“Glyphic Man,” Oil Painting of Contemporary and Ancient Influences

As I painted this small image, I thought of ancient man of so many different cultures and modern man tuned into the song of contemporary technology.  He is not quite a robot but a man influenced by technology but still holding onto his historical DNA of Romans, Mayans, and more. 

 

I enjoy painting miniatures as much as large 4 feet pieces.  Each satisfies a different part of my artistic sensitivity.  To include a lot of pictorial information and at the same time psychic and historical information in such a small piece

Glyphic Man, Oil on Gessobord, 5” X 5” painted wood sides, $135 USD

 

becomes an exciting challenge.  Interestingly enough, I use the same process for both.  Nothing is preconceived—it just appears on the canvas. 

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