Tag Archives: Abstract Expressionism

From the Collection–Agnes Martin’s “Untitled #10″

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Agnes Martin’s work can be tricky, all lines and grids and pale neutrals. It used to make me wonder, what’s the big deal? Pencil marks and a wash of color–not so impressive. I chalked it up to those nutty Abstract … Continue reading →

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Painting-ish

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

I recently received an email from a great cheerleader for art: ”My four-year-old granddaughter is very proud of her colorful, free-spirited artwork.  As a result she was devastated when her five-year-old friend told her that her work is just a bunch of scribbles and brush strokes.  I … Continue reading →

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Abstract Expressionist Stamps—Get Yours Now

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

Perhaps I was the only one that immediately dropped everything and ran to the post office, but I wasn’t the only mail-sending art lover thrilled with the U.S. Postal Service’s latest stamps. In March, the USPS released a sheet honoring … Continue reading →

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