I did this painting a few years ago. It’s acrylic on canvas. I can’t remember any of the details of painting it at this point, but I expect it went through a few changes in its development. I don’t even remember what time of year I did it or if the season was any influence.
It looks like it was first just black shapes on white canvas, but I never like to leave things alone. I think I rinsed off the black ant then perhaps repainted it, then added layers of tans and browns and then finally the silver shapes.
I’ve just called it silverandtan for years — I know, a pretty boring name, but today the title above came to me. I’ve always liked the parable of the tares and wheat and can definiely relate more often than I’d like. Its painted on two panels. They work ok separately, but they work better together. Like some people, they were meant to be together. At least in the same room, if not attached.
