Fifth Rider Painting

The work is part of a series of nine paintings. Conceptually, it deals with the consequences of human indifference and the triumph of hope. The pictorial style of the work has its roots in the desire to show these symbols of disaster and misery as recognisable faces of humanity and not as external demons and as in the ninth rider an apotheosis. I work in acrylic because it allows me to experiment, making changes quickly is paramount when wishing to explore my options. I apply the acrylic in successive washes to achieve a soft structure and then overpaint some areas with a more opaque use of the pigments. I use artists hogs hair brushes to apply and manipulate the paint with large 3" brushes to spread the washes. The work is painted on a Superior Rolled Canvas board as I like the rigidity and fine surface, plus the longevity and resistance to damage has a proven record. Finished with a coat of Winsor & Newton Satin UV varnish, this not only protects the painting, but has a unifying effect. A suggested frame width of at least 70mm or more for this size painting. Narrow frames on large paintings have tendency to not sit well and have a habit of warping. See video of this series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uemw8zPM3Oo