Allison Reece Fine Art

On My Way To Happiness

2013-04-17T20:25:00.002-04:00

Hello again to my fellow art lovers, art collectors, and newcomers on the scene. I've been working on several paintings at one time, which is usually the case for most artists. Most paintings I have to sit with for awhile to get the whole story process in my head, down on canvas or patiently wait to see what the images are going to reveal. And that process takes time, sitting, starring, waiting, watching, deciding, just plain pondering while chasing the doubts or fears away.

However, on the technical side of things, this canvas endured a layering process of large and small sections of colors and carving out textures with a palette knife. Then dry brushing and blending on the next layer.

To be vulnerable here, I felt as if something was happening with this painting and also with the next painting to follow. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I was breaking through to a higher level in my painting. All I know is, I could feel it and I liked it! So hence the title, "On My Way To Happiness". By the way, is there a time, you've broken through in an area of your life?

This painting has bright energetic colors of lime green, turquoise, blues, red, gold, medium yellow, orange, and sand. I hope you've enjoy this painting and it's available for purchase. I think this one would look great in an office, den, bedroom, dressing area, or...okay,....anywhere actually!

I'd like to share this note to end. I had a wonderful compliment from a lady about my paintings. She said, "Your paintings uplift my soul". Immediately, I thought...then my job is done! I couldn't have received a better compliment. So buy art that will lift your soul and place that energy in your living space. Don't we all need to have surroundings and people that uplift us?

On My Way To Happiness

22"(w) x 28"(h) x 1"(d)

Acrylic

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How does this abstract painting make you feel? I hope this painting makes you feel happy too! Thank you for stopping by! Allison

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A Great Day at the Beach: 2013 New Beach Series

2013-01-08T19:20:00.002-05:00

Now that the holidays are over, winter has sent in, I start to feel eager for Spring. Since it's a new year I decided it's time for a new series of abstract paintings. Here's is the first one. Hope this brightens your day wherever you are.

Mentioning what another artist said about this painting having color, texture, and simplicity, that was the original intention of this painting. I start by putting down a layer of color with texture. Then after that dries, I add other colors on top with a palette knife (the fun part) and take away some of the paint here and there with a rag to see what surprises of color may pop up (another fun part). I hope you enjoy this painting and new series coming up. Let me know if you are interested in this series, if it "feeds" your soul.

Here it is:

"A Great Day at the Beach"

16" x 20" x 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas

Acrylic

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Close Up View of Texture

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More abstract paintings coming from this new beach series. You like?

Thank you,

Allison

The Claw

2013-01-06T07:30:00.000-05:00

Hello,
I hope you enjoyed "Cherokee Girls" and "Moccasins" paintings from the last two posts. I decided to go in a different direction, something for fun. And look where I ended up. Painting a colorful crab claw on black background.

There's something so simple and freeing using the black background. It's as if it speaks for itself. And what about that pose of the claw? Demanding a little respect wouldn't you say? Ha, ha, ha. Yes, any pincher like that will definitely demand one's respect.

Anyway, I like it's stately pose as if it's was showing off it's vibrant shell of colors.

So here's "The Claw":

"The Claw"

6" x 6" (square)

Acrylic

Vellum Paper

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Hope you enjoyed "The Claw", there's no telling what I'll paint next. Come back and see what's next.

What do you think? Like the black background? Like to see more of this?

Thanks for visiting, Allison.

Moccasins

2013-01-05T10:52:00.000-05:00

Hello again from the mountain city of Asheville, NC.
Well, I see you are "staying tuned" as I asked, thank you. And since you are still with me, here's a new photo of "Moccasins" inspired by the reviews of viewers. As I mentioned, I believe for some reason, I'm not sure why, the "Cherokee Girls" painting seemed to strike a chord with many. So, don't fix what ain't broke, right? But actually, I paint what moves me, or what's the point, right? So here's another small painting even though, larger than the "Cherokee Girls" painting under the Native American theme.

