new painting available - fathom

22 November 2015

"Fathom" - dreamy, abstract seascape on canvas

There is a lovely depth to this painting. Painted in many layered glazes of turquoise, blue, magenta and yellow over a textured and colllaged surface. The collage pieces are pretty, esoteric circles. These are matched by the drips, drawn circles and textured circles throughout the canvas. This painting is calm and dreamy, reminiscent of a deep blue ocean.

Painting details:

Mixed media on exhibition canvas

40cm x 50cm x 3.5cm (deep)

Sides painted white

Initialled on the front, signed and dated on the back

Ready to hang, no framing necessary

Price:

NZ$300 + shipping

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Detail of "Fathom" - abstract painting on canvas

Detail of "Fathom" - mixed media painting on canvas

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