This 30”x 48”original oil is based on a colorful plein air pastel. t began on a toned red linen canvas. then the color shapes were built with foam rollers instead of brushes. This enabled me to blend the shapes and colors more expressively. It was painted over a months time, once it was dry I emphasized the shapes with oil sticks and calligraphy. It was super fun to create, and is currently my favorite painting. It comes beautifully framed.