"Moccasins" is near and dear to my heart. My Dad bought us girls (my siblings and older sisters) moccasins to wear around the house. We thought we were pretty cool. They weren't heavily beaded as the ones in my painting, but they came with fringe and anything with fringe is a cool thing for a young girl! Even looking at this painting now, I'm thinking I'd love to have a pair. How about you? Did you ever own moccasins?

"Moccasins"

6" x 6"

Acrylic

Paper

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Cherokee Girls

2013-01-04T17:04:00.002-05:00

Hello!
Thought it might be a good time to brush up on my technical skills concerning my painting. So, I decided to paint this small postcard size painting, "Cherokee Girls". This one is near and dear to my heart, since a small part of my own family heritage on my Dad's side is Cherokee Indian.

I just love the bright colors these girls are wearing while dancing their traditional Cherokee dances. This little painting sold right away and seemed to strike a chord with many viewers. The buyer was so kind to leave a comment how she was so glad she purchased the painting and how it was even more amazing in person. My photography skills need to improve, so I'm not surprised the buyer thought it looked better in person. But sure was a nice compliment and I'm happy she's pleased with her painting.

Since this particular painting moved many, I decided to paint another American Indian themed painting. So stay tuned for the next post where I show off the next one in this series.

Here's "Cherokee Girls".

"Cherokee Girls"

5" x 7"

Watercolor and Acrylic

Paper

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What do you think? Stayed tuned for "Moccasins", my next American Indian themed painting.

A Sunset Walk on the Beach

2012-12-01T00:27:00.001-05:00

While I'm working on a very large skyscape painting like "A Break in the Clouds", I thought I'd post a small abstract painting for you. This painting was made with my palette knives and I love the calming feel to this little gallery wrapped painting. It reminds me of that time of the day on the beach when the crowds are gone and it's just you or almost just you out there. One of those times, when you breathe in that sea air and are just loving the sounds of the ocean. And how you just wish you could bottle that moment, but it will return.

This painting has those calming pastel shades or some might say has that beachy look to it. And plenty of texture, if fact this one is full of rough texture, which reminds me of the textures of the beach. Well, enough said, hope you enjoy it and brings pleasant memories of your vacations or retreats at the beach.

A Sunset Walk on the Beach

12" x 12" x 1" (deep)

Acrylic

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Thank you for stopping back, feel free to leave comments. And please return for more paintings to come. Now, you like?

Allison

A Break In The Clouds

2012-11-26T21:41:00.003-05:00

I've decided to go back to painting with my brush and give the palette knife and break. Also, I've been working with a warm/cool color palette. I think I like the contrast.

I've always been a lover of landscapes, but never felt I was successful painting them, since I didn't know where to begin. I was the neurotic one in art class when it came time to paint a landscape, thinking I had to paint each individual leaf on a shrub or tree, and what was I going to do? Fortunately, my art teacher quickly ran to my blankness and show me how to just suggest things, rather than spend a lifetime painting a million leaves. Who knew one could fool the eye so easily with the right technique. But, it never seemed to truly ease my anxiety. I realized I don't have the patience, so I let the patient detail painters of the world tackle those paintings for you.

However, I do still love a beautiful sunset or unusual sky. So that's what I'm offering to you in this abstract skyscape. And that's about as close as I can get to a nice landscape painting.

I hope you enjoy this one, I have to admit it's one of my favorites. I found myself strangely enjoying the olive greens in the painting. I say it's strange, since I don't like olive green. But there's something so warm and calming about it here, do you think? It's the sky that before a severe storm or even after, that intrigues you and makes time stand still for just a moment as you think something unusual is about to happen or just did.

As you look at this painting, notice the openings in the sky. The opening from the clouds that reveal a dark blue sky to the opening of the sun rays and sunset colors coming through, to the opening near the middle with a small amount of land and trees. I could have gone more representational with this painting, but I like it's abstract character. This way, it allows you the opportunity to just experience the mood this painting gives.

I think this long wide painting would look lovely over a mantel or in a dining room. I've just listed this on for sale. Click the BUY button if you'd like to purchase it for yourself. Let me know what you think, I love feedback.

A Break In The Clouds

30"(tall) x 40"(wide) x 1" (deep)

Acrylic

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Thank you for stopping back. I have another painting similar to this on that I am working on and hopefully will have ready to photograph and post for you really soon.

