Smoke 1

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

Smoke 1, abstract watercolor by Amy Crook

Smoke 1, abstract watercolor by Amy Crook

Thick black smoke dissipates into fanciful curls and clouds, diffused by the draughts of invisible air.

This abstract painting is an exploration of subtle detail, a mix of the deliberate and random. The paint is blue-black, and little hints of blue show up here and there among the shades of grey.

As peaceful as watching incense burn, this frozen moment won’t make anyone sneeze or set off the fire alarm. It would make a wonderful meditation focus, each tiny facet a point of consideration.

Smoke 1, 5″x7″ watercolor on paper.

Smoke 1, detail, by Amy Crook

Smoke 1, detail, by Amy Crook

Above, you can see some of the drifts and swirls up close, showing variations in the grey from blue to violet. Below, you can see the smoke trapped in a frame, forever frozen to the eye.

Smoke 1, framed art by Amy Crook

Smoke 1, framed art by Amy Crook

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