This painting was an experiment, and hopefully the beginning of a new series. In the summer of 2024 I had the opportunity to work for the company Rockscapes of Canada at the new Children’s Museum in London Ontario. The company creates faux rock installations using concrete. My job is to paint the concrete to resemble real rocks. In the process I learned some new painting techniques which I have been wanting to incorporate with my own, more tradition, painting style. While the sky and trees in this painting are done using my usual techniques, the rocks are done by combing both new and old methods to create a more abstract, but detailed, representation of rocks. This was a really fun process and I hope to continue painting more rock scenes!
Painted on a gallery quality birch panel.
Painted with professional quality acrylic paint.
Sprayed with UV protecting varnish. Although I treat all my work with a UV protecting spray, hanging artwork where it gets direct sunlight for a prolonged time can result in sun damage over time. Please be aware of this when deciding where to hang your artwork.
The painting wraps around the sides of the panel for a clean and seamless finish.
Hanging wire affixed to back of canvas frame for ready hanging.
I typically work by applying paint in thin layers. This can make my work more delicate than some. Please use caution when handling original artwork to prevent damage.
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