Watermelon and Mars Black

For this work I employed a 11/2 inch palette knife to achieve greater dimension and wider strokes. I am embarking on a series of paintings that will closely examine black as a color and study it within the context of (subtractive) color theory. Black often provokes a negative response or association. It's a mysterious color that is connected to the fear of the unknown, death, evil, etc. On the flip side it can evoke power, formality, and elegance. Here's to exploring what else black can do . . .



Watermelon and Mars Black, 2017, heavy body acrylics mixed with ceramic stucco and iridescent medium on canvas, 16 x 20 inches.