Kilroy Was Here 1950

Robert Goodnough made "Kilroy Was Here" with a flurry of brushstrokes and a spirit of playful experimentation. The canvas is alive with greens, reds, and blues, colors dashed on in a way that feels both random and intentional. The texture is pretty interesting here. The paint is applied thinly in some areas, almost like a watercolor, while in others, it's layered, creating a sense of depth and movement. Take a look at the lower part of the canvas, see how the brushstrokes dance and intersect? There's a real energy in those marks, a sense of improvisation that speaks to the joy of the process. Goodnough's work reminds me of Joan Mitchell, with her own approach to color and abstraction. But like all great artists, he found his own voice, leaving his mark on the canvas, and inviting us to find our own way through his colorful world.