This piece was created with my affinity for the sea, in collaboration with fellow friend artist, Laura Lake Peterson. After the sculpted piece dried, Laura applied oil colors of the deep sea: indigo, and white, small amount of yellow

The process for creating these sculpted pieces: A piece of fabric (polyester works well) is drenched in laytex paint which acts as a barrier and adheres the fabric to a canvas. The larger the piece of fabric, the more dynamic the shape becomes. The wet fabric is manipulated around to create peaks and valleys until an interesting shape and texture emerges. Once it is dry, I paint it with oils to create variations in one or more colors.

Exhibited at Gualala Center for the Arts, Gualala, CA (2024/5)

Photographed by Joe McDonald, Digital Grange Studio, Petaluma, CA