Author: fjkorb

#LoosenUp in the #HappyNewYear with #AbstractArt

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The most recent beginnings of the first work of 2020. Looking to make new marks and loosen up the brush stroke (on occasion). Stay tuned and check out the works from last year (and before). Subscribe to the website, Facebook, twitter, and Instagram to stay on top the the works as they move forward. Happy New Year! – Frank.

New Work in progress…

Click HERE to see the progress of this work as it moves forward.

With the Dilemmas and Uncertainties and Ambiguities of Life

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  • “A Concept with Reality,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 17″ x 9.75″, 2019. $220.
  • “For There Is Nothing Beyond It,” Frank Korb, acrylic and collage on canvas, 16.25″ x 12.5″, 2019. $270.
  • “With the Dilemmas and Uncertainties and Ambiguities of Life,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas,15.125″ x 9.125″, $150.
    “With the Dilemmas and Uncertainties and Ambiguities of Life,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas,15.125″ x 9.125″, $150.
  • "Examine This Closely for a Moment." Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas,12.125" x 10.25", $165.
    “Examine This Closely for a Moment.” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas,12.125″ x 10.25″, $165.

A new work wrapped up today. “With the Dilemmas and Uncertainties and Ambiguities of Life,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas,15.125″ x 9.125″, $150. This is #4 in a series of 6 that look at the idea of movement and relationships.

New Work in New Direction

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I’ve been working on a new idea in the my paintings, additional breaking of space. The edges of the picture plane can be limiting, and are usually a large part of the compositional choices I make in the work. This is a new break of the edges and movement into the space beyond the edges of traditional space. The shape of the ground has been changed as well and I am working on the edges of the picture plane as well.

“The Primary Enduring Entity We Imagine to Exist”, Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas and Wood, 35 1/4” x 26 1/2″, $1,080.

Please visit the GALLERY of the work in progress HERE.

All works are for sale and gallery representation is being sought. Please contact me for more information. Thanks for visiting. Share my site, subscribe to the site, and visit me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

What’s New in #AbstractPainting?

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Some new works. Thanks for the patience as my site disappeared for a few days. The work is still progressing and I thank my family first for their support and artist Pamela Anderson for the motivation. I will have a day when the backlog of art is zero and I also have to work to keep up with demand. Until then… Here are a few new works and one in the works.

“There’s Something More Fundamental at Stake.”, Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 45 1/8″ x 45 1/8″, $2,400.
View the Whole Community, Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 10″ x 16″, $210.
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#BlackFriday #ArtSale #Paintings #ColorSchemes #AbstractPaintings

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Happy Holidays! My newest works are all available (as are my older works) and can be yours for the holidays! Personal collection, gift for a loved one, gallery show perhaps… contact me for more information. Commissions available as well. Thank you and enjoy the season!

  • “A Concept with Reality,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 17″ x 9.75″, 2019. $220.
  • “For There Is Nothing Beyond It,” Frank Korb, acrylic and collage on canvas, 16.25″ x 12.5″, 2019. $270.
  • “Positive Formulation Presents Us With Intractable Problems” Frank Korb, 27.5″ x 17.75″, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 2019. $635.
  • “The Two Fit Together as Part of a Seamless Whole,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 39″ x 24.25″, 2019. $1,135.
  • “Ideas and Systems Were Offered,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 24.75″ x 38″, 2019. $1,130.
  • “All the Views We Hold Dear Appear In Sets of Two or More” Frank Korb, 36″ x 54″ Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 2019. $1,950.
  • Not Turn to the Right or the Left Until We Have Passed Through Your Territory, Title verso circled on 6th panel: Numbers 20:17, Acrylic, charcoal, and wall texturizer on bible pages; 17” x 15”, 2019.
    “Not Turn to the Right or the Left Until We Have Passed Through Your Territory,” Title verso circled on 6th panel: Numbers 20:17, Acrylic, charcoal, and wall texturizer on bible pages; 17” x 15”, 2019. $335.
  • Thoughts Will Arise. Don’t Be Troubled By Them., Acrylic, charcoal, bible pages, wall texturizer on canvas; 48” 36”, 2019
    “Thoughts Will Arise. Don’t Be Troubled By Them,” Acrylic, charcoal, bible pages, wall texturizer on canvas; 48” 36”, 2019. $1,730.
  • "Wrap it and all its accessories in a covering," Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5" x 5", 2019
    “Wrap it and all its accessories in a covering,” Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5″ x 5″, 2019. $45.
  • "Have the same regulations for the alien and the native born," Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5" x 5", 2019.
    “Have the same regulations for the alien and the native born,” Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5″ x 5″, 2019. $45.
  • "To be sacrificed as a fellowship offering," Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5" x 5", 2019.
    “To be sacrificed as a fellowship offering,” Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5″ x 5″, 2019. $45.
  • "Under the sacrifice of the fellowship" Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5" x 5", 2019.
    “Under the sacrifice of the fellowship” Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5″ x 5″, 2019. $45.
  • "They spread them out all around the camp" Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5" x 5", 2019.
    “They spread them out all around the camp” Acrylic, charcoal, and oil pastel on bible page, 8.5″ x 5″, 2019. $45.
  • Untitled 1, 19″ x 13.5″, Acrylic and Charcoal on Book Pages, 2019, $265.50.
  • Untitled 2, 19″ x 13.5″, Acrylic and Charcoal on Book Pages, 2019, $265.50.

Two New Works. #Abstraction #Painting #Minimal #ColorSchemes

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These two works are part of an ongoing series that explores the idea of growth (from the bottom of the picture plane) and contrast. Contrast in the colors and textures throughout the images. 4 more in the works. Keep an eye out.

Please subscribe to the site and share among your friends. Also – visit the works from 2019 and see what else has been accomplished in the past year.

“A Concept with Reality,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 17″ x 9.75″, 2019. $220.
“For There Is Nothing Beyond It,” Frank Korb, acrylic and collage on canvas, 16.25″ x 12.5″, 2019. $270.

“Ideas and Systems Were Offered”

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“Ideas and Systems Were Offered,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 24.75″ x 38″, 2019.

Brand New Work! “Ideas and Systems Were Offered,” Frank Korb, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 24.75″ x 38″, 2019. Check out the progress photo album along with details, a couple short videos, and the final work. Enjoy.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/25EjZEEeQN4rEXwg7

This one took me a while.

Frank

All the Views We Hold Dear Appear in Sets of Two or More

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My new painting. “All the Views We Hold Dear Appear In Sets of Two or More.” 36″ x 54″, Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, 2019.

The progress and process can be found HERE.

Thoughts Will Arise. Don’t Be Troubled By Them.

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Thoughts Will Arise. Don’t Be Troubled By Them., Acrylic, charcoal, bible pages, wall texturizer on canvas; 48” 36”, 2019

New painting, (Visit my Progress Album: http://bit.ly/2OlHJ13). I’ve been working to create new ideas and directions in my works. From my Work Sample Page:

“Bible pages were carefully organized into a horizontal and vertical grid by adhering them to the canvas with a toned gesso. Charcoal was attached to a three foot stick and, with a fully stretched arm, a series of looping and intersecting lines were created. Utilizing the stick and charcoal as the drawing tool allows for a guided but not completely controlled, guided by the drawing tool itself, technique for making marks. Primary colors of red and blue are the dominant hues with the gradations occurring in each of the shapes. The internal movement is framed by a textured blue border with a delicate light yellow line chasing throughout the entire freeform series of shapes in the center of the composition.”

Enjoy!

Frank

Experimentation and Productivity

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Making LOTS of art helps is part of the process of making SUCCESSFUL art. I had a great conversation in the studio with Julie (my biggest supporter and wife) about the work I am creating. She appreciates it but prefers the flowers and plein air works. I appreciate her thoughts and opinions. I get it. As I look around the there is not a lot of the abstract work hanging. The ideas of color relationship, texture, mark making, and compositional movement as a focus of study doesn’t reveal itself to everyone. Even those who love us. Regardless, I have support. Below are 6 works in progress. 5 small acrylic on bible pages, one larger work on canvas. Enjoy.