Allison

Renewal

2012-06-27T21:28:00.000-04:00

Recently I have been changing things up a bit with my color palette. "Renewal" is from this new palette. I like how it turned out, but it's a little different from my usual work and two comments I've received so far were that it was "pretty". I started to say back to them, "Didn't you know pretty is back in?" But I didn't. I know what they mean. Perhaps, not the best of compliments, but I wasn't looking for any. I know it felt good to make that painting and the experience reflected what was happening on the inside of me. I had taken a break from painting and was bored with my usual color palette and also so comfortable with it. So this was the feminine side wanting to come out and be renewed. This painting feels fresh and energizing to me, with a strong burst of creative energy radiating out from the center.

Renewal

Acrylic

Size: 36" x 24" x .5" (deep)

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Stay tuned for more! Thanks for stopping back and feel free to leave comments! Allison

Surfboard I

2012-06-20T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hello again,
While working on my latest water series, one eventually has to come around to surfboards. Don't you just love the feelings that come up with you think about surfboards? That era of the old woodies covered up in cool, brightly colored surfboards has become an American Icon. The music, well oiled tanned surfers in swimming trunks and flip-flops, the smell of the ocean, beach cottages, all images when I think of the beloved surfboard. Here's my version of that worn, well-used, banged up surfboard hanging on the wall, waiting for it's time to be brought out and waxed to perfection for another summer season.

This abstract painting was created by layering process and removing paint to reveal hidden colors. This helps to achieve that worn, distressed look for all the years that have passed by, yet the memories still linger.

Oh, I've included a wonderful and inspirational video about surfing and photography.

"Surfboard I"

24" x 36" x 3/4" deep

Acrylic

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So what do you think about "Surfboard I"?

Thanks for visiting my art blog and come back for more! Allison

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Afternoon Sun on the Marsh

2012-06-19T18:01:00.001-04:00

Hello All!
Hopefully you read my previous post and you saw the new color palette that I've created for my new water series. Here's another abstract landscape that was inspired inspired by my times at the coast while enjoying the simplicity of the marsh. This painting was painted by using my palette knife to create thick layers of paint. There is a slight subtle glow to this painting from gold paint.
Hope you enjoy the simplicity of this painting.

"Afternoon Sun On The Marsh"

16" x 20" x 1/2" deep

Acrylic

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Hope you enjoy this painting, let me know what you think. More to come, stay tuned.

Allison

"Going IntraCoastal". Life at the NC Beach.

2012-06-15T22:20:00.003-04:00

I've decided to change things up a little bit with my painting. A new color palette for my new beach/water series. I'm using softer colors of pastels with hints of some vibrant color just to make the painting "pop"!
Here is one of my latest of this new series, "Going IntraCoastal". I like this painting. It has a rough, palette knife texture, with soft hues. The colors range from pure white to lime, pinks, violets, turquoise, to light blues. This painting reminds me of the memories of living near the NC IntraCoastal Waterway and watching the boats pass by waiting for their turn to go through the swing bridge.

Hope you are enjoying this new series and color choices. This one was hard to photograph with so much bright white, but I hope you can see enough to get the idea.

"Going IntraCoastal"

24" x 18" (h) x 1.2" deep

Acrylic'

Canvas

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Hope you enjoy seeing this new painting, let me know what you think. There's more to come, stay tuned!

Allison

His Thoughts

2012-03-07T06:30:00.014-05:00

Welcome!
I'm working with a little different color palette since my last two paintings. This painting came suddenly and easily. The paint colors are bold, bright, and the paints are slick, glossy looking.

"His Thoughts"

36" x 24"

Mixed Media

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Now, what do you think? Do you like this color palette? Would you like to see more in this style?

"Lost Landscape with Broken Joy"

2012-03-01T06:30:00.003-05:00

I'm back!
Just when you thought it was safe....oh no, she's returned with another wild painting!
Okay, sorry, so I couldn't think of a better opening line.

Here's the other smaller painting I wanted to show you inspired from the series of postcard paintings in the Twitter Art Exhibit.
Let's see what you think.

