Galleries   It is commonly assumed that anybody can produce abstract art. Apes, children or whoever move paint and the results are celebrated. Likewise, people who cannot read music, will write or play and again the results are recognized. I would suggest that abstract art, much like jazz for example, is not produced by random magic, but rather by competent practitioners who succeed through preparation. My work has been figurative as I attempt to understand the medium and its mystery; its structure. This groundwork allows that at least the focus is defined. There is much to yet learn about color and line; subjects to communicate and describe.     Recent Works   harold 2008 20" x 16" Vince 2008 16" x 12" still thinking 2007 24" x 20" gene 2008 18" x 14" welles park 2007 24" x 20"   Figures   tension 2006 22" x 28" still life with maggie 2006 20" x 16" blue 2005 20" x 24" better now 2005 20" x 24" supine 2006 22" x 28"   the question 2006 20" x 24" robe 2005 22" x 28" reclined 2005 22" x 28" quilt 2005 20" x 24" waiting 2004 30" x 24"   Still Life   red onion 2005 12" x 12" chile tomatoes 2005 12" x 12" tomatoes 2005 12" x 12" cabbage 2005 12" x 12" julie's flowers 2006 11" x 14"   onions 2005 12" x 12" scale 2006 11" x 14" judy's eggplant 2005 12" x 12" mixed fruit 2006 11" x 14" containers 2004 18" x 24"   Urban Landscape   lincoln square 2005 20" x 24" argyle 2004 24" x 28" river bridge 2004 24" x 30" foster shore 2008 11" x 14" pet party 2007 18" x 18"   Abstract Works   emerging 2004 18" x 24" sprouts 2005 24" x 30" figure it out 1972 18" x 30" digesting 2004 24" x 30"     Currently on Display   finish the pizza 2005 12" x 24" infiltration 2007 24" x 20"           Images and content ©2008 Bill Marquardsen. All rights reserved. Web Site Design by Swartwerk Media, Inc.