This painting measures 48 x 48 with a 2.25 inch gold-leafed edge. I begin with graphite drawing on the wood surface, adding multiple layers of oil paint, washes, glazes, and metal-leaf.  Each of my paintings has about 30 layers.

"Carolina Gator" Features an American Alligator inspired by the Alligators of South Carolina - painted with Goldfish, and Lily Pads in a Pink Pond.