"Lost Landscape with Broken Joy"

24" x 18" x 1.2"

Acrylic

Canvas
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You can see this one has lots of texture, a very rugged look.

Next painting will be with a totally different painting and style.

Now, what do you think of "Lost Landscape with Broken Joy"? Ready to bid? Happy Bidding!

A Creative Explosion: Raw Energy

2012-02-27T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hello!
I really liked how the last two postcard paintings looked for the Twitter Art Exhibit. So, I decided to make two more paintings with the same color palette for a larger canvas and a small canvas. This gives my collectors the opportunities to choose from two different sizes in this style of paintings. In my painting process, I use palette knifes of different sizes to create textures and layering colors on top of other colors. I like these bold color choices, hope you do as well. I adore color and it's relationships to other colors. This is why I am a color expressionist. Do these colors excite you? Inspire you? Or simply delight you? Enjoy.

Here's one of the paintings. I'll show you the smaller painting in the next blog post.

"Raw Energy"

36" x 24"

Acrylic

Canvas
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See slight textures and colors peeking through

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What you do think? Do you like this painting? And don't forget, I have another painting in this same style coming up in my next post. Please retweet or email this post with your friends or family! Thank you, Allison.

Kinetic Interior

2012-02-22T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hello again!

Hope you saw the first postcard painting that I'm sending to Norway for the Twitter Art Exhibit, "Purpose and Dream". Now, I'm ready to post the second painting to be included in the exhibit.

So, here is "Kinetic Interior". The process of creating this one was layering the red and allowing it to dry and doing the same with the darker blue. Then adding other colors on top and wiping some away with a large palette knife. Then I may have to add more color, but I work it into the paper. I'm very pleased with the results of both paintings. I hope they sell at the exhibit. Let me know what you think. I'm planning on expanding the look of those mini paintings into larger ones on canvas, that will be available for purchase. So, stay tuned!

"Kinetic Interior"

6" x 4"

Acrylic

Paper

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So, would do you think?

Purpose and Dream

2012-02-20T06:00:00.005-05:00

Hello,
Just to update you, I was asked to participate in a charity event organized by a talented artist from Norway, David Sandum. The Twitter Art Exhibit has been a dream of David's. He asks Twitter artists from around the world, to participate by donating their art to raise money for causes close to his heart. This is the second year of his Twitter Art Exhibit and this year's purpose is to raise monies for the Women's Crisis Center. Each artist's works are done on paper about the size of postcards. Each postcard painting or drawing will be exhibited in a public library in Moss, Norway, and can be purchased at an affordable price which is a donation for the crisis center.
If you want to read about David Sandum's Twitter Art Exhibit or would like to participate as an artist click on the link.

Here's one neat connection in all of this. When I was a little girl, my parents had a foreign exchange student from Norway stay at our house. She made such an impression on us, we've never forgotten her. Now, I've found a dear friend in artist David Sandum in Norway. So, as you can see when asked, I had to be involved in his great idea to raise money for his local library's childrens section and this year, for the womens's crisis center.

I wanted to offer two small paintings for their patrons to choose from. Here is one of the abstract paintings I did and I'll post the other in my next post.

If you like the style of these mini-paintings, you can look forward in the future to larger paintings in this same style. I want to further this work and make it available for you, as well. Please stay tuned.

So in honor of David Sandum and his passion to improve other's lives, I've named this mini painting.....

"Purpose and Dream"

6" x 4"

Acrylic

Paper

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In my next post, see the second postcard painting that I'll be sending to Norway. Thank you.
Allison

Do You Surrender To Your Art Journey? Part 2

2012-02-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello!
I was so delighted by the intriguing responses from my first post of "Do You Surrender To Your Art Journey" that it's requiring a part 2! I definitely want to continue this conversation and hope if you're game, I am.

