Favorites

Tyler Green at Modern Art Notes has asked bloggers to post their favorite American painting and favorite painting in America. Gosh, I don't know. There are so many great painters to choose from. I love Georgia O'Keefe, Mark Rothko, Judy Chicago, Ed Moses, Jackson Pollock . . . to name a few. How about favorite American painter? I'll go with Jay Smithline -- a true American painter who depicts themes ranging from movies, television, advertising, politics, and American life to surrealist landscapes. Jay's unique work is wildly imaginative with a great sense of humor. He paints on canvas and wood panel, or anything that is handy, such as old satellite dishes and tire covers. I admire Jay's dedication, talent, and wealth of ideas. Here are two of my favorites, titled "Funist Door #2" and "safe&lame", and you can see hundreds more of his paintings on the d'ART website.







How about you? What is your favorite American painting and favorite painting in America?