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Orderly Chaos

Size: 12" x 12" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

The theme of this highly charged painting is the mythic concept of cosmic origins. This painting is incredibly detailed; writhing with numerous colors and various designs which symbolize the endless energy and flow of spirit and matter. My abstract paintings are very process-oriented and carry a spiritual meaning related to the mystery of existence and a reverence for the unfolding process of life. While working on paintings that are this detailed and colorful, I become so immersed in the work that applying paint becomes a meditative process through which I strive to achieve balance amidst chaos (similar to the concept of mushin). The colors and designs arise spontaneously and reflect my interest in tribal and aboriginal art, specifically in the act of storytelling through nonrepresentational means. My abstract art is also heavily inspired by my world travels, particularly my visits to remote tribal villages in the Kutch region of India, as well as my visits to temples and roadside shrines in Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal. This painting continues on all four sides of the canvas, making it ready to hang without a frame!

This painting is SOLD.

Dewy Different

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Dewy Different

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

I am spending 3 months this summer on a beautiful hilltop in southern France, surrounded by lush views and plenty of nature. My abstract paintings have been heavily influenced by my panoramic surroundings as well as my up-close observations of plants and insect life. I have termed my new series of nature-based abstracts my Anicca series. Anicca is a Pali term meaning impermanence. Like the Impressionists, I am deeply influenced by the changes in the scenery around me caused by the changing position of the sun and atmospheric changes such as wind, rain, and fog. These paintings depict the ever-changing quality of nature; its unpredictability, raw form, and constant flow. This painting depicts dense foliage - vines, leaves, flowers, bugs, raindrops, movement, and growth. The bright colors and fanciful designs suggest vitality and joy.
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Cosmic Frog


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Surface: Acid-Free Archival Paper
Style: Composite Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle


This elaborately detailed drawing is part of my new
Deep Thinkers series, in which various animals are
juxtaposed with evidence of human thought, in the
form of mathematical equations, quotes, definitions,
musical scores, etc. These pieces depict a zen-like
transcendent bridge between conceptual thinking and
animalistic consciousness. These two contrasts are
united by a careful use of color and decorative design.
This piece depicts a frog in front of a series of black
hole equations. The edges are decorated with an
abstract design reminiscent of Persian miniature
paintings. This artwork is entirely hand-drawn using
Prismacolor colored pencils. The paper has a 1" border
around all four edges to allow for easy matting and framing.

This drawing is available for purchase here.

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A Reminder

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

I am spending 3 months this summer on a beautiful hilltop in southern France, surrounded by lush views and plenty of nature. My abstract paintings have been heavily influenced by my panoramic surroundings as well as my up-close observations of plants and insect life. I have termed my new series of nature-based abstracts my Anicca series. Anicca is a Sanskrit term meaning impermanence. Like the Impressionists, I am deeply influenced by the changes in the scenery around me caused by the changing position of the sun and atmospheric changes such as wind, rain, and fog. These paintings depict the ever-changing quality of nature; its unpredictability, raw form, and constant flow. This painting depicts a whimsically abstract landscape writhing with color and energy. This piece expresses the concepts of growth, life, and change. This piece expresses the concepts of growth, life, and change. Many shades of blue are used to express the fresh flow of rivers throughout the landscape. A high horizon is topped with a jubilant yellow sun. Certain elements can be interpreted as the leaves of plants as well as roots growing in the soil. The colors and designs of this piece whimsically express a feeling of springtime, with clear blue skies and blooming flowers.
This painting is SOLD.

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Celestia

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Surface: Acid-Free Archival Paper
Style: Composite Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle
This elaborately detailed drawing is part of my new Deep Thinkers series, in which various animals are juxtaposed with evidence of human thought, in the form of mathematical equations, quotes, definitions, musical scores, etc. These pieces depict a zen-like transcendent bridge between conceptual thinking and animalistic consciousness. These two contrasts are united by a careful use of color and decorative design. This piece depicts a sulfur-crested cockatoo grandly posed before a series of ancient solar system models. The use of color and design in this piece lends the bird a regal quality. He has the air of an explorer, one who has travelled far and seen much. This artwork is entirely hand-drawn using Prismacolor colored pencils. The paper has a 1" border around all four edges to allow for easy matting and framing.
This drawing is SOLD.

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Quoi d'autre

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

I am spending 3 months this summer on a beautiful hilltop in southern France, surrounded by lush views and plenty of nature. My abstract paintings have been heavily influenced by my panoramic surroundings as well as my up-close observations of plants and insect life. I have termed my new series of nature-based abstracts my Anicca series. Anicca is a Sanskrit term meaning impermanence. Like the Impressionists, I am deeply influenced by the changes in the scenery around me caused by the changing position of the sun and atmospheric changes such as wind, rain, and fog. These paintings depict the ever-changing quality of nature; its unpredictability, raw form, and constant flow. This painting depicts a whimsically abstract landscape writhing with color and energy. This piece expresses the concepts of growth, life, and change. From my vantage point on top of this hill at the foothills of a mountain range, I can see many peaks and valleys unfolding all around, filled with trees, rivers, farmland, and villages. I gave this painting a high horizon line to depict the sun rising or setting over a neighboring hill. The various shapes, colors and designs signify all the things populating my line of sight.

This painting is SOLD.