Patrick O'Boyle

Structure, Abstract Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Bright and soft hues in pink and yellow play with cool tones of turquoise in this modern abstract. "I used the color red as a starting point," explains artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I search for balance, line, and structure to make an abstract painting. Layers of color are added and then scrapped to reveal the color underneath. I then wipe certain areas to reveal an unexpected surface texture and composition."

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: expressionism, abstract, modern, abstraction, action, movement, gestural, Diebenkorn, abstract, acrylic painting, pink

Structure
Patrick O'Boyle
Acrylic painting on wood
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2021
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.