Surf Print

The process is organic, beginning the painting with gestural word markings. I put uplifting words or phrases embedded below the surface. They can't been seen but they are there. Layers are introduced in stages and the direction of the painting is informed and influenced by each previous mark and color resulting in a spontaneous execution that does not seek to represent concrete forms, but rather to create emotion in the observer inviting a personal interpretation and connection. I was inspired by deep ocean water and the constant movement it creates. It's never the same. My hope is that you'll see something new each time you look at this work. I use acrylic and mixed media because it drys fast and I can scratch through the layers. This piece can be displayed as either horizontal or vertical.