Arise - large geometric abstract

Inspired by William Shakespear's Romeo and Juliet. " Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon, " The sun has risen. Intricate hand-drawn patterns in india ink form a lace-like background for this work. Multiple transparent glazes allow this patterning to show through the layers. This style of work, because of the large size and the intricate hand-drawn patterning, can take me up to a year to complete, thus, the hefty price tag. Someone commented that it looks like the Macedonian flag, too.

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I am a self-taught artist from Perth fascinated by pattern‚ being aware that it is basic human nature to look for pattern when trying to make sense of one's surroundings. Usually I work in acrylics as well as drawing patterns in india ink, though I explore other media for variety. Of late I have been following a passion for colour and texture. Many have ask why I have so many different styles. My answer comes down to inspiration. I wake up, often in the early hours, with a 'demanding' idea (vision really) in my head and that is all I can think of until I have produced a variety of works in that theme. Recently someone noted that I am using quite a bit of black. Well if it was good enough for Matisse...
Art is simply my passion. (Cliche I know.) Getting my ideas finally onto canvas or paper -whatever media- can be challenging, uplifting, stimulating and ultimately a fulfilling sense of achievement. I often look at my work and think, 'Wow, did I make that?!'