A Crack Through the Ruins

3D Watercolor On Hand-Cut Paper 2021 Exploring the remains of Dunluce Castle was an amazing experience. This ancient place is so old that it is marred by crumbling walls that are exposed to the elements and have given in to the harsh Atlantic winds. This is one such spot that looks like it could have started as a window. It now appears as a large, cracked opening in the stone, looking out towards the mystical landscape beyond. This painting explores an added element of three dimensionality by separately painting each layer of the scene in watercolor, carefully cutting each one out with a blade and then mounting them on top of one another creating a 3D, shadowbox-like effect. 18" x 24" Comes Framed - Solid Wood, Mahogany-Colored, Shadowbox with Acrylic Glazing.