FLAGS & PRIDE

One of my favorite techniques for Abstract Expressionist Photo Paintings is the use of flags.  Flags, whether patriotic or personal, immediately resonate with the viewer and anchor emotions.  Dripping paint to evoke a particular flag gives me the ability to comfortably frame the subject with more precision than splattering paint.  By nature, thick dripping paint creates an impasto effect with high relief.  I especially like to hit the piece with splatter before the dripping paint dries, creating craters and more intricate visual effects when viewed up close.  These types of paintings are so much fun to make, it almost feels like cheating, but they never fail to elevate the subject and titillate the customer.

PS: this is the first time I've ever used the word "titillate" in a sentence and it feels awesome!    

PSS: by special request, the painting pictured above includes glitter paint, just because...