Bursting Sun Abstract Landscape Painting – Revisiting Earlier Work

I created this painting in 2009 when I was displaying my art at shows and galleries. The whole idea of creating this abstract landscape painting was to be an expressive channel and to take part in the creative process of sharing an inner joyful feeling. I believe I used to say it’s more of an inner space than an actual place. The golden highlights, rich colors, and expressive texture brought a new emotion to my painting style. Harnessing the energy of the sun was part of my goal as well as expressing an appreciation of life and creation.

Over the years I’ve had many offers for Busting Sun. It became one of the few landscape paintings I did not want to sell. But other than self gratification, there really is no point to art if it is not shared, so eventually it will be passed on or sold to somebody.

Pouring latex paint onto the canvas to build layer after layer was an expressive process free from restraint. There is medium speed string-like texture throughout the entire canvas.  And there is a slow, thickly applied paint texture for the land, which if I can recall correctly was done with a piping bag.  And then there is quickly flung-on paint texture for the energy of the sun and reflections in the water.

Transitioning colors were added over areas and also removed, leaving behind lower lying areas of unique darker tones and a highlight on the higher texture.  What a joy it was when I added gold paint here and there, blending it throughout and wiping it out to achieve a hidden glow.

All of my acrylic paintings take shape a little bit on their own. Sure, many start with a plan, some more specific than others, but my favorite ones have something in them that is accidental. This accidental something is the magic that can steer a painting, it can’t be duplicated, and it is something you go with which makes it all the more special. Bob Ross was not joking when he called them “happy accidents.”

If you enjoy this painting feel free to let me know. There is also a chance I am willing to sell this painting after all these year.  If you are interested in wall art prints click the link below and you can choose from a variety of print options and sizes. For reference, the original painting was 30″ x 20″ on gallery wrapped canvas with a gloss varnish.