Pulp-Si-Fi-Freak Series
I have always been interested in combining different mediums into a single work. Many of the works in this series I have combined such dissimilar materials as: waterslide decals, photo-transfer heat stencils, old photographs and encaustic with oil and acrylic paint. Each technique presents new challenges which I must research with many different tests until I've achieved the results I am looking for. Sometimes, results are not satisfactory, but may be used to solve future problems.
Process/Technique: Each picture presented a different obstacle. Some are straight oil on canvas, others are large photographs on wood with acrylic resin and encaustic. Many images that I use are found in old magazines and advertising layouts. I enlarge and manipulate them on the computer then transfer them to the canvas or board. Some, like the Gerber Baby picture, is hand drawn in China markers. I love exploring new mediums and their use in combination with traditional mediums such as oil painting.