"Skull Study II" Enamel on canvas, 2019, 24x30 inches plus black floater frame

This skull is meticulously hand-painted with a branching vine fractal halftone, framed in a black floater frame. Care was taken to ensure that every detail was as crisp as possible, while also creating a realistic illusion of a skull. Like most of my paintings, everything was completely free-handed, with zero assistance from a computer. Most of my paintings are done in acrylic, but this was done with oil-based enamel, which allowed for very crisp lines and sharp points.

Stylistically, I enjoy the juxtaposition of a vine which represents life and a skull which represents death. You are free to create your own meaning beyond that.