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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Texas Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Forbidden Dreams
Acrylic on Canvas
2006
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I've been digging through my old files again and found another painting that I did back in 2006.  I remember using a lot of metallics in this one, mostly gold and bronze.  I love the way Golden's metallic bronze separates into a verdigris when it is diluted with water. 

To see more of my original abstract paintings, please visit my website.
My work is also available through ArtQuiver and will soon be featured in Artfulhome.
Please contact me with any inquiries.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist


Saturday, May 29, 2010

Original Contemporary Abstract Painting by Texas Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Days of Azure and Gold
24"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
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I've been looking through a lot of my older paintings from a few years back.  Sometimes they make great inspiration pieces for a new painting.  I found this "oldie" from 2006.

I am proud to announce that my work has been juried into another prestigious online art site - Artfulhome.  I will go "live" in about a week and will keep you posted.

Visit my website to see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings.
Please contact me with any inquiries or for more information about my work.
Visit ArtQuiver to see some of my recent paintings in a virtual gallery.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist




Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Interlude II - Original Abstract Textural Red Painting by Texas Daily Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Interlude II
36"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas

I've been working on getting the red in this painting as close to the actual painting for the last couple of days and this is about as close as I can get.  The image is a bit more "orangy" than the cadmium red that is in the painting.  I adjusted the white balance, used a polarizing filter to cut glare, photographed indoors with lights, photographed out doors without, and so it went.  Reds are hard to to get right!!

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Painting

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Another painting in progress by Filomena de Andrade Booth - Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

I'm enjoying taking pictures of my work in progress!  It gives me a chance to look back and see the changes and adjustments I make as I paint.  Here is my latest painting. 
 This is my prepped canvas.  I gessoed over a painting that just wasn't working out for me.  The gesso was applied thickly and then scraped with a notched tool to give it some texture.  The canvas is 30"x36".
I made just a couple of additions to this but I think it looks pretty finished to me.

Someone asked me recently about inspiration.  I don't always start out with a particular inspiration or idea for a painting, although as I start applying the paint to the canvas, the "inspiration" comes.  I try not to be too "boxed" in to a particular idea.  When I do, the painting usually turns out looking very tight and forced.  I like it to just flow freely.  I also try not to repeat the same theme, although this one is based on another painting - Interlude.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Friday, May 21, 2010

Hope for Today by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Hope for Today
36"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas

As promised, here is the finished painting I started yesterday. 
Thanks to everyone for the very nice comments about my previous blog showing this painting in progress.

Please visit my website to see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings.
Contact me for purchase information.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Painting in Progress...

One of my friends recently suggested that I post a painting in progress.  So, this morning I got up determined to finish a painting in one sitting.  I actually got my ritual morning crossword puzzle and Suduko done quickly and headed for the studio with coffee cup in hand.  Finishing a painting on the same day I start usually works out best for me.  If I have to struggle with a piece for several days, I almost always end up with something that looks tight and forced.  Those are the paintings that end up with another fresh coat of gesso, prepped for another start on a day when the Muse is smiling.


These three shots show the studio just before I started painting this morning at about 9:30.  You can see that the canvas is already gessoed and ready to go.  I also gessoed over some 10"x10" stretched canvases that have been hanging around in the studio for a while.

This picture shows the new painting in progress.  I like to layer many thin glazes of acrylics, spray water, wash off, scrape, stencil, stamp and whatever else I can think of to create an interesting surface.

This is the finished painting.  It was about 12:30 when I felt that the painting was done.  Now I need a title...any ideas?


I'll post the "real" cropped picture tomorrow.  This painting will be submitted to ArtfulHome.  I recently submitted several paintings to them to be juried for consideration on their site.  They love my work but asked me to submit some work with the color red.  This painting is based on one I did a while back...you can see the original painting my computer screen. 

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Tuscan Inspired Original Abstract Landscape Palette Knife Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena Booth




Tuscan Landscape grouping

I just completed a series of small heavily textured acrylic palette knife mixed media paintings on canvas.  Each painting measures 10"x10"x1.5".  The movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, was the inspiration for the series.  Although I've never traveled to Italy, I tried to capture the warmth of the sun and feeling of the countryside.  The paintings are accented with collaged elements...postage stamps, archetectural images and a variety of decorative papers.

To purchase one or all four, please contact me.
To see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings, visit my website.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Promises Kept by Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Promises Kept
25"x25"x1.5"
Mixed-media on panel - framed

I'm so accustomed to working on canvas, that it was such fun to work on the rigid surface of a masonite panel for a change.  It allowed me to create plenty of raised textural elements, add collage, scraping, scrubbing and the whole gamut of techniques I like to include in my work without the worry of anything coming unglued.

I hope you will visit my website to see my entire portfolio of original abstract paintings.
Contact me for more information on price and availability.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Mixed Emotions by Texas Abstract Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

Mixed Emotions
25"x25"x1.5"
Acrylic/Mixed-media on panel

A while back I decided to try painting on masonite panels.  I
created two paintings and have had them sitting around in my studio for a couple of months.  Because they were unframed, I really couldn't enjoy them the way they were meant to be viewed.  I decided to order some plain black satinwood  frames and boy, did that make all the difference.  Now the two paintings have "presence" and a sense of importance.  I guess paintings are like people - dress them up and you can take them places!!

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at
fil@filomenabooth.com for more information.

Please visit my website to see my entire portfolio of original abstract art.

Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

                                     

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Daybreak - Original Abstract Expressionism Landscape Palette Knife Painting by Filomena Booth


Daybreak
36"x30"x1.5"
Acrylic on canvas

This is my latest adventure into painting with a palette knife.  I'm enjoying the process although painting with acrylics can be tricky because of the short drying time.  Even with the heavy texture, blending is difficult but I'm happy with the result.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth
Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

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