Yellow Morning 1986

Carlos Almaraz made this painting, Yellow Morning, with energetic brushstrokes and a playful palette. I can imagine him standing there, feeling the buzz of a city park, maybe even his own neighborhood, layering those vibrant strokes of blue, green, pink, and yellow. Check out how the colors bleed into each other. It’s like Almaraz is chasing a feeling more than depicting a scene. There is a sense of urgency, of trying to capture a fleeting moment or a half-remembered dream. I’m drawn to the figures lounging in the park, sketching in notebooks. The thick paint creates a tactile experience, drawing me into the world of the painting and making me wonder about the artist's process. Almaraz reminds us that painting isn't just about what we see but how we feel and remember. He keeps the conversation going across time, inspiring new ideas and new ways of seeing.