“Josephine” is a painting in a series created in 2023. Each painting started with a scaled sketch of a model that was redrawn to simplify the features and flatten the image. The image was then transferred to a number of recycled paper bags using an overheard projector. Each stencil was cut out by hand and spray painted. The eyes and lips required several stencil to build the line and shape, and additional stencils were used to build up color and depth. The areas of light and dark were built up after the initial facial features were painted. Each stencil created an asymmetrical line due to over spray given the piece a unique geometric piece.
There have many famous Josephines throughout history the most notable being Josephine Bonaparte, the Empress of the French, and Josephine Baker, the phenomenal singer, actress and dancer of the Jazz Age.
The painting is large size format, 26” wide by 40” tall, on French Paper Smart White 100lb text stock. The artwork can be shipped easily rolled up and unboxed let to unroll a couple of days before being framed or mounted.
The painting is large size format, 26” wide by 40” tall, on French Paper Smart White 100lb text stock. The artwork can be shipped easily rolled up and unboxed let to unroll a couple of days before being framed or mounted.
Specs
Title: Josephine
Size: 26 X 40 inches
Title: Josephine
Size: 26 X 40 inches