Out on a Limb
That feeling of deep contemplation before trying something new—it's a mix of fear and excitement. You sense your life is about to change, and the unknown is calling you to take the next step. As is true in life, also is true in creating something that never existed before. There is the element of excitement, the thrill of what might come. And there is also the fear, the negative self-talk if things don’t appear how you want, or the way you thought they would.
And what you do with that moment on the ledge is what counts. Do you retreat? Or do you stretch yourself further out to the very tip of the branch and see what you might just be capable of?
This painting spent many hours on my studio wall and didn’t come together easily. There were many iterations before the story revealed itself. Beneath the layers of rich paint and texture are vintage whiskey labels from my late father’s collection and also pieces from an old leather-bound ledger book. The surface shows that richness of history, as well as the time worn story that contains both mystery and depth.
This piece is a testament to pushing through, into the unknown and trusting there will be something amazing worth stretching for.
That feeling of deep contemplation before trying something new—it's a mix of fear and excitement. You sense your life is about to change, and the unknown is calling you to take the next step. As is true in life, also is true in creating something that never existed before. There is the element of excitement, the thrill of what might come. And there is also the fear, the negative self-talk if things don’t appear how you want, or the way you thought they would.
And what you do with that moment on the ledge is what counts. Do you retreat? Or do you stretch yourself further out to the very tip of the branch and see what you might just be capable of?
This painting spent many hours on my studio wall and didn’t come together easily. There were many iterations before the story revealed itself. Beneath the layers of rich paint and texture are vintage whiskey labels from my late father’s collection and also pieces from an old leather-bound ledger book. The surface shows that richness of history, as well as the time worn story that contains both mystery and depth.
This piece is a testament to pushing through, into the unknown and trusting there will be something amazing worth stretching for.
That feeling of deep contemplation before trying something new—it's a mix of fear and excitement. You sense your life is about to change, and the unknown is calling you to take the next step. As is true in life, also is true in creating something that never existed before. There is the element of excitement, the thrill of what might come. And there is also the fear, the negative self-talk if things don’t appear how you want, or the way you thought they would.
And what you do with that moment on the ledge is what counts. Do you retreat? Or do you stretch yourself further out to the very tip of the branch and see what you might just be capable of?
This painting spent many hours on my studio wall and didn’t come together easily. There were many iterations before the story revealed itself. Beneath the layers of rich paint and texture are vintage whiskey labels from my late father’s collection and also pieces from an old leather-bound ledger book. The surface shows that richness of history, as well as the time worn story that contains both mystery and depth.
This piece is a testament to pushing through, into the unknown and trusting there will be something amazing worth stretching for.
Description & details
16 x 16 inches - Acrylic and Mixed Media on deep Cradled Panel
Rich tones of black, paynes gray, and sepia ink washes accentuate the bright saturated aqua and burnt sienna. Gorgeous layers of texture abound through layered collage, modeling paste and paint application.
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I use high quality, professional grade acrylic paints and mediums, oil sticks, as well as top quality substrates and acid free paper. I make most of my own collage papers using the same paints as the final paintings. If there is vintage collage, it will be layered over with protective UV mediums to ensure the color stays as true as possible. However, the natural aging of the vintage papers is to be appreciated for its imperfect beauty.
Each painting receives an isolation coat prior to a wax finish, or UV varnish in matte, satin, or a combination of both. Cradled panels will be finished in a polyurethane or hand-painted to showcase the art. Frames are finished in a poly finish as well, or hand-painted and will be described as such under Description.
All artwork comes ready to hang with d-rings, coated wire and is signed on the front and/or the back. Each piece also comes with a certificate of authenticity.
