Synchromy in Orange: To Form 1914

Morgan Russell made this vibrant painting, Synchromy in Orange, with oil on canvas, using colour to create form. Up close, the surface has a real presence. You can see these bold, confident strokes, almost like facets of a jewel, laid down one after another. Look at how he builds up the planes, like in the lower left, the paint handling isn't trying to trick you or hide. It’s honest! He's not trying to create an illusion but embracing the process of painting, building the image right there on the canvas. It reminds me a little of Marsden Hartley, in the way he uses colour to create depth and form, but with a kind of playful, improvisational energy. Art’s like a big conversation, right? Everyone riffing off each other, trying something new, and keeping the dialogue going. And the best part is, there’s no one right answer. It’s all about feeling your way through it and seeing what emerges.