Cleaning Supply Grid Paintings

OK, so I regret not photographing these watercolor paintings before I had them framed. So, just what are they? Well at the beginning of the '03/'04 school year I was cleaning up my small classroom. I wanted shapes to use in an example project for my students. Looking at the cleaning supplies, I had the bright idea to use their outlines for a grid project. The brush I used comes shaped to sharp point. It handles watercolor more precisely than other brushes I've used.

When I did this project, I used a grid of varying-sized-rectangles. Previously I only used squares that were the same size. Some of these remind me of some modern abstract church windows.

During the months of May and June, this year, the works hung at the Westwego Art Center in Westwego, Louisiana. My favorite is the broom. Some shapes are easier to guess than others. Anyway, below are results of this project.


Pan (top), Broom (bottom), watercolor on paper, 14 3/4" x 27 3/4"


Pump (top), Squeeze (bottom), watercolor on paper, 14 3/4" x 27 3/4"


Rag (top), Bag (bottom), watercolor on paper, 14 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Pink Anxiety

acrylic on canvas, 24" x 30"

Apron

watercolor on paper,23.25"x30"

Sock

watercolor on paper, 23.5"x30.25"

Pajama

watercolor on paper, 23"x29.5"

Beta Blue

colored pencil on paper, 15" x 21"

MMII Too

colored pencil on bristol board, 11" x 14"

Dualing by Numbers

mixed media on paper, 22.25"x30"

Kindergarten Teacher

acrylic on paper, 10.75" x 15"

Evolution/Involution

colored pencil on paper, 18.75"x26"

Stop/Go

"Stop/Go" was inspired by the movie "The Mexican" from 2001. Brad Pitt's character is at a stop light which becomes a pivotal moment for him. It captured my indecision at the time.


colored pencil on paper, 15.25" x 24"

From Grids to Dots

The triangles generated by my grid work eventually led to the dot series. The triangles were too harsh all by themselves. If you click on i see dots, you can view the dot pieces. Under all the dots there is a triangle grid pattern. Code Red was the first piece I finished. I went on to complete seven more.

Code Teal

watercolor on paper, 23"x29",

Crystal Blue

acrylic on canvas, 18" x 36"