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Rain on my Window 2

July 28, 2009 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

I recently completed a painting called Rain on my Window. I have started using acrylic paints in addition to oils and one of the things I totally love about acrylic is the ability to combine it with water to make the paint even more fluid.

This painting represents several firsts for me. It is my first painting on this scale. It is 7 feet wide by 4 feet tall. In addition, I painted it on wood. The truth is, I just could not face stretching a canvas across a frame at this size. While I know that some of my friends enjoy this part of the process, it does not warm my heart. I was very intrigued by painting on wood and I was curious at how well it could work at this size. Overall, I am very happy with the whole process and very contented with the result.

I hope you enjoy the result as much as I do.

Rain on My Window 2
Acrylic on Wood
7ft x 4ft

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Rain on my Window

July 10, 2009 mfcarter@mfcarter.net Abstract, Art, My Exhibits & Work

Recently, I’ve been playing more in acrylics rather than oil. I love the fluidity of the acrylics. They also dry much faster than my oils which sometimes take months to dry.


One day, after looking out the window, I had the idea to just let the paint flow down my canvas. We’ve been having so much rain in Vermont that it somehow seemed appropriate.

This is how the final painting looks. I was so pleased with it that I’ve decided to do a much larger work. Which will be posted here when I have it completed.


Rain on My Window
Acrylic on Canvas
24″ x 30″
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