The story behind the art. "A Life Fulfilled" is a commission painting that was requested by a local Cancer Researcher.
She originally came to me because of my linework and how it reminded her of her scientific studies with the lines moving across the art like some organic compound. Especially the way organic matter intertwines with DNA strands.
I remember when I saw my first resin painting hanging in a high-end gallery up in Vail, Colorado. I've never seen such an effect before and had so many questions. I instantly fell in love and wanted to learn how I could do something similar for my work. After watching a few tutorials on youtube I thought I had it down and decided to try. Little did I know that I was in for a long and costly challenge that would take me many failed attempts to get right.
Here are some tips and tricks I've learned through my many failed attempts of adding resin to my finished paintings. I wish I had this information when I first started out with resin.
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