On Approach
This is a large piece. 80×42 in of oil on canvas. I love juxtaposing bright colors against deep black sections.
Canvas is self-made. Created a tutorial for do-it-yourself large frame-makeing on my website if you are interested. Many other works there as well as this is my first redbubble post.

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On Approach belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Abstract Art, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Fine Arts, Live, Love, Dream: , Nerds Unite, Oil Painting, Religious Art & Photography, Remodernist Painters' Group, Safe Haven, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Virginia Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

WOLF
nice work
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Wolf. My wife just informed me that you wouldn’t see my comment unless I hit “reply”. Such the newb…
KEITH R. WILL...
very nice
Ray Schloss replied
Keith… My wife just informed me that you wouldn’t see my comment unless I hit “reply”. Such the newb… Hello from a fellow DC’er (NOVA)
Joe Valcourt/M...
great
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Joseph. My wife just informed me that you wouldn’t see my comment unless I hit “reply”. Such the newb…
Ray Schloss
thanks! i appreciate the encouragement.
RSart
hope we get to see more of your work soon, but from this i get the feeling we will be seeing pretty amazing things
Ray Schloss replied
RSart, sorry you did not get my reply yesterday. Did it from my phone while waiting for a plane to taxi from the gate. My wife enlightened me to the need to hit “reply”. You are is pretty amazing. Thanks for the comment. Ray
Ray Schloss
very kind, RSart! thanks! will be adding more soon.
Mechellerene
This looks familiar…wait…it’s over my couch! lol.
HeatherTS
love the contrast of the colors…very nice
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks!
Kerryn Rogers
very nice…reminds me of fear definately. Like a heart monitor almost. Its really quite emotive!
Steph Granshaw
this must have real impact hung over your couch, NO im not a psychic!! just read your wife’s funny comment. Thanks for adding “Budding Passion” to your favourites. My husband will be joining RB soon as well. How exciting!!
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Steph. It is hard to miss it when you’re walking through the living room. You can see it here: http://www.rayschloss.com
Nvision Ink
Great piece! The orangish red object looks like it’s just floating in front of the blue object very cool!
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Neil. You are one of my very favorite artists on RB. The way you frequently balance the totally black areas of your photos with bright, intense colors is very much the same effect I try to achieve painting.
butchart
i like your bold style….. it gives me hope…................b
Ray Schloss replied
Wow! That’s encouraging! Glad you enjoy it.
butchart
ijust did a tour of your work… very wonderful…. i’m looking forward to any new editions to your portfolio… i like abstractions that speak from the heart…. yours obviously do….......b
Ray Schloss replied
thanks again, butchart. very humbling.
foreverfemale
i like blend of colors and vivid textures, very nice work!
Ray Schloss replied
much obliged, ma’am!
linaji
I Love Layers…you are all about that for me..wow
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, linaji! pleasure to meet you. i’m mechellerene’s husband! :-)
linaji
Noooo wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am in love already shuuuushhhhhhh don’t tell her yet!!! OMG.. there is hope.. you two simply Rock!!
linaji
Ohh on your own.. you just Rock too.. your work is amazing .. thanks!
Ray Schloss replied
lol!! my lips are sealed! ;-)
jomash
Great relief feeling to this.
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Joanne! I appreciate your input.
nkbellani
Hi
Great abstract Ray! And good to meet you…
kumar
Ray Schloss replied
Wow! Hello, Kumar. Good to meet you as well. My wife (mechellerene) adores you. Glad that you like my painting.
jomash
Thats ok am just engaged in a dual of which I win then I will ride a duck and swim for 5 miles without a wooly hat.
Ray Schloss replied
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nkbellani
Thank you Ray and Mechelle…We’re like buddies at bubble…I adore her as much.
blamo
The black on it’s own does make a striking contrast with your colour choice i like the way you have blended them also well painted
Anthony R. Pla...
I like this very much – to me, its a skyline on a mountain side – at twilight becoming night. Nice work
Ray Schloss replied
hi, anthony. glad you like it and appreciate the comment.
mimi yoon
i love the usage of black on this one… really works!!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks! i love using black with vivid color.
Susan van Zyl
Love it!
Ray Schloss replied
Thanks, Susan!!
Harald Gick
Awesome!
Ray Schloss replied
appreciate it, harald. you can get an idea of the scale of it here
Harald Gick
Wow! It’s really impressive in big!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks! there’s also a link on the site that shows how i built the frame.
Romo
Fantastic abstract:)
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, romo! you can get the full view here
Romo
wow..very impressive looks fantastic on the wall above the black couch….excellent:)
Ray Schloss replied
thanks! hope you enjoy your day. :0)
katsu
Wow 80×42 ….very nice work :-)
katsu
Ray Schloss replied
thanks katsu!
Steph Granshaw
stunning work
Ray Schloss replied
hey steph… scroll u a bit. you had mentioned that it must look cool above the couch. just went ahead and added that pic yesterday so the scale was visible! thanks for liking it twice! :0)
linaji
Holy moley.. how do you do that here in my living room thing.. it looks simply incredible on this real scale.. what a brilliant artist you are!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, lina.. i really appreciate your input. they just sort of pop into my head… sometimes when praying, sometimes when just sitting around. i love painting on large scale though. :0)
will send u a bmail about how to add the photo to your description, if that is what you were asking
linaji
No.. did you put the painting in your room over your couch? or was that a way some people porgram their work into scale sample rooms..?
