Patrick O'Boyle

Ethereal Abstraction 28, Abstract Painting

2021

Artist Comments
This painting is part of artist Patrick O'Boyle's ongoing Ethereal Abstraction series. Vibrant hues in orange, yellow, peach, and neon green blend boldly together. Patches of bright blue and purple provide bright contrasts in the composition. "I paint standing up with the painting lying flat so I can control the paint application better," says Patrick. "Using fluid acrylics, I apply layers of color. Scraping, scratching & painting back into it to reveal subtle texture, color, shape & patterns.

About the Artist
Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, marks, colorful, small, scrapes, abstract, acrylic painting, orange

Ethereal Abstraction 28
Patrick O'Boyle
Acrylic painting on composite board
Finished white edges
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2021
12 in. h x 12 in. w x 2 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.