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At the Crossroad of My Conviction

This is a second sketch of a series I am exploring called "Master/Student". Changed Perspective My original sketch contained to many elements so I did away with it. My objective  in this study is to represent a "visual" message. That upon viewing the painting the "viewer" will be able to see themselves as either the "giver" or "receiver" within the painting. The visual message of this painting is to represent the "viewer" as "Christ-like" touching someone in need. Or the "viewer" on the steps "in-need" being touched by Christ Jesus. The application of acrylic paints in this step was created using layers of acrylics to define the background. The first layer was to paint the wall. The wall is the first primary level. After the application of acrylics I used a matte finish just over the entire drawing. By applying the matte finish this prevents any further application of paint to blend i