Residual Self – Page 10 – Variations On A Theme

Variations on a Theme is a site dedicated to the exploration and study of my creative endeavors.
My work draws its influences from many things– the sanctum of nature and natural forms, the unconscious, mathematical and geometric patterns, cosmology, and eastern religious images. I try to incorporate these ideas into intricate patterns and iconic folk symbolism– using complex pointillism, repetition, and detailed line-work– with the hopes of creating a vernacular that is both meditative and pure in form.

Metanoia – Works in Progress – Texas 6/20/2010

Metanoia Exhibtion July 15th 2010.

UPCOMING – Metanoia Exhibition 7/15/2010, studies and work in progress.

GONE – Envoy Exhibition 6/11/2010, studies and in progress works.

Decalcomania Mandala Study 1

June 4, 2010June 4, 2010

This digital composite was made from a series of ‘Black Mandalas’ I created using segments of abstract decalcomania paintings.

Decalcomania Studies May 19, 2010.

Ink, Acrylic and Graphite on Paper, 19×20, Thomas Hooper May 19, 2010.

Circular Studies May 19, 2010

Ink, Acrylic and Graphite on Paper, 22×30 Thomas Hooper May 19, 2010.

Abstract study 25 x 40″ May 16, 2010.

May 18, 2010June 17, 2010

Ink, acrylic and gouache on paper 25 x 40″

(update)

This study became this painting……..

Vacation

April 22, 2010April 22, 2010

This has been taking up all of my time, so much so that i have taken a break from this project, which i cant wait to resume.

Here are some little teaser shots of the 6 sheet set, all ink on paper.

Study Sixty 4/08/2010

Study Sixty.

Ink, Enamel, and Gouache on Found Paper, 6 x 8″, Thomas Hooper 2010

Study FiftyNine 4/06/2010

Study FiftyNine.

Ink, Enamel, and Gouache on Paper, 10×4″, Thomas Hooper 2010