Bob Thomspon

When I first laid eyes on this painting I was in shock at how overwhelmingly large it was and how the surface gravitated towards the viewer. As well as the size of the painting, the overall energy of the painting was groundbreaking. It is painted with a keen sensibility of brush stroke and color with an addition of fine details where most needed. Thompson being a pioneer of the New York School of Art made this painting with an understanding of under layers and the breath of a painting. The forms are exquisite with a vibrant interaction. There seems to be several different themes occurring in this painting. In particular I notice an angel of some sort holding a wooden stick with her arms raised sideways. Someday I hope to see all of Bob Thompson's paintings, as well as develop the sensibility and craft of an artist such as him.