Wood Grain is my Muse.  I selected this piece of Oak for the beauty and movement of the grain, and then allow the grain to inspire my composition for the painting.   I use metal paints which react to patinas in this series. I especially like how, in this small piece of oak, there is a beautiful opportunity to balance the grain with the rusting texture of the metal paint. It reminds the of the circle of life- you can count the years in the rings of the tree, but eventually that wood needs to decay to feed future growth.
 
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