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Posts by Robert Crabtree
Step onto the grounds with me today—it’s a gorgeous, sunny morning for a walk through the property, and spring has officially taken over. We finally have that perfect, 70-degree weather, the birds are singing, and the spring beds are wide awake.
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The Chia Seed Matrix: How to Hydrate Discs, Calm Nerves, and Fight Inflammation Naturally
Here is the mechanical breakdown of how chia seeds interact with 10 specific biological conditions, grounded in peer-reviewed clinical research.
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National Guard, Taxes, and Political Priorities
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In the woods, V5 Artist: Robert Crabtree Location: Crabtree Art Studio and Flower Gardens ©️ Robert Crabtree Composition notes: After an enlarged area of a great drawing by my artist friend Richard Freeman of Framingham Center Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸. All art colors after Van Gogh Sunflowers 1888-1889. Hues after Henri Matisse The Green Stripe 1905. Composition theory after Henri Matisse paper cutouts. Color repetition theory for viewer eye movement. Eugène Delacroix's Flochetage Technique foundation layer in blue green and gold and brown, in 2 horizon lines, classic thirds of landscape composition theory. Review by Google Gemeni This abstract piece, titled "In the woods, V5" by Robert Crabtree, is a vibrant and complex study in color and composition, deeply rooted in art historical theory. Composition and Style The artwork is a dynamic abstract piece characterized by bold, gestural strokes and strips of solid color. The composition is highly layered, suggesting both depth and flatness, which aligns with the stated influence of Henri Matisse's paper cutouts—a technique known for its focus on shape and color over traditional perspective. The artist employs a classic landscape composition using the "rule of thirds," with two distinct horizontal bands creating "horizon lines." Color Palette and Theory The color theory is intentionally eclectic and historically referential: • Van Gogh's Sunflowers (1888-1889) inspired the art colors. This is evident in the strong presence of yellows, ochres, and warm earthy tones (red-browns, olive greens), which provide an intense, almost textural warmth to the piece. • Henri Matisse's The Green Stripe (1905) influenced the hues. This Fauvist influence introduces complementary and sometimes jarring color combinations, particularly the cool pinks, pale blues, and light greens against the warmer Van Gogh-inspired tones, creating a vibrant tension. • The foundational layer employs Eugène Delacroix's Flochetage Techn…
This abstract piece, titled "In the woods, V5" by Robert Crabtree, is a vibrant and complex study in color and composition, deeply rooted in art historical theory.Composition and Style
The artwork is a dynamic abstract piece characterized by bold, gestural strokes and strips of solid color.
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Cy Twombly in Landscape. Spring, v2 Artist: Robert Crabtree Location: The 126-year-old Crabtree House Art Studio and Flower Gardens #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingscytwombly ©️ Robert Crabtree 4/23 Composition Notes: Cy Twombly in Landscape. Spring, v2 In version 2, I inserted a Piet Mondrian composition theory layer. It contains 3 primary hues in a 2 dimension format. Critique: Cy Twombly in Landscape. Spring, v2 A Dialogue Between Two Masters At first glance, the artwork is an explosion of expressive lines, a style that clearly pays homage to the American artist Cy Twombly. Like Twombly, Crabtree uses raw, almost childlike scrawls to convey a sense of uninhibited energy. The lines crisscross and tangle, creating a chaotic web that feels spontaneous and emotional. However, the artist’s notes reveal a deeper layer of influence, a conscious integration of Piet Mondrian's compositional theory. By applying Mondrian's grid-like structure and use of primary hues, Crabtree introduces a sense of order to the apparent randomness. This is the piece's most fascinating feature: the tension between the free-flowing, almost automatic lines and the underlying, premeditated design. The result is a dynamic contrast that makes the artwork both exhilarating and intellectually engaging. Symbolism Woven into the Canvas The artwork isn't just a formal exercise; it's a profound exploration of spiritual themes. The artist's notes make it clear that the piece is an allegory for the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This theme is not just an idea but a structural principle, shaping the work from the ground up. The composition is built on a series of "threes," a visual echo of the Trinity. The background landscape is divided into three horizontal bands—a nod to classic landscape theory—that serve as the foundation. The lines themselves are organized in sets of three hues, with a dominant color and two submissive ones, directly corresponding to t…
Cy Twombly in Landscape. Spring, v2
Artist: Robert Crabtree
Location: The 126-year-old Crabtree House Art Studio and Flower Gardens
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Hello there, little flower! You're a brave little splash of red, a tiny sentinel standing watch in the shadow of giants. All around you, the six-story maple trees of the 126-year-old Crabtree House Art Studio reach for the sky, but you shine just as brightly, a perfect little bloom greeting the day. Yours Robert, Artist: Robert Crabtree Location: The 126-year-old Crabtree House Art Studio and Flower Gardens, Mount Gilead Ohio. Reviews: Richard Freeman Framingham Center Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸 👏 Clive Varley Morecambe Bay, Lancashire England 🇬🇧 🌼 Really good photo Melessa Georgopoulos Ann Arbor, Michigan United States 🇺🇸 Robert!!!! I LOOOVE THIS 💗 Please tell me more! Robert!!!! Jonathanjohanpelachale Jonathanjohanpelachale Pelachale Ottawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 👏 OJ's So wonderful 💖❤️🙏❤️💖 Lela Gogou Paris France 🇫🇷 So Beautiful ❤️
Hello there, little flower! You're a brave little splash of red, a tiny sentinel standing watch in the shadow of giants. All around you, the six-story maple trees of the 126-year-old Crabtree House Art Studio reach for the sky, but you shine just as brightly, a perfect little bloom greeting the day.
