The surface of this painting is very smooth. I applied a mixture that I was able to then sand down after it dried and set into the weave of the canvas. The process I go through for this kind of work often takes longer than the painting itself.
This kind of painting is one of a kind. Although I've attempted to create the energy that went into this work and begin a series on the subject, I have, so far, been unsuccessful.
I've been asked if I know what I'm going to paint before I get started. I always deny knowing anything about the work, but that isn't always true.
When I create a painting, it is influenced by what is going on inside of me. That same energy has to be consistent though out the painting. When it is lost, the painting is either done or unfortunately heading into a different direction.
Dragon had a consistent idea though out it's creation, very powerful and emotional. That strong feeling I had has now past or evolved into something else, rendering the power to create another like it useless. I am attempting to make a smaller painting with the same colors and similar forms, but am having a very difficult time.
