Recent Work SOLD/SOLD

Here are a couple of recent table top pieces. They are welded steel and stay true to my mid-century inspired style. Both pieces are currently available through Gallery on First in Sanford, Florida.

"Blue on Blue"

This painting is acrylic on birch panel. It measures 30" X 30" unframed. I am currently house sitting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina in an area know as the "Golden Corner". We are situated in that far western corner of the state that sticks up between north Georgia and western North Carolina. Deb and I visit here a couple of times a year on average and have fallen in love with the area. Sadly the home owners have put the place up for sale and have accepted an offer. This may be our last visit, at least to this particular spot. I had been wanting to break out into a different color palette and this seemed like the time. Maybe it's the "Blue Ridge" or the possibility that this may be our last visit here the brought on the "Blues". Anyway my latest effort, "BLue on Blue". The heavy impasto does not translate effectively in the photograph. This painting will be available at Gallery on First, in Sanford, Florida upon our return. $1,200.00

"Black, White and Red # 1, 2013" SOLD

This is the first of a series of small acrylic abstract paintings on paper. I have done several and intend to make more using only black and red on white paper. These paintings intrigue me by their simplicity yet powerful presence. Patrons seem drawn to my black and white paintings and I am curious to see the response to these with the addition of red.

"Ancient Future # 2" SOLD

"Ancient Future # 2" Mixed Media on Rag Board. 13.5" X 17.5" framed. $190.00 Currently available at Gallery on First, Sanford, Fl. or contact me directly via e-mail. kabbott765@netzero.com. During our move we unearthed a number of older pieces long forgotten. Some ended up n the dumpster while others went into a two stacks. One stack came with us to Florida and the other remained n New York. This mixed media painting is one that made it's way to Florida with us. I Am in the process of going through these works and this is the first that I decided to frame. The date on the back indicates that I made this in 1993. Deb and I have dozens and dozens of unframed paintings and we will gradually select some for presentation. This one strikes a chord with me, I hope others will enjoy it also.

Cherie Dacko's "Pop Up" Gallery

Further evidence the arts are alive and well in Sanford, Florida.

Cherie Dacko, a fixture in the Sanford Art scene opened her "Pop Up" Gallery for two days in time for the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

I photographed her walking out of the gallery on Friday evening during the Sanford Art Walk.

The space looks exceptional. It's too bad that it's not open all the time. Congratulations Cherie! I hope it was a fruitful couple of days.