Riptide Painting

I was INSPIRED to paint Riptide while standing on the balcony of my Ft. Lauderdale studio. The balcony is adjacent to and closed off from the studio by glass doors. While out on the balcony looking inward, I realized I had come upon a strange new place. Indeed, I had entered and was “swimming” in a sea of the unknown. Here I could clearly see the ocean and sky (reflected on the glass) intermingling with the studio and bedroom spaces beyond, including another set of double glass doors, and an armoire, This shimmering, compacted, hysterically confusing yet luscious image of land, sea and air superimposed upon one another enchants me to this day and infuses my work. I hope that VIEWERS will be caught in the current, a riptide if you will, and swept away from the safety of "everyday." and pulled into the enchanting and exotic sea of the unknown. TECHNICAL MATTERS: I used acrylic paint into which I pressed whole and crushed shell bits to enhance the ancient architecture. I used Gesso over the paint in spots to give the structures an antique patina. The fountain water and breaking waves have tiny pearls pressed in the paint which causes it to sparkle. The pelican's beak is studded with gems for texture and his nest has gold twine pressed into the paint. Riptide has been awarded both the Best in Show and Popular vote awards by the Broward Art Guild, Ft. Lauderdale. It is framed in a weathered wood and silver frame with a gold interior edge and is shipped ready to hang.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36 W x 48 H x 3 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.