Rileybird - 30 x 40" Acrylic Painting

It has been tough the last few weeks to get this project finished by the 24th.  Between Work, Algebra, and Life oh and I get sick the day before the deadline!

The painting is of my favorite little best friend Riley, who has been through a lot with me the last 2 years I have had him. The Happy face on the back of the shoe is my signature much like the way Shepard Fairey signs his work with the Andre the Giant face.  The “LIVE ART” is taken from the theme of the Art Festival.

Like most of my projects I started in illustrator and drew out what I wanted the painting to look like.  I took inspiration from pop art focusing on brighter colors and the use of the half tone patterns!

I really enjoyed making this and I hope the judges like it too!

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Hi Nate,
Great poster!
We’ll pass this email along to the appropriate person.

Cheers,
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