Beings

All together now: check our interdependencies at the door, hat check our ids and take off our boots of prior knowledge. There is a party to attend, there always is, at very moment and the next moment and the next moment…

He Missed His Initiation … completed 12-30-12.

He Missed His Initiation. painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

This was the third time, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Intersecting Species … completed 10-24-12.

Entangled Species Today, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Everyone was trying to have it all, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Reggie Looking for the Burning Bush … completed 10-23-12.

Reggie Looking for the Burning Bush, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

He bought a map to the stars' homes, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Green-Eyed Stare … completed 10-22-12.

Green Eyed Vixen, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

A hand tapped his shoulder and he turned, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Fish Looking For a Mate… completed 12-20-12.

Fish Looking for a Mate, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It was worth the hope, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Admiral Was Lost in His Personal Mirror … completed 10-21-12.

Admiral Who Was lost in His Personal Mirror, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Storms, in his head, were all around, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Three Buddies Meet in the Field … 8-28-12.

Three Buddies Meet in the Field, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

This was not a chance occasion, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.

Where Is The Fantasy?… completed 12-24-12.

Where is the Fantasy, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Between the two of them stood time, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Cyclops Waiting for New Eye Exam … completed 10-18-12.

Cyclops Waiting in Line for New Eyeglass, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Insurance covered his frame and glass, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

The Day the Bison Split in Half… completed 12-1-12.

The Day the Bison Split in Half, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It happened without a sound or inkling, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Alone Talking With One’s Conscious… completed 12-22-12.

Alone Talking With His Conscious, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It was like a house of mirrors, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Resources are Running Low … 8-26-12.

Resources are Running Low, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

They were driven by adversaries, 24 by 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.

Man Playing Shadow with His Ego … completed 10-15-12.

Man Playing Shadow with His Ego, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Fun and games and trouble and pain, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

She-He Knew What It-They Didn’t Know … completed 11-5-12.

She-He Knew What It-They Didn't Know, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylic-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Hidden agendas flourished, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylic-watercolor paper.

Turning Back Was Not an Option … completed 10-28-12.

Turning Back was Not an Option, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Don't worry, be migratory, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Waiting for the Master to Awake … completed 10-12-12.

Waiting for His Master to Awake, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Understanding did not support wishing, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Dawn Relieved The Sentry … 9-28-12.

Dawn relieved the Sentry, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Cosmetic surgery was in his mind, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Praying Mantis Poser … completed 7-1-12.

Praying Mantis poser, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

They talked about smaller surviving, 24 x 18 & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Leaving School Early Again … 8-22-12.

Leaving School Early Again, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It was something about the lack of food, 15 x20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Linking the Moments Was a Big Step … completed 7-6-12.

Linking The Moments was A Big Step, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

We had been here before, repeatedly, 24 x 18 & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Coming Together by Drifting Apart … completed 7-10-12.

Coming Together by Drifting Apart, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Things would change with the weather, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

A Brother with a Different Mother … completed 7-9-12.

A Brother with a Different Mother, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 11 x 14 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

We didn't how closely related we are, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Will and Able Awake … completed 7-12-12.

Will and Able Awake, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Not a moment to soon, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Fish Farm Fantasy … 7-28-12.

Fish Farm Fantasy, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

All hail the unrelenting scavenger, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Looking Through A Fish’s Eye … completed 6-3-12.

Looking Through a Fish's Eye, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Thank God for plankton, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

One Act After Another Gave Birth to a Monster … completed 6-8-12.

One Act After Another Gave Birth to a Monster, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It isn't as bad as it sounds, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Bickering and Bartering … completed 6-22-12.

Bickering and Bartering, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

So much for politics and religion, 18 x 24 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

One Month After A Formal Evening Tea … completed 5-7-12.

One month After An Evening Tea, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

And to think they all saluted the future, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Talking Sixth Sense … completed 5-9-12.

Talking Sixth Sense, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 16 x 20 inches, acrylics- watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

There was no easy way in or out, 16 x 20 inches, acrylics- watercolor paper.

Sebastian Can’t Tell Time Anything … completed 5-18-12.

Sebastian Can't Tell Time Anything, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 12 x 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

There is no stopping tomorrow, 12 x 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Benjamin Was Never Here … completed 5-23-12.

Benjamin Was Never Here, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 16 x 12 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

He Had No Witnesses, 16 x 12 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

He Was Ruler of All He Could Smell … completed 5-27-12.

He Was Ruler of All He Could Smell, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 12 x 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Living without trust is difficult, 12 x 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

He Ran From Himself … completed 4-27-12.

He Ran From Himself, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 12 by 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

The one way mirror dimmed, 12 by 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

This series is the end result of using all the Payne’s Grey that was in the domed crown of an empty paint tube. No matter how hard Anders squeezed no paint would emerge. He cut the tube near the cap with a knife and scooped out the imprisoned paint. That little amount of paint, almost always thrown away, was used, with a palette knife, to begin these seven 18 x 24 inch watercolor paper works. Anders strives to use all the paint, waste not – want not.

Queen of the Stormy Seas … completed 1-28-12.

Queen of the Stormy Seas, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches, acrylics on watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

She screamed for internal peace, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

She Came on the Waves … completed 1-27-12.

She Came on the Waves, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

No one came forward, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylic- watercolor paper.

Facing Unknown Challenges … completed 1-26-12.

Facing Unknown Challenges, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

This spirit knew no home, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper.

They Knew There Was Not One Survivor … completed 1-25-12.

They Knew there Was Not One Survivor, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Insurance as an abstract, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper.

Song Shadow Casting Invisible Shadow … completed 1-25-12.

Song Shadow Casting Invisible Echo, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It was a mumble of a puddle, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper.

Understanding Swept Over the Moments … completed 1-24-12.

Understanding Swept Over the Moments, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

It is all about then, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper.

There Were No Calms Coming … completed 1-24-12.

There Were No Calms Coming, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson.

Surfacing substance abuse, 24 x 18 inches & detail, acrylics- watercolor paper.

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