The Saffron Gatherers 40x30 Acrylic, acrylic matte gel, molding paste, charcoal, inkjet transfer on panel. $3000
Available at RiverSea Gallery
Available at RiverSea Gallery
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The Saffron Gatherers is inspired from a fresco from the ancient island nation of Thera, which is modern day Santorini. Using drawing, painting, inkjet transfers and many, many layers of acrylic medium, I have created a distressed, encaustic-like effect.
To read my blog entry about how I made this piece, and about ancient Akrotiri and the famous volcanic eruption that has preserved it, click HERE.