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March roared in Artist: Robert Crabtree #robertcrabtreepaintings ©️ Robert Crabtree 3/2023 This is near the pinnacle of a body of work 350 to 400 artworks in this style. Predates my move back to lakesides, trees, and flowers. AI Overview "March roared in" by Robert Crabtree is an abstract digital artwork characterized by its vibrant color palette and dynamic composition. The piece utilizes a fan-like or radial structure, possibly suggesting movement or a burst of energy, which aligns with the title's evocation of a powerful natural force like a roaring wind. Color and Form: The artwork features a dominant palette of deep purples, golden yellows, and bright blues, contrasted with a background of softer reds, blacks, and whites. The layered, semi-transparent forms create a sense of depth and fluidity, with sharp lines and organic curves intertwining throughout the composition. Composition and Movement: The central, large, dark purple forms create a strong focal point, appearing to emanate outwards or upwards. This radial arrangement, combined with the swirling lines and fragmented shapes in the background, contributes to a feeling of chaotic energy and movement, effectively capturing the "roaring" aspect suggested by the title. Interpretation: The abstract nature allows for multiple interpretations, but the title strongly guides the viewer towards a connection with natural phenomena. The piece successfully conveys a sense of power, intensity, and perhaps the unpredictable nature of an event like a strong wind or storm at the onset of spring. AI Overview without name. This artwork presents an abstract composition characterized by dynamic forms and a vibrant color palette. Visual Elements and Composition: Forms and Movement: The piece features prominent, elongated, feather-like or fan-like forms in deep blues and purples, suggesting a sense of upward or outward movement. These are overlaid and intertwined with swirling lines and shapes in various colors, including …
March roared in
Artist: Robert Crabtree
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©️ Robert Crabtree 3/2023
This is near the pinnacle of a body of work 350 to 400 artworks in this style. Predates my move back to lakesides, trees, and flowers.
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Split Rock Lake Side Artist: Robert Crabtree #robertcrabtreepaintingslakeside #robertcrabtreepaintings ©️ Robert Crabtree Composition notes: Hues after Van Gogh Sunflowers 1888-1889. Van Gogh hue substitution on tone theory. Eugène Delacroix Flochetage technique in blue. George Condo drawing as art layer. 2 dimensional color duplication, sky and water after Piet Mondrian. From an elarged portion of a superb base image by my artist friend George Curington of Champagne, Illinois United States 🇺🇸. Reviews: Steve Lennard Palmdale, California United States 🇺🇸 Love this!! Kasım Kara Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 Excellent 陳進清 Osaka Japan 🇯🇵 👍 Lela Gogou Absolutely Awesome 觀墨雲 Taichung, Taiwan 🇹🇼 👍 Louis Rolevink Enschede Netherlands 🇳🇱 👏 AI Overview The artwork "Split Rock Lake Side" by Robert Crabtree presents a stylized landscape, likely depicting the Split Rock Reservoir, characterized by its distinctive color palette and compositional techniques. Critique: Color and Hue: The piece prominently features hues "after Van Gogh Sunflowers 1888-1889," particularly evident in the dominant yellows and golds of the sky and water, which are linked to "Van Gogh hue substitution on tone theory." This creates a vibrant, almost ethereal atmosphere, but also lends a somewhat abstract and flattened quality to the landscape. Compositional Techniques: Eugène Delacroix's Flochetage Technique: The use of "Flochetage technique in blue" is visible in the textured, almost feathery blue elements scattered throughout, particularly at the water's edge and within the landmasses, adding a distinct visual texture and depth to these areas. George Condo's Drawing as Art Layer: The inclusion of "George Condo drawing as art layer" suggests an underlying or integrated element of drawing, which might contribute to the defined shapes and outlines within the otherwise painterly composition. Piet Mondrian's Influence: The "2 dimensional color duplication, sky and water…
Split Rock Lake
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Composition notes:
Hues after Van Gogh Sunflowers 1888-1889. Van Gogh hue substitution on tone theory. Eugène Delacroix Flochetage technique in blue. George Condo drawing as art layer. 2 dimensional color duplication, sky and water after Piet Mondrian.
