exploring Jackson Pollack’s early abstract expressionism work

As with the previous piece (#21 link) I continued exploring Jackson Pollack’s  early work however I chose to add some colour this time, but I now think the blue is a tad to bright still.. This piece dose seam to work quite well despite that.
The Ink and acrylic paints were applied to paper with a wooden coffee stirrer as dips, splashes and marks in a seemingly random manor and allowed to run or flow.

 #22  Ink and acrylic paint on paper 9 x 9 inches approx

What is most suppressing is that to paint in this style of abstract expressionism requires a degree of restraint.  Designed or controlled application of paint is much harder to achieve than one would expect as it is not just a question of splashing or dripping paint to create an effect but rather making a subconscious decision about what you require and allowing the paint to work for you… As you can appreciate this is quite a departure from the traditional painting methods of controlling the Paint to create an effect.  I found this style of abstract expressionist painting very liberating if a little frightening.

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drip and splash technique of painting like Jackson Pollack’s early work

Some years ago I remember seeing some of Jackson Pollack’s early work in the Guggenheim in New York which seamed at the time to make a lot of sense of the abstract style of painting that he employed. Just seeing his later works alone I had always struggled to find any understanding and had been quite dismissive of this style of drip and splash technique of painting. As a result I thought it might be a good idea to explore his work and this style of Painting in more detail and this piece I feel explores it quite well.

#21 9 x 9 inches approx
Ink painted and splashed on paper

The Ink was applied to paper with a wooden coffee stirrer ether directly or as dips and splashes and despite what on the surface might appear simple and child like it proved far more complex and difficult as controlling the media leaves you with a deep feeling of frustration and fear that it will just end up being a confusing mess.

The circular motif is also a departure for me form my normal angular style and is reminiscent of a happy face that despite its obvious monotone application brims with colour and energy. Please feel free to leave your valued comment which is always appreciated Thank you.