Shakey Ground

This expressive abstract painting is built from energetic, layered brushstrokes that surge across the canvas in warm, earthy tones. Deep reds, burnt oranges, rust, and sienna dominate the composition, punctuated by bold accents of black and soft passages of cream and pale pink.

The marks are confident and gestural, applied in sweeping, overlapping strokes that create a sense of movement and immediacy. Some areas feel dense and grounded, while others open up through lighter tones, allowing the eye to travel through the composition. The contrasting dark strokes add rhythm and structure within the otherwise fluid surface.

There is an almost physical quality to the paint handling—each brushstroke visible and purposeful—suggesting spontaneity and instinct in the process. The overall effect is warm, raw, and dynamic, evoking heat, shifting earth, or the restless energy of a landscape in motion.