"Aspen Tapestry #2" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 24" x 24", $ 625.-
Painting continues around the 2" deep edges.
This is another one of a series of abstracted Aspen Paintings that I am painting for an upcoming show. Inspired by Colorado's gorgeous Aspen trees, the wonderful patterns of their trunks and shimmering leaves, and the brilliant colors of Batik fabrics found at a local quilting store.
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"Aspen Tapestry" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas, 24"x 24", $625.-
(painting continues around the edges)
This is one of a series of abstracted Aspen paintings for an upcoming show. I call them "Tapestries", because they were inspired by a visit to a fabric store in Lyons, "Quilting Hands". This store has the most beautiful selection of Batiks. Even though I do not sew, I bought some of the sample quarters. Before starting a painting, I lay out a few of these Batiks as inspiration for the color scheme. Also, I apply the paint in thick layers, while "weaving" the brush strokes across the canvas. It is a lot of fun!
To see more of my paintings please visit my web site.