Kaleidoscope 20x16", oil
This buoy painting has been a challenge. I wanted to get up close and capture the peeling paint, scratches and range of bright and dull colors all tumbled together. The way the eye moves through the painting from lower left to upper right and back down through the reflections is contrasted with the angles of the buoys and their handles going from upper left to lower right. This creates a complete circle and reminds me of the kaleidoscopes we used to play with as kids.