Eden
From: $700
Mixed Media, 2008
30 x 40″
During the summer of 2008, I participated in an outdoor painting class held in Palo Duro Canyon, just outside my hometown of Amarillo. My objective was to explore the use of textures from a tree in creating a painting of a tree itself. Immersed in the serene beauty of nature, I observed and painted as the tree gradually awakened to the day, utilizing fallen branches, leaves, and twigs as my artistic tools. Inspired by the likes of Claude Monet, I sought to capture the shifting colors and evolving light throughout the passing hours.
In this digital rendition of the original acrylic painting, I sought to blend digital textures and variations of color with the underlying acrylic canvas. Through digital manipulation, I painted over the original image and further experimented with textures and tonal variations. The resulting combination of digital and traditional mediums, when printed on a large scale, intensified the image, surpassing the vibrancy achieved with oil paint. This particular artwork marked a turning point in my career, as it fueled my curiosity and exploration of the possibilities afforded by the new medium, propelling me further into the realm of color exploration.
Available Sizes:
