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"white series II", 2009, oil/boxed canvas, 50 x 70 cm

www.grumbkow-colors.de

a series of white paintings, after my "La Palma sunset series" and the huge "Appassionata project"....I needed a break after the powerful color work and when I started again, I only could do that with almost white paintings....

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Casoni Ibolya-Iby

Wow!I'm so happy to commet first on it!
Great work,as always!
Love it much!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Iby, thanks for your nice words!

1 month ago

T.A.S.

Very nice Chris! It has a cold but powerful feeling to me.
Very well done!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I can see what you mean, but it is not meant to be so much snow or ice, it's more wind, a bit of light and movement on a road in a city.....that's what I sense...

1 month ago

T.A.S.

I see what you are saying.

1 month ago

Geoffrey Gaskell

Freely architectural. Beautiful abstraction.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

yes, the idea was kind of staying in horizontal and upright forms, which always leads into architectural images....Thanks for your comment Geoffrey:)

1 month ago

hidemitadajp

very impressed,

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I must say I like your Elvis portrait and : Thanks!

1 month ago

LunaGael

How i understand you Christian! GREAT work!! :-))))

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

dear Luna...you are a fathful friend...I thank you!

1 month ago

jolign

In white setting now !!! I love the whole work . It gives me an impression of wet windows, from a rain.A strong wind blowing makes the rain scrolling away rapidly. I love the wet look of this work and the colours very much.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Jolign, yes in the white setting lays some pieceful, calming effect for me and out of these subtle tones I could develop my recent winter landscapes like "Morning Dew"...The window subject, you are describing so, is one of my old and favorite themes....Thank you!

1 month ago

Dergun

Chris,i am raptured of your break and this one! It is very difficult to do white works. This one is masterpiece... Beautiful colours, exact accent...Congratulate!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Dear Dergun, such a great comment from the master of abstract, that is really something I appreciate:) Thank youvery much!

1 month ago

william lambert

Great reflection of white chris

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Dear William, thanks....my painting occurs as the opposite of your "golden fire":)

1 month ago

Guntis Svitins

Hello Chris, great composition and you well done it, because white is not a white and your exercise of sense is wonderful! "5"

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Guntis, I like your deep and honest compliments...Thank you very much!

1 month ago

Giselle Dumont Reis

Regards
Giselle

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Giselle, thanks very much and I just have looked at your sublime portraits...great work!

1 month ago

catherine hollens

I know what you mean...sometimes one needs a break from vivid colour...excellent piece

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

exactly Catherine, sometimes we need a break from the usual stuff! Thank you or visiting my site....

1 month ago

david hatton

Great movement and reflections and super colour combination as always 10 out of 10,david

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi dear friend, I am glad you like also my stuff in white....:)

1 month ago

david hatton

I like any kind of your colours,do you mind if I try one,david

1 month ago

Katerina Pyatakova

I think that white colour is the colour of pureness but not of emptiness... This looks like piece of paper with some words have been written on it... Do you want to write on this "paper" again or to erase old words and to begin to write something new?

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

that is a great and sensitive descripton my dear Katerina...."sheet of paper and some writings on it"......love this idea! I am not sure, I found out, when I painted this, that it felt very good to start with the all over white surface and then adding only bits of black, blue and yellow and try to work in several thin layers...well, and I never look back, I will go on and have after the white series many new stuff in my studio waiting for a last finishing touch.....also stronger colors like green/red colorfield paintings and many more Winter (soul) scapes....Thank you so much!

1 month ago

Katerina Pyatakova

I am very glad to read these words "I will go on"...:)

1 month ago

Pia Malmstrup

Hi Chris. I don't know how you do it. It seem so easy when I look at it, and yet I'm sure I cann't do it after. You make me want to go icescating with this one. Very beautiful. Pia

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I thank you! It is not that easy Pia, it only looks like that.....many layers...and the right mood...and resisting all the possibilties of "making a nice picture"....and according icecating, just go ahaed:) lol!!

1 month ago

Elizabeth Kendall

I LOVE your work! (by now, you know it!)This is cool. :-)))

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you for your "cool" reaction on my "white series II" Elizabeth!

1 month ago

Elizabeth Kendall

;-))) Looking forward to the rest!

