gordon fraser

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the blind swimmer
       
 
Paintings 2005-2007
   
         
       
 
Cecille in the Studio
  A selection of 5 minute watercolour sketches of Cecille as she posed in the studio.  
         
       
 
Drawings (after cecille)
  An ongoing series of studies as I begin to explore larger abstract compositions based on the sketches of cecille in the studio  
         
       
 
Watercolours (after cecille)
  An ongoing series of studies as I begin to explore larger abstract compositions based on the sketches of cecille in the studio  
         
       
 
Van Voorst Park - Jersey City
  Sitting in the park around the corner.  
         
       
 
Prospect Park
  Field sketches from a day trip to Prospect Park in Brooklyn.  
         
       
 
At the Cloisters
  Field sketches from a day trip to Cloisters Park in NYC  
         
       
 
Buddha Paintings
  For the past few years I have been engaged with issues of iconography. Specifically the question of what does an American icon of the Buddha look like. This is an ongoing project and here are a few examples.  
         
       
 
Watercolour Abstractions
  Watercolour and drawing is an important part of my creative process. From automatic spontaneous sketches, to landscape, I work with watercolour to generate ideas for paintings, as color studies to work out color problems, and to just loosen up and have fun. This gallery is a selection these studies.  
         
       
 
Various Works on Paper 2005-2007
  This is a collection of various works on paper. Ideas in various stages of growth. Studies for paintings. Tests of different mediums.