Delicate Balance, 48" x 60"

See more paintings at the Glorious Brushstrokes Collection. James Nowak’s Delicate Balance, part of his Glorious Brushstrokes Collection, exemplifies his mastery of gesture, rhythm, and chromatic interplay. Unlike the structured fields of his Flowing Color Collection, this series emphasizes immediacy and spontaneity, foregrounding the raw vitality of brushwork. Delicate Balance stands as a visual meditation on harmony achieved through contrast—chaos disciplined by rhythm, energy tempered by restraint. The canvas is animated by vigorous, angular strokes of red, yellow, blue, and turquoise, set against a luminous white ground. The brushstrokes intersect, overlap, and fragment, creating a sense of motion akin to dance or musical improvisation. The color palette is bold yet balanced: fiery reds and yellows pulse with intensity, while cooler blues and greens provide moments of calm. The white negative space is as integral as the painted marks. It prevents the composition from collapsing in