1 month ago

shhightower

Chris I love it! It is refreshing and alive I like your explanation to TAS. I see it! As always the layered effect is so appealing. So much to see in white with very little colour. It does what it should, gets your attention, holds it and inspires.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

You are an experienced perceiver of art and painting Steve, so I am glad you appreciate what I tried. Thank you for your enthousiasm:)

1 month ago

Blerta Fili

Great piece of art !!! I am loving the white color as i usually use very strong colors in my work and i am a bit tired of them . you do such beautiful and inspiring work Chris , thanks for sharing them with us ! 5***** from me !

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Blerta!....well, each time I stay away from the bold and strong colors for a while and choose the white, or black and white "reduction", something new arises out of this reduced palette....so I only can tell you to try that for yourself, it's worth "renewing the self perception" from time to time!

1 month ago

Blerta Fili

Thank you Chris , i think i'll try that . :)

1 month ago

Dwyer Mc Kerr

Outstanding, jawdropping and whitetastic.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Those expressions I have to look up in the dictionaire..."jawdropping and whitetastic"...but anyway, I guess they can't be too bad:) Thank you Dwyer!

1 month ago

Schmidt Roger

I love this painting!I can't say more words about it because my english are really bad,but aniway,i really love this one dear Chris!The hole composition,the colors,the message that forward this painting,in one and last word "Excellent"!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Roger, thank you for your compliments....:) I am glad you can appreciate my "white" painting.

1 month ago

Claudia Patton

superschön - speziell der spiegelungseffekt ... amazingly beautiful - especially the mirror effect 5* love it !

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Claudia, thank you very much.....(are you a Claudia from Germany, living and painting in the USA, or how comes that you write in perfect German?)

1 month ago

Angela Susan Harrison

Wonderful painting portraying the oil spill from the Boxes,Chris! Lovely whites effect in boxes, and reflections. Yes, we do need to change our colour scheme after a Colourful painting,! Infact sometimes a week or two to do some observing, walks, and Abstract expression, or Still-Life expression. 5***** Regards Angela

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Angela, your comment is very much appreciated...I agree.

1 month ago

Eva Tome

Nice clean effect.
I like the simplicity of this work

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello Eva, nice hearing from you. Thanks!

1 month ago

Nadine Dennis

there is such a sense of movement in this. Very elegant,
and quite gorgeous. Like an ice palace.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello Nadine, I like your comment. Thanks for the kind and sensitive description...:)

1 month ago

Priscilla M Norris

Beautiful series, love the icy feel and texture in the piece, great work Chris. 5*****

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks Priscilla. Nice meeting you also in the "ice time":)))

1 month ago

Sarah McKay

So appropriate for the times we are in... Swept away by time

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

great thought Sarah: "So appropriate for the times we are in... Swept away by time" I love such sensitive descriptions and feel honored.Thank you so much!

1 month ago

Beata Belanszky - Demko

I do love your whites also :-) So clear energy.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you dear Beata! "clear energy" sounds so good!

1 month ago

Matt Foley

Water, movement, reflection, bright morning light - these are the things that I can feel in this work. Very nice Chris!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi, what you feel is just right Matt.......thanks!

1 month ago

Chrisann

Chris~ This has excellent movement and I can feel a breeze of fresh air and the water capturing small waves... as the ship sails away Yes that is what I see and it has a comfort and peaceful feel to this.. Love the white! :)

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello Chrisann, thanks for your nice and warm words my dear friend. I hope all is well?

1 month ago

Zivka Koceva Karadjovska

This is a real beauty!! Amazing!!I love your use of color. Keep up the great work Chris!
Best regard!:-)))

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I do my best to impress you, dear Zivka:))))))Thanks a lot!

1 month ago

Doris Billing

I feel a gentle movement of spirit,,free, clean sailing, no fears, serene,,peaceful flow of thought. Beautiful! 5***** Sincerely, Doris

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

love such descriptions Doris, where words are used in a poetic way....Thank you!

1 month ago

Rob Heath

I know how you feel, Chris, sometimes we need to detox from the colours just to renew the inner balance! This is very calm and 'healing' Great! Regards Rob

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Rob, thanks for your sensitive and nice words.

1 month ago

Stelios Alexakis

excellent!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you so much and you know that I do like your story you told me.....:)

1 month ago

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

Hi Chris. To me this looks like ice, Like a wall of ice melting into a large puddle. Like Winter melting away.. And the tiny flecks of colour have the promise of Spring and new life. :))) 5***** Kerry

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

OK Kerry, everybody is allowed to see what she/he likes.....that is the nice and democratic thing with abstract art....but you are close to my own intentions....Thank you for taking your time to write and the rose!!

1 month ago

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

Maybe it is wishful thinking because it is so hot here.. :))

1 month ago

Paula Kerr

Hi Chris, I like the wind effect and the blur over the lines accentuating movement over static objects. The visual effect is quite stunning. xxx Paula

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Great Paula....you describe what I always try to find: movement! Thanks so much!

1 month ago

William Holness

It,s great Chris, very soothing and smooth good job.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you so much William...I also looked and voted for your light tower painting...

1 month ago

Carol 2

oh chris i love your whites!!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

thank youuuu carol!

1 month ago

DH Lewis

Weird...I had a dream last nite about doing a piece that this is similar to. I love the strong simplicity.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you DH Lewis. I hope your dreams came true:) Would be nice for a change, though I like your figurative work very much...

1 month ago

alison rowen

An enchanting white vision Chris...you always seem to know when to stop!!!xx

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Dear Alison....thanks for writing....well, at least I try to stop before adding too much....according to the white series, this (stopping) it's not really a dangerous thing:)

1 month ago

Roberto "ROY" Ercolino

I like very much your white serie...This color is forbidden for me, so i respect who use it and you are a great "user".
This is almost minimal, i love it.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

he he Roberto! "Forbidden"???.....you should try.....it's so clearing and cleansing the overflowing emotions and also from this kind of a "zero point" I can start again into the world of color again and reach new areas on my color trip.....:) THANK YOU!

1 month ago

Roberto "ROY" Ercolino

:)) Usually i use blu as "zero point"...never "below" the blu. I guess i have painted not more that 4 works with white and with not excellent results. :))

1 month ago

mac 08

Chris 100% 5***** painting and so fresh to see first thing in the morning
regards Ricky

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

.....nice to imagine you, looking into a fresh painting rather then into the mirror while shaving:))))lol...Thank you Ricky

1 month ago

Steven A Bove

There is a cliché that a picture is worth a thousand words yet to hear music as you sit before your art work is splendid. To take a minimalist feeling and breath an emotion into it is what I have come to love about your work. It is as if you have tapped into the very core of an artist soul, taken a style from within and are able to apply it to so many different venues. Having a mental deficiency that forces me to look for the interplay between shapes and give meaning to them outside of the norm, I see a Golden Section in the center of this work. The square in the center adds such a static peaceful element on top of the rectangle, a throw back to Rothko. The stretching effect of the overall composition is sublime and dynamic at the same time. Your ability to create movement and the tension of the horizontal against the vertical line is breathtaking. I truly admire the layers of color against the surface as it also is a stanza in the lyric against the vibrant music. Nice work Chris and a wonderful departure from your previous work.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

what a through and through great, even powerful statement Steven...for me it's so wonderful to read all those precious thoughts and see - while reading the words - the same painting from a different point of view.....I mean, when I paint I just paint instinctively and stop, look and act again and again (layering) and then it's done....so loading up a new work on PIL is so important, because so we are able (thanks to Peter's great PIL idea) to step for a short moment out of our routine (always one sided) into another vision of our own art...wow. Thanks Steven!

1 month ago

Michael

Excellent work, Man, a bit of touch of master Agron! Love it!
Kind regards, M.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you, Michael, but I must say, I can't see this "touch of Agron" ! He paints very different...by the way: I especially loaded my white paintings up for him..he had asked me to show them and now he is gone.....:)

1 month ago

Michael

Ok man, I will take good look at Agron,s partfolio agein, and I will be back with my feed back on that.....

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

as I said, Agron has left PIL!

1 month ago

Alan Jefferson

Beauty and intrigue......

1 month ago

sergo

Master!After the powerful color work,great series!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks for your reaction Sergo. I like your stuff too and would like to see some more!

1 month ago

Robin Forsyth

I love it! It is nice to return to the calm world of white, like a detox or like a restore to factory settings. All the best Christian, your work always interests me.

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Robin, your sensitive thoughts and comments are interesting me! :)

1 month ago

Jenny Bishop

I don't understand too much about abstract painting, but I do know that this painting pleases my eyes, very much so! It is very soothing, with the white, touch of beautiful blue and a dash of yellow! Love the reflections too! 5*****+

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Jenny, it's not so much the question of understanding much about abstraction, it's the question of perception and - when I give an abstract painting a bit of time, what it does to me, what kind of reactions are responding from my inner voice or my body. Not so much the judging brain is asked to react.....!!so what you describe is just authentic and wonderful. I thank you very much!

1 month ago

joyce vitek

beautifully done chris. i love the way it shines! 5* -joyce

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Joyce...I am glad you can appreciate my work. Thanks so much!

1 month ago

Luis Nogueira

Hello my friend.
When looking at your work that we feel we are in a big city with very tall building and we are in the presence of a wind storm.
Great work
Regards,Luis

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Luis, it's up to you what you see in my abstract, but I see similar things afterward!:) Thanks so much my friend!

1 month ago

Adhishray

So very goegeous,Chris!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you so much Adhishray...it must be kind of opposite art from your colorful point of view, right?

1 month ago

Adhishray

Yes but I find Pure white paintings very beautiful!

1 month ago

fiona

Wow! Love your painting...very abstract and just what I love, but I still tend do detail wnen I really do not want too! Thanks Christian for inviting me to join your group..love to! Fiona

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Fiona I appreciate your nice words and I am glad you like my stuff!

1 month ago

Filosoho

F a n t a s t i c !! :D

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks!

1 month ago

varvara

Beautifully done, Chris! Great use of colors, very well composed!

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you for your precious support Varvara!

1 month ago

leonard c.

Splendid abstract work !!!5*****

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Nice comment, Leonard. Thanks:)

1 month ago

Irene Majale

Hello Christian,
I like the atmosphere of peace and harmony that you transmit with your colours. It gives me want to do some works in whites too.
Irene

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

OK Irene, I only can recommend doing that...Have fun and thanks!

1 month ago

Nata Dobrovolska

Very good! *****!
I see one ski:)

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

ah, Nata welcome, you seem to be new here on PIL:))))Thanks you!

1 month ago

Dawn McGuire

Beautiful beautiful white!! I totally love your style Chris!! The movement is just so!! Beautiful and freeing! Almost as if a breeze blows through your soul clearing and renewing! I have be struggling with a few white works actually, still not comfortable to present! Thankyou for the inspiration my friend. 5***** : )

1 month ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello dear Dawn, you are welcome and I will show more of this stuff......thanks for coming along!

29 days ago

Christopher T Roberts BA (HONS) rsw

Love the play of light on this one - the texture and energy 5 stars

29 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Christopher...I appreciate your compliments!

29 days ago

nigel mc clements

love this style

29 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks Nigel.....I am glad you like it!

29 days ago

Micheal Giddens

Hi Chris - Oh you are so sweet to take time to explain all that ... so useful. Yes, I see what you mean and, I have to say that I have a few books of seascapes that really look like snowscapes! I will look at some of Turner's work to get some further understanding, but I see how I could free up certain areas of the wave that, at the moment, all magically falls and rolls at precisely the same milli second. And creates that frozen moment look! It is sort of obvious but I think a lot make the same mistake. Cheers from Mike - and will now go vack to look at your lovely painting.

29 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

you are so sweet too, Michael....I feel always a bit guilty when I try to "teach" fellow PIL friends...But I also would be open for this kind of constructive critics....have a great study on this wonderful subject water....and greetings to William Turner:)

29 days ago

Micheal Giddens

Hi Chris Again, I love white paintings. I have one of white eggs - and so full of colour. Your abstract is beautiful and full of textures and detail. 5 ***** from Mike

29 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

:) Thanks Michael!

29 days ago

Debbie Corr "Futurity"

Hi Chris.. im liking this new colour and i like the way the strokes work i have had loads of fun getting to know my paint in this way. I t does remind me of someone elses work too, thats just the colour tho!

29 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello Debbie, didn't see you here at PIL since a while....I hope everything is fine? Thanks for coming along and having a look!

28 days ago

Gus Lopez

Good composition...
Beautiful painting!

28 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Gus (your name sounds Dutch ?). I appreciate your comment.

28 days ago

Peter Tudhope

Tha subtleties are wonderful Chris! Do you know the work of the Venezuelan artist Armando Reveron? He did some fantastic paintings with a series predominantly in white, I especially like "Light behind the Arbor". See what you think, I'm biased :))))

28 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I didn't know the work of A. Reveron but I just saw now some of his white abstract or semi abstract landscapes and nudes, bery inspiring so far....I will study his work more intensively...Thanks for the hint and for the vote! Good luck with your new approach!

