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Inspiration can strike at the most unusual of times, and in surprising ways... The Superfly series of paintings was inspired by the bold colors and rough animation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and take their namesake from the movie's brand new villain. Movie critique's aside, I grew up with the Turtles, and appreciated the nostalgia of the characters, the voice-acting cast, and the soundtrack filled with 90's greats. It doesn't hurt that the Turtles are all named for famous Italian Renaissance painters.
This series started off as a watercolor painting on paper. Because I used less water than normal, it presents almost as acrylic. I cut the original painting into 10 pieces and mounted them to small cradled boards so that I could finish them with a coat of encaustic medium. (A take on Turtle Wax, if you will...)
This painting measures 3" x 5" and is 1.5" deep. It has a sawtooth for hanging on a simple nail, and it can also be displayed on a shelf or table. Do not display in direct sunlight or store in a non-conditioned space. The wax will continue to cure for upwards of a year. When it becomes cloudy, you can gently buff with a t-shirt to restore the shine.