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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Gallery opening in Denver - Filomena de Andrade Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

At a Glance
40"x40"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas
 

This is one of four paintings I shipped this week to a new gallery in Denver.  
The Muse Fine Art Gallery will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, April 6.  If you live in the area, I hope you will stop in.

The gallery is located in the Golden Triangle District and is across the street from the new Clyfford Still Museum and The Denver Art Museum.

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, March 26, 2012

Cycle of Days- Original Abstract Modern Art Painting by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Cycle of Days
Acrylic on Canvas
24"x30"x.75"


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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Cascade - Original Abstract Acrylic Blue Painting 24"x24" by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Cascade
24"x24"x.75"
Acrylic on canvas


Click on the image to see all the detail in this heavily textured painting.  The painting wraps around the sides of the .75" bars and doesn't need framing.  It's wired and ready to hang.  

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Seaside I and II by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth


Seaside I and II
8"x10"x2"
Mixed media on cradled panels
$100.00 each

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I finally got around to playing with the cradled panels I bought a while back.  I love the hard surface and the boxy look of these panels.  Both are heavily textured, distressed and accented with gold leaf and other collage materials.  The panels are sealed with an acrylic gloss varnish and are ready to hang.  The sides are painted a matte black.

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Way of the Pilgrim - Abstract Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

The Way of the Pilgrim
30"x24"x1.5"
Mixed media on canvas



I guess, that like most artists, I've accumulated tons of materials that can be incorporated into a painting.  This morning I decided to go through my "stash" and add some of them to this new painting.  Gold leaf and printed rice paper stood out and seemed to be just perfect for this heavily textured canvas.  After making some marks on the canvas to establish the composition, I started to wash in some color.  As I worked, I collaged the gold leaf and the printed paper.  I also decided to add some crackle paste, something that's been sitting on my shelf, but rarely used.  I slowly built up the surface of the painting with layer upon layer of glazed color until I finally decided that the painting was finished.  I sealed the canvas with several coats of acrylic varnish to enhance and bring out all the details that are "hidden" in the many layers of paint.

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Monday, March 19, 2012

Fragments of Thought by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Fragments of Thought
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 30" x 1.5"
 
 
Original abstract painting
by
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist
Filomena de Andrade Booth

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Desert Heat by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Desert Heat
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 30" x .75"
Sold
 
Here is another palette-knife painting I sold last year.  There's something about the directness of using a knife that is very appealing.  A brush is not the only way to apply paint to canvas.  Anything from sponges to fingers can produce interesting effects that are not possible with the traditional brush.  And, it's a lot of fun too!
 
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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Untold Story by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Untold Story
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 30" x 1.5"
Sold
 
 
I've been going through my files lately and found this painting that was sold last year.  I feel like I need to get back into doing some palette-knife paintings again.  It's a little more difficult working in acrylic than it is with oil, because of the shorter drying time.  But, still worth the effort, I think.
 
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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

At First Glance - Modern Art Abstract Acrylic Contemporary Painting by Texas Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

At First Glance
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 40" x 1.5"

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

If By Chance - Modern Art Abstract Acrylic Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

If By Chance
36"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas


Have I mentioned before that I like to use a lot of texture in my paintings?  Yes, I certainly do! 
"If By Chance" has an almost stucco-like feel and is accented with stenciling and "graffiti".  I applied several layers of glazes to build up the color but still allow the undertones to show through.  

To see more of my original abstract paintings, click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist




Monday, March 12, 2012

Tuscany Wall Group Paintings by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Tuscany wall grouping
Four 10"x10"x1.5 paintings
Acrylic mixed media on canvas


Here is how all four of my mixed media Tuscany series would look in a grouping.  I had a little problem working with my new Photoshop Elements 10.  Quite a learning curve for me! They've added an awful lot of new options compared to my old Elements 2!  Wish I could have centered the pictures better...I'm sure there must be an easy way to do it, but you get the "picture"!


I worked on a brand new painting today and will blog about it tomorrow.  In the meantime, I need to come up with a good title for it.

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Tuscany IV Abstract Acrylic Collage mixed -media painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Tuscany IV
10"x10"x1.5"
Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas



This is the fourth piece in my Tuscany series.  All four paintings would make a terrific grouping.  My next post will show all four paintings grouped together.

To see more of my original abstract paintings, click here.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tuscany III Original Abstract Mixed-media Palette Knife Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Tuscany III
10"x10"x1.5"
Mixed media on canvas


This is number 3 in my Tuscan series inspired by a vision of Tuscany.  Collage papers are imbedded in the heavy acrylic impasto.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist


Friday, March 9, 2012

Tuscany II Modern Abstract Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena Booth

Tuscany II
10"x10"x1.5"
Mixed media on canvas

I've never been to Italy but a trip through the Tuscan countryside is certainly on my bucket list.  I'll be sure to take my old Jansen History of Art college textbook so that I don't miss a single Michelangelo or Da Vinci!

This painting is one of a series of four pieces that were inspired by the film "Under the Tuscan Sun".  Look carefully at the heavy impasto to see the little surprises that are imbedded in the paint.

Please visit my website to see more of my original abstract paintings.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Tuscany I - Abstract Collage Mixed-Media Palette Knife Painting on Canvas by Filomena Booth Texas Abstract Artist

Tuscany I
10"x10"x1.5"
Mixed media on canvas


This is one of a series of heavily textured palette knife/collage paintings I did recently.  Look at the picture carefully to discover what's hidden under the thickly applied paint!

Visit my website to see the other pieces in this collection as well as my other original abstract paintings.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Open Window Original Abstract Painting by Texas Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Open Window
12"x12"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas

I had so much fun working on this little painting. It was a great way to use up some of the "scrap" canvas I have stashed away in my studio.  

The colors in "Open Window" are layered and accented with iridescent gold and blues.  

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please visit my website.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist



Friday, March 2, 2012

Day Two of painting in progess

A Quiet Moment
40"x40"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas

If you've read my previous blog, you will see that my finished painting is completely different from what you saw in my last post.  Once the tomato plants were planted and the paint was dry, I decided to tackle the painting again.  I started to build up the layers of color and to define the composition.  After a while, the painting reached a point that felt "finished".  

Visit my website to see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Day One - a photo journal of a new painting by Filomena de Andrade Booth - Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

This is a pictorial journal of a new painting I started yesterday.  I don't start out with a preconceived idea in mind, so this is an adventure for you and me!

I stared with a textured 40"x40" canvas stretched on 1.5" deep bars.


 After a few charcoal markings on the canvas, I'm ready to start painting.





At this point I decided to go to the garden to set out my tomato plants.  The paint is still wet and I needed time to think about where to go with this.  Stay tuned to see the finished painting.  I think you'll be surprised how it ended up!



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