Sunday, November 20, 1988

R53 Swing with Raven


R53 Swing with Raven
36 x 24" oil on panel
private collection

An in-between, fun picture, meant to indulge the temperamental artist.  I had been casting a very critical eye on my recent crowded compositions and gaudy colours.  I decided to paint a real tree with a real raven, and of course the picture is nothing of the sort.

Experimenting, I wanted to try the permanent marker lines again.  I had originally used it in 'Nuclear Picnic', R13, and liked the way the marker faded to purplish black.  It is interesting working with the heavy, irregular outline.

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