Overthought XI Painting

Overthought XI is part of a series of large abstract works reflecting the chaos, anxiety, and grit of urban living. I reside in one of the many old neighborhoods in Barcelona, Spain, where the streets and alleys are narrow with buildings towering on either side and the never-ending bustle of restaurants, bars, and shops below. All combined seamlessly with the filth and grim of millions of people, the decaying homes and graffiti riddled walls. By night, depending on where are you, the seedy underbelly reveals itself to a more thrilling experience. This piece was painted on canvas using oil and oil pastel in many layers, gradually getting thicker to an impasto consistency. A thin layer of clear glue was applied for a matte look and further texture.