First of all, to recap the post if you haven't read it, I was basically saying how I was trying to go deeper with my art, to the point where something else happens. It's as if the paint becomes "alive" if you will, and takes over and I give it the room to move as it may. No longer do I have an agenda, but I watch to see what the paint wants to do, where it wants to go. I'm no longer the frustrated artist, because my plans didn't get executed as I expected, but the art said, let me take YOU where I want to go. The journey has surely been more interesting. I have had new experiences, I doubt I wouldn't have had before. And I'm seeing new surprises right before my eyes, especially when I walk away and come back to the painting, as if the painting fairies showed up and finished the painting. Crazy, I know.

Here are a few of the comments I've received, including this one from my Twitter friend @Peteshootspix: "Often, I 'allow' an image to go where it will when in Photoshop. Then arises the question, who or what is creating the art?". Oh, I just loved that, good one Pete!

One artist on Google Plus, Kris Schirmer, wanted to know what I thought of her statement, "Art Objects Are Living Beings" in which she wanted to have a discussion exchange. I'm still contemplating that one. But yes, I do think there is energy embedded in one's art.

Another artist, Susan commented, "drawings were as if she mediating". An excellent perspective.

You can find plenty of trained artists in the world. In fact, in art school, they know they can teach anyone to draw. There are the basics, the techniques one can learn to draw and draw well. But when an artist can "move" you emotionally in their art and create such positive ripples in the world, anhe energy is happening. You can attain head knowledge of how to draw or paint, but once you surrender after the techniques of knowledge are applied, then hopefully, something incredible happens. I think those are the artists that stand out from the pack. It's no longer just about the artist, but the "creative force" that takes over. Okay, so that's about as profound as I get, but I am going to leave you with two artists interviews that have experienced more as an artist than myself from youtube. Hope you enjoy them, Allison.

An inside look at abstract impressionist artist Kathryn Henneman, her studio and her artwork.

Learn about the technique and philosophy of artist Linde B. Martin. See her amazing artwork.

Do You Surrender To Your Art Journey? Part 1

2012-02-06T07:00:00.009-05:00

I want to say, "Thank you!" to everyone that has been validating my newest Intuitive Series. It's been good to finally give myself the freedom and opportunity to go where I've never gone before with my art. Yes, the final frontier. Sorry, I had to say it. You knew that was coming, right? Anyhow, I was talking with a very talented artist in our River Arts District here in Asheville. He was explaining the process of his wonderful paintings and I was doing the same. As I was sharing about my new project, making my art in a more intuitive fashion, he made an interesting comment. As crazy as some may think it is, I told him how I was allowing the paint to show me where it was to go. In other words, letting go of the self talk of the Left brain and trying to shut it down, giving the Right brain creativity to take over. And whatever happens, happens. He totally understood and said, "Surrendering to the painting." I said, "Yes, exactly!". Now as silly as some people might think that is...it really doesn't matter, because we artists know something bigger than ourselves takes places, once we surrender to the process. Finally, after many years of planning my art, trying to figure it out, and wearing myself out doing so, I've let go and surrendered to it.

Now the work is improving, new styles are emerging and I'm not "the frustrated artist" any more. For me, this is a big deal and I can hardly wait to see where this creative process takes me and my art. I do hope you will continue to follow this journey, the stories behind the paintings, and the art itself.

Back to this painting, " Our Planet Earth". This one took some time to make and plenty of paint. I thought I would step out of my boundaries with color and add color choices I normally wouldn't, such as olive. I'm just not an olive person, the color or the food. I have always been fascinated by the images NASA would take from their telescopes and this painting reminds me of those images. How small it make me feel when I see photos of Earth and knowing the universe is so vast... The details of this painting are so neat and I'm not sure the photographs will show them off.

"Our Planet Earth"

Acrylic

24" x 2o" x 1/2"

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Close Up View 1 - the darker sections with

blues, olive,yellow golds, reds

Close Up View of the purples and whites

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Side View where the paint runs nicely over the edges.

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Now, what do you see in this painting?

