17 July 2009, Abstract Tree by Tom R. Mack

Il Bell Alberto di Mango acrylic lakewoodFL
Originally uploaded by Cherry Spectrum

Artist: Tom R. Mack; Lakewood, FL
Title: Il Bell' Albero di Mango
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Available: ArtFire.com, Etsy.com
Appeal:

The orange tree draws my eye but doesn't seem unusual at all. When I focus on it I imagine it a ripe peach, candy-like, inviting, abundant. And have you noticed the green sky? Is it green or are we upside down next to a tree hanging from a tan cloud? The circles remind me of Gustav Klimpt's "Der Kuss" (the Kiss) but with a much lighter mood. Perhaps it's raining gumdrops, perhaps these circles are leaves, stars, magic or spirits. I can't help feel a little lighter in looking at this- as if I've entered a happy place where all good things happen. Heavenly.

15 July 2009, Abstract Landscape by Carly Landry

Not Always the Same
Originally uploaded by Cherry Spectrum

Artist: Carly Landry- Yuma, AZ
Title: Not Always the Same
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Available: ArtFire.com
Appeal:

I love monochromatic paintings. This one obviously explores blue in a way that tickles my brain. The tree tops balance so delicately on their trunks as if they were dandilions or cotton balls on pins. Notice that only the trees dot the landscape while the rest is bare, reminiscent of a Dali. Why? I don't know but I love it.