Chihuly’s two-dimensional work on paper is as exciting and unpredictable as his glass work. His expressive paintings epitomize his energy and spontaneity as he works very quickly, using acrylic paints with broad brushstrokes.
Dale Chihuly once said that people become artists because they have a certain kind of energy to release. This is certainly the case with the renowned glass artist, who paints with exuberance to express his ideas. He works quickly, often while standing, brandishing brooms and mops and squirting acrylic paint from squeezy bottles to realize his vision. WMODA has recently acquired more of Chihuly’s expressive works on paper, and they can now be appreciated at the Hollywood museum.
Read more about Chihuly’s drawings
Chihuly’s Drawings
Chihuly on Paper
Chihuly in Finland
