Message Series 2, O Painting

On this piece I experimented with printing a rendered shadow, crumpling and photographing that distorted printed page, comping the crumpled shadow photograph into my composition in the computer, and then painting. I sometimes wish I could just sit down and paint, but I also think all of the process pushes me into a direction that becomes essential to the finished art. The concept for a collection of alphabet paintings originated from my belief that people connect personally to specific letters and numbers, each for their own reason. To expand the concept beyond single letter decorative art, I begin with one long poetic billboard phrase. By not painting the repeating letters, the 43-letter message remains obscured (however, the phrase is revealed as an inscription on the back of the work). The eastern coastal landscape plays a dominant role in the series. 11.25”w x 14”h acrylic on wood panel with a satin varnish, handmade float frame (natural maple/blonde color) - NO GLASS is required (Frame dimensions: 12.5”w x 15.25”h x .75”d). Mounted with picture wire, ready to hang.