Helen Frankenthaler, Bay Side, 1967. Acrylic on canvas, 6'2"x 6' 9". Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York.
Soak Stain- A technique of paintings pioneered by Helen Frankenthaler in which the artist drenches the fabric of raw canvas with fluid paint to achieve flowing, lyrical, painterly effects. (Gardner)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Soak-Stain
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I have always admired Helen Frankenthaler's paintings. She is truly an inspired woman! I'm happy to see this. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Brenda :))) xxx
Thanks, Mary Ann... I really like her too. Happy Holidays! :)
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