Elemental

I can't tell if it's the relatively mild winter we've had this year or the fact that I'm so ready for spring to come, but the landscape around me feels so different lately. The elements -- land, trees, sky -- seem so plain to see, not covered but out there, ready to be observed. It reminds me of these prints by the late painter Nicolas De Stael. I find his landscapes straightforward yet intriguing.

Photos from here. 

Stark Contrast

There's something about these paintings, part of the Keystone Series by artist Katherine Sandoz, that I find mesmerizing. I love the distinction between the pristine white and thick black, and the way the abstracted forms seem to depict very specific places in nature. I find myself getting lost in these scenes.

Photos from here. 

Happy Days

Now, that's what I call a holiday weekend! Having three days off from responsibility and stress was glorious. We slept in, took long walks, grilled out, hung out with family and lounged by a pool. We couldn't have asked for better weather, and the sunshine and warmth seemed like a Memorial weekend welcome to summer. 

Feeling refreshed and re-energized, I was excited to stumble upon these amazing abstracted landscapes by budanART. They're so colorful and energetic. They, too, make me excited for the summer months to come. Enjoy!

Photos from here.

Seasonal Beauty

I love the change of seasons. And I love living in a place that experiences the change of seasons. Judging by her pastel landscapes, I get the feeling that artist Clare Malloy shares this appreciation. Her work is amazing. From the subtle changes in color and shadows to a sense of starkness and stillness, she brilliantly captures what it feels like to be in such a place.

Take a look at a few of her works. Can't you pinpoint exactly the time of year she's rendered? And don't you feel like you're right there in the midst of it?

Photos from here.