Recycled Minds Picture Show
by Cassandra Tondro on November 1, 2013
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| "Enchantment," 24 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
November's First Friday Picture Show features the green art of Cassandra Tondro. Cassandra Tondro is an artist who has found an innovative use for leftover house paint ‐‐ she repurposes it for her colorful abstract paintings. Cassandra rescues the paint from recycling centers in the Los Angeles area before it is disposed of. By visiting these outlets regularly, she has assembled a palette filled with unusual colors. She enjoys the challenge of working with the colors that she finds, rather than colors of her choice. Once a color is gone, it is unlikely that she will find the exact same color again. House paint comes in a variety of finishes, including flat, satin, semi‐gloss and eggshell, that add depth and texture to the surface of her paintings.
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| "Bubble Up," 18 x 18 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
Cassandra has developed several methods of working with the paint, including pouring, pulling, pressing and dripping it onto canvas. While the paint is wet, she often uses tools, washes of water, or her fingers to create imagery. The paint dries slowly, and in the process of drying, serendipitous things sometimes occur, such as bubbles that pop to reveal another color below.
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| "Azure," 24 x 12 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
Cassandra's eco‐friendly paintings create a unique focal point for contemporary interiors, and the green materials complement sustainable design. Collectors of Cassandra's work have said that her paintings evoke feelings of inspiration and joy, and are even more beautiful in person.
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| "Vortex," 30 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
Enjoy her show on Recycled Minds, and be sure to visit her at
tondro.com for more art with a conscience!
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| "Fall," 24 x 12 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas | |
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| "Monet's Garden," diptych, 36 x 48 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas | | | |
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| "Indian Paintbrush," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Golden Summer," 18 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Climber," 36 x 12 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Orchids 2," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Magnificence," 24 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Spring," 40 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Transition Into Fall," 24 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Purple Maze," 30 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Red Weave," 36 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Flicker," 18 x 18 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Cosmos," diptych, 24 x 48 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Labyrinth," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Shazam," 24 x 30 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
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| "Illusion," 30 x 24 inches, repurposed acrylic latex paint on canvas |
Thanks for sharing my work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings! Love the concept.
ReplyDeleteCool work!!
ReplyDeleteExceptional work, and immensely interesting. Thank you!
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