The double rose painting
Monday, June 15, 2009 at 5:55AM 
I began this painting last year and just finished. It measures 3 1/2 feet by 4 1/2 feet which is a big picture for me since most of my portraits are in the 8 by 10 inches realm. This image is one of a series of paintings that are about living by faith. They are about developing a new way of seeing.
The back ground is based on the Grand Rapids sky line as seen from the Wealthy Street over pass. The third hand? well that just sort of appeared one day as the painting progressed. The frame is made out of hundred + year old pine interior house trim that was chopped joined and then stripped/sanded and lastly gold leafed.
I would like this to be included in the Beerhorst Gypsy Art Wagon but I think it may be too large, perhaps it can go in one of the tents.....
Reader Comments (3)
Good stuff. I like the way you use perspective. Your paintings remind me of an Surealist iconic folk explosion
a very powerful image...........
I purchased a bracelet saturday at the farmers market and I have to say that i love it. I feel wrapped in love, creativity and joy when i wear it. Thank you so much for making it, i feel like it was made just for me.
Rick...great to see you and meet your daughters today at the FSFM. I wish we could have stayed a bit longer to chat, but the boys have been a little out of sorts. Lots of great stuff. Rachel said that she would have loved to buy something. We'll have to stop by another time. Hope you had a great afternoon...a beautiful day, wasn't it?