Patriotic Flow

Acrylic paint on Graphix film
4" x 4" image (8" x 8" matted and framed behind glass)

Red, White, and Blue. You cannot get any more American than that. I love the crisp, bright colors of this painting which remind me of fireworks and the popsicles of the same name. Patriotic Flow is a small, framed acrylic painting. I begin by selecting my paints, taking into account the opacity, density, and color mixing properties of each color. I add Floetrol (an additive that improves flow and leveling of paint) and silicone. The big moment comes when I pour the liquid concoction onto Graphix film, tilting and tipping to get the look I want. I use a butane torch to get cells of color to bubble up to the surface.