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posted by susu at
7:32 AM
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Friday, February 24, 2006
Stained Glass Series, acrylic on canvas, 36" x48"
This series has become quite popular!
I've been doing most of my 'Stained Glass Series' pieces on a commission basis. I'm able to tailor them to suit any taste. Each piece will have a unique pattern and color palette. These pieces are at home in a funky loft, traditional mansion, or anything in between. Any size or shape is possible! They're also cool as a series of smaller blocks!
Call to schedule a consultation, OR just write a check for this one! SORRY, this piece has been sold!
I've been doing most of my 'Stained Glass Series' pieces on a commission basis. I'm able to tailor them to suit any taste. Each piece will have a unique pattern and color palette. These pieces are at home in a funky loft, traditional mansion, or anything in between. Any size or shape is possible! They're also cool as a series of smaller blocks!
Call to schedule a consultation, OR just write a check for this one! SORRY, this piece has been sold!
posted by Tom Klein at
12:06 PM
"Groove", acrylic on canvas, 36" x 36"
I had such a great time working on this painting. I was connecting with my inner disco diva at the time. I swear there's nothing like a little Sister Sledge to get the creative juices flowing! The result reminded me of some of those incredibly funky polyester fashions from the 70's. Exactly what you'd wear to get your 'groove' on. $850.00
Sorry, "Groove" has already boogied out the door, but I still have the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever for more inspiration!
Sorry, "Groove" has already boogied out the door, but I still have the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever for more inspiration!
posted by Tom Klein at
10:45 AM
"Trance", acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48"
Right now this painting hangs over the mantle in my living room. I used an incredibly diverse color palette including six different irridescent paints. These paints grab the changing light of the day giving it virtually a different look hour to hour. I hadn't named the piece until a friend of mine said she felt like the piece put her into a 'trance'. $1800.00
posted by Tom Klein at
10:24 AM
"Primal", acrylic on canvas, 36" x 60"
This painting came together rather quickly at the end of a dreadful day for me. I was dealing with a wide range of emotions and was powerless to do anything about it. Basically out of frustration, I locked myself in my studio and threw myself at the canvas. The result was this visual 'primal' scream. $1800.00
Sorry "Primal" has been SOLD. Please contact me to see what else I'm working on!
Sorry "Primal" has been SOLD. Please contact me to see what else I'm working on!
posted by Tom Klein at
10:01 AM
Garden Series, Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 48"
My Garden Series paintings are a departure from my usual insanity. I'm still using lots of color and texture, but I guess you can say it's the softer side of Su!
posted by Tom Klein at
9:25 AM
Watermark, Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 36"
I named this piece 'Watermark' because the mica infused paint creates a shadowing effect that looks much like a watermark you'd find in our currency. Speaking of currency...this can be yours for $750!
SORRY this piece has been sold. Please contact me for others similar to it.
SORRY this piece has been sold. Please contact me for others similar to it.
posted by Tom Klein at
9:13 AM
Liquid Flora
Here's one of my Liquid Flora Series. This is obviously photographed better than my previous postings. This panel is 8" x 24", but the entire series comes in many different sizes, colors, and prices! Collect 'em all!! Prices from $25.00.
posted by Tom Klein at
8:33 AM
Liquid Flora Series, Acrylic on Canvas
This example is a bit different from my other pieces in the series in that I've experimented with a deeper color palette. The size pictured is 8" x 24", but is available in other sizes as well.
posted by Tom Klein at
8:33 AM
Sunday, July 24, 2005
"Neverland" 36" X 48" Acrylic on canvas
Having just watched the amazing film 'Finding Neverland' I was inspired to find my own interpretation of J. M. Barrie's Neverland. Sorry, this piece has been sold. Please contact me to paint you something special!
posted by Tom Klein at
9:19 AM
"Animar" 36" X 48" Acrylic on canvas
Animar is a Spanish word that roughly means to encourage or inspire. I thought the title was appropriate because in this piece there is the feeling of upward movement. The two higher circles have 'escaped' the lower confines and will hopefully serve as inspiration for the others. This piece has been sold, but please contact me to arrange a showing of other pieces in my studio.
posted by Tom Klein at
9:04 AM
"Frescura" 36" X 48" Acrylic on canvas
A cool tropical breeze, a tall refreshing beverage, and not a cloud in the sky. "Frescura" is the perfect vacation, sans hurricanes! Less expensive too! "Frescura" has been sold, but I'm always working on cool new pieces!
posted by Tom Klein at
7:33 AM
"Cidra" 36" X 48" Acrylic on canvas
Honestly, this is not the best picture of this piece. It begs to be seen in person! The color palette of "Cidra" is a bit of a departure for me. I wanted a sort of tropical, yet contemporary feel with this piece. "Cidra" is no longer available, but please contact me to view other pieces that I'm working on!
posted by Tom Klein at
7:22 AM
"Jem" 36" X 60" Acrylic on canvas
This piece was a commissioned work that, I have to say, I struggled with quite a bit. Long story short, the client was blown away! This painting is literally several small paintings in one. Are you ready for yours?
posted by Tom Klein at
7:03 AM
Thursday, March 03, 2005
"Stained Glass Series". 36"x36", Acrylic on canvas
I guess in some ways these look merely like boxes of color, but they are much more than that. It takes a great deal of work to balance the color and texture of these pieces to create the overall look. Contact me regarding customizing this style for your home and color palette. This piece $750.00.
