I sent some new work up to Nashville

Reception, 36" x 36", acrylic & mixed media on canvas, Andrew Portwood 2019

I sent a few paintings up to Bennett Galleries in Nashville.

Shakespeare Stage, 24" x 24", acrylic paint on wood panel, Andrew Portwood 2019

much to be Thankful for

Backyard Love Corral, 36" x 36", acrylic paint on canvas, Andrew Portwood 2019

Dance of Arcadia

Dance of Arcadia, 24" x 24", acrylic paint on wood panel, Andrew Portwood copyright 2019

More painting from late summer, Dance of Arcadia.

Loosening up

Flower Tribe, 2019, 36" x 36", acrylic paint on canvas, Andrew Portwood copyright 2019

Loosening up...and starting to abstract more...in other words,...less objective representation of anything. Nudging that way. This painting was the beginning of it..starting last summer. I like color and stroke...and I am finding that connection when I listen to music. I am playing notes with color and stroke....and it's spontaneous and free. This is my present trajectory. I have made more which I will post...feeling confident in my new(er) direction.

Wanted to show this painting from 2017...I have been neglecting my blog posts lately, and want to write more about my work. I said the word "want" twice already, which means there is never enough time it seems to do Everything we "want" to do. I have decided that MAKING the WORK is the most important part of the process...make good work.... Then, write about it...but, not without writing the title first. I think that that maybe the most important piece of writing when it comes to painting. Because my good title will always be attached to the good work directly. :)

Blue Teacups, 2017, 36" x 36", mixed media on canvas, Andrew Portwood copyright 2019

One of my Figure drawings showing at MacGryder Gallery New Orleans

Well, I haven't posted in a while....thought this was worth mentioning from last summer. My work was chosen for a group show here in New Orleans at The MacGryder Gallery.... a really really beautful gallery on Julia Street in the Arts District. The owners, Jill McGaughey and Garlyn Gryder, wanted to show some of my charcoal figure drawings...which I had not expected. We picked out six drawings which were framed for the opening in July. It was a nice turnout and we sold one drawing. I'm thrilled and very grateful to have been selected and included in this exhibit...which featured artwork from some very notable artists, among them Francois Gilot.  The MacGryder Gallery is located at 615 Julia Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

The MacGryder Gallery, 615 Julia Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

Jill McGaughey and Myself on the night of the show