Sorrow landscape The painting extends around the

The painting extends around the outer edges of the canvas

carefully climbing the hard surfaces in exploration

the sea offers a temporary respite from the everyday

all come together to form a fascinating whole

Sorrow landscape The painting extends around theThe painting extends around the outer edges of the canvas, so no framing is necessary. It is interesting to me that I chose to paint nudes after a long interruption to my regular painting practice. It was, on the surface of my consciousness, a decision made simply as a challenge. Yet the symbolism of vulnerability and emotional rawness depicted in nudity, cannot be denied. Additionally, I chose a pose that communicates distress. My misfortune had