Untitled - Red Line 1 Print

This is an abstract expressionist/contemporary style acrylic painting with a landscape type of image. This is painting one in the "Red Line" series (presently four). I used a 2 inch gallery wrapped canvas on wood frame and began with a layer of gesso. I used a brayer tool (first time), palette knife, and my hands to apply the acrylic paint. I typically blend the colors on the canvas and there is a process of adding and removing/layering paint to achieve the colors and forms desired. This enabled me to uncover the golden yellow color on the bottom third of the canvas. I also blended in some gloss gel to give the red line a bit of shininess. I was able to achieve some nice texturing using the brayer tool and palette knife. I painted the outer edges black, so it is ready to hang as it is. After finishing the painting, I applied a polycrylic protective finish, which gave the colors a nice glossy pop as well. I hope this painting will prove visually interesting and that it imbues a sense of peace.