One of the quintessential tools for the visual artist is the easel. It is the structure that holds up the canvas while it morphs from stark and blank to refulgent with symbolism, meaning, technique, content, emotion, and — sometimes — healing.
In this painting, the light of inspiration floods the studio. The colors interact and “speak” to one another.
And art work becomes art play.
By the way, the title for this piece was inspired by my favorite Chinese restaurant in New Orleans.
Here are a couple more of my paintings inspired by this iconic tool:
