Retro Current

This is an acrylic and oil pastel painting on gallery wrapped 1.5 inch thick canvas, 24 inches tall by 24 inches wide. The last photo on the listing is the color palette of the main colors in this painting in hopes of eliminating color discrepancies on screen.  The sides of the painting come painted black, so a frame is optional.   Meaning:  Until recently, I didn’t realize I had synesthesia. When music plays, the rhythm overtakes me—I don’t just hear it, I see it. Certain songs unlock entire color palettes, shifting my mood and pulling me deeper into my process. Lady Gaga just released a new album, and I had it on repeat while painting this piece. She’s been one of my favorite artists since I was 18—I even had a poster of her in my dorm room, the only artwork I kept on my walls for years. Her music, her fearlessness, her artistry—they’ve all inspired me to be bold and live my truth. This piece is built from my favorite shade of orange, my favorite shade of blue, and my favorite shade