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Iris #robertcrabtreepaintingspaintedflowers #robertcrabtreepaintings ©️ Robert Crabtree Composition notes: Hues after "Irises" created by Vincent van Gogh in May 1889. Eugène Delacroix Flochetage technique used in 2 horizon lines and 3 color fields in the base layer. AI Overview The artwork "Iris" by Robert Crabtree, dated 7/25, is an abstract interpretation of irises, drawing inspiration from art historical techniques and palettes. Critique: Composition and Technique: The composition notes indicate a deliberate artistic choice to incorporate elements from renowned artists. The use of Eugène Delacroix's Flochetage technique for the base layer, creating two horizon lines and three color fields, provides a structured foundation for the abstract forms. This layered approach adds depth and complexity to the overall design. Color Palette: The hues are intentionally drawn from Vincent van Gogh's "Irises" (May 1889), which is evident in the prominent use of blues, greens, and earthy tones within the abstract shapes representing the flowers and foliage. This homage creates a recognizable, yet reinterpreted, visual link to a famous work. Abstraction: The artwork presents a dynamic and fragmented abstraction of irises, moving away from literal representation towards a more expressive and deconstructed form. The sharp, angular shapes and overlapping planes contribute to a sense of movement and energy within the piece. Overall Impression: The piece successfully blends historical artistic influences with a modern abstract sensibility, offering a fresh perspective on a classic subject. The interplay of structured background elements and fluid, abstract forms creates a visually engaging and thought-provoking composition.
Iris
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Hues after "Irises" created by Vincent van Gogh in May 1889. Eugène Delacroix Flochetage technique used in 2 horizon lines and 3 color fields in the base layer.
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A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard. Inside 27 art specific can lights highlight my art collection on a 2 story mezzanine and entry area. Handicap accessible with ramps. On the first story. When complete. A garden apartment for visitors, fans of my work and artists in residency. My large well lit studio sits adjacent. Both will look out on a spectacular garden with Hostas and shade garden flowing out to Alice in wonderland flowers. Dames Rockets, Butterweed, Canterbury Bells, Cup and saucer, Foxglove / digitalis, Iris. Build it, they will come. In the meantime, enjoy the journey. Happiness is found in the journey of always becoming. Yours, Robert #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingswrittenword
A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard. Inside 27 art specific can lights highlight my art collection on a 2 story mezzanine and entry area. Handicap accessible with ramps. On the first story. When complete. A garden apartment for visitors, fans of my work and artists in residency. My large well lit studio sits adjacent. Both will look out on a spectacular garden with Hostas and shade garden flowing out to Alice in wonderland flowers. Dames Rockets, Butterweed, Canterbury Bells, Cup and saucer, Foxglove / digitalis, Iris. Build it, they will come. In the meantime, enjoy the journey. Happiness is found in the journey of always becoming. Yours, Robert #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingswrittenword
A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard. Inside 27 art specific can lights highlight my art collection on a 2 story mezzanine and entry area. Handicap accessible with ramps. On the first story. When complete. A garden apartment for visitors, fans of my work and artists in residency. My large well lit studio sits adjacent. Both will look out on a spectacular garden with Hostas and shade garden flowing out to Alice in wonderland flowers. Dames Rockets, Butterweed, Canterbury Bells, Cup and saucer, Foxglove / digitalis, Iris. Build it, they will come. In the meantime, enjoy the journey. Happiness is found in the journey of always becoming. Yours, Robert #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingswrittenword
A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard. Inside 27 art specific can lights highlight my art collection on a 2 story mezzanine and entry area. Handicap accessible with ramps. On the first story. When complete. A garden apartment for visitors, fans of my work and artists in residency. My large well lit studio sits adjacent. Both will look out on a spectacular garden with Hostas and shade garden flowing out to Alice in wonderland flowers. Dames Rockets, Butterweed, Canterbury Bells, Cup and saucer, Foxglove / digitalis, Iris. Build it, they will come. In the meantime, enjoy the journey. Happiness is found in the journey of always becoming. Yours, Robert #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingswrittenword
A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard.
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A friend called the Flowers the Alice in Wonderland flowers. I like that. The 126 year old #crabtreehouse is a special place. 6 story maple trees in the front and back yard. 8 story pine trees in the side yard.
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Somewhere 🌈 ❤️ v2
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This artwork delivers a vivid explosion of color and texture, creating an abstract composition rich in emotional intensity. The colors interweave dynamically, never settling, which invites viewers to explore the painting repeatedly.
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☕️ I thought the group might like this. "Somewhere 🌈 ❤️ " #robertcrabtreepaintings
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Flower, painted flower 95.
