OPPOSITE: Mountain River,
Ann Baldwin, 11 " x 14"
(27.9 x 35.6 crn). acrylic,
crayon on rough water-
color paper.
Flowing, curvilinear strokes,
cool colors, and superim-
posed lines combine to
suggest an icy, rushing river.
Even the rough texture of
the paper contributes to
the mood.
ABOVE: Anger, Ann Baldwin,
9" x 14" 1 22.9 x 35.6 em).
acrylic, oil pastel on hot
press paper.
Even if you didn't know the
title, you would probably
guess thot the broad, bold
brushstrokes and strongly
contrasting values are trying
to convey strong emotion.
The use of deep black and
the hot reds may add nega·
tive overtones.ApPROACHES TO ABSTRACT DESIGN I 39