator. This can happen anywhere. We have to get used to how we want to operate regarding copyright on the net. I like the creative commons license .

Forest Walk

2012-03-21T14:13:00.002-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

My favorite gouache is Turner, from Japan. It has a very high pigment load, mixes well and is smooth and creamy.

Lilting Tilt

2012-03-15T14:36:00.002-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel (sold)

I call it lilting tilt because it seems so musical and elegant to me. :)

Free Bird

2012-03-12T11:11:00.004-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I love greys, especially with yellows, beiges and whites. My favorite greens are made from blues and umbers. I feel fortunate to get so much pleasure from color and shape. It's a healthly addiction. I can take a shot of art instead of drinking or drugs!

Seahorses

2012-03-11T12:22:00.003-07:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

The cartoon for this piece was very much "seahorses" to me; the painting not so much but since no other title came to mind, I am still calling it "seahorses".

Windmill

2012-02-28T10:35:00.003-08:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I really like the matte, chalky look of gouache. It reminds me of chalks on sidewalks in the summer time. :)

Smoke Stacks

2012-02-21T08:56:00.000-08:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

Don't worry. All of these smoke stacks have scrubbers on them!

Violin

2012-02-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

8"x16" gouache on canvas panel [SOLD]

I was listening to Vanessa Mae on my mp3 player the other night while falling asleep. Lines and shapes floated through my mind as I enjoyed the music. I had to try and make a painting from the experience.

Origami with Ellipses

2012-02-14T11:05:00.000-08:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I really enjoy paper. Early on in my art journey, I did mixed media collage for a couple of years. The different papers from all over the world were so delicious.

Feather

2012-02-13T09:53:00.000-08:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

In science, when you want to examine a property you hold all the other variables in the system constant, make one change at a time and observe the reaction. It's a special pleasure to dive deeply into one topic; a luxury really.

Summer Sun

2012-02-12T10:21:00.000-08:00

8"x8" gouache on canvas panel

I can't believe that I'm thinking of summer in February! It has been such a lovely fall and winter here in Michigan too.