posted by Tom Klein at
7:23 AM
"Dune", 48"X36", acrylic on canvas
While it's not difficult to see why I titled this piece "Dune", it is really a departure from my usual 'style'. I created the dune effect by using an acrylic modeling paste and carving out small pockets to hold the contrasting blues and greys. A few more thin layers of yellow completes the image. You gotta see this piece! Sorry, "Dune" is no longer available.
posted by Tom Klein at
7:14 AM
"Liquid Flora", various sizes available, acrylic on canvas
This is another example of my "Liquid Flora" series. I have just about any size and color available in this style. The color patch is created using a heavy body translucent acrylic gel that blends with the color to give these pieces a 'liquid' look. They can even be back-lit for a really unusual effect! Prices start at $25.00.
posted by Tom Klein at
7:04 AM
"Bloom", 36"X48", acrylic on wood panel
The glare on the painting in the photo betrays the rich burgundy palette of the piece. I wanted a simple yet strong floral representation, and this definately delivers. The blooms are heavily tetured creating a three dimensional effect. In person, this painting is striking!! $850.00
Sorry, but this piece is SOLD. Please contact me regarding other similar items or custom work.
Sorry, but this piece is SOLD. Please contact me regarding other similar items or custom work.
posted by Tom Klein at
6:49 AM
Thursday, February 03, 2005
"Sewing Circle", 36"X48", acrylic on canvas
I've been painting a series of quilt-like or stained glass-like pieces. This is the most recent along that line. I tried a different process in creating this particular work. Instead of high gloss, I opted for a warmer more fabric-like look. The result is a painting that could have been 'sewn' in grandma's sewing cirle.(provided your grandma was the sewing type!)Sorry the pix is a little askew.$850.00
posted by Tom Klein at
6:34 AM
"Spirit" # 151, 36"X48", acrylic on canvas
I started this piece after a taking a little breather from my art. I wanted to take stock of what I was doing and where I was going. I started this using less texture than I normally do. I laid down a few under coats, then let instinct take over from there. By the time it was completed I noticed something rather odd. There was an unintended, but very obvious cross in the work. Now, I don't consider myself a religious person, but I do possess a certain spirituality. I don't believe this to be a vision of epic proportions, just a happy coincidence. Sorry, "Spirit" is no longer available.
posted by Tom Klein at
6:25 AM
"Rorschach?" #263, 24"X24", acrylic on canvas
I love playing around with hidden images in my work. I enjoy what others interpret in my art. This piece has so much texture that the light playing off the ridges changes the image throughout the day. Dr. Rorschach would be proud! $450.00
posted by Tom Klein at
6:17 AM
"Mask" #42, 30"X40", acrylic on canvas
If you stare at this long enough you'll eventually see the faces looking back at you. (a couple of drinks helps too!)I wanted this to have a sort of primal feel without slipping into stereotypes. This piece has gorgeous texture, and although it's predominantly white, it's amazingly vibrant.
posted by Tom Klein at
6:00 AM
Untitled, no # assigned, 36"X48"
This piece was hung in my living room while it was still wet! My partner practically grabbed it off the easel with the admonition that this was not to be sold! Well, we are women and, of course, we change our minds and colors! I think this one will sting just a bit once it finds a new home. Someone please give this baby a good home. $850.00
posted by Tom Klein at
5:42 AM
"Impossible Dream", 36"X48", acrylic on canvas
Aside from the obvious 'dreamy' feel of this piece, I'd been listening to an album of the same name by Patty Griffin. She's one of my absolute favorites and her music always inspires me. $850.00
posted by Tom Klein at
5:31 AM
Untitled #76, 36"X48", acrylic on canvas
I didn't name this one only because it came together so quickly. I was painting purely from emotion and only wanted a release from a dreadful day. Most of the body was completed within a few hours. It only needed a little retouching later. Thankfully I don't remember the rotten day, only the lovely painting. This piece looks great hung either vertically or horizontally. $850.00
posted by Tom Klein at
5:06 AM
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Stained Glass 48"X48" acrylic on canvas
This piece in indicative of a series of large stained glass, or quilt-like pieces that I've been working on. I use heavy acrylic gels to give the paint texture and depth as well as bring out the strength of the color palette. This one is SOLD, but wouldn't one look fabulous in your living room? Choose your own colors! Prices start at $950.00
posted by Tom Klein at
5:47 AM
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
"Trafalgar" #230 acrylic on canvas 48"X36"
The ocean, especially at night, has always kindled thoughts of places and events I'll never know. I let my mind wander over the mysticism, romance and tragedy of the seas. This painting was completed before I happened to do a little reading about Admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. Everything fit, thus the name.$850.00. Sorry, this piece has been SOLD, but feel free to contact me about custom work.
posted by Tom Klein at
5:17 PM
"Calliope" #260 Acrylic on canvas, 48"X48"
The calliope is a musical instrument, like an organ, that creates the whimsical whistling music most of us associate with the circus. This piece started out as something altogether different; dark and rather somber. I never was happy with it until I started adding lighter more colorful layers. It turned out much like a circus itself, full of whimsy and color with a little darkness below the surface.
posted by Tom Klein at
5:12 PM
"Fizz" #80, 48" X 48", acrylic on canvas
This piece started out as homage to one of my favorite things in the world...champagne! I started with the bubble texture then added several layers of gold tones. Long story short it never really looked like champagne so I got mad and threw a bunch of greens and blue at it. The addition of some oranges, reds, and a few iridescent colors brought out the dimensions. It may not look like it, but... champagne for everyone!!!
posted by Tom Klein at
5:01 PM