This painting is a directional flow across a fixed surface. The interference acrylics produce an opalescent sheen. The background is a black micaceous iron oxide, sprayed over with a clear auto paint which amplifies the light reflecting properties of the mica.

Flow of blue Iridescent paint on black canvas.


Aplomb
Black micaceous iron oxide with interference acrylic on masonite
40″ x 32″
2010


 


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