Sorry, I couldn’t resist that title. The women here are not loose at all, at least not necessarily; but the paintings are done in a loose style, and they are of women predominantly. I’ve recently done a number of floral still lifes with the same loose approach. But for this time, it’ll be the women.
Flamenco Fiesta, Oil and Acrylic, 16×20. (Click for larger view and pricing.)
For Flamenco Fiesta (above) I used a photographic image I took a couple of years ago and have painted from a number of times. Each has it’s own style and is very much an original. This one is perhaps the most original of all. Figures are “suggested” at best, they’re all there, the two dancers, the guitarist and even the frame of the painting on the wall. The approach is to draw no hard lines, go after the rhythm, and stop early.
Folclorico Duo, Acrylic on Paper, 18.5 x 26.5
We featured Folclorico Duo in an earlier e-gallery but I like it so I’m showing it again. And it’s a perfect example of the vitality that is inherent in the loose approach. My resource was an out-of-focus photograph, something I once would have discarded as useless, but not so much anymore. In this one the man is as loose as the woman, making them indeed a good pair.
Flamenco Statement, Oil over Acrylic, 20 x 16
Here’s one I did some time back, again from the same photo session as the top one. Here I took an approach I sometimes do when I look over at the pile of wonderful art Anne has half finished on her side of the studio. The patterns on her prints are so inviting, both as they are and to do something else with. In this case I basically copied her design, in acrylic, even using the same piece of plastic packing material as a “plate” (see upper right), then I brushed in a couple of dancers. It’s the kind of approach I keep thinking I should do more of . . . having this wonderful resource as partner. She thinks it’s a good idea too. But there are so many good ideas, so I move on.
Flamenco with Guitarist, Oil over Acrylic, 20 x 40
Here we are verging on the abstract, with the extremities even disappearing in the intense movement. The guitarist is part of the title so the viewer will know to look for him, being barely recognizable, but still important as a design element. Once again I included print-making technique, “inking” plates with acyclic paint and laying them on in strategic places. This and the two following are considerably larger than those above and make a statement partly just by their size.
Listening Lavender, Oil over Acrylic,
43 x 25
This one started out as a demo in one of my “Loosen Up” workshops. You can see how it fits the criteria, thin acrylic applied with abandon, not really knowing what will happen in the underpainting. Then, the oil paint goes on, as tight or loose as one wants. I worked on it again back in the studio, but I rather liked as it was so stopped pretty early. Finally I signed it, meaning (usually) I’m done.
Blue Figure, Oil over Acrylic,
22 x 38
Blue Figure is the last of the loose women, at least for this edition. I just liked the design of the photo and thought it would make a nice painting. As much as anything it’s about the application of paint, the drips, the daubs and the stokes. But then, a painting should, in part, be record of the process. At least that’s how I like them. I hope you like them too.
Upcoming Events
Southwest Arts Festival, Indio, California
We’ll be there occupying two adjacent booths, along with a whole lot of other artists and craftspeople. If you know anybody in the area, let them know. And come with them.
January 29, 30, and 31, 2010
Empire Polo Club, Indio
Loosen Up Workshop
Two days of hands-on stimulation for painters led by Hyatt Moore
February 13-14, 2010
San Clemente Center for the Arts
1531 N. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California 92672
To sign up, call (949) 369-6603
Semi-Private Coaching for Painters
in Hyatt Moore studio
Mondays in Dana Point
Call for your two-hour slot, 949-290-8643
Printmaking Classes
in Anne Moore studio
Call for info, 949-240-4642
4:45 pm
Love the Flamenco paintings, especially the Flamenco statment with the little geomaetric grid on it.
Also been fun to follow Allison’s pregnancy progress on FaceBook, congrats to your whole family…
4:51 pm
Love the loose women at the top – my favorite of all your dancers~ Great job, brother!
4:52 pm
From Seed Company event last year.
“Loose Women” is absolutely stunning!
6:03 pm
Loose Women…..beautiful………..
Blue figure is so lovely, made me want to cry.
6:25 pm
wish i was nearby to get in on one of your workshops!
6:42 pm
You’ve inspired me once again. I think I’ll spend a couple hours in my studio… LOOSE!
10:27 pm
Loved the loose painting of the ladies! I so want to take classes from you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The market just has to get better first. No money right now! You are soooooooooooooo talented! thank you for sharing! Keep it coming! Love Lisa hoyt
10:31 pm
Hyatt, you have a gift of making your paintings come alive and constantly in move. I love it.
10:37 am
Beautiful. The title at first caught my eye because there is a daytime tv chat show here in the UK called Loose Women. I thought you might be doing a guest spot on it! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loose_Women. Your work is above that though
10:48 am
great paintings. The first one is my favorite.
Keep them coming,
Terry
11:18 am
Beautiful, Hyatt! And by the way, we love our “Hyatt Moore”s! They are awesome, framed, occupying places of honor.
9:28 am
Lovely, friend. Thank you for sharing.
9:02 pm
Wow Hyatt….amazing stuff! I so enjoy your perception of both the visual and the non visual. Thank you for it all.
11:28 am
Femmes libres:
de très beaux tableaux et un titre original!!!
j’ai aimé le 1er tableau évoquant les danseuses de flamenco.
Nadia
9:20 am
Wow Hyatt, SO beautiful. This is the kind of spontaneous awesomeness that I have aspired to for many years. I guess that’s why I am drawn to your art. What I like and what I accomplish are unfortunately very different. If I wasn’t far away in Washington I would TOTALLY go for your semi-private coaching. You always inspire me. Thanks for sharing!
11:21 pm
I sooooo wish I could attend the loosen up workshop! Maybe someday we’ll be in town when you offer it. For now, I’ll enjoy seeing your paintings and maybe I can learn from studying them.
1:26 pm
Hi Hyatt,
Eventhough I would love to be in your class this weekend, unfortunately I HAVE to work. I couldn’t reschedule. I am sorry. Definately the next workshop which I hope is soon. See you Manday night.
Thanks
Ferial
2:21 pm
I so enjoyed the two day class on loosening up. My head was spinning with ideas to continue my journey in art by Sunday night. To watch you paint and the exercises we practiced were very helpful to me. You home gallery was a place of inspiration. I shall watch your art growth with great interest and wish you and your wife the best of good luck.