This image has all sorts of exciting textures happening as well as layer after layer of colors and patterns.  It also has some great crisp details.  I am hopeful this playful treasure will bring a bit of whimsy and mystery to your home or office.

How Sign was created.....   After the black gesso primer dried, I used a fancy new texturing product imported from England to create that luscious ripe heart that pops right off the canvas.  Then I used acrylic modeling paste to create slight ridges that would eventually define that outer heart shape.  Once those layers dries, I painted many many many layers of abstract expressionist background imagery.  I painted lines and color fields, I also used stencils to layer in some subtle patterns as well.  I did use tiny bits of iridescent greens and golds throughout, so this piece does shimmer faintly in the light.  Once all of that background work dried, I used tiny detail brushes to paint the heart-sign and to add the words, "I am watching for a sign."

Sign was painted on a rigid canvas panel.  The edges of the panel have been painted, so this piece looks lovely displayed just as it is on a small stand or decorative easel.   Or it can be easily and affordably framed as it requires no glass or matting. 

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