12/29/2005
12/28/2005
12/05/2005
In the beginning of this project....
I wanted to thank my Brother Aaron for suggesting to do a blog and his enthusiasm for the media. I gave two of these paintings to my brother and father. It was kind of an opening for me. I also want to thank my sister, Rachel, for being there for me in the past few years and her support of my Art as well.
So how did I paint these images? They are acryllic on canvas with a gesso base for primer but the last four titled with "Frequency 1120 Pt.1-3, and Distant Frequency 50" have a modelling paste primer base for some texture. I think I liked the idea of texture more than how it turned out for me, but still loved making them. I prefer the look of the gesso base smoothe surface with the matte finish that acryllics give. Didn't want a glossy look to these, like the dry and in your face no hiding, attitude they bring about.
The first 8 then were done without the modeling paste. As far as the Sun Paintings, I had a fun mess on my hands. I painted really thick and put acryllic gel in it also to leave a glossy look. The outcome was perfect to have a matte and glossy look with texture. It just screams Art Book for future generations. Not only did I love producing them but the subject matter was amazing! Then you have the Sun you have the Creator or Tao. Whichever you prefer. I felt something go through my bones with that series of 20 paintings produced in Jan and Feb of 2004. Sometimes the dark of winter produces a lot of light! Plus who wants to go out in the Midwest during those months anyway... Well gotta go, that's it for me today. Until next time.
JOSHUA
12/02/2005
Welcome to a new space dedicated to new ideas about painting and energy. My name is Joshua and I thank my buddy Priscilla Grim for getting me to this place. Viva Art!
Don't know where to begin? I have been painting for 14 years out of college and these are my latest creations. I was searching for a new style in the beginning of 2005 and got interested in line drawings. You see, I had been fascinated by circles and suns for years. I loved all those paintings but now I was ready for something new.
I had a sketch pad and started doodling. The lines were scribbles that turned into symbols which turned in variations of circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles. And so it began...
Page after page started pouring out of me until it was time to start painting. I love ancient cultures and have wondered about hieroglyphs and how they came to be. Now I had my own set of symbols which could turn into an alphabet! I almost passed out with this realization but kept drawing and produced 12 paintings over a 6 month period.
The first 3 are of my Cosmic Alphabet and the Sun painting is from my style before. I will talk about my Sun paintings later. As of now the symbols are gibberish but are silly and playful. Art needs to be fun in my book and I hope you feel that way too! I am a native Philadelphian and lived in NYC and New Mexico for a while so my art is a fusion of East Coast and Southwestern Styles. Some people say it looks Native American and that is great! I love them too...Like I said I love ancient cultures and how they communicated and used images in their life, now I would like to create my own language to present ideas.
Until next week....
Viva Art!
JOSHUA
Paintings contact for sale: jmseligman (A) hotmail.com
Don't know where to begin? I have been painting for 14 years out of college and these are my latest creations. I was searching for a new style in the beginning of 2005 and got interested in line drawings. You see, I had been fascinated by circles and suns for years. I loved all those paintings but now I was ready for something new.
I had a sketch pad and started doodling. The lines were scribbles that turned into symbols which turned in variations of circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles. And so it began...
Page after page started pouring out of me until it was time to start painting. I love ancient cultures and have wondered about hieroglyphs and how they came to be. Now I had my own set of symbols which could turn into an alphabet! I almost passed out with this realization but kept drawing and produced 12 paintings over a 6 month period.
The first 3 are of my Cosmic Alphabet and the Sun painting is from my style before. I will talk about my Sun paintings later. As of now the symbols are gibberish but are silly and playful. Art needs to be fun in my book and I hope you feel that way too! I am a native Philadelphian and lived in NYC and New Mexico for a while so my art is a fusion of East Coast and Southwestern Styles. Some people say it looks Native American and that is great! I love them too...Like I said I love ancient cultures and how they communicated and used images in their life, now I would like to create my own language to present ideas.
Until next week....
Viva Art!
JOSHUA
Paintings contact for sale: jmseligman (A) hotmail.com
about the artist
josh seligman lives and works in columbus, ohio
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