Michele Rainer

Poorly Disguised

24 x 30 x 1.5"

Acrylic Paint and Mediums, Conte Crayon, and Graphite Pencil on Canvas

$590

I made unplanned lines with a graphite pencil, conte crayons, and acrylic paint until an image began to emerge, and then continued editing one step at a time by adding and removing lines and paint until done. It appears to be a giraffe and other creatures trying to hide in the shadows.

Artist's Statement:

Lines and shapes can portray everyday life. I begin by making unplanned lines on the canvas. These lines might stay the focus, form shapes, or be buried under layers of paint. It is a complex puzzle that can only be worked one piece at a time, adding and removing, until it all comes together and feels done. My completed paintings are typically made of mixed media, and vibrantly depict animals, fantastical creatures, and daily life.