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M A Cassidy
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I am a painter of abstract dreamscapes, fragments of memories, tranquility, and fire.
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Follow the Road 2025
Charcoal collage on paper 17x14 in
The artwork is a monochromatic collaged composition created with bold, black lines and shapes on a light background. It depicts a narrow, winding path or street flanked by dense foliage and architectural structures. Large, dark trees and bushes line the sides, their textured leaves contrasting with the smoother, linear elements of buildings or walls. The path leads into the distance, narrowing towards the center of the piece, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The brushwork is expressive and layered, giving the scene an abstract yet recognizable form. Torn edges and rough patches integrate into the composition, adding a dynamic and fragmented quality to the artwork.
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Parfum 2025
Charcoal collage on paper, 6x51/2 in
The artwork is an abstract charcoal collagedominated by a muted gray and black palette with touches of white and hints of yellow. It features layered textures and torn paper effects, creating a sense of depth and fragmentation. Broad, uneven brushstrokes blend with more defined linear marks, including curved and angular shapes, adding dynamic movement to the piece. The interplay between light and dark areas forms a complex, fractured visual structure that evokes an atmosphere of mystery and tension. The overall impression is one of raw, expressive energy and layered meaning.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Attic of Memories 2025
Charcoal on paper collage, 5x6 in
This artwork is an abstract composition. The image features irregular, torn, or jagged lines that create dynamic tension throughout the piece. There are overlapping shapes and forms that suggest depth and movement, with a rough, almost tactile surface quality. Vertical and horizontal black lines intersect within the composition, adding structure amidst the chaotic interplay of light and dark areas. The overall effect is dramatic and moody, evoking a sense of fragmentation and contrast.
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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It's all I got this morning.
My cat was out all night and wanted to show me this this morning. It looks like a bunch of animals were sleeping here. ⁸
September 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Mac Woods Dune Scooter 2025
Charcoal and gouache on paper, 17x14 in
#charcoaldrawing
#fineart
#WestMichigan
#silverlakesanddunes
#oceanacountymi
This piece uses charcoal and gouache to create a stark, monochromatic composition. The dense, textured trees form a dark backdrop that contrasts with the lighter tones of the road and bridge. The rough, expressive marks build a sense of movement and weight while the limited palette heightens the focus on shape and surface. The composition draws attention to a solitary vintage vehicle, suggesting a moment of transition or hesitation within a quiet, mysterious landscape. The interplay of shadows and light evokes a contemplative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to reflect on the act of passage and the unknown beyond.
August 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Ludington State Park Lakeshore 2025
Charcoal and gouache on paper, 17"x14"
#charcoaldrawing
#westmichigan
#art
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on wet paper, this work uses a restrained monochromatic palette to create a textured landscape. The surface shows rich variations in tone, with bold, expressive strokes defining rough grasses and dense shrubbery. A winding form guides the viewer’s eye through the composition, creating a subtle sense of movement. Dark, heavy clouds fill much of the sky, contrasting sharply with areas of calm openness below. The interplay of texture and tone creates a charged, moody atmosphere that invites quiet contemplation.
August 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Silver Lake 2025
Charcoal and gouache on paper, 17"x14"
#charcoaldrawing
#westMichigan
#art
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on paper, this piece uses a limited palette to build a textured, atmospheric scene. Dark, layered forms of trees rise against a softly mottled ground, guiding the eye toward a low horizon. Above, swirling clouds shift in tones from deep black to pale gray, creating contrast that enhances the sense of space and volume. The combination of wet media on damp paper produces a velvety surface, enriching the visual depth and tactile quality. The composition balances density and openness, inviting quiet reflection through its restrained yet expressive use of form and shade.
August 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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This will get somebody's blood boiling. Great artwork!😀
Time magazine cover featuring Gavin Newsom wearing Crown and "Long live the king" text underneath.
August 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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The Lighthouse 2025
Charcoal and gouache on paper, 17"x14"
#lighthouses
#charcoaldrawing
#westmichigan
#fineart
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on paper, this piece uses a restrained monochrome palette to emphasize shape and texture. The tall lighthouse rises sharply from the composition’s center, its dark silhouette framed by sparse, angular trees. Broad, loose brushstrokes create a rough foreground that leads inward, inviting a quiet, contemplative mood. The contrast between dense charcoal marks and softer washes of gouache adds depth and tension, while the open sky suggests space beyond. Together, these elements evoke a feeling of stillness, solitude, and stark natural beauty.
