“Tattoos while u wait #4” is a large, evocative abstract oil painting with a captivating tension from the collection Cocoons 2: out of the obvious … a cocoon as a place to contemplate but also to explore new possibilities … free from interference and the need to explain …

I wanted to create a dynamic interplay of textures and vibrant marks. Bold highlights of red, orange, and yellow leap from the surface, contrasted by a softer background, embodying the inherent contradictions that fascinate me.

Each of my works begins as emotion or vision, which I often describe as “pictures tattooed inside my head.” This vision directly influences the palette, composition, and scale.

I hope the painting evokes feelings and images … maybe taking you out of the obvious …

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