Reworked (2019-Present) is a series of acrylic paintings on antique photographs. Beginning with a stack of found photographs or by going through family albums, I choose an image to use as a starting point. When an image inspires an idea that I want to pursue, I scan the photograph into the computer and pull it into Photoshop to explore my idea further. After developing my composition, I print a large-scale version of the original, unaltered photograph on thick matte paper. Slow drying acrylics are painted over-top of the print leaving certain elements of the photograph untouched to create the final work. Much of the imagery I add is influenced by my life in rural Kentucky and people I know.
Kayleebug Series
Kentucky Series
