That’s Me in the Middle — Playful Abstract Dance of Color, Motion & Character, Oil Markers & Acrylics on Paper 18 X 24

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That’s Me in the Middle feels like stepping into a living dialogue made of lines, color, and energy. The composition … Read more That’s Me in the Middle feels like stepping into a living dialogue made of lines, color, and energy. The composition is built from a constellation of looping strokes that form characters — not literal figures, but expressive presences. Each shape appears alive, tilted in different directions, as if caught in the middle of an exchange, a dance, or a shared secret. The artwork opens in warm oranges and soft violets on the left, grows into a glowing yellow center, and drifts into cool blues and airy purples on the right, creating a progression that feels like passing through emotional weather.
At the heart, the “middle figure” stands luminous, wrapped in golden tones and surrounded by floating orbs that seem to orbit its energy. The surrounding forms bend toward it, responding to its pulse — some playful, some contemplative, some rising as if carried upward by lightness. The mixture of free scribbles and intentional curves gives the entire piece a rhythm of improvisation, like jazz drawn on paper. Splashes of turquoise soften the space, while bright red accents anchor the composition with small bursts of intensity.
The artwork has the feeling of a gathering — a community of shapes sharing movement, warmth, and attention. Every figure has its own voice, yet an invisible harmony holds all of them together. The black lines act like threads pulling the story together, while the washes of color breathe softness and atmosphere. The piece feels spontaneous yet grounded, abstract yet full of personality, chaotic yet deeply coherent — a visual chorus gathered around a central heartbeat.

I love it because it captures the sensation of being seen and surrounded — like standing in the center of your own vibrant universe, where every color and gesture acknowledges your presence. It reminds me of connection, playfulness, and the quiet strength of existing in the middle of life’s swirling energies.

Materials & Size
Oil markers and acrylics on paper. Size: 18 × 24 inches. See less