Sunset Swim in the Gulf

2012-02-01T07:42:00.002-05:00

Lately, I've been looking forward to each blank canvas. It is amazing when you are mixing and working with paints what can happen next. Even though I bring the paints to the canvas, it's as if the canvas paints itself. I've been rather amazed by this process, working more intuitively. First, I'm mixing paints and deciding what colors to use. Then as I add them to the canvas, I watch the colors, designs, and textures begin their dance, swirling around. Painting is still an amazing process and I have to take my eyes off of the canvas from time to time to focus on the mixing. When I return to the painting, I begin to see things I didn't see before or didn't appear on the canvas until I walked away. As I pour paint onto the canvas, it becomes a mesmerizing dance, watching it run down and mix into other shades that start to swirl. It's almost like watching a colorful science experiment on canvas. The science of gravity and color ruling over what I can command it to do. What begins to look like an accident turns into a beautiful move of the paint. It's as if it were saying to me, "No, I know of a better place to go on this canvas. I want to go over here". Now, I say back to it, "Okay, go where you may". And it shows off again, saying, "I told you so." And reminds me, "Just let me take the lead."

For now, the paint is in control. No forceful brushstrokes, or calculated judgements, just sliding and gliding rolls of the paint here and there. There are no mistakes, just a better awareness of where the paint wants to go.

So, I hope you are enjoying color's show. It's showing off just for you. Let me introduce to you,

"Sunset Swim in the Gulf"

20' x 20"x 1"

Acrylic

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That First Embrace

2012-01-30T07:54:00.001-05:00

If you remember, I'm presently working in a more intuitive fashion with this next series of abstract paintings. Trying different techniques to see what comes out of me. To hold nothing back and relax, as the old saying goes, "Let it all hang out, Baby". This time, saying no to that critical voice before it speaks up and stirs the pot. This experimental process stops me from coming to the blank canvas with a preconceived idea, but rather come in an experimental mode of right brain thinking and be surprised by the results. Naturally, some simple editing near the end is necessary, but not at the beginning of the process or during the middle. Just a little adding of more colors here and there, and then STOP!

I've noticed the process of painting goes a little faster and frees me creatively in great strides more than ever before. I've been technically trained in art, so it's been hard for me to put that left brain training aside and just paint intuitively.

Honestly, I'm more pleased with my work and hope this trend continues. This painting process, required lots of paint and is very messy, since I'm throwing paint at times. I did this outdoors with a plastic drop cloth on the ground, basically, marbling paint throughout the canvas until I get the desired effects. I wish you could see the details in person, up close. I like it, and I hope you do. I've got another one coming in the same style as this one. In this painting, I see the experience of embrace when a man meets a woman. Reminds me of when I first met my husband, Mike. He got out of the car, right away his hand raised his baseball cap off of his head and he threw his arms wide open towards me for a hug. I knew then, I was "hooked". The rest is history. Now, when I asked my husband what he saw in the painting, he said, "Smurfs in a blender!". Oh well, so much for the romance dept. Maybe, next time. I'm just have to settle for the embrace for now.

That's what's happening in my studio. Feel free to comment, I love hearing from you. And again, this painting and others are listed on eBay for purchase. Thanks for "visiting". Stay tuned for the next painting in this series of intuitive paintings.

Allison

P.S. My brilliant husband also said, I'd probably get more views on eBay if I give the painting his title. You know what, sadly, he's probably right.

"The Embrace"

36" x 24"

Acrylic

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Then Came Turquoise

2012-01-27T07:37:00.004-05:00

So what's on the easel for today, you ask? Well, I'll be happy to show you. Something fun. I'm presently working on a new intuitive series. Basically, the process of this painting is this, I paint layers of color and I use a scraper (the fun part) and move the paint where I want it to go. Then I see the interesting colors that form and the movement of the paint. At times, I literally squeeze out paint from the tubes onto the canvas to get that punch of color right where I want it. Some areas of paint are scraped away and some are left behind. I go through large amounts of paint, but the look is worth it. This is a very large painting

Hope you like, "Then Came Turquoise". It came to show off.

"Then Came Turquoise"

40" x 30"

Acrylic

Gallery wrapped canvas

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She Danced

2012-01-25T21:41:00.007-05:00

I decided to try out a wood panel to paint, many artists prefer painting on wood panels. I agree with them in their opinions, there's no bounce or give to the canvas so easier to paint. Definitely a nice glide with each brush stroke. Sweet, actually. So I did liked working with the wood panel. Presently, I'm working on more intuitive paintings, rather than having a definite intention with my work. It feels good to work intuitively right now. I'm still working with bold colors, even though I love pastel shades. There's something so clean and fresh about them. But for most of my work, it's about vivid, bold colors.

