Entry#6

Mactanite

This painting is an abstract piece that I painted  titled  Mactanite. The story behind this painting is rather  boring actually, but its saving grace is something most people miss. The  thing I like the most about this painting is what motivated me to paint it. And that is the tree. This tree in particular  had just been shaped, but it was a rather hasty trim job that was lacking in a couple of areas. It was supposed to be round, but ended up looking as you see it here. To my eye it was a blow-fish  with a face. The face , was that of the character McDonald"s  created ,( some of you may remember it ) its name was Mactanite.  This tree stood there looking very much like  what I saw and in and out flew several blackbirds  adding to my  intrigue of it.  Being the person I am I  found it interesting enough to paint after deciding to place it underwater. I myself was satisfied  with the finished product as were some others who asked me to put it as a mural on a lobby wall for kids, this I did for free as it was for children to  enjoy. Unfortunately the quality and colors are not the best due to the fact it is a picture of the painting, but nonetheless I hope it is as enjoyable to view as it was to paint.  To anyone out there following me, see  you next time around.