Original artwork description:

My goal was to create a painting that combines a touch of raw, expressive brushwork with very fine, blended areas. There are so many hidden elements of mark-making that can only be seen up close, yet from afar the painting still holds interest with its high contrast and variation of brush strokes. Sides are painting black with three coats of protective UV varnish. Wired in back, ready for hanging.

My technique involves starting with multiple layers of paint using a variety of tools and brushes that create a wide range of shapes, forms and lines. Upon starting, I paint intuitively and quickly. Nearing the end, everything slows down and I begin the process of discernment, carefully analyzing changes in value and composition until I am happy with the final painting.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint, water-soluble crayons, graphite

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