Untitled

About this work

This painting is mostly big, messy blocks of color. There’s a dark shape that looks like a horse or a person mid-motion, but it’s hard to tell. Bright orange, purple, and pink streaks cover the background, with some thin blue lines cutting across. The paint looks rough, like it was slapped on or dragged. The artist used a mix of printmaking tricks—some areas feel raised or stamped. That’s how the dark shape stands out against the flat colors. Next, check out how lithography works to see why some parts look smooth and others feel gritty.

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