Leapfrog #320 X 16 X 1. 5 Acrylic on Canvas This dual monochromatic work was created with palettes of Orange + Black and White, and Yellow + Black and White. Besides the whimsical subject matter and title, the focus of this piece is the geometric, abstract patterning creating depth and movement in the boys button down shirt. The intricate design was created with brushed acrylic paint and acrylic paint pens (rendered with a straight edge). I achieved the coarse

on occasion

Denny insists that she does not respond until after the puzzle is complete

Choking the Flowers

I added the crow for a somewhat dark and foreboding feel (and a little humor)

I Say it Looks Disgusting

The challenge was to have the central figure stand out on top of the busy background

It was Apple Blossom Time in the Valley

a more desired look was achieved

I rendered flourishes of curved lines that jutted out from the middle to either side

he looks at the red paper package with great interest

Our Time was Brief Like an Autumn Leaf

Then I realized that you weren’t the same super fun person that I really liked