Circle of Life - Abstract Mixed Media Painting



abstract mixed media painting by robie benve
"Circle of Life"
10"x10"
paper, fibers, markers and acrylic on wood.
Available on my website
During the making of “Circle of Life” I experimented with intuitive painting and mixed media. 

 There are lots of layers of paper, fibers, markers, and acrylic paint. As I worked on it, it kept changing. Sometimes, I fall in love with some details in the early stages, and it's hard to let them go and cover them up with the next layers.

The great thing is that, even when a layer is covered up, it served by informing the process, and some parts of it might still be visible at the end, contributing to the overall look of a piece.

April 2020, what a time in our lives!


 To all that are stuck at home waiting anxiously for the end of the social isolation, I wish you good health, love, and peace. 
I hope you get many opportunities to enjoy the little things. 

 Some aspects of what we are experiencing now will make us better people, we might even miss parts of these days once it’s over, who knows.

 But for now, stay healthy, stay home, and stay positive.

 To those that are worried or mourning for a loved one, I empathize with you. May you find peace and serenity soon.

 Blessings.

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