Rainbow Sherbet

On 24"x36"x1.5" gallery wrapped canvas.
 
Rainbow Sherbet is all about the tension between softness and energy. Pastel-like color transitions move through the composition while sharper marks and changes in texture keep the surface from becoming predictable. I wanted the painting to feel almost edible — bright, layered, playful and full of movement — while still functioning as a strong contemporary abstract work.
 
Materials used:
Acrylic paint — including heavy-body acrylics Golden / Liquitex acrylics where applicable
Pencil / graphite drawing and mark-making
Oil pastels
Posca / paint markers
Layering and overpainting
Drips, marks, lines and gestural applications