“Friends for Life”
“Friends for Life” is painted in acrylic on a surface that I prepared with Golden’s Crackle Paste. The thicker you put it on, the bigger the cracks. It creates a very absorbant finish which can be a bit tricky to … Continued
Rhino at the Mudhole
After doing a couple of elephant pieces with the crackle medium by Golden, I decided it was high time for a rhinoceros to join the party! The crackle effect and color of paint create the look of dried mud, but … Continued
His Majesty
“His Majesty” on a 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas with deep sides. Still drawn to these majestic beasts! And still having fun playing with the crackle paste, working on technique and getting the just right application. This piece is … Continued
“Mud Bath”
I really enjoyed making this piece. First off, I just really like elephants! And I love texture and the crackled “mud” background in this piece really captivated me. And finally, the whole concept of these elephants painted from photos I … Continued