The method used to create this image sets it apart from every painting you have ever seen - except for my "Great Flight" 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 these inspiring sandhill cranes out for a stroll.
The painting size is approximately 30 x 31.5 inches. With the simple wood edge frame the piece measures 31.5 x 33 inches.
- Framed: 31.5 x 33 x 1.5 in (80.01 x 83.82 x 3.81 cm)
- Subject Matter: birds, avian, sandhill, cranes
- Collections: OIL
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