Black and White Series in oil 1997
A tool I frequently use is to reduce my palette to black and white. This allows me to further explore the properties of oil paint while only having to think about value and composition. As I paint my brushwork continues to get tighter and I begin to find my own voice with ideas pouring out of my head on a daily basis. I remember the anticipation of going into the studio to see what would happen that day.
There is something to be said for simplifying what is around you so that one can appreciate its fullness.
Bakersfield Museum of Art.
“Bryan Ida : Life of Change: A Retrospective”
September 28th, 2023 – January 6th, 2024
“Black and White 15” 36×60 oil on paper 1997
“Black and White 14” 36×60 oil on paper 1997
“Black and White 12” 48×48 oil on canvas 1997
“Black and White 11” 48×36 oil on canvas 1997
“Black and White 10” 48×36 oil on canvas 1997
“Black and White 13” 48×36 oil on canvas 1997
Bryan Ida 
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