Michele Rainer

The Guardian

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

36 x 36 x 1.5"

$1450

I began by making unplanned lines with charcoal, lumograph and graphite pencils, and conte crayon. I continued by adding and removing layers of acrylic paint, gesso, and glaze. To me, it looks like a city at sunset, under a guardian's protection.

Artist 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.