Art by Hollis Richardson

Vibrant Abstract ART OF Hollis Richardson

Color leaps from the canvas in these abstract oil paintings. Hollis Richardson explores the purest elements of design in his paintings to create colorful abstract art that evokes feelings and thoughts. Read the information below and his biography to learn more about the development of his art career.
Panorama 8 x 20
This meandering of green shapes on blue with orange, pink and yellow accents is an abstract oil painting that is both restful and exciting to the eye. See his beautiful abstract art below and contact Richardson for more information at mclr71.cr@gmail.com.
Tree of Life 24 x 22
Starbursts 16 x 20
Toy 11 x 14
Lights Emerging 20 x 16
Stairway to Progress 24 x 24
Intermssion 24 x 24
Celestrial Clusters 12 x 15
Spreading Light 18 x 24
Crescendo 24 x 20
Night Lights 16 x 12
Surrounded 36 x 12
Mandala 24 x 24
Paths To Happiness 16 x 20
Adventure 12 x 16
Traveling 20 x 16
Spring 12 x 12
Together 24 x 24
The Target 12 x 16
Summer Breeze 18 x 24
Majestic 20 x 24
Long Gone Man 7 x 5
Happy Times 25 x 10
Fall Harvest 6 x 6
Abundance 16 x 20
The Sound Of Music 12 x 16
Candy Galore 20 x 16
Lavender Swirl 10 x 10
Glow 24 x 24
Starry Starry 12 x 16
Springtime 30 x 40
Many Voices 24 x 30
Desert Blooms 30 x 24
Hiding 24 x 9

Richardson and abstract art

Richardson was surprised by the profound sense of joy and abandonment he experienced when he explores compositions for abstract paintings. Without thinking about it, he became an abstract expressionist, dismissing the emphasis on imitation and idealization of subject matter and instead stressed the role of imagination and of the unconscious as his essential creative factors. Freed from the need to use subject matter to give paintings meaning, the use of the material and elements of design convey meaning. In his abstract art, he investigates the possibilities to be found in the use of pure forms and colors. His use of complimentary colors that enhance each other is extremely important, demonstrating the mastery and technical ability of the artist. The dots, markings, the movement and flow of the composition, all add to the uniqueness of the work. It is a natural progression in Hollis Richardson’s artwork, retaining his focus on organic shapes and exploration of how the elements of design can be brought together. As with his other paintings, he begins with only a minimal idea of shapes and colors and proceeds to put them on canvas. The rest develops from his strong urge to create and his choices of color and design, which are instinctual, driven by his extensive experience as an artist using the materials, and design elements. He works this process until he is pleased with the outcome. He strives to come closer to a purer state of art, resulting in an even more immediate expression. In all of Hollis Richardson’s artwork, his process is one of spontaneity, improvisation and free-wheeling gesture. You find organic forms, curved lines and unabashed displays of feeling with order and harmony of forms. Instead of just seeing visual points of lines, shapes and colors, the brain of the viewer is engaged by the art to recognize patterns that have a sense of vigor and energy that reflects the artist’s personality and makes you feel something. Today his entire focus is on abstract art, but eventually he will likely return back to different mediums and genres, carrying over new motifs and shapes, one to another and back to abstract art again, further enriching the visual effect of his art. Throughout, he retains a distinctive style, recognized and appreciated by discerning collectors nationwide. Abstract art excites the brain of both the viewer and the artist and is greater than the sum of its parts. While abstract art evokes emotions in the viewer, it is less about emotion or intellect, but deeper associations. It doesn’t have to be understood. It is whatever the viewer experiences. Some would say it is an escape from reality. And of course, it can be profoundly decorative, although that is not the purpose of the artist. Abstract art is a great way to add color to your living and work area. You can choose pieces that enhance other materials and textual elements in the room. It can add a sense of energy that enhances the work place. If you are a person who is perplexed by abstract art and may even question its validity as an art form, try the following. When viewing abstract art, let go of your preconceived ideas of what art should be and allow yourself to see an abstract painting as a whole. Identify how the various elements of the painting affects you. What sensations does it evoke? Be open to your own interpretation of what you see