OUT OF DARKNESS - 14 x 11 Dioptych
NFS - Private Collection
A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF —
In the midst of darkness, there is a path of Light, a promise of hope. Therein lies the choice of the journey--to remain in the dark, or move toward the Light. I prefer to move toward the Light; to experience healing in the hope. This painting is my interpretation of that process and was inspired by my personal journey through a season of grief.
OUT OF DARKNESS - Two 14x11 traditional canvases created by first applying thin layers of modeling paste and multiple layers of paint in thick and thin coats to achieve the lightly textured gray background. Each layer represents a stage of grief that was being processed. As I worked through it, colors changed until I reached the desired shade of gray. The heavily raised texture was created by using a unique mixture of ash and gel. Coarse gold metallic gel was applied to portray the path of light. Copper metallic gel was used to create the copper block and the circle which represent hope.