{"title":"ArtAF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy paintings are rooted in atmosphere, texture, and emotion. I’m drawn to dramatic light, historical references, natural forms, and quiet details that feel suspended in time. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e work primarily in acrylic, using layered techniques to build depth, softness, and strong value structure. A lot of my process is slow and obsessive: refining edges, light, and texture until the piece feels alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"study-of-patience-5-x7","title":"‘Study of Patience,’ 5”x7”","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrylic on canvas board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted to let the form dissolve into the dark and finding just enough light to hold this pup together. I felt this painting creates the essence of patience with a touch of proper, juxtaposed by the dog being slightly scruffy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CuratedAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606440698047,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8496\/6335\/files\/BA98FEA5-0AE2-41AE-AA0E-F7F24BEC453C.jpg?v=1777579951"},{"product_id":"study-of-judith-5x7","title":"‘Study of Judith,’ 5x7”","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy master study of a fragment within Eglon Hendrik van der Neer’s painting ‘Judith’, a 5” × 7” acrylic on canvas board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece inspired me to get the viewer to push the norm of power and womanhood being two separate entities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting shows that softness and beauty DOES yield strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer hand is softly gripping the hilt, showing that true power is never shown through brute strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to hang in ornate gold frame pictured!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CuratedAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45662150394047,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8496\/6335\/files\/C16021B2-A21A-4D62-ACD9-173BDBE7FE16.jpg?v=1779847235"},{"product_id":"study-of-the-iceberg-5x7","title":"‘Study of the Iceberg,' 5x7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Study of the Iceberg,' 5x7\", acrylic on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecanvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice is including frame pictured! Please note condition of frame  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted to break from my usual paintings with a definite subject and try my hand at a landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted to see if I could create interest within starkness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd to turn the starkness into interest!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted the viewer of this piece look directly at the mountain where the sun is hitting it, look at the reflection in the waves, and then later notice there's a little ship in the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece has moody, dark colors that come to life in the sun. The image first pictured is more true to life in color and values. The sun hitting the painting enhances the vibrancy a LOT - video on last slide shows this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis master study is of Frederic Edwin Church's painting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'The Iceberg,' (1875). I saw this piece and was absolutely drawn in. I wanted to use more vibrant colors to make this piece moodier and in line with my antique-style vibe when painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in frame pictured!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CuratedAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45662151540927,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8496\/6335\/files\/F4688D55-4D1B-40BE-B4B5-5AF70402AECF.jpg?v=1778160226"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8496\/6335\/collections\/85533762-E87A-44EC-8E51-676D09DAF163.jpg?v=1777580097","url":"https:\/\/curatedaf.shop\/collections\/artaf.oembed","provider":"CuratedAF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}