Recently I completed my panel for the Syracuse Landbank, "Vacant Mural Project". I dropped the panel off to the project coordinator, but not before making sure to get a professional photo taken of it. This is a really important step in the creative process; recording my art is vital and I use the images in a variety of ways. Not just as a photo record of my work, but also so I can offer re-prints, etc.
I titled the piece, "Birds In The Garden" and completed it in acrylics. Using whimsical garden ornaments and old toys as my models, I created it in the hopes that the bright colors would attract and pull the viewer in closer to take a better look. Once your eyes begin to wander through the piece, you'll become aware of a darker undertone in the action portrayed. I giggled quite a bit while I was painting this piece and can assure you of my sanity. I'm not going to try to explain the why I painted this image because in creating it, it brought me laughter and joy and it is my hope that the viewer will enjoy some giggles too.
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