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My muse is the ocean a vital component in nature and an international icon across cultures and countries. Today with climate change and pollution it’s ecological integrity and beauty is threatened. The beauty, force and energy of water have always drawn me in. I am fascinated with the way light reflects in the water especially during sunset. To emulate the play of light I use metallic paints and inks and I use mixed media to emulate the ripples and waves in the water and in some cases, just a little bit of sand, these pieces exude the natural and soulful
| Date: | February 2022 |
| Technique: | Oil and Acrylic on Canvas |
| Styles: | Abstract, Expressionism, Minimalism |
| Contents: | Sky, Adventure, Outdoors, Sea, Ocean, Water, Promontory, Shoreline, Land, Scenery, Coast, Beach, Architecture, Building |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Unframed Size: | 24in x 36in |
| Frame: | Not framed |
| Weight: | 5.5lbs (estimated) |
Monica Gewurz
Lions Bay, British Columbia
Monica's distinctive style of textural painting, in which she applies thick layers of acrylic paint and medium with palette knives, results in a 3-D effect, suggesting organic energy, flow and movement. At the same time, she uses multiple glazes of colour to produce contrast and harmony, creating lightness, fluidity, and
"“Working with texture and layers in my mixed media paintings gives me an opportunity to express nature in an abstract way, to encourage the viewer to be moved by its beauty, and to create a mood that will seduce the eye, soothe the mind, and inspire the spirit.” Monica Gewurz"