Duane Bousfield

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Pieces of Summer

Wave Rider
24” x 24” x 1.5”
SOLD

A rodeo dynamo
surfing waves of sunshine
through a calypso glow

Inspired by Josef Albers’ Homage to a Square series,
these minimal, abstract expressionist originals radiate the Joy of Summer all year long.

I introduce each work in the video above.
You can watch it while looking at the paintings on this page.

Each painting is one line drawing through 4-5 layers of acrylic paint.
The 12” square works are on cradled wood panels in white float-frames.
24” & 20” squares are on canvas

From cool water, to green forests, to heatwaves and passionate love,
this series is a tribute to Summer.
May these thick, abstract expressionistic paintings resonate throughout the year!

Daytime Moon
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Weightless celestial orb
glowing thru the sky,
the day just got brighter.

Summer House
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Pool in the back
Peaches on the table
Play days, party nights

Genie Flame
13” x 13” x 1.5” framed

A flame appeared
from this wet pool
as a Genie dancing

Bright Knight
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Chivalry, Altruism & Grace
St. George, Robin Hood
Silver, sage & gold

Summer Flame
20” x 20” x .75” canvas
23” x 23” x 2” framed

A Hot Romance
Campfire Dancing
Havin’ a Heatwave

Summer Heart
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed (sold)

Sunning around the pool
lovers flirt like
flower petals in the wind

Smiling Moon Heart
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed(sold)

This heart incidentally smiled at me
a sliver of silver moon,
shining obliquely
its Cheshire grinned crescent.

Heart of Summer
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed(sold)

Deep Waters
Blazing Sun
Ripe Awakening

Pearlescent Heart
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

This mystic silver green
eternity knot heart
has a quiet elegance.

Summer Lovin’
24” x 24” x 1.5” canvas(sold)

picnic under an
oak tree on
a California hill

Aztec Sun
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

desert sage sunrise
cactus flower noon
dusky mesquite sunset

Radiating Heart
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Vibes of love
radiating beyond continents
Wherever you go, my love is with you.

Heatwave
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Hot as blazes,
it’s a scorcher!

Chili Pepper Heart
13” x 13” x 1.25” framed

Hot and spicy,
this is a five-alarm heart of love.
Perfect for a chef & kitchen.

Blue Sage
These four would make a handsome group.

HotHotHot
This set of four would make a nice grouping.

Pieces of Summer were painted over the summer of 2021. The photo on the right shows how they were installed in my New York studio.