“Dot the Red Ear Sunfish”
12-in X 16-in
acrylic & mixed-media on canvas panel
July 2024
This original acrylic painting reinterprets the iconic silhouette of a native freshwater panfish through the meticulous lens of contemporary pointillism. Constructed entirely from thousands of rhythmically placed pigment dots, the form of the sunfish emerges organically from the canvas without hard contour outlines. Vibrant clusters of crimson, emerald green, gold, and deep charcoal articulate the ear flap, belly, and subtle vertical banding characteristic of the species.
The surrounding water column radiates with dynamic movement, rendered in an open field of light blue, cyan, and deep cobalt dots. Deep blue ink-like splatters punctuate the field, creating a tactile sense of effervescence, suspended particulate, and water movement. The contrast between the dense, chromatic mosaic of the fish and the airy, bubbling background captures the fleeting shimmer of underwater light.
“Dot the Red Ear Sunfish”
12-in X 16-in
acrylic & mixed-media on canvas panel
July 2024
This original acrylic painting reinterprets the iconic silhouette of a native freshwater panfish through the meticulous lens of contemporary pointillism. Constructed entirely from thousands of rhythmically placed pigment dots, the form of the sunfish emerges organically from the canvas without hard contour outlines. Vibrant clusters of crimson, emerald green, gold, and deep charcoal articulate the ear flap, belly, and subtle vertical banding characteristic of the species.
The surrounding water column radiates with dynamic movement, rendered in an open field of light blue, cyan, and deep cobalt dots. Deep blue ink-like splatters punctuate the field, creating a tactile sense of effervescence, suspended particulate, and water movement. The contrast between the dense, chromatic mosaic of the fish and the airy, bubbling background captures the fleeting shimmer of underwater light.