Marks on Display

A great human tradition is to display their collections…
Humans are hunters – gatherers. It is what we do no matter where and when. At times it is pure survival and other times it is affirmation. Collections are passed from interested hands to interested hands or they disappear like the sun each day.

From Here to There … 4-20-12.

From Here to There, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 by 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

We crossed from icon to icon, 15 by 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

They Came From Far Away … completed 4-25-12.

They Came From Far Away, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 12 by 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It could mean something or nothing, 12 by 16 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Making Marks into Marks … completed 3-26-12.

Making Marks into Marks, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Did we know where we're going?, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

From Huntington Haven, Spring 1967… completed 12-7-11.

From Huntington Haven Spring 1967, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

These were smuggled in and out, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor papers.

From Maddagasket Island, Summer 1973… completed 12-05-11.

From Maddagasket Island Summer 1973, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

This was a no blood safari, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor papers.

From Shutter County Winter 1985 Tour… completed 12-03-11.

From Shutter County Winter 1985 Tour, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It wasn't something we could forget, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

From the Latest All-paid Excursion… completed 11-6-11.

From the Latest All Paid Vacation, painting by Anders Tomlinson. 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It is faster to buy than search. 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Collection of Nerve Endings… completed 11-1-11.

Collection of Nerve Endings, painting by Anders Tomlinson. 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

Science and art share toast & eggs. 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks Thinking about Marks… completed 9-14-11.

Marks Thinking About Marks, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

There was a time when there was time, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Wishes in a Row … completed 8-27-11.

Wishes in a Row, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

All of these dreams are priceless, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Flies in a Row … completed 8-17-11.

Flies in a Row, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It is all about how one looks at it, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Heads in a Row … completed 8-17-11.

Heads in a Row, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson.

It is all about the arrangement, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Bugs in a Row … completed 7-21-11.

Bugs in a Row, a painting by Anders Tomlinson, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics on watercolor paper. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

This is the first of the Marks series, 15 x 20 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 01: Glory Galore … completed 8-16-11.

Marks 01: Glory Galore, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson

Some thought the yellow was tacky, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 02: Proud Presentation … completed 8-16-11.

Marks 02: Proud Presentation, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson

A collection eons in the making, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 03: Almost an Afterthought … completed 8-15-11.

Marks 03: Almost an Afterthought, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson

These are from somewhere, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 04: One for All … completed 8-14-11.

Marks 01: One for All, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 11  x 14 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson

Here are wonderful memories, 11 x 14 inches, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 05: Time in Memorial … completed 8-13-11.

Marks 05: Time in Memorial, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper. Photos by Anders Tomlinson

Age takes it staining toll, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 06: These Are From a Cold Place … completed 8-12-11.

Marks 06: These Are From a Cold Place, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson

These came at great risk, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

Marks 07: A Private Collection … completed 8-11-11.

Marks 07: A Private Collection, painting by Anders Tomlinson, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.  Photos by Anders Tomlinson

Private Johnson collects, 14 x 11 inches & detail, acrylics-watercolor paper.

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