http://www.foghound.com/blog/2012/09/28/jackson-pollock-painting-or-chessboard/
http://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/moroccan-rugs-inspire-jackson-pollock-robert-motherwell-joseph-albers/
http://www.jacksonpollock.com/
He began to study painting in 1929 at the Art Students' League, New York, under the Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton. During the 1930s he worked in the manner of the Regionalists, being influenced also by the Mexican muralist painters (Orozco, Rivera, Siqueiros) and by certain aspects of Surrealism.
From 1938 to 1942 he worked for the Federal Art Project. By the mid 1940s he was painting in a completely abstract manner, and the `drip and splash' style for which he is best known emerged with some abruptness in 1947. Instead of using the traditional easel he affixed his canvas to the floor or the wall and poured and dripped his paint from a can; instead of using brushes he manipulated it with `sticks, trowels or knives' (to use his own words), sometimes obtaining a heavy impasto by an admixture of `sand, broken glass or other foreign matter'. This manner of Action painting had in common with Surrealist theories of automatism that it was supposed by artists and critics alike to result in a direct expression or revelation of the unconscious moods of the artist.
Monika Nieborek
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/hope-i-monika-nieborek.html
http://abstractartist.com/Monika_Nieborek.html
http://www.thedistrictartgallery.com/MONIKA-NIEBOREK.html
Monika Nieborek was born in Otwock, Poland. She began her studies in art at The University of Warsaw. Monika was inspired by nature and the beauty of her homeland. While in Eurpoe she created a series of paintings with organic subject matter using unique textures of various mediums. In 1994, Monika moved to the United States. She arrived in New York City where she pursued her love of art. Nieborek was thrilled to be surrounded by all of the galleries and museums New York had to offer. Monica was inspired by the local art scene and artists whom which greatly influenced her work. Along with paint she uses a numerous array of materials creating beautiful textures and compositions. She finds inspiration in simple found objects like paper, fabric, string or glue. Her palette explores all bold color combinations with accented highlights of bronze.
Kimberly Conrad
http://abstractartist.com/Kimberly_Conrad.html
http://www.thedistrictartgallery.com/MONIKA-NIEBOREK.html
Monika Nieborek was born in Otwock, Poland. She began her studies in art at The University of Warsaw. Monika was inspired by nature and the beauty of her homeland. While in Eurpoe she created a series of paintings with organic subject matter using unique textures of various mediums. In 1994, Monika moved to the United States. She arrived in New York City where she pursued her love of art. Nieborek was thrilled to be surrounded by all of the galleries and museums New York had to offer. Monica was inspired by the local art scene and artists whom which greatly influenced her work. Along with paint she uses a numerous array of materials creating beautiful textures and compositions. She finds inspiration in simple found objects like paper, fabric, string or glue. Her palette explores all bold color combinations with accented highlights of bronze.
Kimberly Conrad
http://abstractartist.com/Kimberly_Conrad.html
Kimberly has been creating art in one form or another since she was a small child. Her career began in 1988 as a fiber/textile artist, and has continued to evolve in a variety of mediums through the years. She had the luxury of world travel, primarily Asia, in the late 80's and early 90's which greatly influenced her evolution as an artist. The artist has painted on most every surface imaginable, but at this time works primarily on canvas and board. Her style however, remains very diverse, therefore she is hesitant to attach her name to a particular category of art. Currently, she favors two specific, yet very different techniques. The "pouring" of acrylic and oil paint, allowing the paint to move freely, telling it's own story has become a great passion.
She is also known for her knife painted oils, more traditional pieces, bearing thick paint, and heavy texture. Regarding "Artists", the variety of influences has been just as diverse. She adores the works of Jackson Pollock, the energy and frenzy involved, as well the soothing, impressionistic strokes of those such as Cezanne, Van Gogh and Monet.
She is also known for her knife painted oils, more traditional pieces, bearing thick paint, and heavy texture. Regarding "Artists", the variety of influences has been just as diverse. She adores the works of Jackson Pollock, the energy and frenzy involved, as well the soothing, impressionistic strokes of those such as Cezanne, Van Gogh and Monet.
