Month: March 2023

art, Abstract Expressionism, thoughts about art, Molly Larson Cook paintings

I’ll Paint It First and Then I’ll Tell You What It Is

In architecture, the prospect-refuge theory is based on a simple idea — that people like to be able to see without being seen. This comes in part through the work of ethologist Konrad Lorenz who studied animals, including humans, and their behavior. I think it applies as well to certain other aspects of life, including art and most especially visiting art galleries, museums and even … Continue reading I’ll Paint It First and Then I’ll Tell You What It Is

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Abstract Expressionism, art, Molly Larson Cook paintings, thoughts about art

Art, Stuffed Shirts, Bossy People and Doing It Right

Sometimes a person has to backtrack a bit to go forward again. Over the past few weeks I’ve had a feeling of having lost my way with the paintings. Not that I didn’t like the work I was doing, but it didn’t feel as if it were part of anything. It felt random and uncentered. The nature of this painting and the title for it … Continue reading Art, Stuffed Shirts, Bossy People and Doing It Right

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