August 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Cedar Point 2025
Charcoal on paper 17"x14"
#Charcoal
#drawing
#fineart
Cedar Point depicts a boardwalk disappearing into the distance over a body of water. Rendered in charcoal, the image contrasts the solid, linear planks of the walkway with the organic shapes of dense trees on the left and sparse marsh plants on the right. The wet-on-wet charcoal technique creates varied textures, from the smooth surface of the boardwalk to the rough foliage. The composition guides the eye along converging lines toward the horizon, emphasizing depth through tonal shifts and structure. The scene is quiet and focused, capturing a moment of stillness between natural and man-made elements.
August 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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She's Calling Again 2025
Charcoal on paper 17x14 in
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#charcoaldrawing
#fineart
#art
Living on the shores of West Michigan, it's impossible to ignore the beauty.
Rendered in shades of black and gray, this coastal scene draws you into a quiet, somber moment. Dark, textured plants dominate the foreground, their rough forms contrasting with the smooth stillness of water stretching toward a cloudy horizon. The absence of color focuses attention on light and shadow, creating a mood that feels both raw and reflective. The composition’s blend of bold strokes and subtle details captures the rugged beauty of a shoreline waiting just beyond the edge of view.
August 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Rockhounding 2025
Charcoal on paper, 17 x 14 in
This piece captures a quiet moment by the water, the central figure is absorbed in the simple act of searching along the shore. The composition draws the eye to a single child bent over in careful attention, inviting a sense of calm curiosity and the peaceful rhythm of play. The absence of color sharpens the connection to the scene’s mood—a clear, sunlit day distilled into shapes, contrast, and stillness.
August 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Making Observations 2025
Charcoal on paper 17x14 in
In stark black and white, this drawing shapes a world of contrasts and motion. Dark, sweeping curves flow alongside sharp, layered forms, creating a rhythm that feels alive and urgent. The smooth shading of one large shape offers calm against the surrounding energy of bold lines and dense textures. Without color, the play of light and shadow becomes the focal point, drawing the eye through the composition’s natural yet abstract forms. The result is a dynamic balance between tension and release, inviting quiet reflection amid visual movement.
August 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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The Gardener 2025
17x14 in, charcoal and gouache on paper
The Gardener uses shades of black, white, and gray to create a quiet, thoughtful scene. A figure stands behind simple vertical bars, their back turned and shaded by a wide hat. The space feels both open and confined at once, the bars suggesting separation while the soft, layered strokes around them suggest a shifting environment. A bucket set beside the figure adds a grounded, everyday detail that hints at labor or care. The limited palette and textured marks work together to evoke a mood of introspection and subtle tension, inviting the viewer to linger in the stillness.
August 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Flower's Glory 2025
Charcoal on paper, 17x14 in
A slender vase holds a bouquet of flowers with large, rounded petals and delicate veins, rendered in shades of black and gray. The contrast between light and shadow divides the background, drawing attention to the flowers’ form and texture. The broad leaf extends outward, its details softly fading into the surrounding space. The monochrome palette strips away distraction, focusing on the quiet beauty of aging blooms and the passage of time. The composition balances softness with bold shapes, inviting a calm and contemplative mood.
August 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Raging Storm, 2013
Oil on canvas, 63x54
Raging Storm captures a dark, heavy mood through a dense layering of shadows and warm light. Deep browns and blacks dominate the scene, while a glowing red-orange source pulses softly behind silhouetted trees. Vertical shapes rise through the darkness, guiding the eye toward the distant warmth and adding depth to the composition. The rough, layered brushstrokes give the surface a tactile energy, enhancing the feeling of tension and emotional weight. The contrast between shadow and firelight creates a charged atmosphere that feels both mysterious and intense.
July 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The family room lost its family, 2013
Mixed media, oil on canvas
Private collection
Dark shades of black, gray, and deep blue dominate this piece, creating a heavy, intense mood. At its center, a rough rectangular shape breaks through the shadowed background, marked by strong, angular strokes that build tension. The interplay of soft highlights and deep shadows adds a quiet depth, drawing the eye inward. Textures overlap and layer, giving the surface a sense of weight and complexity. The absence of bright colors keeps the focus on contrast and form, evoking a feeling of isolation and unresolved emotion.
