This series of three images of a Diptych begins with an all over followed by left and right side images. It was made by using the transfer process that I have been utilizing of late. Involving removing excess paint with a new sheet of paper, pressed over the original, potentially resulting in one good original print. I feel these two are an excellent example of when the process works in a strategic way. Usually I expect the finished print to be more random and abstract and here it worked well in landscape format. When I get back to my studio I will deal with the buckle or cockling issues. Either by weighting the paper or re-wetting and then weighting.

This transfer process began years ago as a tool for cleaning up an original of excess paint. I quickly saw the potential for a new body of original monoprint-type work. With the exception of aligning corners, there is no registering of paper or machinery in this random print process. Brushwork may or may not be visible depending on the fullness of paint of the original. The freedom of this approach allows for an organic exploration of composition and movement.

Abstract Landscape, 2021, acrylic on paper, 11”x17” (left and right details shown below)

Abstract Landscape Diptych, left side detail, 2021, acrylic on paper,

Abstract Landscape Diptych, right side detail, 2021, acrylic on paper