The West Abstracted II Print

The West Abstracted is a series meant to engage the viewer through nostalgia while simultaneously perplexing the mind. Within my paintings are fragmented landscapes, elements of topography and abstracted vistas. Each composition depicts an environment in a unique and sometimes unrecognizable way. Using only large forms and simple line-work the particular subject is often left up to the viewers imagination. My paintings are created on stained wood canvas allowing me to include a physical element of the land. The texture of the wood grain is incorporated into the overall composition and frequently a highlight of the piece. I use a muted but diverse color palette that represents desert terrain, rolling valleys and the pacific coast.