Noticing You Noticing Me

Mixed media on canvas 5"x 7"SOLD

Five Little Friends

There are several layers to my life; cycling, yoga, art, spiritual philosophies, animals, and friends all share MEGA importance to me.
When I started this painting I had been surfing with a few friends, and wanted to create a multimedia piece that showed the connection that I felt when I had caught a wave. I stretched some canvas on wood, applied acrylic paint, then used vinyl to mask off specific areas to create sunspots. I then sketched waves and photocopied it onto tracing paper. I also relate water to mountain bike riding, yoga and simply flowing through challenges that occur. I then copied a mythical teaching that I have been carrying with me based on the Buddhist philosophy that I am quite fond of. I applied the copies to the canvas and finished with several layers of mod podge and acrylic paint. For some reason the painting looked incomplete to me. It was missing an aspect of my life. I decided to add five little friends. My friends have been a huge part of my life. Without them, I would be incomplete. This one's for you, buddies. It will be displayed at o2 Yoga studio in Somerville along with several other pieces of mine. Come by and check them out!
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