Original artwork description:

"Proteus Rising" is an original mixed media painting. I'm always fascinated by the effects of weathering and erosion on old items that have been left outside for years. This painting is based on a photo I took of a small section of a rusting old watering can.

I created this by printing the original photograph onto canvas, and adding layers of acrylic paint, texture paste and ink.

The painting put me in mind of a squid, as well as an overhead view of an intricate pattern of rivers

In Greek mythology, Proteus is a sea god or god of rivers and bodies of water, and was known for his ability to change form to avoid capture.

The painting is framed in a deep profile, black wood frame, as pictured.

Materials used:

acrylic, canvas, texture paste, archival ink,

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#ink painting #rusting #vertical abstract #erosion #underwater abstract #squid painting #tall narrow 

Proteus Rising (2019) Mixed-media painting
by Steve Mitchell

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"Proteus Rising" is an original mixed media painting. I'm always fascinated by the effects of weathering and erosion on old items that have been left outside for years. This painting is based on a photo I took of a small section of a rusting old watering can.

I created this by printing the original photograph onto canvas, and adding layers of acrylic paint, texture paste and ink.

The painting put me in mind of a squid, as well as an overhead view of an intricate pattern of rivers

In Greek mythology, Proteus is a sea god or god of rivers and bodies of water, and was known for his ability to change form to avoid capture.

The painting is framed in a deep profile, black wood frame, as pictured.

Materials used:

acrylic, canvas, texture paste, archival ink,

Tags:
#ink painting #rusting #vertical abstract #erosion #underwater abstract #squid painting #tall narrow 
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My subjects are diverse, I always love the challenge of painting the human form, and am drawn to capturing the innate characteristics of different animals. I have always loved painting... Read more

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