Cut: A Sharp Contrast Between Layers, Time, and Tension

Every painting tells a story, but some reveal their meaning through what’s taken away—through the scratches, scars, and sharp marks left behind.

That’s the energy behind Cut, a 60x30 inch piece defined by contrast, tension, and the power of what lies beneath the surface.

Built through layer upon layer of poured epoxy resin and scraped acrylic, Cut features a textured foreground that seems to emerge from a ghosted, weathered background.

The underpainting is all greys, charcoals, and deep blacks, faded like memory or timeworn surfaces. As you move across the painting, bold strokes of acrylic—scraped across the top layer—break through like sudden truths, unapologetic and immediate.

Pops of white, red, and yellow were added late in the process, like final words in a long conversation.

These accents pierce the darkness, delivering emotional edge without overwhelming the piece’s grounded weight.

The name Cut reflects both the technique and the sentiment.

It's about the decisive gesture of scraping back, of editing, of removing what doesn’t belong. But it’s also about the emotional sharpness of the piece—the way it grabs your attention, the way its textures feel lived-in and raw. It invites viewers to look closely, to feel the layers of work and time that shaped its surface.

Tactile, moody, and bold, Cut is a painting that speaks in layers—just like the stories we all carry.