I blame it on my Dad. When I was a young girl, one day my Dad got me up early and I we drove from Asheville to Atlanta the big city on a business trip. He bought me a box of 64 crayons and I adored them. To have so many choices of colors was totally happiness for me. Ah, the possibilities. So, that's when I fell madly in love with color. I studied each crayon over and over and read each name repeatedly, as if I had to memorize them. Did you do that as a kid, or was it just me? It's a memory I'll never forget and hope I don't. It was the greatest gift in my little eyes at that time.

Now back to reality, while working on this little wood panel, I name came to me..."She danced". The movement of the paint gives one the impression of seeing the room spin as one twirls or turns in a dance. Splatters of paint are showered down on this panel like confetti or great delight of the moment one dances and feels total joy. I hope you feel it here, because it was good that "She danced".

"She Danced"

8" x 8"

Acrylic

Wood panel

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What do you think?

The Tuscan Door

2012-01-24T21:00:00.002-05:00

Hello there! I've been back in the art studio painting my little heart out. Actually, reworking a few paintings. Here's one I just finished reworking and I'm happy with the results. I, like many Americans love the rustic charm of Italy. You know, the rough textured rock walls, homes, and store fronts that, if they could talk, could tell intriguing stories hours on end. The window boxes that are overspilling with vivid, beautiful flowers, and the cobblestone streets. Ancient Italian homes with heavy doors painted in bright colors that draw your attention and imagination to wonder what's behind that door. Yes, my imagination goes and can get the best of me. But, it was nice free trip, right? Did I take you there?

So that leads me to this painting, "The Tuscan Door", in a lovely turquoise (one of my favorite colors) with red flowers pouring out from planters, terra cotta pots, and window boxes. Hope you like this one. It's available for purchase, just click the link and you can bid on it at eBay. Perhaps, we'll take another imagination trip to a wonderful destination. This way, you don't have to pack your bags or be strip searched. I'm saving you the hassle of flying!

"The Tuscan Door"

24" x 24"

Acrylic

SOLD!

What Are ACEO's, Anyway?

2012-01-22T21:59:00.004-05:00

So, what are ACEO's, anyway?
First of all, ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. The requirement of ACEOs is that they must be the size of a baseball card, 2.5" x 3.5". Art Trading Cards have become so popular as trading cards and can be found on eBay where the movement really took off. The reason for such popularity is it's become a great way to collect affordable works of art from one's favorite artists to trade, to give as gifts, or sell. Even artists are collecting them from their favorite artists as well. They can be sold as originals or editions, so make sure you know which you are buying or trading. There are also ACEO clubs to share your trading adventure of ACEOs.

Now, you can purchase an Allison Reece Fine Art Original ACEOs on eBay! So far, I've painted five abstract original cards for you! I've started with a sunset series painted in acrylics using a palette knife. I've signed the back for you and the are all originals, not prints. My ACEO auctions start Jan. 22, 2012 and last for seven days.

Hope you enjoy my newest sunset series, click the link to buy on eBay!

"Sunset I"

2.5"x 3.5"

ACEO

Acrylic

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"Sunset II"

2.5" x 3.5"

Acrylic

ACEO

SOLD!

"Sunset III"

2.5"x 3.5"

Acrylic

ACEO

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'Sunset IV"

2.5" x 3.5"

Acrylic

ACEO

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"Sunset V"

2.5" x 3.5"

Acrylic

ACEO

SOLD!

Happy Bidding!

Allison

Time To Move Out The Old And In With The New!

2012-01-21T16:40:00.004-05:00

Hello again!

I've decided it's time to move out some of my older abstract paintings to make room for the new. So, here's a great opportunity to purchase one of my paintings at lower prices.

Here's the paintings from which you can choose.

"Deconstructed Dreams"

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"Winter Reflections"

Sold!

"Grand Funk"

Sold!

Happy Bidding!

Allison