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Pin-point

Size: 9" x 12" x .5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This funky abstract painting was inspired by my love of Australian Aboriginal dot painting. With this piece, I wanted to create an environment that had many layers comprised of varying colors and shapes. This painting reminds me of two things: one is an underwater scene of various marine life and bubbles, and the other is an inside look at the body on a cellular level. Either way this painting has a very aqueous feel, in which everything seems to be floating around and intermingling with everything else. The 1.5" sides are painted black, making this painting ready to hang without a frame!


This painting is SOLD.

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À l'unisson II

Size: 9" x 12" x .5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting is a brightly colored abstract floral explosion! The style is aesthetically inspired by my keen interest in the folk arts of Mexico and India, particularly in the intensity of their color palettes and their detailed patterns. This painting combines my love for tribal art with a contemporary urban aesthetic, resulting in a fresh, vibrant abstract style that expresses the complexity and multiplicity of modern life through a youthful and jubilant perspective. The color scheme of this painting was inspired by the intricate embroidery created by the tribal Kutch people in India. Several metallic paints are used - gold, silver, copper, and turquoise - as decorative accents which reference the tiny mirrors that they embroider into their clothes and tapestries. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The .5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, so this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame!


This painting is SOLD.

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À l'unisson I

Size: 9" x 12" x .5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting is a brightly colored abstract floral explosion! The style is aesthetically inspired by my keen interest in the folk arts of Mexico and India, particularly in the intensity of their color palettes and their detailed patterns. This painting combines my love for tribal art with a contemporary urban aesthetic, resulting in a fresh, vibrant abstract style that expresses the complexity and multiplicity of modern life through a youthful and jubilant perspective. The color scheme of this painting was inspired by the intricate embroidery created by the tribal Kutch people in India. Several metallic paints are used - gold, silver, copper, and turquoise - as decorative accents which reference the tiny mirrors that they embroider into their clothes and tapestries. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The .5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, so this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame!


This painting is SOLD.

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Theoria

Size: 6" x 6" x .5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This whimsical little painting depicts a photorealistically painted head of a sheep with an abstract body made of several layers of bubbly colors... kind of like a funky retro sweater! The background is painted in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic, embodying the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. The text comes from a dictionary definition for theoretical, theoretician, and theoretics. The dictionary definition is enlarged so that you can't really read too much of it, but there's enough there that you get the gist. All the words that do show are rather abstract in meaning. I painted the words in with black and then went over them with a metallic copper. The picture above shows how nice the copper looks when reflecting the light. The .5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.


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Toujours Jeune

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting is part of my new Synchronal Variety series. These paintings combine decorative abstraction and meticulous photorealism in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi refers to the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. This ideal manifests itself in the abstract background of the piece, which is comprised of many textural layers, overlaid with delicate designs. A young lamb sits in the bright green grass in front of a background of clovers. The yellow/orange strip at the top is decorated with a pattern of blue and lavender flowers. The pink decorative border separating the top layer from the middle layer is created with soft pink paint textured with tiny glass beads. The bottom maroon layer features a decorative abstract design overlaying a rough sensual texture. The colors and subject matter of this piece create a painting that is joyous and peaceful. If you look carefully at the front view of the painting (above left), you will notice that the digital camera lens causes some bowing to occur, causing what are in reality straight lines to appear slightly curved. The lines delineating each color section of this piece are in fact straight, and not slightly curved as they may appear in these digital photos. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.

This painting is SOLD.

http://www.30dayartist.com

I am happy to announce that for the month of March, I am the featured artist on the website http://www.30dayartist.com . That means that everyday I'll be posting images and words about my latest works-in-progress! It's only been 4 days but it's already proving to be an interesting and insightful process, as I'm forced to objectively examine and explain the thought process behind the art-making, which heretofore had been a habitually solipsistic modus operandi. So if you're curious about how the art-making process manifests itself, for instance how a process like evolution of a sheep painting occurs - then check it out!

The Final Sign

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The Final Sign

Size: 24" x 48" x .75"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Composite Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This is a painting that I first started in 2002. Last week I decided to do some final touch-ups and put it up for sale! This painting depicts a mysterious old man in front of a crimson/maroon background. He stands behind a grandfather clock which has a rose in the center. This painting deals with the mysteries of time, aging, and the unknown. The piece emits an aura of timelessness and antiquity. The sides are painted to match the burnt yellow-orange border, so this painting is ready to hang without a frame.


