Entry I
16″ x 20″, acrylic on canvas
Acrylic paint has grown to become one of my favorite mediums over the past couple of years. In this painting, I focused mainly on mood, composition, and realism. One artist that has always inspired me is Dutch Golden Age painter, Pieter Claesz. His attention to detail drove me to focus on the refractions and reflections in the glass. I was also inspired by the composition of his still lifes, and the dark mood they conveyed. The composition leaves the reader to interpret the story of the painting and inspire the imagination. I hope my painting does the same for its viewers.