"Pitter Patter" c2006
There is a fine line between upscale art and "cute" paintings when the subject of choice is a heart. That has been my challenge the past few times I've worked with hearts as my focus. Several pieces have been started over, tossed out, painted over (kicked, stomped on) .... but this one is definitely a keeper, and one I'm proud to post for sale.
The bright hearts are painted with many layers of bright red, garnet and antique gold glazes over a stark black/white background.
The backgrounds arent' flat paint, however. They are painted with pearlescent paint, so they have a sheen depending on the angles you view them from. The pieces are accented with a bit of turquoise, and lots of coppery metallic glaze for accents, both in the rich warm copper color and a cooler patina hue. The entire piece will be glazed with a high gloss varnish for protection.
The result is a striking piece measuring 32" wide by 20" high on 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas.
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