64.1 shot with filtered lighting.  You can see several areas of the painting really catching and reflecting the light.
64.2, also shot with filtered lighting.
64.1 & 64.2 as it is currently installed.  I've left the exit sign in the shot for scale.
The work in progress at about 60% completion.
A detail of the work in progress, showing a combination of built up areas as well as some unworked canvas.  The background is still blue.
Working back into the details with charcoal.
Applying a final layer of paint to one of the objects.
64.2 in my studio and in progress.
Working through some of the smaller details with a Q-tip.
Once the paint and charcoal have been built up, additional details are enhanced with lead, creating a highly reflective surface quality.
The background was built up with several layers over time, creating a deep, rich, textural surface quality.
64.1 & 64.2
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64.1 & 64.2

48" x 96", oil on canvas. This latest creation has the feel of a condensed, elaborate set of jewelry boxes containing objects that are equal part Read More

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