This painting began over a grey gessoed wood panel. I laid on very thick acrylic paint colors and textures for the first layers. I have progressed with the painting by experimenting with different translucent mixtures and water-soluble materials. Oddly, I didn't touch this painting for years but about half a decade later I feel like it is done. Looking back, I think the grey backing made me try out a lot of things that I wouldn't have, were it a black or white backing.

UNTITLED

2015
​mixed media on wood panel
16" x 20"