This painting is available for purchase here.

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Un Plaisir Céleste

Size: 19.5" x 23.5" x .5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas Panel and Wood - Ready to Hang!
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

These digital pictures do not do this painting justice! The central painting measures 16" x 20" and is done with acrylics on canvas panel. There are metallic silver and turquoise highlights throughout the design. Some of the silver highlights were created with small circles of silver paper glued to the surface. The painting is framed inside a custom-painted wooden frame. The background of the frame is painted with a metallic turquoise that reflects the light, and the details on the frame are highlighted with silver and gold paint. This painting is aesthetically inspired by my keen interest in the folk arts of Mexico and India, particularly in the intensity of their color palettes and their detailed patterns. This painting combines my love for tribal art with a contemporary urban aesthetic resulting in a fresh, vibrant abstract style that expresses the complexity and multiplicity of modern life through a youthful and jubilant perspective. This painting creates a sense of energy and exuberance that immediately transforms the atmosphere of any room into one of exotic festivity. This painting may be hung either vertically or horizontally and comes to you ready to hang!

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. My abstract art is 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 is SOLD.

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Song

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Surface:
Style: Composite Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This miniature drawing combines abstract and realist elements in a funky contemporary aesthetic. A small robin perches upon an elaborate crimson and lilac abstract design. The background has an elegant floral abstract motif, upon which is superimposed a section of sheet music from Life is a Dance by Strauss. This colored pencil drawing was crafted with many layers of color. Every spot on this piece was made from at least three layers of color! For example, the blue background was created by an initial layer of Lavender, then a coat of French Grey 10%, then another layer of Lavender, then a layer of Ultramarine, and finally a layer of Non-Photo Blue. All of these layers combine to create a piece that is rich and luminous with color. This drawing is very detailed for it's size, which lends the piece an aura of intimacy.



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Guys and Dolls

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Guys and Dolls

Size: 6" x 6"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Realism / Photorealism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This meticulously detailed miniature painting depicts the exterior of Piccadilly Theatre in London last summer, after the matinee for Guys and Dolls let out. It was a great show, starring the names written across the marquee:

Ewan McGregor, Jane Krakowski, Douglas Hodge, and Jenna Russell

I was fascinated by all the little details in this snapshot, from the architecture to the individual people milling about in the street. I may paint a larger version of this scene someday.

This cityscape painting is so incredibly detailed for such a small size. I've included a photo below of the painting being held in my hand, to provide a sense of scale.


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Un Momento

Size: 16" x 20" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Expressionism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This is a highly textured acrylic portrait painted in an expressionistic style, in which a variety of unconventional colors are used to create a sense of energy and intensity. The entire surface of this painting is rough with texture, which adds another dimension to the piece. You can see some close-ups of the texture below. The figure is somewhat androgynous with an ambiguous expression, to allow for free association. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.


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À Plusieurs Reprises

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting is part of my new Synchronal Variety series. These paintings combine decorative abstraction and meticulous photorealism in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi refers to the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. This ideal manifests itself in the abstract background of the piece, which is comprised of many textural layers, overlaid with delicate designs. The top white section has a rough texture and is adorned with crimson and metallic turquoise designs. A black and white cow grazes peacefully on a strip of bright green, as a yellow balloon floats into the distance. The colors and subject matter of this piece create a painting that is relaxing and tranquil. If you look carefully at the front view of the painting (above left), you will notice that the digital camera lens causes some bowing to occur, causing what are in reality straight lines to appear slightly curved. The lines delineating each color section of this piece are in fact straight, and not slightly curved as they may appear in these digital photos. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.


This painting is SOLD.

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Sonido

Size: 8" x 10" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly charged painting vibrates with color and detail.
My abstract paintings are very process-oriented. 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. The colors and designs
arise spontaneously and reflect my interest in tribal and
aboriginal art, specifically in the act of storytelling through
nonrepresentational means. The sides are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly on a wall without a frame!.

