GARY
HONIG
“I am very process-oriented; I am a Maker, constantly turning nothing into something.”
Vast White Looming Walls, 2020
11” x 14” (framed), Acrylic, Alkyd, Grease Pencil, Watercolor on Paper
$425, purchase here
power, complied reluctantly, 2012
17” x 21” (framed), acrylic, alkyd, watercolor on paper
$650, purchase here
A Faint, Wry, Bitter Smile, 2020
11” x 14”, Acrylic, Alkyd, Grease Pencil, Watercolor collage on Paper
$425, purchase here
prove too much for the wisest of them all, 2012
17” x 21” (framed), acrylic, alkyd, watercolor on paper
$650, purchase here
Evolution #3, 2014
60” x 30”, Acrylic on canvas
NFS
the Marquas are stirring, 2012
17” x 21” (framed), acrylic, alkyd, watercolor on paper
$650, purchase here
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Tryst is known for having huge lounging sofas, eclectic art on the walls, with no corporate coffee and no matching silverware. You can stop by for a quick cup on your way to work, or you can lounge all day with a great book. Their specialty coffees and menus are favorites for regulars and tourists, and they’re famous for always serving two animal crackers with each drink. Tryst builds meaningful connections, one animal cracker at a time.
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FROM THE ARTIST
ABOUT GARY HONIG
I am a painter. For 30 years I have been pursing a career in the arts.
My work incorporates layers both literally and figuratively. Having studied, visited, watched contemporary art, I recognize where my process matches many artists who came before me. I usually begin by entering a conceptual phase, where I'm paying very close attention to channeling my intent. This could come in the form of what a painting might look like, a possible title, and working on figuring out how I can physically do what my mind is envisioning.
From there, I start gathering materials. I am very process-oriented, I am a Maker, constantly turning nothing into something. This could include construction skills, sourcing, hunting, testing and planning. I prefer to work large canvas pieces. I've used a great variety of materials over the years in my paintings usually adding repurposed items.
Finally, the paintings are colorful with a lot of movement. Physical movement of my body when I am painting. While I am in the critical channeling mode, I am choosing my palette, which set of colors will go into the final production. Through trial and error over the years I have gained confidence in my directing my choices and setting my path.