Featured Art: Pot of Gold

Acrylic painting

“Pot of Gold” by Fran Mann Goodman, Boca Raton Branch
Acrylic with acrylic skins (36×36)

Artist’s Statement

My interest, when I paint, is “to build life” into the piece. I do this by heavily layering and texturizing the canvas. For “Pot of Gold,” I mixed acrylic paint with molding paste to create the swirls of color surrounding the image of the pot. For the pot itself, I relied on a combination of pumice gel for the base and acrylic skins that I twisted and shaped and spread over and onto the pot. I find that the skins, which are made from dried acrylic paint, add an extra layer of dimension, and give an extra boost of life to my paintings.

10 comments

  1. PHYLLIS ELRICH says:

    Movement through color and texture! I can almost “feel” it with my eyes.
    The originality of your work is delightful. Congratulations on being chosen for this well deserved honor. Phyllis

  2. Allie Laura says:

    The energy of the current times is poignantly depicted is this piece as evidence of it’s color, texture, and .expansiveness .It’s movement and vibrancy inspire hope for a better tomorrow. I’m motivated by this art.

  3. As always, I am very fond of Fran’s art pieces and especially enjoy her teaching style online. She’s a great instructor. Her skins technique which is three dimensional is so unique and I’m eager to learn it.

    Bravo for this incredible piece.

  4. Barbara Dunham says:

    I too am a collage-mixed media artist & admire the color, movement & texture you achieved in the subject piece. You have inspired me.

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