"Circle Of Friends" Textured Imprinted Sculpted Multi-tonal Acrylic Abstract by Southwest Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Circle Of Friends"

36"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic

Gallery wrapped canvas with painted edges make framing optional!

I have been creating a "Please Touch Series" that begs for the human touch to enhance the visual enjoyment.  I begin by applying a texture building compound to the surface of the canvas and continue to create texture with a palette knife along with imprinting wire into the compound.  The canvas rests for 24 hours allowing complete drying prior to my beginning to add layer after layer of acrylic glazes buffing them as I go along and the painting begins to communicate how to continue.  I finish by painting the 1.5" edges of the canvas with colors that blend and compliment the painting and apply a UV glaze for protection.

By the time my process of creating is complete, the piece feels like leather!  It is a pure joy to run my hand and fingers over the painting allowing my visual experience to unite with my tactile experience.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting or seeing more of my textural pieces, please stop by my website.  Should you desire more information by may contact me there.

Wishing you a blessed day filled with creativity!

Amy

"Vision" Rolled Acrylic Face ~ Amy Tuso

"Vision"

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"Vision" was an exercise in learning a new technique while taking a class with Bruce Marion.  He had me hang a large piece of canvas on the wall and apply a textural compound.  Once that was dry, all I was to use was a paint roller and my imagination. 

Through this exercise I gained a few things...expansion of my mind, faith that I would create, understanding that "my way" isn't always the "only way", permission to let my inner child play, acceptance that ART is in the eye of the beholder and self expression.

"Vision" reminded me that when I "let go" and "let my soul flow" without the preconceived restraints  of what "should" be...creativity is freeing.

The time period that I am walking in my life presently is also reminding me what I know to be true..."Let go and let God" and my authentic self will follow.

Have a blessed day...and thanks for stopping by!  Amy

You can find all of my work for sale on my website along with prints, posters and cards for sale in my print shop.

"Perfect Promise" Oil Mosaic Nautilus Evolution by Amy Tuso Arizona Daily Painter

"Perfect Promise"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped 12"x12"x1.5" Canvas

$175.00

I am fascinated by the nautilus and the evolution of its life.  This creature is self-sustaining within its shell.  As it grows the nautilus shuts the chamber behind him and moves into the more comfortably fitting chamber it creates and so it goes...on and on...moving forward, closing doors behind, growing, sustaining, enjoying its existence, inching ahead until the final release into the ocean and subsequent nautilus heaven.

If only humans could accept the footsteps and pathways necessary to sustain our life...without fighting the flow...just go with it and accept the evolution as the true blessing that awaits.

Please stop by my website and sister blogs at www.dailyabstract.blogspot.com and www.dailypaintersofarizona.blogspot.com to view more of my art and the artwork of my friends.

Have a blessed day...Amy

"Circle Of Friends" Textured Imprinted Sculpted Multi-tonal Acrylic Abstract by Southwest Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Circle of Friends"

36"x36"x1.5"

Textured Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Available

This painting was created through multiple steps over a period of a week's time.

Initially the texture compound is applied to the canvas and worked with imprints and scrapings.  Then layers and layers of glazing acrylics are manipulated to create interesting tones and values.

Subtle metallic golds and coppers are applied "here and there"

Finally the edges of the gallery wrapped canvas are matched with the tones of the painting creating it's own frame and UV glaze is applied.

Although every attempt is made to capture each piece of my art with photography, it is really impossible to see all of the subtly shades and tones.  It is for this reason I stand behind my art with an in-home trial when a collector purchases a piece.  Please visit my website for details.

I also have a print shop where cards, posters, stretched canvas paintings and prints are available.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

Have a blessed day...Amy

www.amytuso.com

www.amy-tuso.artistwebsites.com

"R Family" Textured Imprinted Warm and Cool Acrylic Palette with UV Glaze Abstract ART by Arizona Daily Painter Amy Tuso

"R Family"

20"x20"x1.5"

Textured Imprinted Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

This piece is in the August issue of "American Art Collector" and is available through my website.

My thought process while creating this piece was that as a family you grow together, supporting, helping, watching, caring...which brings you to the point in time that you break away and become an enriched individual moving forward with your own life.  Before you know it the cycle begins again with you as the hub within your new union of a family and the life cycle continues to grow, person to person, family member to family member....and so the question is...where does "R Family" end and yours begin?

Have a blessed day

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"Peace From Above" Vivid Peace Bird Reds Yellows Blues Purples Oil Blends ~ Amy Tuso

"Peace From Above"

36"x36"x1.5"

Oil

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

May we all continue to pray for peace in the present and future.

This beautiful oil has the appearance of stained glass given proper lighting and illuminates of joy.

Please visit my website for more information on this original oil painting.

thank you for visiting....Amy

Amy Tuso

Daily Painter

www.amytuso.com

"Dropped Stitch" Purple Red Multitoned Numeric Textured Abstract By Fountain Hills Arizona Daily Painter~Amy Tuso

"Dropped Stitch"

16"x20"x.25"

Textured Imprinted Acrylic

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$175.00

Available through my website with secure PayPal check out.

Life has me juggling many things presently and I am cautiously trying not to let anything fall between the cracks.  Painting is definitely a refuge of peace at this time as I move forward dealing with this stranger called Alzheimer's which has attached itself to my mom.  Day by day, step by step, carefully attending to immediate and future plans for her.

Let us pray for better preventative, stabilizing medications and a cure.

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Amy Tuso~Daily Painter

Abstract Contemporary Modern Whimsical Originals

Acrylic Oil Texture

"Patch Work Saguaro" Boldly Colorful Palette Knife Pulled Oil Negative Space Painting Sonoran Desert Artist Amy Tuso

"Patch Work Saguaro"

14" x 11" x .25"

Oil

Palette Knife

$150.00

Available through my website.

http://www.amytuso.com/

Arizona Daily Painter of Abstract Contemporary Modern Interpretive Original ART

Amy Tuso

"Gatherer" by Amy Tuso~Daily Painter from Fountain Hills, AZ

"Gatherer"

24" x 20" x 1.5"

Oil on Acrylic Background

Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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This painting is in a private collection and therefore, not for sale.  I do have many originals for sale which can be seen on my virtual gallery or if you are in the vicinity of Fountain Hills at some time, please contact me and a private showing in my studio/gallery can be arranged.

Have a blessed and safe July 4th holiday...and please offer up prayer for our country and our military as the fight for our continued freedom!