2025-05-05

Familiarity : 2025-05

Familiarity
06 May 2025
Acrylic on vinyl
21.5 x 25.5 in (54.6 x 64.8 cm)


I wanted to do some more experimenting with the backside of a print. This was also done with Crane, High Plains Bluff and Real Sacrifice. It's essentially waterproof so while it's an interesting surface, it can also be pretty challenging. I did some squeegee work, some sketching with markers and traditional painting. One thing I like to do is see if an idea/image hits me after initial color application. The red face is part of the original color and I wish I would have taken a picture of that laydown. Sometimes it's best to leave things as they are. I might have over painted this, but I certainly like certain aspects. "Familiarity" comes from the possibility the faces bring back memories of those we know and/or the familiarity of the two in the image.

The original print is above left.  I called it "Slats", and the full sheet before I framed it (right).

Familiarity in its frame. I waffled between two, but thought the black was a good match.

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