Ray Schloss replied
took this shot this morning! didn’t know it was for a reason!
linaji
THAT IS BRILLIANT .. the feeling of your work is incredible with the light like that.. you should carry these shots for a way to market the work!
Ray Schloss replied
you are toooo kind! :0) thanks. it was pretty ironic that i decided to just snap this shot yesterday.
Deborah Milligan
great work ray, and yes, it is wonderful to see if in situ.
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, deb. just want to say how much i love your work. there is such an etheral beauty to your abstracts. the play of light… very cool! :0)
Kerryn Rogers
thats invigorating to look at!
Ray Schloss replied
cool! thanks, kerryn… :0)
Kim Bender
By showing the painting with the furniture you really get the feeling for this painting…..............love it a lot!!!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, kim… still haven’t made another work this large but hope to soon. just need to have somehwere good to put it!
MaiaRamish
beautiful work
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, maia.. really appreciate it. your work is very unique and amazing! :0)
melodious
so vibrant… really brilliant!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, mel!! :0)
StacyLee
Powerful, strong, and beautiful work! The layers and textures are amazing!
Ray Schloss replied
hey! thanks stacylee! :0)
Larasolnishko
great piece, very creative…great masculine energy…
Ray Schloss
wow… that’s a cool comment! thanks, lara! appreciate you stopping by. :0)
Sophie Shapiro
Ray this is a wonderfully inspiring painting. The colours are bold and full of empowering energy. On Approach provokes contemplation and deeper understanding. The size is magnificent and must look wonderful in reality. Fabulous!Sx
Ray Schloss replied
very kind and insightful comments, sophie! thanks for the contemplation! :0)
Steve Chapple
Such a clever beautiful outcome from the study!
“Vision – It reaches beyond the thing that is, into the conception of what can be. Imagination gives you the picture. Vision gives you the impulse to make the picture your own.”
Robert Collier.
Ray Schloss replied
very kind, thanks… and a super quote, steve! definitely one worth remmebering :0)
ieneke jansen
I think I’m in love with this painting
-it is amazing!!! I love the size and the bright, bold colors against the black and how you made that work so easily! Fantastic piece :DRay Schloss replied
wow! glad it has inspired such a great response in you, ieneke! thanks very much! :0)
ieneke jansen
You are so welcome Ray :) Certain paintings just jump on me like a big bear hug from an old friend you adore and haven’t seen in years…this one did exactly that!
Ray Schloss replied
ok… that is two killer comments in one day! :0) thanks! also, you have a very cool first name. quite uncommon!
ieneke jansen
I only speak from my heart and only the truth so there! :D LOL!
Yes, my name is not very common, however I do know another ieneke and that is my Mom…our given name is Catharina and Ieneke is a nickname derived from it. No one calls me Catharina, it’s just for official purposes, documentation, etc…thanx for the compliment as well :}
RosaCobos
You see?
No I identify the proportions.
You are a great painter Ray….
Rosa
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, rosa. i greatly appreciate your comments. :0)
Shadowdreamer
Wonderful vibrant colours
Ray Schloss replied
thanks very much, and i appreciate the fav! :0)
susi lawson
superb!! Love the colors!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, susi! love your avatar :0)
AmandaGWright
WOW! Holy Shitaki, this one is awesome…SO VIBRANT, such beautiful contrast in colors, I love this bold image.
Ray Schloss replied
hey! glad you really enjoyed it, amanda! thanks for stopping by. :0)
GittiArt
Amazing work in colour and composition ….a real eye- catcher !!!! Bravo !!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, gitti… appreciate your input. :0)
Maria Wiley
Love this!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, maria! also… didn’t you stop by my website? :0)
Maria Wiley
Sure did! Great website :) think I left a message there too! I’ve been going here & there . . . one link leading to another!
Ray Schloss replied
ya… saw the comment. thanks for taking the time to check it out! :0)
love your work
Maria Wiley
Most welcome . . . ditto!!
sulaartist
Great colours and composition !!!
Ray Schloss replied
thank you very much! :0)
Nanmarie
love this! Wow.
Ray Schloss replied
hi, nancy… thanks! :0)
Richard VanWart
Looks gorgeous on your wall—great image. Love your Rothko influences. Cheers!
Ray Schloss replied
very kind… thanks, richard
Nurhilal Harsa
I love it, good abstract….
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, nurhilal.. and again, i love your work!
Kevin Bergen
Ray, this is inspiring art. I’m a photographer, and I’m not usually drawn to painting, but when I am, it’s usually an emotional thing. This piece speaks to me (and looks terrific over that couch!). I’m excited to have found your portfolio, and I’m impressed by your work and the wonderful energy you exude as an artist, as a father, and as a spiritual man. I look forward to seeing more of your inspiring work!
Ray Schloss replied
appreciate the comments. thanks, kevin.
jacqleen
Love the colors here…..It’s like a burning flame in the middle of the night…very powerful!
Ray Schloss replied
that’s a killer way to think about it… thanks!
Kelly d
This is gorgeous, i love it :)
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, kelly. much appreciated
Candy1974
Very nice!. I love blue and red together.
Ray Schloss replied
hi, candy! what an honor to be your first favorite on RB. welcome aboard, and vielen dank!
Varry
What a delicious painting! The black really pushes the colours into the foreground,fab work.
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, varry. glad you like it. you work is fantastic, btw.
Varry
Gosh!! Thanks Ray ;-D
Junior Mclean
cool art!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks!!
Junior Mclean
cool art!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks!! :D
Jonathan Blades
this is great. love the contrast of cool and warm colours.
Lynn Moore
Beautiful!