Thursday, April 9, 2009

Lines & Color

I love the bright colors and imagery in these paintings by Erik Railton.

Railton says, "Painting for me brings back good memories. My painting reflects different times of my life and the memories associated with them. Growing up in the northwest I found myself spending time outside in nature . The thought of those times defines my life and I find myself comforted when I reflect on them." His insight is wonderful and I can see how nature has influenced his stunning work.

On a side note, another busy, busy day. I hope to catch up with all of you soon. Going for my second cup of chai tea and resisting the urge to frantically run or quit!

36 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 9, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    That middle piece is fantastic. I'd so hang that in my living room!

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  2. Ann MarieApril 9, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    i really like these. good find.

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  3. Tina { Luphia Loves... }April 9, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    the colours are so lovely, love the shapes too!

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  4. KarenApril 9, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful images. Hope tomorrow is less busy for you...it's almost the weekend!

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  5. AlyssaApril 9, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Love the colors - beautiful.

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  6. Sara ChristineApril 9, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Oh I'm so impressed these are paintings. I took them for some sort of graphic design. Gorgeous use of colors and shapes!

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  7. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 9, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    gorgeous colors & symbolism... Take care busy bee! ~Tea & honey for you ;)

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  8. Fiesta LadyApril 9, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Love the last pic!

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  9. Mary-LaureApril 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    I love them all. Thanks for introducing me to this artist's bright world!

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  10. LeciawpApril 9, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Hope you catch your breath soon my friend!! xoxo

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  11. UnknownApril 9, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Lovely images! I love chai too and dont worry...weekend's here....

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  12. kendaleeApril 9, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Love these! Chai makes everything better... :)

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  13. JoyceApril 10, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Very colorful and fun. I like the first one! Hope tomorrow is slower. xoxo

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  14. made sweetApril 10, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    love it! bold color is my favorite.

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  15. paulaApril 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I love the pop of color.

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  16. heidiApril 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Paying it forward today! Thanks, Diana!!!! xoh

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  17. UnknownApril 10, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    love.

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  18. CindyApril 10, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    hang in there, girl! the weekend is just about here!

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  19. erin@designcrisisApril 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Hope your day gets better!

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  20. UnknownApril 10, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    these are *so* beautiful. graphic and expressive.

    hope your friday eases up a bit. have a sweet, relaxing weekend!

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  21. get zappedApril 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I adore this work! And living in the PNW, I can relate. Nature inspires art without us looking for it. Thanks!

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  22. Michelle Engel BencskoApril 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    These are super gorgeous.

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  23. Fifi FlowersApril 11, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    LOVE the colour!
    ENJOY your weekend!
    Fifi

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  24. StellaApril 11, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    I love these works; nature is a great source of inspiration :)

    Have a nice weekend

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  25. Hey HarrietApril 11, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Love that top piece! Hope your day improved and that you have a wonderful Easter weekend.

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  26. AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    these are beautiful! i love how graphic they feel and how you can't see the brush strokes at all.

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  27. avant garde designApril 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    reminds me of the late works of matisse and his paper cuttings. i love bold larges shapes like that...sometimes it doesn't have to be complicated. :)

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  28. AngelaApril 12, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    i like the first work.

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  29. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I like the abstract in these (is that right) they are an abstract painting? I hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

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  30. nelyaApril 12, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    The second is especially beautiful...lovely color combinations.

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  31. aimeeApril 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    great colors and beautiful graphics - wow!

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  32. handmade paintingApril 13, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    the best choice for decorative painting.
    Abstract decoration was also cold at the abstract and abstract heat.

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  33. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Love this images. Checking out Erik's website...

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  34. Diana April 16, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    love.

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  35. UnknownApril 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    this is my kind of art. i love paintings that you can design a room around.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 24, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I really like the colors on these 3 paintings! It almost seems they are telling a story themselves.

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