“I
am an American abstract artist now living and working in Jönköping, Sweden. My paintings are widely collected and can be found in private and corporate collections and exhibited in respected galleries internationally. My paintings are inspired by nature, particularly by the magnificent Swedish forests surrounding me. My recent works simultaneously integrate a voice of today's struggles and exaltations of life. They are not political or intended to make a statement; instead, they are an extension of my experiences, emotions, and
When painting, I seek to simplify the environment while integrating a part of my life that contributes to the language of the painting.”
LLOYD TABING
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contemplations. "While I am a reactionary painter, I begin the process with an idea, theme, or feeling I develop. I often start with simple markmaking and then let the reactionary process takes over. I relish the feeling of moving paint and reacting to what is happening on the canvas and within myself. I add as much color as I take away, creating depth and texture and revealing some underlayers. I often use chalk to draw into the painting, sometimes leaving chunks embedded in the material. I am grateful that I am a self-taught artist. This unrestrained freedom has allowed me to develop my style without standards. I welcome those times when I am entirely lost in the painting. Those uninhibited times will enable my paintings to come alive."
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