Dancing, 24" x 36"

See more paintings at the Glorious Brushstrokes Collection. James Nowak’s Dancing, from his Glorious Brushstrokes Collection, embodies the vitality of movement through bold, sweeping gestures and vibrant color contrasts. This series marks Nowak’s shift from controlled abstraction, seen in the Flowing Color Collection, toward the raw immediacy of the brushstroke itself. Dancing is not merely a static composition but an event—an evocation of rhythm, interaction, and energy unfolding on canvas. The painting features a lively interplay of blue, red, and green strokes, punctuated by bursts of yellow-lime accents. Each brushstroke arcs and intersects with others, creating a sense of movement that recalls bodies in motion or musical improvisation. The brushwork is free yet deliberate—loose in form, but confident in direction. The white ground is essential, acting as the stage upon which the colors move. It prevents overcrowding, ensuring that each stroke retains individuality while contribut