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Thank You, Again

Thank You II / 30 x 24 / oil on canvas

The big red Acorn gum machine’s little blue brother. As I have lamented before, I wish everyone looking at this on their screen could see it in person. The colour, the detail the subtle texture of the painted surface, all these vanish and flatten with the backlighting of the device you’re viewing.

Thank You II – Detail
Thank You II – Detail

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Thank You

Thank You / 40 x 30 / oil on canvas / 2017

In 2009 I painted this big red Acorn gum machine – so it was time to visit it again. My motive to paint this is obvious – it’s a beautiful thing to behold. Also, Wayne Thiebuad painted gum machines and he’s an inspiration.

Thank You / 40 x 30 / oil on canvas / 2009

I’m more confident with details and relaxed with the time that it takes to focus. In 2009 I intentionally only painted a few gumballs. There is also the darker atmosphere. I have a much brighter studio now and the result shows in the paintings.

At once these paintings are both simple and complex – like a metaphor for all things in life.

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