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New Painting With Details

Ariele's Table, 2011, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 inches
(c) 2011




Four images above: (details) Ariele's Table

Comments

I like paints said…
I adore the bold colours and mark making, wonderful work.
Paul Behnke said…
Thanks very much Eleanor.
I love it Paul! This one is my new favorite. You put the triangle in just for me!?! I adoooore it.
Paul Behnke said…
Your triangle pulled this piece together for me! I'm very happy you like it.
Eva said…
Wow, first time here - I love your paintings!
brian edmonds said…
Again, very nice. Who or what are u currently looking at? What is influencing you at the moment?
Paul Behnke said…
Hi Brian- Recently I've been looking at Giotto, Resnick and Alfred Leslie (abstractions). And reading Jean-Paul Riopelle interviews and a lot about St. Francis. But I'm not sure if and when all of this will influence my work.
brian edmonds said…
You need to read this if you haven't.
Nice article on Resnick. Keep up the good work.
http://www.artinamericamagazine.com/features/milton-resnick/
Paul Behnke said…
I saw that! Great article...Thanks for linking it!

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