Repose

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 "Repose" This is actually a series of three framed mirrors which can be hung as a group or individually. I had these mirrors for months before actually finding the inspiration to work with them. (A common occurrence with my collection of found objects - or "flat surfaces" as I call them.) One day I just looked at them and thought to do primitive paintings of body positions wrapping around the square shapes. They're a bit different from my "typical" figural style but they've had a very positive response. Most people see them as people doing yoga, which was not at all my intention. Now that I think about it, they do rather look like a trio of yogis!  

It's Time

"It's Time" is another painted in reverse on glass. This technique looks so cool in person but photos just do NOT do them justice! For example, the window on her cheek is not part of the piece... in case you couldn't tell. This is from a photo of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. I was in desperate need of a haircut and so was she, hence the title. "It's Time" for a bloody haircut!

Looking Through

"Looking Through" Another self-portrait from a bathroom mirror sketching session! This was painted in reverse on glass and as such was rather hard to photograph. There's tons of depth that you really can only see in person! Rather than putting down your base color and building the painting up from there, you start with your finish details (outlining and highlights in this case) and work your way backward. Painting in this style is a fun break from tradition and really works the brain muscles!