28 days ago

Peter Tudhope

Thanks Chris, enjoy Armando!

27 days ago

Kostas Koutsoukanidis

Okay Chris, I can't judge abstracts beyond colors and light. Here I can see a sail boat friezed on ice. Your ability to blend the colors in layers and still transfer to us the movement your want is something that I admire. Nice piece my friend!
Kostas

28 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Kostas, I thank you for the time you took to look at my work...I find your definition of what you have seen in my semi abstract painting totally OK!

28 days ago

Brian Pier

Hi Chris. Very nice indeed. I always take a lot of pleasure viewing your work.

Best regards...Brian

28 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hello dear friend, I also like to look at your well executed and inspired (and inspiring) works. So I thank you for your comments..very much appreciated:)

27 days ago

Maureen Silc

Hello Chris, I really like this painting. I love the whiteness and the touch of colours, and I love the way my eyes are sliding across the painting only to hold on (sort of like with my finger nails) at a colour and then go moving on again across the painting, and yet with the movement there is a stillness in the centre. Wow that is quite something. Thank you, this is a really good abstract and has taught me a great deal.

27 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Dear Maureen, it's so great to read your comment, better your thoughtful description...I feel very much understood with what you came up according the composition of "white series II"...Thank you, I am glad I discovered your work!

27 days ago

Justin Russell

very nice piece love the whites

27 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

yes, the white has something very special...I have currently about 10 white paintings and 7 "lighter paintings" in my studio and it's so refreshing and clearing to be surrounded by them (compared with f.i. my usual red series).....Thanks Justin

27 days ago

Joe LaMattina

i love it! i always try to keep it clean and minimal ..nut...as you can see!
beautiful!

27 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you very much Joe....well, I do know that problem very well.....the tendency to put too much on a canvas is the danger par excellence in art....."less is more" and since I am following this rule, I am quite happy and sometimes (!) "successful" :)))...

27 days ago

Joe LaMattina

I have a hard time sticking to what i preach> "ONE CANVAS, ONE STORY"...I usually write a novel! LOL

26 days ago

graeme wilkinson

I can feel the "cooolddd" you've been looking out of your window haha...still, a very nice and appealing design Chris and as you say, a departure from intense color. So, what's in store for us all this year? The motivation from PIL friends over the last two years has been very good and we're seeing some great and innovative paintings, i hope that continues and it's nice to have the interaction.

27 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Graeme..."looking out of my window", not bad my friend!:))) Thank you for writing! Isn't it a wonderful adventure to be in such a situation: we can choose what we want to do (freedom of mind) and working from our own sources....and sometimes there are clients which enjoy or even like our stuff and are able to pay for what we are doing....and, yes, the PIL community, the exchange and the encouragement are helpful,good and very inspiring....Great life!

27 days ago

Steven A Bove

This has been here long enough now... What are you on vacation, taking a break or just relaxing too much? It would seem a great master as you could just sit before a canvas and will the palette to come alive and the brushes to get up and dance before your eyes on the surface of the canvas... (Hey now that is a great idea – you know like a Disney movie)…

You know I just love this Chris - BRAVO. Now don't get mad I know one comment per person per painting - wish I could vote again - LOL...!!!

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi dear acrobat on the PIL-wire, I just can't decide
which one I should load up...give me a few more hours..:)

26 days ago

Davina Nicholas

Powerful abstract!5*

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Davina, thanks a lot!

26 days ago

Oldivad

wow...what kind I say that haven't said...speechless. 5*****

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

:)you make me smile Oldivad! Thanks, your comment is much appreciated....:)

26 days ago

Adnan B. Meatek

Beautiful movement of colours and nice lighting too.

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Adnan.....I like your work too!

26 days ago

Trudi H

Hello Chris , i love your white with touches of colour ..beautiful :))

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Trudi, thanks for your nice comment on my white work....how is your painting going?

26 days ago

louiseT

so well done, difficult to paint so bright without it´s boring, but this one is full off movement and with strong lines *5*

26 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks Louise, you are right....it's hard to keep the white and the tension in the right relationship....it's even harder to look at such a painting, compared with figurative or stronger color work...nevertheless I need this work right now....

26 days ago

Nina Nikonenko

Hello Chris! First of all I'd like to tell you (and I'm sure you'll agree with me), that it's very very difficult to achieve harmony on canvas with white colour... But this artwork is absolutely fantastic! This your white colour is so rich and clear at the same time! You achieved the harmony on canvas!!!

25 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Nina, you are working also often with white in your winter paintings, which I appreciate very much....
To give a short answer: yes it was difficult, but on the other hand I have some experience with white since many years.....coming from Watercolor painting..using gouche or acrylics on top of the "too" much areas of watercolor was a good training...now with the oils it's a question of balancing...but mostly I work only with white textures first and add just a bit of indigo, yellow and blue to bring out what it's needed....Thanks for looking and writing such nice comments!
I wish you a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

25 days ago

Nina Nikonenko

Yeah, you're right, I work often with white in my paintings, but I use white colour with a lot different and at times dark colours. However it's difficult to achieve harmony on a completely white canvas! So well done :)
By the way, a bit of indigo, yellow and blue it's a great colouring! I adore indigo!
I wish you a Happy Valentines Day too!

25 days ago

constantin

speachless!1000000*

25 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Constantin!I am glad you like it...:)

25 days ago

Denis Woodcraft

Bright, bleak, reflective...I love this new approach of your "white series"....amazing visual experience. Regards. Denis.

25 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Hi Denis, thanks for having a look.....what happened to your surreal visions? LOL (or a comission work ?)

25 days ago

Irena Chmura

So subtle... Fantastic work!

24 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Irena, I like your work too!

24 days ago

Micheal Giddens

Hi Chris, I'm always pleased to get your comments. I have decided I must be a bit of a broody painter because I do enjoy the play of darks and then the sparkles of colour. But, as you say, you have to have some variety. Hug from mike

24 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thank you Michael, normally I also do love the play of the dark with some sparkels of colors, but at this moment I seem to need a more an apollonian, rather then the dionysien stile...:)Have a great day!

24 days ago

Paul j Horton

These people who don't use much colour!!! ;0)lol Only kidding, this is excellent Chris, powerful work as always 5* cheers, Paul

22 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

Thanks Paul...welcome in the club :)I hope you are OK?

22 days ago

stoian velikov stoianov

браво интелигетно направена работа хареса ми

15 days ago

Chris(tian) v. Grumbkow

I guess you are saying that you "hate my stuff and wish I would disappear from PIL" ???? LOL !!! Thank you...maybe someone can translate this for me? Would be great!

14 days ago

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Artist Statement
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Germany

...living in Wuppertal/NRW
Studied art at the WERKKUNST SCHULE WUPPERTAL, mainly with Professor Rudolf Schoofs for 4 years, annual nature studies in the South of France with R. Schoofs.One year Rietveld Akademie Amsterdam, NL.
Toured and recorded(7LPs/CDs)from 1970-1977 with the progressive German Rockband HOELDERLIN.
Exhibiting since 1970,(more then 300 exhibitions in Europe,North America).
Art Fairs: Art Cologne, Art Karlsruhe, Art Frankfurt, Strassbourg Artfair, Artmarket Dresden and Duesseldorf, Art Bodensee.
Museum shows:
Von-der-Heydt-Museum Wuppertal, Kunsthalle Barmen,
Museum Goch,
Remscheid Werkzeugmuseum,
Solingen Museum Baden,
Naturmuseum Breda, NL.
Kunstverein Marburg
Christian is also an art teacher since more then 30 years. He taught for many years at the famous Folkwang Schule, Essen, Germany. Also at international art teacher meetings, gave numerous workshops in Austria, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Germany and is leading art projects with older teenagers with severe problems in an special school for kids with special needs..
Christian loves to paint backstage paintings, creates CD and book covers...

Christians works are to be seen in many art collections and sold to private collectors.

Recently he finished his biggest work for the lobby of the Barmenia Insurance Company, Wuppertal.

There are 6 catalogues available with his work since 1990.
Currently preparing: Art Karlsruhe (art fair). And a one man show in April 2010(with a new catalogue.):
www.galerie-epikur.de Wuppertal/NRW/Germany
There you find links to my finished BARMENIA PROJECT and you can see a short TV-film....
See his - still German - website for more paintings, bio, exhibitions and several catalogues plus links: www.grumbkow-colors.de

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