Rendered in thick, swirling layers of oil paint, Birthday confronts the chaos and emotion of difficult day. With an impasto technique inspired by my hero, Vincent Van Gogh, my painting has a turbulent energy created by a birthday celebration without my mother. Created from observation of a gift of flowers from my precious Aunt Bernadette, who has lovingly mothered me in my mother’s stead, this painting is a tribute to my mother and a testament to our enduring relationship.
Oil on canvas, 22× 18”
Rendered in thick, swirling layers of oil paint, Birthday confronts the chaos and emotion of difficult day. With an impasto technique inspired by my hero, Vincent Van Gogh, my painting has a turbulent energy created by a birthday celebration without my mother. Created from observation of a gift of flowers from my precious Aunt Bernadette, who has lovingly mothered me in my mother’s stead, this painting is a tribute to my mother and a testament to our enduring relationship.
Oil on canvas, 22× 18”