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Tranquilité Cosmique

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting is part of my new Synchronal Variety series. These paintings combine decorative abstraction and meticulous photorealism in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi refers to the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. This ideal manifests itself in the abstract background of the piece, which is comprised of many textural layers, overlaid with delicate designs. The dark purple paint in the top section has a slight iridescent sheen, causing the pigment to subtly reflect light, depending on the lighting conditions. Two horses graze contentedly in this peaceful picture, as three hot air balloons float serenely in the sky above. The soft light blue resembles a calm clear sky and is adorned with an ethereal pattern of flowers and clovers. The colors and subject matter of this piece create a painting that is simultaneously festive and tranquil. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.



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Un Más Minuto

Size: 16" x 20" x .75"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting is aesthetically inspired by my keen interest in the folk arts of Mexico and India, particularly in the intensity of their color palettes and their detailed patterns. This painting combines my love for tribal art with a contemporary urban aesthetic resulting in a fresh, vibrant abstract style that expresses the complexity and multiplicity of modern life through a youthful and jubilant perspective. Through the frenetic juxtaposition and overlap of colors and patterns, I create a sense of energy and exuberance on the surface that immediately transforms the atmosphere of any room into one of exotic festivity. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.

This painting is SOLD.

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Già

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting is part of my new Synchronal Variety series. These paintings combine decorative abstraction and meticulous photorealism in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi refers to the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. This ideal manifests itself in the abstract background of the piece, which is comprised of many textural layers. The very top section has a very tactile, visceral quality formed by layers of paint and tiny glass beads (see a close-up below). A reflective silver design ornaments the bottom section, which has a rough dark maroon texture. Dominating the painting is a San Salvador rock iguana found only (legally) in the Bahamas. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.



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Desert Dreaming

Size: 24" x 30" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting is a brightly colored abstract floral explosion! The style is aesthetically inspired by my keen interest in the folk arts of Mexico and India, particularly in the intensity of their color palettes and their detailed patterns. This painting combines my love for tribal art with a contemporary urban aesthetic, resulting in a fresh, vibrant abstract style that expresses the complexity and multiplicity of modern life through a youthful and jubilant perspective. The color scheme of this painting was inspired by the intricate embroidery created by the tribal Kutch people in India. Several metallic paints are used - gold, silver, copper, and turquoise - as decorative accents which reference the tiny mirrors that they embroider into their clothes and tapestries. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, so this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame!


This painting is SOLD.

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Déjà

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract / Realism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting is part of my new Synchronal Variety series. These paintings combine decorative abstraction and meticulous photorealism in a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi refers to the traditional Japanese aesthetic of appreciating things that are impermanent, imperfect, and incomplete. This ideal manifests itself in the textural background of the piece, which is adorned with ornamental floral and abstract details. Turquoise metallic paint outlines the middle yellow section. A fish floats calmly on the surface, observing life. The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.



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Absolu

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract Expressionism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting was created in an Abstract Expressionist style and expresses the relationship between spirit and matter. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.

This painting is SOLD.

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R

Size: 5" x 7"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Wood Panel
Style: Photorealism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This meticulously detailed photorealistic painting depicts three art-making implements - a red crayon, a tube of Cadmium Red watercolor, and a tube of Alizarin Crimson oil paint resting before a white background.

This painting is SOLD.

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Belle

Size: 8" x 10" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Folk / Pop
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting depicts a young blonde woman in an old-fashioned style before a patterned purple background. The surface of this painting is very textured to add to the aged folksy quality of this portrait. The sides are painted black, so this painting is ready to hang without a frame!

This painting is SOLD.

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Anodyne

Size: 18" x 24" x 1.5"
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Canvas
Style: Abstract Expressionism
Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This highly textured painting was created in an Abstract Expressionist style and expresses the relationship between spirit and matter. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.

This painting is SOLD.

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Strata

Size: 15" x 30" x 1.5"

Medium: Acrylic

Surface: Canvas

Style: Abstract

Artist: Thaneeya McArdle

This painting is formed from a rich palette of deep colors over a variety of interesting textures. The painting is divided into seven layers, which symbolize the layers of existence from the heavenly/astral realm to the material realm. The egg-like shape in the last section symbolizes creation, the core of the earth, and a sense of meditative centeredness. The unique blend of colors, shapes, and textures creates a sense of energy and exuberance on the surface that immediately transforms the atmosphere of any room into one of exotic festivity. This painting may be hung with any side facing up! The 1.5" thick edges of this painting are painted black, making this painting ready to hang directly onto the wall without a frame.

This painting is SOLD.