Patriotic Flow by Kathy Ferguson

Kathy Ferguson

Patriotic Flow

Acrylic

4 x 4 in

Paper size: 4 x 4 in

Signature: On front mat

$85

acrylic paint on Graphix film
4″ x 4″ image (8″ x 8″ matted and framed behind glass)

Red, white, and blue. You can get any more American than that. I love the crisp, bright colors of this painting that reminds me of fireworks and the popsicles of the same name.

Patriotic Flow is a small, framed acrylic painting. I begin by selecting my paints, taking into account the opacity, density, and color mixing properties of each color. I add Floetrol (an additive that improves flow and leveling of paint) and silicone. The big moment comes when I pour the liquid concoction onto Graphix film, tilting and tipping to get the look I want. I use a butane torch to get cells of color to bubble up to the surface.