Underlayers of loosely applied acrylics, followed by oils, cold wax and sprinklings of sand, worked in with palette knife. Minimal use of oils and solvents were then applied on top. Scratches and rough surface texture add tension to this piece by

Description

This painting by James Rooney presents a textured composition dominated by cool whites and soft greys. Vertical forms, suggestive of slender tree trunks and delicate branches, emerge from a heavily worked surface, their dark lines providing stark contrast. The artwork’s rich impasto creates a tactile quality, evoking a frosty, snow-covered landscape. Varied brushstrokes and subtle scratches add depth and movement across the canvas, forming an ethereal, wintery scene. The subdued palette and minimalist structure convey a sense of quietude and natural abstraction.