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Spring in the garden 1, v2 #robertcrabtreepaintings #robertcrabtreepaintingsabstractlighttheory ©️ Robert Crabtree 23.5" x 31.5 Masonite panel Stained Glass Effect paint, printer ink, acrylic, powder pigment, gac 100. Collage. Tissue paper. Reviews: Kamo Xchoyan yerevan Armenia 🇦🇲 Wow! Barbara Labadie Burke Laborie, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 ❤ Jack Cooperman Brooklyn, New York, United States 🇺🇸 Has the feel of abstract expressionist Dutch painter William DeKooning’s style and technique. In reply:Jack Cooperman Thank you so much. It has a lot of light wave dynamics related to sheen. 3 people standing in front of tge work with natural light. Each will capture a different moment of life. Piece changes as I walk around it. Still learning the new stained glass window paint. A cool discovery? Mixing this viscous high gloss coating with economical acrylic pour paint. The viscous paint activates and tears like mozzarella cheese. Usually these exposures return to later bodies of work. Have a great night. Jack Cooperman Robert Crabtree You are simply the master of ingredients, the maestro of mixing, the Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart of color and I’d be astonished if you weren’t inducted into the Ohio Art Hall of Fame! In Reply: Thank you so much for the kind words. I went to Goodwill and got 50 bottles of stained window paints. Pretty cool. Several will be a great substitute for impasto. Ita appears that one has a plaid flat finish and built to 5/8" off the panel. Pretty cool. Nguyễn Huy Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳 Very Beautiful Notes: Three viewers stand around the work. Each viewer is always finishing the art differently as the art changes based upon where each viewer stands. "It's not that you forget it. What you forget and rediscover in a painting is the experience of light. You don't remember light. You know short term. You think you do. Long term there's no remembrance of light. That's why the Cezanne looks great today. Cause you rexperience light. You don't c…
Spring in the garden 1, v2
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Inside the Gold Mine 2, 3, 4, 5
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Crocus 2 Painted Flower 92 #robertcrabtreepaintingspaintedflowers #robertcrabtreepaintings ©️ Robert Crabtree Reviews: Michel Culot Casablanca Morocco 🇲🇦 Beautiful Tetiana Osadchuk Kiev Ukraine 🇺🇦 💛💛 Анатоль Корнин Kharkov, Ukraine 🇺🇦 Bravo! 🌹⚘ Clive Varley Morecambe Bay, Lancashire England 🇬🇧 very nice work Robert Thank you! 🐈 Kamo Xchoyan yerevan Armenia 🇦🇲 SUPER Wael Alshehabi Baghdad Iraq 🇮🇶 I like 👍 Jen Coleman Bennington, UK 🇬🇧 Lovely colours x Wael Alshehabi Baghdad Iraq 🇮🇶 Robert Crabtree Your artworks are stunning#AbstractArt #ContemporaryArt #Surrealism #ModernArt #DigitalIllustration #Expressionism #AvantGarde #figurativeart #VisualArt #ConceptualArt #dailyart #FineArt #art # #artdaily
Crocus 2
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I love the SPRING!
The Crocus!
First flowers at the 125 year old Crabtree House Art Studio and flower gardens.
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Miami Vibes #robertcrabtreepaintings From a base image from my artist friend Melanie Corn of Columbus Ohio United States 🇺🇸. Original Caption: "Waking up in Miami vibes" After: Henri Matisse The Green Stripe 1905, Van Gogh Sunflowers 🌻 1885 after Eugène Delacroix. George Condo Drawing as art layer for clarity. Joan Mitchell White 1950's 1960's abstracts. Reviews: Steve Hebbard Corsham, Wiltshire, UK 🇬🇧 Stunning Clive Varley Morecambe Bay, Lancashire England 🇬🇧 !!!!W😍W!!! Jolanta Potera Lodz Poland 🇵🇱 Cool Barbara Labadie Burke Laborie, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 💕 陳進清 Osaka Japan 🇯🇵 👍 Jamie Tanaka Osaka Japan 🇯🇵 Awesome❣️ Kamo Xchoyan yerevan Armenia 🇦🇲 SUPER 🌟 Deepa Dhanwate New Mumbai India 🇮🇳 👍 Nguyễn Huy Hanoi, Vietnam 🇻🇳 So Nice Michael Fornadley Baltimore Ohio United States 🇺🇸 What is your medium… looks like a silk screen ?…great color as usual… In Reply: Michael Fornadley This is actually a digital work with Ibis Paint. A free app for Android phones. Indeed some day it may be a silk screen print.
Miami Vibes
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From a base image from my artist friend Melanie Corn of Columbus Ohio United States 🇺🇸. Miami Vibes
After: Henri Matisse The Green Stripe 1905,
Van Gogh Sunflowers 🌻 1885 after Eugène Delacroix. George Condo Drawing as art layer.
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