July 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Old Mill Stream 2022
Mixed media oil on canvas, oil on cardboard 36x42 in
Muted greens and browns form the foundation of this work, layered to create a surface that both invites and resists close inspection. Hints of yellow, orange, and white catch the eye, breaking up the earthy tones with quiet moments of light. The texture feels worn, as if the painting has endured time, while faint shapes of windows and bricks suggest fragments of a forgotten place. Lines curve and intersect with angular sharpness, guiding movement across the canvas and adding depth to the composition. The overall mood is enigmatic—balanced between soft natural forms and rigid architectural fragments—offering a sense of calm mystery and quiet reflection.
July 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Rainstormy Afternoon 2017
Oil on canvas
Private collection
Earthy browns ground the composition, blending smoothly with bursts of turquoise and soft blue that suggest open air and shifting light. Thin black lines rise sharply from below, creating quiet tension against flowing white and black strokes that move across the surface. The painting captures a moment of natural energy—a balance between steady weight and restless motion, evoking the atmosphere of a rain-soaked afternoon. The colors and forms interact with a calm urgency, inviting reflection on the feeling of water and wind in motion.
July 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Last Free Exit 2011
Oil on canvas, 44x96 in
#FineArt
#OilPainting
#traditionalart
Muted greens and browns blend across the top, creating a textured field that feels heavy and immersive. Below, a vivid red band cuts sharply through the composition, breaking the stillness with sudden intensity. The contrast between dark, earthy tones and the bright red shapes a charged atmosphere, where quiet contemplation meets bold emotion. The layered colors invite the eye to move between depth and surface, stirring a complex, reflective mood.
July 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Breathe 2006
Oil on canvas, 36x72 in
The artwork is an abstract painting dominated by deep, dark tones of blue and black. Subtle gradients and soft, blended transitions create a sense of depth and a mysterious, almost cosmic atmosphere. Slight hints of lighter shades and thin, wispy lines add texture and movement to the composition, giving it an ethereal quality. The overall mood is somber and contemplative, inviting the viewer to explore the nuanced interplay of darkness and light within the piece.
July 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Ave, 2006
Oil on canvas, 46x38 in
A quiet field of blue and muted shades stretches across the surface, softened by smooth transitions of light and shadow. Thin black lines cross the space, forming a subtle grid that guides the eye without overwhelming the calm beneath. The composition feels balanced and open, inviting a moment of stillness. Together, these elements create a gentle atmosphere where tension eases and quiet reflection becomes possible.
July 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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A Quiet Beach, 2013
Oil on canvas, 36x48 in
Quiet Shoreline Whispers features muted earthy tones of beige, gray, and brown with broad, textured brushstrokes. Thin black curved lines cross the canvas, adding movement and contrast. Small spots of red and orange punctuate the muted colors, providing focal points. The work reflects the quiet, layered atmosphere of a grey day at the beach.
July 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Pointsettia
A single dried leaf takes center stage, its deep purple surface rich with texture and tumbling veins. The curled edges and brittle cracks reveal the fragile beauty of decay, transforming what is often overlooked into a quiet statement of form and color. Set against a stark white background, the leaf’s sculptural curves cast soft shadows, emphasizing its three-dimensional presence. Two thin, dark stems reach downward, grounding the composition with a subtle, delicate line. The contrast between the vibrant hue and the fragile, crinkled texture captures a moment of stillness and reflection, inviting an appreciation of life’s fleeting beauty.
July 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Blue Angle 2012
Oil on gessoed paper
#FineArt
#OilPainting
#TraditionalPainting
#Painting
Blue Angle unfolds in a cool palette of turquoise, blue, and green, inviting a quiet immersion into its layered depths. Soft transitions of light and shadow sweep across the surface, shifting from airy, translucent washes to richer, more concentrated areas. Vertical and diagonal lines cut through the color fields, bringing balance and subtle tension that guides the eye. Textural nuances appear beneath the smooth surfaces, adding a tactile quality that enhances the painting’s sense of movement without disrupting its calm. The composition feels open yet structured, evoking a space that is both fluid and grounded—suggestive of water’s gentle currents or the stillness found beneath waves. This work communicates a serene, contemplative mood through its thoughtful interplay of color, form, and texture.
July 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM