Lucille in the Sunlight Print

This work came about as a result of a nervous breakdown. It is the first painting I made since being well. I love the explosive joy of being alive this work holds. I thought about my Grandma while painting. She died many years ago, but was such a pleasant loving lady. She raised her mentally handicapped son at home, during a time it was encouraged to institutionalize your defective family member. I admired my grandma very much for the trials she met with grace and laughter. I hope viewers will feel the sense of exuberance and joy in the piece. They dynamics of the gold foil and paint practically vibrate! To a large extent this work was made by applying loads of paint to a roofing shingle and dab, dot and smear the paint. Repeat with new colors. I think there is probably several gallons of paint on this canvas! It was a very intense process that takes a lot of physical energy to lay the base coats. Then the supreme joy of working with a tiny brush to place dots and shimmers. I had a blast making this work. I probably will not make another of this style, since it using so very much paint. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for looking in on my work!