Abstract "Hidden Lane"

Acrylic paint on 8x8 inch (20x20cm) stretched canvas

This is a reused canvas which has been covered with modelling paste with a painting knife. There are a few ridges and rough spots.

Matisse structure acrylic (naples yellow lt (1st layer only), Australian sienna, red oxide, yellow oxide and burnt umber) mixed with gel medium (approx 1:1) was brushed in two layers of horizontal and vertical lines. It was actually painted up the other way and looked like a 'U'. When I was about to add a 3rd layer I turned it upside down and loved it.

The painting currently hasn't been sealed or varnished, but a coat of satin will probably be added to protect it.