Rocky Mountains Under Patina Sky (canvas wrap) Size:24" x 30" The original Florida Fair Winds

The original Florida Fair Winds and Following Seas was painted on a nautical chart of the Straits of Florida showing the southern tip of Florida

30"W x 40"H

It was painted using acrylic paints thinned with water to allow the map to  show through

I knew from previous work that when I use the acid over the metal leaf it will burn through it in places

I have the larger sized version hanging in my bedroom and it's the last thing I see at night and the first I see in the morning

Rocky Mountains Under Patina Sky (canvas wrap) Size:24" x 30" The original Florida Fair WindsRocky Mountains Under Patina Sky has a dream like yet grounded feel to it. The acid oxidized copper paints that I used for the clouds gives it sleepy quality especially with the full moon peeking through, and the rusted earth makes it feel solid and immovable. This reproduction has the raised silver embellishment on the mountain peaks as well as the foothills. The metal is sealed and then antiqued with tar. The entire piece then is sealed with UV