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.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

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

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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.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Desert Heat by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Desert Heat

Acrylic on Canvas

24" x 30" x .75"

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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

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

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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.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Morning Rain by Filomena de Andrade Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Morning Rain

24"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic on canvas

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Obviously the title of this painting describes the kind of day it was when this painting was created.  Choosing the right title for a piece of art is almost as difficult as choosing the name of a child.  I find that there are times when it will take me longer to come up with a good title than it does to paint the actual painting.  But, calling it "Untitled" just doesn't seem right.  

Especially with an abstract painting, when the subject is not obvious, a title helps guide the viewer to the artist's intent in creating the work in the first place.

Just wondering how my artist friend come up with good titles for their paintings.  Your comments are certainly appreciated.

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Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Between the Lines by Filomena de Andrade Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Between the Lines

40"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

This is my first painting of the new year and I'm excited to finally be getting back into the studio.  I started this painting on a recycled canvas, that is, an old painting that was gessoed over and made "new" again.  I like the hints of color and texture that show through under the coat of gesso.  Somehow that helps to establish the direction of a new painting.

As this painting developed, I started to make stronger definitions with various shades of white but always making sure to allow the under-painted colors to show through.  Although it may not show in this picture, this painting is actually very colorful, almost playful, with lots of rhythmic movement to move the eye across the canvas.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Meandering - by Filomena Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Meandering

30"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

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I completed this painting last summer, and as I was going through my files this afternoon, I decided to take a closer look at this particular piece.  It's a bit different from my more structured paintings in that it is loose and flowing.  It has a playful, almost lyrical quality that I think I need to tap into more often. 

It's good to go back and look at some older works and try to find a new direction from time to time.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Cradled Panels...to paint or not to paint?

I normally like to work on large stretched canvases, but a clearance sale at Michael's got me thinking in a different direction for a change.  I've never painted on cradled panels before, but these neat looking little "boxes" were so appealing, that I bought all 8 of them.  

I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on cradled panels.  I know that encaustic artists are partial to these panels because of the hard surface.  But, if you're a painter, do you prefer the hard surface to the flexibility of canvas?

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Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

A Bright New Day by Filomena de Andrade Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

A Bright New Day

40"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

$2500

This painting symbolizes a new start for me this year. 2011 has been a difficult year due to the illness and death of my beloved mom.  Even though I am already in my mid-60's, it is still difficult to accept the fact that someone who's been there always, is now gone.

I'm finally beginning to see the light at the end of the seemingly eternal tunnel of details that need to be wrapped up.  Personal items need to be sorted through, a home needs to be sold and so many countless decisions to be made.

But, it's a new year now and a new beginning is in sight.  

This vibrant, acrylic painting was an experiment with a different way to apply paint to canvas.  I started by squirting fluid acrylics directly to the canvas and then brushing to blend the colors.  While the paint was still liquid, I decided to do some monoprinting using a variety of materials to establish the composition. In the end, I was pretty pleased with the result.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

More Wine Paintings from Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena Booth

Bordeaux

12"x16"

matted

Here is another of my wine paintings.  It measures 12"x16" and is mounted on foamboard, matted in a crisp white mat and ready to be framed under glass in any standard frame.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Ground Swell - Original Abstract Modern Art Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist - Filomena Booth

Ground Swell

36"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic/Mixed-media on Canvas

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Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Pimento - Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Texas Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Pimento

36"x24"x1.5"

Acrylic on canvas

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Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Celebration! by Texas Contemporary Abstract Painter Filomena Booth

Celebration!

30"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

Every once in a while I get a request to recreate a painting that has been sold.  

I'm always open to commissions and love to try to recapture a particular "feel" 

or mood from an earlier piece.  I always tell the prospective buyer that the new painting 

will not be exactly the same as the first but that I will try my best to meet their expectations.  

I'm pleased that Celebration! turned out to be a very close recreation of the original.

I also put together a YouTube video showing more detailed shots of the painting and some room views. 

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Fields and Streams by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Fields and Streams

30"x40"x1.5"

Acrylic on canvas

The inspiration for this painting came from my view from a plane earlier this year.  It was early spring and the fields had not yet started to turn green.  Although the window seat is usually the most cramped and difficult to get out of, it's always my favorite place to watch the world go by.  The variety of colors and texture in the scene below me lead me to create this painting.

Fields and Streams is one of several paintings I currently have available on Artquiver.  To see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings, please visit my website.

Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Almost There

Almost There

36"x30"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

Every time I start a new painting, it's almost like re-learning every step each time.  I think that because I approach each painting in a different manner, without a preconceived notion in mind, it gives me the freedom to experiment with new ways of doing things.  

In this painting, I applied paint freely to the canvas.  I used whatever was leftover on my palette from the last painting, my only concern being to establish the composition and structure of the painting.  As soon as paint is applied, the fear of the dreaded "white" space disappears.  I continued to build up the paint layers, each time adding textural elements and wiping out areas to expose under layers of color.  It's a slow process but eventually the structure of the painting begins to emerge from the amorphous and undefined "blob".  At this point, I begin to more carefully emphasize certain elements that appeal to me.  When, finally, I reach the point where I know that there is no more that can be added or subtracted, the painting is finished.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Painter

Transformations...painting in progress

Occasionally I like to take pictures of my work as it evolves on the easel.  I don't always know where I'm going when I start, but I usually know when I get there.

Here is the canvas with a few guide lines establishing the structure, composition of the painting and some preliminary color.  At this point, I'm not too worried about the colors I'm using. 

A little more paint and the composition begins to emerge.

I decided to add bolder color...some hot pink and yellow orange.

More color and more glazes.

At this point I was begining to think that I was almost finished but this is where I needed a second opinion.  I asked my critic, my husband, what he thought.  He confirmed my feeling that it needed something more.

I decided to tie the whole thing together with a thin glaze of Quinacridone Gold mixed with a little Raw Umber.  Before the glaze began to set, I wiped out circles, exposing the underlying colors.

Here is the finished piece:

Transformations

40"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

This painting will be available through ArtQuiver very soon.

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Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Misty Morning - Contemporary Abstract Seascape by Texas Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Misty Morning

24"x30"x.75"

Abstract on Canvas

$300.00

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Birches in Winter by Filomena de Andrade Booth

Birches in Winter

24"x30"x.75"

Acrylic on Canvas

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Filomena de Andrade Booth - Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Approaching Storm by Filomena de Andrade Booth

Approaching Storm

24"x24"x.75"

Acrylic on Canvas

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I find that painting intuitively and experimenting with a variety of methods and materials keeps my work fresh and exciting. I may not know how a painting will end up, but the getting there is so much fun!

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Promises of Spring by Filomena de Andrade Booth

Promises of Spring

30"x40"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

I recently started experimenting with painting directly on the canvas with my hands. I kind of like the immediate feeling of working with the paints this way and find that it allows me to blend the colors much better than with a brush. Of course, if you're going to try this technique, be sure to wear gloves.

I'll be showing this and a few other new paintings on ArtQuiver, an exciting new online art gallery.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist