EXCAVATION, 40×30″ acrylic, collage on canvas, (c) 2006
This painting, which was previously posted on this blog, will be featured in The American Art Collector 2007, an annual publication with juried art from across the nation. Expected publication date is October, 2007
Yesterday we delivered the work to Freed Gallery for the show that will be hung this week and I am adding the images. This painting is titled “Sgraffito #1″ and was the first of a series of “scratched” texture paintings that I have been working on. The grooves or scratches will show a contrasting color due to the way paint collects in the grooves. It creates a very lush and intricate surface, something like a tapestry.
Sgraffito#1, 48×30″ acrylic, collage on canvas.
I am also continuing my work on the Enlightenment series. This also has a surface of gracefully arcing textured grooves, but is also dependent upon a underpainting of watercolor like washes. This is Enlightenment #4, 48×48″ acrylic on canvas (c)2007
Jim, Stephanie, and Shannon Willis will be featured in a month-long exhibition, entitled “A Family Affair†opening Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the Freed Gallery in Lincoln City. You are invited to view their newest works and meet the artists at the opening reception from 3-5pm at the Freed Gallery, 6119 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. The painters Satsuko & Earl Hamilton, and Ken Dust & Sandra Fraser-Dust will also be featured. For additional information call 541-994-5600 for details or go to http://www.freedgallery.com.
Sgraffito #2 acrylic and collage on canvas, (c)2007 Stephanie Willis
My abstract painting group, PDX!WAM, is featured at the Eye For Art gallery in Brookings, Oregon from June through July. Our show is entitled Seeing Red! and explores the many moods of the color red.
If you are in the Brookings area, near the California border on the beautiful Oregon coast, stop by the gallery and take a look. For more information about this show call the gallery at 541-469-2985.
Abstract collage and acrylic paintings
