Great Flight

The method used to create this image sets it apart from every painting you have ever seen - except for my "Out For a Stroll" painting which was created the same way. Living by the California beaches for over 25 years, I discovered places where natural clay outcrops were revealed by the crashing waves. Each of the outcrops were a different color and texture. I gathered clay from 4 or 5 different sites and sifted and smoothed the material. I added glue to them and applied them to the wood panel to create a mottled effect. Once the clay dried, it was permanently adhered to the board. Over this rich, natural, organic surface, I painted this ghostly white bird on the rich dark natural background.