Rasar Park
3x4 foot Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas
Completed at Rasar State Park over five days, this multimedia piece in acrylic and spray paint captures the specific textures and colors of autumn. This shift in subject matter responds to a previous, more restrictive focus on water and rivers, moving instead toward the complexity of tightly packed natural textures.
Completed at Rasar State Park over five days, this multimedia piece in acrylic and spray paint was aimed at capturing the specific textures and colors of autumn. This shift in subject matter is a direct response to being too restrictive with my previous work. I had been trying to paint water, rivers, and streams exclusively, but given the seasonal restrictions and location availability, I decided to focus on this tightly packed texture.
I have realized that everything is worth painting, and that creating work consistently is more important than waiting for the "perfect" subject. This is a series I plan to continue through the different seasons; it tells a story of the local environment and the passing of time while allowing me to experiment with technique and scale. Because this subject matter is more accessible, it will be a perfect focus for my large-scale winter sessions.
For this location, I chose to drive out each day. While this was cheaper in some respects, a two-hour commute is a lot of extra work, and it definitely affects the creative process. I much prefer staying on-site; to live inside your subject matter rather than just visiting it creates a completely different energy and vibe in the work.
