Gravel Scape

16” X 20” Framed

Frame not the same as pictured

Psalm 121:1-3 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;

This composition comes from the gravel pits of Detroit, Michigan. My process of painting this scene involved my observation of the many different layers of color found in the soil, which required me to paint countless layers of pigment. The textures also caught my interest as they were so rough and gritty, but in the same time I felt that I could smoothly glide down the surface.